Upcoming events
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital: Out of Silence
Our tenth Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 16 October.
Join Sophie Davis (Mezzo Soprano) and Anna Reiley (Pianist) for a classical performance.
Come and be delighted by high quality performances in our beautiful church. The concerts take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.
9am Morning Worship
20th Sunday after Trinity
Leading the service: Heather Valletta
Preaching: Sonia Home
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
11am Holy Communion
20th Sunday after Trinity
Leading and Presiding: Heather Valletta
Preaching: Sonia Home
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
Practising the Way Course at St Mary’s
We are running the introductory course again this autumn and would love you to join us. It is very accessible and suitable for anyone, whether you are seeking to explore beyond the core Christian beliefs or have a reset on how you seek to practise those day to day.
St Mary’s Church Walk: Beaconsfield Circular
Join us on this 12 mile walk in gentle rolling Buckinghamshire countryside.
9am Holy Communion
21st Sunday after Trinity
Leading and Presiding: Heather Valletta
Preaching: Ian Mylam
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-end
11am Morning Worship
21st Sunday after Trinity
Leading: Abie Hepworth
Preaching: Ian Mylam
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-end
Practising the Way Course at St Mary’s
We are running the introductory course again this autumn and would love you to join us. It is very accessible and suitable for anyone, whether you are seeking to explore beyond the core Christian beliefs or have a reset on how you seek to practise those day to day.
St Mary’s Light Party
A family-friendly evening packed with games, crafts, music, and more! Aimed at primary school-aged children (younger and older siblings welcome too).
20s&30s Coffee and a Catch up
The St Mary’s 20s & 30s group meet after the 11am service on the first Sunday of each month for coffee and a catch up. The eleventh meet-up is Sunday 1 November. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people.
People who are new to St Mary’s are particularly welcome to join us for our friendly and sociable meetups.
Please speak to Dan or Alexandra for more information or if you would like to join the group.
Practising the Way Course at St Mary’s
We are running the introductory course again this autumn and would love you to join us. It is very accessible and suitable for anyone, whether you are seeking to explore beyond the core Christian beliefs or have a reset on how you seek to practise those day to day.
9am BCP Holy Communion
3rd Sunday before Advent
Leading: TBC
Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Morning Worship
3rd Sunday before Advent
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Practising the Way Course at St Mary’s
We are running the introductory course again this autumn and would love you to join us. It is very accessible and suitable for anyone, whether you are seeking to explore beyond the core Christian beliefs or have a reset on how you seek to practise those day to day.
9am Morning Worship
2nd Sunday before Advent
Leading the service: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Practising the Way Course at St Mary’s
We are running the introductory course again this autumn and would love you to join us. It is very accessible and suitable for anyone, whether you are seeking to explore beyond the core Christian beliefs or have a reset on how you seek to practise those day to day.
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our eleventh Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 20 November.
Performers and theme to be announced soon.
Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.
9am Holy Communion
Christ the King before Advent
Leading and Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Morning Worship
Christ the King Sunday before Advent
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Practising the Way Course at St Mary’s
We are running the introductory course again this autumn and would love you to join us. It is very accessible and suitable for anyone, whether you are seeking to explore beyond the core Christian beliefs or have a reset on how you seek to practise those day to day.
9am Morning Worship
1st Sunday in Advent
Leading the service: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Healing Service
1st Sunday in Advent
Leading the service: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
9am BCP Holy Communion
2nd Sunday before Advent
Leading: TBC
Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Big Family Carols
We'll be singing the best-loved carols at our Big Family Carol service.
Leading:
20s&30s Coffee and a Catch up
The St Mary’s 20s & 30s group meet after the 11am service on the first Sunday of each month for coffee and a catch up. The final meet-up of 2026 is Sunday 6 December. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people.
People who are new to St Mary’s are particularly welcome to join us for our friendly and sociable meetups.
Please speak to Dan or Alexandra for more information or if you would like to join the group.
11am Holy Communion
3rd Sunday in Advent
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Carols by Candlelight at 4.30pm
Everyone is given a candle as they enter the church and at the beginning of the service the church falls into darkness, except for hundreds of tiny flames around the church.
Carols by Candlelight at 7pm
Everyone is given a candle as they enter the church and at the beginning of the service the church falls into darkness, except for hundreds of tiny flames all around.
Carols on the Steps of St Mary's
Our choir and musical director will lead us as we sing some of our favourite carols on the steps of St Mary’s.
Warming refreshments will be served.
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our twelfth Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 18 December.
Performers and theme to be announced soon.
Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.
11am Holy Communion
4th Sunday in Advent
Leading and Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Children's and family service on Christmas Eve at St Mary's
Join us for a short Christmas Eve service focused on families and children at 4pm. We will look at the Christmas story whilst singing our favourite carols.
Leading: TBC
Holy Communion on Christmas Eve at St Mary's
When the streets begin to fall silent, the buses stop running and London is almost still, join us to worship in the first communion of Christmas. From 11pm on Christmas Eve until just after midnight on Christmas Day.
Celebrate a saviour born to bring hope and peace.
Christmas Day Holy Communion at St Mary's
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Holy Communion
1st Sunday of Christmas
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Practising the Way Course at St Mary’s
We are running the introductory course again this autumn and would love you to join us. It is very accessible and suitable for anyone, whether you are seeking to explore beyond the core Christian beliefs or have a reset on how you seek to practise those day to day.
St Mary’s Bulb Sunday
Join us after the 11am service on Sunday 11 October to plant hundreds of spring bulbs in the north side of the church gardens. Caring for creation matters to us as a church and we want people to encounter God through the beauty of our churchyard.
11am Morning Worship
20th Sunday after Trinity
Leading and presiding: James Hughesdon
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: TBC
9am BCP Holy Communion
20th Sunday after Trinity
Leading and Presiding: James Hughesdon
Preaching: Abie Hepworth
Readings: Ephesians 4.17-end; St. Matthew 9.1-8
Practising the Way Course at St Mary’s
We are running the introductory course again this autumn and would love you to join us. It is very accessible and suitable for anyone, whether you are seeking to explore beyond the core Christian beliefs or have a reset on how you seek to practise those day to day.
Comedy for Charity at Hope Church
Come along for a night of comedy in aid of Haven House, a truly incredible children's hospice based in North London.
20s&30s Coffee and a Catch up
The St Mary’s 20s & 30s group meet after the 11am service on the first Sunday of each month for coffee and a catch up. The tenth meet-up is Sunday 4 October. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people.
People who are new to St Mary’s are particularly welcome to join us for our friendly and sociable meetups.
Please speak to Dan or Alexandra for more information or if you would like to join the group.
11am Holy Communion
18th Sunday after Trinity
Leading and Presiding: Heather Valletta
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-end
9am Morning Worship
18th Sunday after Trinity
Leading the service: Heather Valletta
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33
St Mary's Festival: Great Gospel Gathering 2026 - Night of United Praise and Worship
This event is free and you do not need a ticket.
Refreshments will be provided.
Practising the Way Course at St Mary’s
We are running the introductory course again this autumn and would love you to join us. It is very accessible and suitable for anyone, whether you are seeking to explore beyond the core Christian beliefs or have a reset on how you seek to practise those day to day.
11am Morning Worship
20th Sunday after Trinity
Leading: Abie Hepworth
Preaching: Heather Valletta
Readings: Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32
9am Holy Communion
18th Sunday after Trinity
Leading and Presiding: Heather Valletta
Preaching: Heather Valletta
Readings: Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32
St Mary's Festival: An Evening of Music and Poetry of Peace
Join us for an evening of meditative music and words inspired by a longing for- and a celebration of peace
This event is free and you do not need a ticket.
Refreshments will be provided.
St Mary’s Festival: St Mary's Reuse and Repair Fair
St Mary’s Festival will host a Reuse and Repair Fair
11am Holy Communion
17th Sunday after Trinity
Leading and Presiding: Heather Valletta
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: TBC
9am Morning Worship
17th Sunday after Trinity
Leading the service: James Hughesdon
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: TBC
St Mary's Festival Free Friday Lunchtime Recital: Janáček and Beethoven : Music for Autumn
Our ninth Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 18 September.
Join Theo Bently Curtin and Myunghan Kim for a weaving Slavic fantasy and Germanic grandeur.
Come and be delighted by high quality classical performances in our beautiful church. The concerts take place on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.
Kids Matter Parenting Programme
Parents with children aged 1-10 are invited to join a Kids Matter programme at St Judes and St Paul's Church, co-hosted by St Mary's Church.
Kids Matter is a discussion-based programme for parents of children aged 1–10. It is non-religious and designed to support families of all backgrounds. The sessions cover practical, high-impact themes including:
Building a Strong Family
Loving Our Children Well
Play, Encouragement and Listening
Routines and Rewards
Family Rules and Consequence
The Bigger Picture
The Details:
When: Thursdays, 10 am (4th June – 16th July), refreshment from 9.30am
Where: St Jude’s and St Paul’s Church, Mildmay
Cost: Free (Refreshments and a creche are provided)
Please contact Janis at janis.hui@stmaryislington.org if you would like to join or if you have any questions.
St Mary's Festival: Historical walk through the Heart of Islington
A fantastic opportunity to explore your local area on foot with a knowledgeable guide. Take an hour to discover the secrets of Islington's streets...
Meet at Richard Cloudesley tomb by front of St Mary's Church, Upper Street, N1 2TX.
St Mary's Festival: Historical walk through the Heart of Islington
A fantastic opportunity to explore your local area on foot with a knowledgeable guide. Take an hour to discover the secrets of Islington's streets...
Meet at Richard Cloudesley tomb by front of St Mary's Church, Upper Street, N1 2TX.