Directory: Willesden Area
The Willesden Area includes Brent, Harrow, Ealing and Hillingdon in North West London.
The area is diverse, being mainly suburban but also containing 'deprived' regions and large swathes of Green Belt.
The Willesden Area is the special responsibility of the Bishop of Willesden, the Rt Revd Pete Broadbent.
The Bishop is supported by the Archdeacon of Northolt, the Ven Duncan Green.
The Willesden Area includes Brent, Harrow, Ealing and Hillingdon in North West London. The area is diverse, being mainly suburban but also containing ‘deprived’ Urban Priority Areas and large swathes of Green Belt.
Brent, Ealing and Harrow are home to some of the largest minority ethnic communities in London. In addition, the presence of London Heathrow Airport means numbers of refugees and asylum seekers in the area are high.
There are 20 Church of England voluntary aided schools in the area; 18 primary and two secondary. The two secondary schools are especially successful and popular; one is designated a ‘beacon’ school.
There are 14 hospitals, including specialist facilities such as Harefield Hospital (heart patients) and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
Who's who
Forest school benefits from Bishop of London’s Mission Fund funding
Woodland Adventure Forest School, Harrow, has expanded its activities this year following generous support from the Bishop of London’s Mission Fund
Memory Café: How to Engage with Memory Loss and Build Community
The Revd Steve Morris, Vicar of St Cuthbert’s Church in Wembley, has written a book on establishing memory cafés as a way to help tackle loneliness and isolation.
Bishop of Willesden joins Brent Multi-Faith Forum in launching new Faith Covenant
The Bishop of Willesden has given his signature to the newly launched Faith Covenant, between Brent Council and the many local faith-based organisations in the borough.
An Unusual Unity
An Unusual Unity Chris Dart Films highlights the unusual community unity between Linda Ward of the Bless Community Church, and Fr Andrew Davis, Christ the Saviour Church.
Bishop Pete Visits RAF Northolt
Bishop of Willesden and acting Bishop of London has paid an official visit to RAF Northolt and kick off a programme of events on the station that will celebrate the Royal Air Force’s centenary year.
Reaping the rewards of youth work in Southall
Nikkita Roberts discusses her youth work in Southall, Ealing, and how it reaping great rewards in the five churches in her area.
Who is the Lord? Creator of all!
Kay-Marie Stroud explores interpreting scripture through performance art installations, giving a new light to the bible at one church in Harrow.
YMCA walkers celebrate 173 years of history and heritage
Bishop Pete Broadbent, YMCA West London President, Bishop of Willesden and Acting Bishop of London, has welcomed 21 walkers to St Paul’s Cathedral at the end of their 10-mile Founder’s Day Walk.
London Vicar elected as Bishop in New Zealand
The Revd Dr Steven Benford, the Vicar of St Joseph the Worker, Northolt, has been elected as the next Bishop of Dunedin in New Zealand.
Harrow resident celebrates 100th birthday
The Bishop of Willesden recently attended birthday celebrations marking the 100th birthday of Harrow resident Joyce Hixon.
Growing bridge-builders
The course focuses on how to embrace and transform differences, tensions and conflicts as a way to grow a healthy Christian community.
Archdeacon’s Visitation Service in Harrow 2018
The evening will consist of the swearing in of Churchwardens, a celebration of Capital Vision 2020 and ministry in the Deanery, and a presentation about Common Fund for 2019.
Archdeacon’s Visitation Service in Ealing 2018
The evening will consist of the swearing in of Churchwardens, a celebration of Capital Vision 2020 and ministry in the Deanery, and a presentation about Common Fund for 2019.
Archdeacon’s Visitation Service in Hillingdon 2018
The evening will consist of the swearing in of Churchwardens, a celebration of Capital Vision 2020 and ministry in the Deanery, and a presentation about Common Fund for 2019.
Archdeacon’s Visitation Service in Brent 2018
The evening will consist of the swearing in of Churchwardens, a celebration of Capital Vision 2020 and ministry in the Deanery, and a presentation about Common Fund for 2019.
PCC Tonight
CPAS has developed resources to enable PCCs to function effectively so churches are better able to fulfil God’s mission in their communities
Baptism Matters
Explore major new research findings emerging from the Archbishops’ Council work around the baptism of children
Children and Grief Course
The course is designed for those who would like to consider working with bereaved children.
Children and grief
To develop an understanding of the emotional impact of bereavement on children and young people, and identifying ways of support them
Supporting those bereaved by suicide
Exploring potential issues associated with bereavement by suicide