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.
The Vicar's Michaelmas Epistle 24 at Vicar's Epistle
Tuesday, Wednesday (4 & 5 December)
9.00am Private Prayer
Thursday (6th December)
8.00am Holy Communion
Sunday (8th December) Second Sunday in Advent Judgement
8.00am Holy Communion Rev Max Bayliss
10.00am Family Service Rev Max Bayliss & Naomi Leveson-Gower. Story 240 - Journey to the Hills
11.00am Mattins Rev Max Bayliss
Introit: Goldschmidt A tender shoot
Benedicite: Macmillan Fauxbourdon (mode ii)
Anthem: Stainer How beautiful upon the mountains
Voluntary: J.S. Bach, Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (BWV 661)
Readings: Malachi 3. 1-4 St. Luke 3. 1-6
6.00pm Evensong Rev Max Bayliss
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We are excited to announce that new Prayer Books have been generously donated. You can dedicate one of these beautiful books to your departed loved ones by purchasing a bookplate. This is a wonderful way to remember them in church for years to come. Bookplates are available for £30 each or five bookplates for £100. Please speak to one of our Churchwardens or email the Parish Administrator to purchase.
Monday, 9 December⋅7:00 – 9:00pm Bell Ringing Practice (with St Marys Battersea)
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.
HANDEL MESSIAH: HOLY TRINITY SLOANE STREET
The choirs of Holy Trinity Church are performing Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, 21st December, accompanied by an orchestra of mostly young professional players. They would love you to come and listen, and also to join them to sing the Hallelujah Chorus.
The concert begins at 6pm and will finish at about 8. Tickets (adults: £20; come-and-sing £15; under 18s / students £10) can be purchased on the door.
NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS Sunday 22 December 6pm at which, we welcome, The Worshipful the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Councillor Will Lane. There will be mince pies (thanks to the generosity of our friends at Auriens) and fizz served in the Petyt Hall afterward.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Christmas Eve – Tuesday 24 December
4.30pm Christingle Service
11.30pm First Communion of Christmas (Midnight Mass)
Christmas Day – Wednesday 25 December
8am Holy Communion
10am Family Service
11am Mattins
CHURCH GUIDING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for additional volunteers to welcome visitors and tell them about Chelsea Old Church, which would involve as little as two hours a month, either regularly or occasionally. If you are interested and would like to help, please contact Juergen Schuhmacher at guiding@chelseaoldchurch.org.uk
DONATION TO THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
We are delighted to announce that we raised £2,348.00 on Remembrance Sunday for the Royal British Legion.
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CHURCH OPENING TIMES
The Church, Old Church Street SW3 5DQ, will be open from 2pm to 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and by appointment with the Parish Office. The Church has a team of Church Guides on Sunday afternoons from 1.30-5.30pm, to welcome visitors and to give an introduction and guidance on the history and monuments of the Church.
ACCESS: Step free access to Church and Petyt Hall via gate at rear of Church, 64 Cheyne Walk SW3 5LT, 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
Sept 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)
June 23: Jeremiah Stephenson (All Saints, Margaret Street)
Sept 29: Ben Bloor (Brompton Oratory)
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The Memorial of John Griffith-Jones, a long-standing member and former Churchwarden of Chelsea Old Church. If there was anyone from the parish would like to view this due to not being able to attend https://funeral-av.co.uk/john-michael-griffith-jones-wednesday-22nd-may-2024, It will be available for a year, so can be viewed at any time to suit
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
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'Coronation' at Family Service
The same view as above but in April 1941 after Blitz
Penny Pocock's plant sale raised £694
Churches are stepping up in the UK to take action for nature
Annigoni donated a self-portrait to the rebuild fund which raised 100 guineas, here he is with Oliver Reed. Looks like Annigoni was also shot in the ear
London transport military band 1943 in what is now Roper's Garden, church ruins in background.
Courtesy Getty images