‘ The Vicar’s Epistle for All Saints’Dearly Beloved Parishioners,  The Calendar moveth us in sundry places to acknowledge a load of things which are coming up. And so here followeth the Epistle of Max to the faithful in Chelsea and the diaspora*… All Saints’ Joint Service 10:30 2nd November This coming Sunday is our patronal festival. […] 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

Confirmation is a sacrament that deepens your commitment to Christ and allows one to partake in Holy Communion. If you or your child (ideally age 9 and above) would like to seek Confirmation this year, please be in touch with Sophie in the Parish Office by 5th March at the latest. Parish Office: 020 7795 […] Find Out More

If you are interested and would like to help, please contact Juergen Schuhmacher at guiding@chelseaoldchurch.org.uk Find Out More

Although the roof is not falling in nor the Church falling down, quite a few important issues need addressing. Some are more urgent than others. As you may know, the only income we have is from the generous donations made by you, our parishioners, and that just about covers our expenditure every year. If you […] Find Out More

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It is a great joy to have been given this wonderful opportunity to serve my three-year curacy at Chelsea Old Church with your rich history, tradition, love of liturgy and music; and to work under the leadership of the Reverend Max Bayliss as my Training Incumbent. Thank you all for your warm welcome to your […] Find Out More