St Alphege

About St Alphege

St Alphege is a Church of England church serving London and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Members come from across London and neighbouring communities in Greater London. Service times are not yet listed here, so please contact the church directly before planning a visit.

The Church of England tradition holds a distinctive place within British church life. 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 church stands within the wider Christian life of 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. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in London worth getting to know.

Planning a visit? Arriving ten minutes early leaves time to find a seat and say hello. Parking near British churches is often limited, so check the surrounding streets or walk if you can, and if step-free access or a hearing loop matters to you, it is worth ringing ahead, as provision varies from building to building.