Our
Church
Our Approach
At St Giles we offer a range of services, largely
traditional and based upon the Book of Common
Prayer, but with occasional alternative expressions
of Christian worship.
Morning and Evening Prayer are said throughout
the week.
In an age when many are looking for a disciplined
way of spirituality and a more reflective, meditative
style of worship, St Giles has much to offer.
The congregation is welcoming, supportive and
friendly, and hospitality is offered after the
main Sunday services. The church is open every
week day for prayer (opening times) and the Vestry
Room is available for private hire and is used
by a range of community groups.
Anglican/Episcopal Church
St Giles belongs to the Diocese of London within
the Church of England, which is part of the Anglican
Communion, in some countries known as the Episcopal
Church. We work together with other parish churches
in the deanery of Westminster and local churches
of other denominations, and there are occasional
ecumenical events.
St Giles has a long association with America
- the second Lord Baltimore and first proprietory
of Maryland is buried in the church. A memorial
was inaugurated in 1996 in the presence of the
US Ambassador and unveiled by the Governor of
Maryland.
Our Mission
This is to seek to witness to the love of God
revealed in Jesus Christ through word and deed,
primarily through serving the needs of those who
live and work locally and who visit the area.
The church is open daily to visitors and for prayer,
and the clergy are usually available to discuss
matters of faith and pastoral concern.
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