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Having trouble finding what you are looking for? Our FAQs may help. You could also try the search facility or the site map.
Family Tree Enquiries
Q: I’d like more information about my great, great grandmother who was married in London in 1850. Can you help?
A: The record is unlikely to be at the church (if indeed the church still exists). Information concerning baptisms, confirmations, weddings and funerals is usually archived. Visit London Metropolitan Archives at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk, or email ask.lma@corpoflondon.gov.uk For churches in the Westminster area visit the City of Westminster Archive Centre at www.westminster.gov.uk. Other resources are available at DirectGov and the Church of England website.
Q: My late grandfather was a vicar in London and I'm researching his life. Can you help?
A: Information about notable Church figures is kept by the Church of England Records Office. You can email them at archivist@c-of-e.org.uk The Clergy of the Church of England database has records for clergy 1540-1835. You may also wish to try consulting Crockford's Clerical Directory, back copies of which are often kept by libraries.
We regret that we are unable to provide further assistance to genealogists.
Finding a Church
Q: During the War, my mother worshipped at a particular church in London. Can you tell me whether it still exists and how I can make contact?
A: Our church finder contains details of all Church of England churches in the Diocese of London. The London Diocese covers 277 square miles of Greater London north of the River Thames from Staines in the west to the Isle of Dogs in the east and as far north as Enfield. If the church you are seeking is south of the River Thames then it is in the Diocese of Southwark. Visit www.achurchnearyou.org.uk to find the parish.
Q: I want to get married. Where can I find my parish church?
A: Click here to find your parish church.
Q: I want to join a church. Where can I find details of those closest to where I live or work?
A: Use the search facility to find churches by postcode.
Finding a Vicar
Q: I've lost touch with an old friend who became a vicar, the Revd Jim Smith. Do you have his contact details?
A: To find out whether Jim is currently serving in the Diocese of London enter his name in the search engine. If it is not there, Crockford's Clerical Directory lists all current clergy of the Church of England, the Church in Wales, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church of Ireland. It is available online, at all reference libraries or for sale from Church House bookshop (www.chbookshop.co.uk), the official bookshop of the Church of England.
Q: I'm looking for someone who was Vicar of St Mary's in 1910. Can you help?
A: Information about notable Church figures is kept by the Church of England Records Office. You can email them at archivist@c-of-e.org.uk The Clergy of the Church of England database has records for clergy 1540-1835. You may also wish to try consulting Crockford's Clerical Directory, back copies of which are often kept by libraries.
Accommodation Enquiries
Q: Can you recommend accommodation in London?
A: The Diocese of London does not provide accommodation facilities. To find a hotel try www.visitlondon.co.uk. If you are visiting London on Church or charity business, The Royal Foundation of St Katharine offers rooms for overnight or short stays. St Peter's Bourne also offers accommodation. Visit www.stpetersbourne.com. ChristianFlatShare.org is an enterprise born out of St Paul's Hammersmith. Visit www.ChristianFlatShare.org to look for longer-term accommodation.
Clergy exchanges
Q: I am an priest from the United States and would like to arrange a house swap with a parish priest in the Diocese of London for two weeks in the summer. Can you advertise this for me?
A: We are unable to include adverts for exchanges in our mailings due to the volume of requests. We recommend that clergy register their details with the Episcopal Vacation Exchange Network (EVEnet).
Faith
Q: I want to learn more about Christianity. Can you send me some information?
A: Rejesus (www.rejesus.co.uk) offers free copies of the four gospels. Our Belief pages will explain more about what we believe.
Church House bookshop (www.chbookshop.co.uk), the official bookshop of the Church of England, sells a wide variety of Christian books online.
Christenings, Marriages and Funerals
Q: How do I arrange a church christening, wedding or funeral?
A: Click on a link below for more details:
Vicars and becoming a member of the clergy
Q: I'm thinking about ordination. How do I go about it?
A: Click here to link to information about vocations.
Q: I'm already ordained and I'd like to work in the Diocese of London. How do I apply?
A: Email your CV with a covering letter to bishop@londin.clara.co.uk
Churches in the City of London
Q: Where can I find more details about City churches and their opening times?
A: The Friends of the City Churches provide details at www.london-city-churches.org.uk
Q: How can I find out about events being held in City churches?
A: City Events provides full listings of services and special events at www.cityevents.co.uk
Links to other websites
Q: Can you link to our website?
A: The links page of our website links to organisations and places that the Diocese of London has a formal relationship with or who we work with regularly. Unfortunately we cannot link to any other websites.
Q: Did you know that you are linking to a website that hosts questionable content?
A: We link to websites of reputable organisations in good faith. Ultimately the Diocese of London (or the London Diocesan Fund) is not responsible for the content of external websites.
