Directory: Kensington Area
From Knightsbridge to the ancient bridge that leads into Staines, the parishes of the Kensington Area serve hugely diverse and dynamic communities.
The Area is also home to St Mellitus College, a major hub for theological education.
The church’s ministry across the Kensington Area is under the pastoral leadership of the Bishop of Kensington, the Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, with the Archdeacon of Middlesex, the Ven Stephan Welch.
The Kensington Area includes the west London Boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, the borough of Richmond north of the Thames, and the Surrey Borough of Spelthorne. Spanning from Knightsbridge to the ancient bridge that crosses the Thames into Staines, the parishes of the Kensington Area serve hugely diverse and dynamic communities.
Our churches include a vibrant array of Anglican traditions, and vary in style and setting, from many churches with larger congregations, including Holy Trinity Brompton (the home of the Alpha course) and the historic St Mary Abbots on Kensington High Street, to fresh expressions of church on inner-city estates, in suburban settings, as well as some village churches in the Spelthorne Deanery. There are 98 parishes, and 114 churches serving a population of over 800,000 people.
The Church of England is actively involved in education across the Kensington Area, with 31 Church of England schools providing an outstanding education to over 12,000 pupils.
It is also a significant home for theological training, with St Mellitus College training over 100 ordinands (and many hundreds of other students) at its state-of-the-art premises at St Jude’s Earls Court.
Chaplains serve across higher education, as well as in 11 hospitals and three prisons, including the Young Offenders Institution in Feltham.
Image: Kensington skyline by Mags L Halliday, used under Creative Commons licence 2.0.
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Universal credit: how it will impact your parish?
Universal Credit is the biggest change to the welfare system for generations. This free training is aimed at anyone working for, or volunteering with, a church in the Diocese.
Area Fundraising Workshops
During the second part of the year, the @fundmychurch team will once again, be presenting a Fundraising Workshop in each of the episcopal areas.
Bishop Graham on rebuilding communities after Grenfell
The Bishop of Kensington spoke on new approaches to personhood, housing and institutional culture in light of the Grenfell Tower fire of 2017.
The Grenfell Tower Fire Anniversary
Approaching the first anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June, churches and individuals are invited to show solidarity in prayer, through events and resources.
Capital Vision 2020 goal hits half-way with 50th New Worshipping Community
The Capital Vision 2020 goal to create 100 new worshipping communities in London, hit half-way with the launch of French Connect in Kensington.
Young people respond to the gospel at Youth Minster gig
An evangelistic contemporary music gig saw 25 young people respond to the gospel at Christ Church W4, part of Capital Youth.
What happens when you spend a week with students talking about faith?
A week of mission activities took place in Kensington schools that challenged students to think about faith and prayer. The first schools mission of its kind.
Over 200 young people attend youth concert at St Saviour’s Sunbury
The launch of a Youth Minster in Sunbury saw over 200 under-18s attend a concert opened by the church’s youth band and headlined … Read more
St Clement’s Church Marks 150 Years With Anniversary Mass
The historic St Clement’s Church, Notting Dale, marked 150 years since its consecration in 1867 with a special anniversary service and Patronal Mass.
New Youth Ministry Course Launches for Clergy
Sam Donoghue discusses the new youth ministry course that is being offered in Kensington Area, with the hope of rolling it out to other areas of the Diocese.
Kensington Area Fundraising Workshop @ London Diocesan House
Would you like to know more about fundraising and some of its challenges?
Friendships and Relationships
We will focus on how we can develop and make sure we maintain healthy relationships.
Richmond Riverside Sponsored Walk
This family friendly sponsored walk takes place along the iconic River Thames.
Raising money for those in need of help globally
Glass Door sixth annual Sleep Out for winter night shelters
The Glass Door Annual Sleepout to raise funds for Winter Night Shelters in West London.
The Cities Tour
A worship night led by Martin Smith with a Gospel message from Andrew Palau
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land – 21st October
St George’s Hanworth has a few spaces for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from catholic parishes. Contact Fr Paul 0208 844 0457
Kensington Fundraising Workshop
Would you like to know more about fundraising and some of its challenges?
Diocesan Safeguarding Training (C3)
Diocesan Safeguarding Training for clergy, licensed/commissioned lay ministers, and church safeguarding officers.
Kensington Area Clergy Residential Conference
The Kensington Area Clergy Residential takes place on the 2-5 July 2019, at The Hayes Conference Centre Swanwick, Derbyshire.
