Services
Chelsea Old Church is an Anglican parish in the Diocese of London which has been serving God on the Chelsea Embankment for over 700 years. Our worship is conducted according to the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the King James Version of the Bible, and music enhanced by our professional choir. In our worship, attention to God's word, and communal life together we hope to be drawn deeper into the heart and mind of Jesus Christ. Whether you are new, with us every week, or if you can only come from time to time, we look forward to welcoming you through our doors soon.
Vicar's Epistle All Saints' '23 at Vicar's Epistle
Tuesday & Wednesday (19 & 20 March)
9.00 - 10.00am Private Prayer
Thursday (21st March)
8.00am Holy Communion Rev Max Bayliss
Sunday (24th March) Palm Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion Rev Max Bayliss
10.00 - 10.30am Donkeys arrive in Roper's Garden
(Family Service Rev Max Bayliss & Mrs Naomi Leveson-Gower Story 318: The Big Procession)
10.30 - 11.30am Joint Service Rev Max Bayliss
Introit: Weelkes Hosanna to the Son of David
Jubilate: Stanford in C
Anthem: trad. Here he comes on a donkey Hymns: 128, 129, 555, 455
Voluntary: J.S. Bach Valet will ich dir geben BWV735
Readings: Isaiah 50. 4-9a St Mathew 21. 1-11
6.00pm Evensong. Rev Max Bayliss
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES
Sunday 5 May:
10am – 5pm Penny Pocock’s Plant Sale
12.30pm Parish Lunch
Sunday 2 June: Parish Communion with Confirmation by The Rt Revd Dr Ric Thorpe, The Bishop of Islington.
If you or your child (ideally age 12 and above) would like to seek Confirmation this year, please be in touch with Sophie in the Parish Office. Confirmation is a sacrament that deepens your commitment to Christ and allows one to partake in Holy Communion.
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CHURCH OPENING TIMES
The church will be open from 2pm to 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and by appointment with the Parish Office.
ACCESS: Step free access to Church and Petyt Hall via gate at rear of Church in Cheyne Walk, portable ramp available at front entrance.
PARISH OFFICE: 020 7795 1019
Email: office@chelseaoldchurch.org.uk
Website: www.chelseaoldchurch.org.uk
ORGAN RECITALS 2023/4
Sundays at 5.30pm
September 24 2023: Matthew Jorysz (Westminster Abbey)
October 29: Oliver Lallemant (St Stephen's, Dulwich)
January 28 2024: Richard Gowers (St George's, Hanover Square)
February 25: James Orford (St Paul's, Knightsbridge)
April 28: Jeremiah Stephenson (All Saints, Margaret Street)
June 23: Paul Dean (St Michael's, Highgate)
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In a few churches (Chelsea Old Church is an example) there has survived some, though not all, of that indescribable, winning charm which makes one feel at once at home and happy The Parson’s Handbook by Percy Deamer
'Coronation' at Family Service
The same view as above but in April 1941 after Blitz
Platinum Jubilee Party June 5th
No need for masks, london transport military band 1943 in what is now Roper's Garden, church ruins in background.
Courtesy Getty images