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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Interfaith leaders hold Grenfell Tower victims vigil
North Kensington residents, councillors, members of the public, and faith leaders gathered yesterday at Westway Sports Centre for a vigil for the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster in West London.
West London Churches respond to tragic fire
West London Churches lead the community response to the tragic fire, at Grenfell Tower, near the Notting Hill area of Kensington and Chelsea.
Grants for grass-roots sport at St Saviour’s, Sunbury
Ron Cross, Vicar of St Saviour’s Sunbury, writes about how sport has led to a youth apprentice, that enables his church to foster better relationships with young people.
Bishop of Kensington preaches at German Church Festival
The Bishop of Kensington recently visited Berlin to participate in Kirchentag – the German Protestant Church Festival.
The Beautiful Game – Football The Fulham Way
Becca Willet discusses the lessons learnt from running five years worth of football sessions at St Albans in Fulham, and how it can help other churches.
Prayer Space at St Richard’s School, Hanworth
In March, St Richard’s primary school in Hanworth played host to a Prayer Space. Emma Hughes describes how it went and shows how it made an impact on the children who attended.
Meet Olivia Malhotra, Kensington Area Administrator
Meet Olivia Malhotra, the Kensington Area Administrator based at the Bishop of Kensington’s Area Office in Twickenham.
Home from Home
Bishop Graham reflects on time spent with ‘homeless’ people, who come from all backgrounds but have experienced some life-changing crisis.
Seeking Refuge
As part of his Holy Week, Bishop Graham spent time with a young asylum seeker from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and his friends. He asks what the Christian response to refugees could be.
Redeeming Prisons
Bishop Graham visited Pentonville Prison during Holy Week to hear about the challenges facing prisoners and prison staff. He relates this experience to the ordeal faced by Jesus before his death.
Refugee Tales – Walk in Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Detainees
A five-day walk from Runnymede to Westminster, calling for the end to Indefinite Detention of Asylum Seekers, sharing stories along the way
Refugee Tales Evening Event
The stories of asylum seekers, performed by leading authors, with music – part of the Refugee Tales Runnymeded to Westminster Walk
Refugee Tales Evening Event
The stories of asylum seekers, performed by leading authors, with music – part of the Refugee Tales Runnymeded to Westminster Walk
Refugee Tales Evening Event
An evening of stories of asylum seekers, told by leading authors, with music – part of the Refugee Tales Runnymeded to Westminster Walk
Refugee Tales Evening Event
The stories of asylum seekers, performed by leading authors, with music – part of the Refugee Tales Runnymeded to Westminster Walk
Bless Your Enemies
A day exploring how we can help to mend damaged relationships between people and communities in our worship.
Christian Leadership & the Church: ‘talent management’ or managing your talents?
Series of termly lectures by lecturers at St Mellitus to enable clergy to re-energise or re-explore their passion for theology
Interfaith Awareness Seminar
Full day introduction to the multi-faith context of ministry in London
Children’s Pastor Maternity Cover, ChristChurch Fulham
Children’s Pastor Maternity Cover sought for this lively, Fulham church.
Director of Worship at St John’s Hampton Wick
Director of Worship sought to expand the capacity and improve the consistency of the church’s worship.
Anglican Chaplain(s), Full – or Part-time, North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Anglican chaplain(s) sought for Spiritual Care team at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, Edmonton Area, Diocese of London
Hiring & Site Manager, The Grosvenor Chapel, Mayfair
Hiring & Site Manager sought for the Grosvenor Chapel , in a beautiful central London setting.
Youth Pastor, St Paul’s Hammersmith CityYouth programme
St Paul’s Hammersmith is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Youth Pastor, championing unity and vision for young people.
Hospitality and Events Coordinator, St Paul’s Hammersmith
St Paul’s Hammersmith is looking for a Hospitality and Events coordinator who has a passion for people, hospitality and administration.
Children’s Worker, St Mary’s Church West Kensington
Children’s Worker sought to continue development of Children’s Ministries in a vibrant part of London
Worship & Student Pastor, St Alban’s Fulham
Worship & Student Pastor sought for dynamic, vibrant and growing West London church community.