Parish Church of St Alban

About Parish Church of St Alban

Among the Church of England congregations of Greater London, Parish Church of St Alban gathers in London. The congregation draws worshippers from London and the wider Greater London area. Service times are not yet listed here, so please contact the church directly before planning a visit.

The Church of England family of churches carries a long and particular story within the wider Church. The Church of England is the established church in England, with a parish system that reaches every community in the country. Shaped by the English Reformation, it holds catholic and reformed traditions together, from quiet rural evensong to lively city congregations. It cares for around 16,000 church buildings, and average weekly attendance is roughly 700,000. The tradition traces its modern form to the 16th century (English Reformation). As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts around 700,000 weekly attenders.

The congregation shares in a long history of worship in England, where the parish system has shaped local life for more than a thousand years. London is the county town of Greater London and a focal point for church life in the area. First-time visitors and regular worshippers alike will find an open door.

Thinking of coming along? Simply turn up: no invitation is needed. Allow a little extra time for getting there, as parking close to older church buildings can be tight, and if accessibility is a concern, a quick call ahead will confirm arrangements such as ramps, accessible toilets or a hearing loop.