Edward trained for ministry at Ridley Hall and Jesus College, Cambridge. He was ordained to the diaconate at Petertide, 2026 and joins us as our Junior Assistant Curate. He read history at the University of Saint Andrews, and previously worked as a pastoral assistant at a central London church.  A keen, but poor, squash player, […] Find Out More

The Church planned to buy a votive stand so that people can light candles, perhaps in memory of a loved one and raised money for the stand with a second-hand book sale and here it is located in the More Chapel. Find Out More

Family Service Animal Service on 26 April attended by The Mayor of The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, Cllr Tom Bennett & his family. Many brought along their pets and toys, prizes were awarded too! Find Out More

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The Church plans to buy a votive stand so that people can light candles, perhaps in memory of a loved one. After a very generous donation of books recently, we decided to raise money for the stand with a second-hand book sale. A request went out for donation of more books and the sale at […] Find Out More

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Wednesday 24th – Saturday 27th September An exciting opportunity to hear fascinating talks by well-known authors, buy their signed books and enjoy a complimentary wine reception. All profits go to great causes: Chelsea Old Church, Glass Door and the NSPCC.  Guest authors: John Simpson, Peter York, Jonathan Boff, Mark Oakley and Jennie Cashman.  Find Out More

New Kneeler for Leighton Thomson On August 17, our vicar blessed a new kneeler in memory of The Reverend Leighton Thomson, who oversaw the rebuilding of Chelsea Old Church after World War Two and was the incumbent for more than 40 years. The original kneeler was made to honour his achievement and was found to be missing at […] Find Out More

Years ago, my son Jack dubbed my father a “secular missionary”. He was spot on. Funded by the British government, my father crisis-managed schools and set up 14 new colleges across Nigeria in the early 1970s. So, at the age when children in this country were being confirmed, I was with my family on the […] Find Out More