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.
9am Holy Communion
6th Sunday after Trinity
Leading: James Hughesdon
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: Colossians 1:24-2:5; Luke 11:1-13
11am Morning Worship
6th Sunday after Trinity
Leading: James Hughesdon
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: Colossians 1:24-2:5; Luke 11:1-13
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 seventh meet-up is Sunday 3 August. 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.
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.
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our eighth free concert of 2025 will take place on Friday 15 August: Performers and theme to be announced.
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 eighth meet-up is Sunday 7 September. 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.
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.
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our ninth free concert of 2025 will take place on Friday 19 September: Performers and theme to be announced.
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.
Evening Taizé Service
An evening service of meditation and chant in the tradition of Taizé.
Please do come, you are very welcome.
Leading: TBC
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 nineth meet-up is Sunday 5 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.
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.
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our tenth free concert of 2025 will take place on Friday 17 October: Performers and theme to be announced.
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.
Evening Taizé Service
An evening service of meditation and chant in the tradition of Taizé.
Please do come, you are very welcome.
Leading: TBC
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.
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.
Evening Taizé Service
An evening service of meditation and chant in the tradition of Taizé.
Please do come, you are very welcome.
Leading: TBC
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our eleventh free concert of 2025 will take place on Friday 21 November: Performers and theme to be announced.
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.
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.
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital
Our twelfth free concert of 2025 will take place on Friday 19 December: Performers and theme to be announced.
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.
Evening Taizé Service
An evening service of meditation and chant in the tradition of Taizé.
Please do come, you are very welcome.
Leading: 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.
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.
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.
11am Holy Communion
5th Sunday after Trinity
Leading and Presiding : Freya Bradley
Preaching: Ian Mylam
Readings: Colossians 1:15-23; Luke 10:38-end
9am Morning Worship
5th Sunday after Trinity
Leading: Ian Mylam
Preaching: Ian Mylam
Readings: Colossians 1:15-23; Luke 10:38-end
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital: Songs to Remember - Music by Schubert and British folk songs
Our seventh Free Friday Lunchtime Recital of 2025 will take place on Friday 18 July.
In this concert Francis Bushell and Thomas Siemens will explore the theme of remembrance by placing Songs by Franz Schubert next to British folk songs. Francis will play the bassoon and will be accompanied by Thomas on the guitar.
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 Morning Worship with Baptism
4th Sunday after Trinity
Leading: James Hughesdon
Preaching: Freya Bradley
Readings: Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
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
4th Sunday after Trinity
Leading: James Hughesdon
Preaching: Freya Bradley
Readings: Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
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 sixth meet-up is Sunday 6 July. 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 after Trinity
Leading and Presiding: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Mike Bartholomew-Biggs
Readings: Luke 10:1-11,16; Galatians 6:1-16
9am Morning Worship
3rd Sunday after Trinity
Leading: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Mike Bartholomew-Biggs
Readings: Luke 10:1-11,16; Galatians 6:1-16
Messy Church
Craft, games, Bible stories, refreshments and much more.
Come and get your hands dirty with Janis, our Children and Families Minister.
Click here to sign up for your free space - first come first served, limited spaces.
All ages welcome.
11am Healing Service
2nd Sunday after Trinity
Leading the service: Freya Bradley
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: Luke 9:51-end' Galatians 5.1, 13-25
9am Morning Worship
2nd Sunday after Trinity
Leading the service: James Hughesdon
Preaching: James Hughesdon
Readings: Luke 9:51-end' Galatians 5.1, 13-25
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.
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, Scripture Focus at St Mary's
Practising the Way Course, Scripture Focus:
How do we read Scripture in the age of scrolling and skimming?
Find out how to engage Scripture with Nick and Ronnie as they lead another Practising the Way course on Wednesday evenings in June.
11am Holy Communion with confirmations
1st Sunday after Trinity
Leading and Preaching: Bishop Joanne
Readings: Luke 8:26-39; Galatians 3:23-end
Free Friday Lunchtime Recital: The Power of Art and Nature
Our sixth free concert of 2025 will take place on Friday 20 June: The Power of Art and Nature
We are delighted to welcome Pianist Margalida Moll Salord for a lunchtime recital.
The concert will embark on a romantic musical journey, delving into the works of Schumann, Chopin, and Granados. The programme that we will hear will explore the big influence that Frederick Chopin and Robert Schumann had on the Spanish composer Enrique Granados. The pieces will present a constant alteration of emotions, brought to life through richly coloured harmonies, technical complexity, emotional depth, and poetic phrasing characteristic of the romantic period.
Free on the third Friday of every month at 1.15pm with free hot drinks and cake served from 12.45pm.
Practising the Way Course, Scripture Focus at St Mary's
Practising the Way Course, Scripture Focus:
How do we read Scripture in the age of scrolling and skimming?
Find out how to engage Scripture with Nick and Ronnie as they lead another Practising the Way course on Wednesday evenings in June.
The next date is 25 June.
11am Holy Communion
Trinity Sunday
Leading and presiding: James Hughesdon
Preaching: Freya Bradley
Readings: John 16:12-15; Romans 5:1-5
Practising the Way Course, Scripture Focus at St Mary's
Practising the Way Course, Scripture Focus:
How do we read Scripture in the age of scrolling and skimming?
Find out how to engage Scripture with Nick and Ronnie as they lead another Practising the Way course on Wednesday evenings in June.
The next few dates are 18 and 25 June.
St Mary’s Hosts Stepney@Prayer
St Mary’s Hosts Stepney@Prayer
Refreshments will be served from 6.30pm. Event starts at 7pm.
11am Morning Worship
Pentecost
Leading and presiding: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Sophie Castell
Readings: John 14:8-17; Acts 2:1-21
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
Pentecost
Leading and Presiding: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Sophie Castell
Readings: Acts 2:1-11; John 14:15-31a
Practising the Way Course, Scripture Focus at St Mary's
Practising the Way Course, Scripture Focus:
How do we read Scripture in the age of scrolling and skimming?
Find out how to engage Scripture with Nick and Ronnie as they lead another Practising the Way course on Wednesday evenings in June.
The next few dates are 11, 18 and 25 June.
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 fifth meet-up is Sunday 1 June. 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
7th Sunday of Easter
Leading and Presiding: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Ian Mylam
Readings: John 17:20-end; Acts 16:16-34
9am Morning Worship
7th Sunday of Easter
Leading the service: Freya Bradley
Preaching: Ian Mylam
Readings: John 17:20-end; Acts 16:16-34
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.