Upcoming events
Guided St Mary’s Church and Tower Tour
The specially curated tour will give you a glimpse into the history of St Mary’s, how it has influenced Islington today and will culminate with a trip up St Mary’s Church tower, giving you a bird’s eye view of London. Can you manage the 120 steps to the top?!
A tour of St Mary’s Church, including breath-taking views from the tower! Led by a qualified tour guide from Clerkenwell and Islington Guides, this tour of the church and tower will last around 75 minutes.
Monthly Prayer Meeting
Our monthly prayer meeting takes place on the second Sunday of every month 10.15-10.45am in the prayer chapel.
Join us as we pray for the church and the world.
11am Holy Communion
3rd Sunday in Advent
Leading and presiding: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Mike Bartholomew Biggs
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: Nightmare before Christmas
Our twelfth Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2025 will take place on Friday 19 December: ‘Nightmare before Christmas’
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: Freya Bradley
Preaching: James Hughesdon
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: Chloe
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: James Hughesdon
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Holy Communion
1st Sunday of Christmas
Leading and presiding: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Freya Bradley
Readings: TBC
11am Holy Communion
Epiphany
Leading and Presiding: James Hughesdon
Preaching: Freya Bradley
Readings: TBC
9am BCP Holy Communion
1st Sunday of Epiphany - the Baptism of Christ
Leading: TBC
Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Morning Worship
1st Sunday of Epiphany - the Baptism of Christ
Leading: James Hughesdon
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: TBC
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our first Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 16 January.
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.
Guided St Mary’s Church and Tower Tour
The specially curated tour will give you a glimpse into the history of St Mary’s, how it has influenced Islington today and will culminate with a trip up St Mary’s Church tower, giving you a bird’s eye view of London. Can you manage the 120 steps to the top?!
A tour of St Mary’s Church, including breath-taking views from the tower! Led by a qualified tour guide from Clerkenwell and Islington Guides, this tour of the church and tower will last around 75 minutes.
9am Morning Worship
2nd Sunday of Epiphany
Leading the service: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Evening Taizé Service
An evening service of meditation and chant in the tradition of Taizé.
Please do come, you are very welcome.
Leading: TBC
9am Holy Communion
3rd Sunday of Epiphany
Leading and Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Morning Worship
3rd Sunday of Epiphany
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
9am Morning Worship
2nd Sunday of Epiphany
Leading the service: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Holy Communion
4th Sunday of Epiphany - Candlemas
Leading: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
9am BCP Holy Communion
2nd Sunday before Lent
Leading: TBC
Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Morning Worship
2nd Sunday before Lent
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Guided St Mary’s Church and Tower Tour
The specially curated tour will give you a glimpse into the history of St Mary’s, how it has influenced Islington today and will culminate with a trip up St Mary’s Church tower, giving you a bird’s eye view of London. Can you manage the 120 steps to the top?!
A tour of St Mary’s Church, including breath-taking views from the tower! Led by a qualified tour guide from Clerkenwell and Islington Guides, this tour of the church and tower will last around 75 minutes.
9am Morning Worship
Sunday before Lent
Leading the service: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our second Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 20 February.
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
1st Sunday of Lent
Leading and Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Morning Worship
1st Sunday of Lent
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
9am BCP Holy Communion
2nd Sunday of Lent
Leading: TBC
Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Guided St Mary’s Church and Tower Tour
The specially curated tour will give you a glimpse into the history of St Mary’s, how it has influenced Islington today and will culminate with a trip up St Mary’s Church tower, giving you a bird’s eye view of London. Can you manage the 120 steps to the top?!
A tour of St Mary’s Church, including breath-taking views from the tower! Led by a qualified tour guide from Clerkenwell and Islington Guides, this tour of the church and tower will last around 75 minutes.
9am Morning Worship
4th Sunday of Lent
Leading the service: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our third Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 20 March.
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
5th Sunday of Lent
Leading and Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Morning Worship with Baptism
5th Sunday of Lent
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Maundy Thursday Communion
Maundy Thursday
A celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Good Friday Meditations at St Mary's
The Good Friday Meditations will take place in church.
On our journey together through this great drama of grace on Good Friday we bear witness as Jesus wrestles with his own aloneness, abandoned by so many of his closest friends, abandoned even by God His Father. Through words and music, and at this time more than ever, in silence and separation, we reflect on the events of this day and on their meanings for those around Jesus and for ourselves today of all days.
9am BCP Holy Communion
2nd Sunday of Lent
Leading: TBC
Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Morning Worship
2nd Sunday of Easter
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our fourth Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 17 April.
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 Morning Worship
3rd Sunday of Easter
Leading the service: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
9am Holy Communion
4th Sunday of Easter
Leading and Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Morning Worship
4th Sunday of Easter
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
9am Morning Worship
5th Sunday of Easter
Leading the service: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
9am BCP Holy Communion
6th Sunday of Easter
Leading: TBC
Presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
11am Morning Worship
6th Sunday of Easter
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Holy Communion on Ascension Day
Ascension Day
Leading and presiding: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our fifth Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 15 May.
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 Morning Worship
7th Sunday of Easter
Leading the service: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
9am Morning Worship
1st Sunday after Trinity
Leading the service: TBC
Preaching: TBC
Readings: TBC
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our sixth Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 19 June.
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.
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our seventh Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 17 July.
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.
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our eighth Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 21 August.
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.
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our ninth Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 18 September.
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.
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our tenth Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2026 will take place on Friday 16 October.
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.
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.
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.
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 last meet-up of 2025 is Sunday 7 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.
Big Family Carols
We'll be singing the best-loved carols at our Big Family Carol service.
Leading:
9am BCP Holy Communion
2nd Sunday in Advent
Leading and Presiding: James Hughesdon
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: Philippians 1.3-11; Luke 3.1-6
11am Holy Communion
1st Sunday in Advent
Leading and Presiding: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Ian Mylam
Readings: Matthew 24:36-44; Romans 13:11-end
9am Morning Worship
1st Sunday in Advent
Leading: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Ian Mylam
Readings: Matthew 24:36-44; Romans 13:11-end
Practising the Way Course at St Mary's
As a church we want to go deeper in our discipleship. This course is about learning to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did, through different spiritual practices.
This will be our final session on Sunday 23 November at 2.30pm at St Mary’s.
Sundays in October and November.
11am Morning Worship
Christ the King Sunday before Advent
Leading: James Hughesdon
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43
9am Holy Communion
Christ the King Sunday before Advent
Leading: James Hughesdon
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43
St Mary’s Church Gardening Group
The St Mary’s Gardens group will meet from 10am - noon. Come and join us to dig, weed and plant at the circular rose garden.
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our eleventh free concert of 2025
Join us on Friday 21 November for a ‘Potpourri’ Concert.
A Potpourri refers either to a mixture of fragrant plant materials or a musical form that combines melodies from different songs or musical pieces.
This concert, a collection of beautiful music from different places played by Hanna Csermely on the piano and Thomas Siemens on the guitar, can itself be considered to be a musical Potpourri, an invitation to listen to a wide range of music that touches the heart.
Practising the Way Course at St Mary's
As a church we want to go deeper in our discipleship. This course is about learning to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did, through different spiritual practices.
Our seventh session will be on Sunday 16 November at 2.30pm at St Mary’s.
Sundays in October and November.
11am Holy Communion
2nd Sunday before Advent
Leading and Presiding: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Freya Bradley
Readings: 1 John 3:16-24; Luke 21:5-19
9am Morning Worship
2nd Sunday before Advent
Leading: Ian Mylam
Preaching: Freya Bradley
Readings: 1 John 3:16-24; Luke 21:5-19
Practising the Way Course at St Mary's
As a church we want to go deeper in our discipleship. This course is about learning to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did, through different spiritual practices.
Our sixth session will be on Sunday 9 November at 2.30pm at St Mary’s.
Sundays in October and November.
11am Morning Worship
3rd Sunday before Advent
Leading: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Mike Bartholomew Biggs
Readings: Luke 20:27-38; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-end
Monthly Prayer Meeting
Our monthly prayer meeting takes place on the second Sunday of every month 10.15-10.45am in the prayer chapel.
Join us as we pray for the church and the world.
9am BCP Holy Communion
3rd Sunday before Advent
Leading: Freya Bradey
Preaching: Mike Bartholomew Biggs
Presiding: TBC
Readings: Luke 20:27-38; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-end
Guided St Mary’s Church and Tower Tour
The specially curated tour will give you a glimpse into the history of St Mary’s, how it has influenced Islington today and will culminate with a trip up St Mary’s Church tower, giving you a bird’s eye view of London. Can you manage the 120 steps to the top?!
A tour of St Mary’s Church, including breath-taking views from the tower! Led by a qualified tour guide from Clerkenwell and Islington Guides, this tour of the church and tower will last around 75 minutes.
Service of Remembering
We will remember those who have died this past year or in years past; whether we are recently or lately bereaved.
Practising the Way Course at St Mary's
As a church we want to go deeper in our discipleship. This course is about learning to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did, through different spiritual practices.
This will be our fifth session on Sunday 2 November at 2.30pm at St Mary’s.
Sundays in October and November.
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 2 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.
11am Holy Communion
All Saints Day
Leading and Presiding: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Ian Mylam
Readings: Ephesians 1:11-end; Luke 6:20-31
9am Morning Worship
All Saints Day
Leading: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Ian Mylam
Readings: Ephesians 1:11-end; Luke 6:20-31
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).
Practising the Way Course at St Mary's
As a church we want to go deeper in our discipleship. This course is about learning to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did, through different spiritual practices.
This will be our fourth session on Sunday 26 October at 2.30pm at St Mary’s.
Sundays in October and November.
11am Morning Worship
19th Sunday after Trinity
Leading: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Freya Bradley
Readings: Luke 4:16-24; Romans 15:1-7
9am Holy Communion
19th Sunday after Trinity
Leading: James Hughesdon
Presiding: TBC
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: Luke 4:16-24; Romans 15:1-7
St Mary’s Church Gardening Group
The St Mary’s Gardens group will meet from 10am - noon. Come and join us to dig, weed and plant at the circular rose garden.
Practising the Way Course at St Mary's
As a church we want to go deeper in our discipleship. This course is about learning to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did, through different spiritual practices.
This will be our third session on Sunday 19 October at 2.30pm at St Mary’s.
Sundays in October and November.