WELCOME TO
HORNSEY PARISH CHURCH
Hornsey Parish Church is a diverse and inclusive church, a place where all can flourish as God's people, with a congregation representative of the varied community that Hornsey is: young and older; married, single and partnered, straight and gay; British and international.
We are building a home where everyone can feel they belong, and you are welcome here. By encountering God in Christ, in worship, in one another, and in loving creation, our hope is that everyone can find a sense of peace here and grow spiritually with us.
We are part of the Church of England in the Edmonton Area of the Diocese of London, which in turn is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The style of our worship is focused upon the Eucharist. We see our liturgical life as very important: not fussy and celebrated with attention and care.
There is something for everyone at Hornsey Parish Church and we hope that can include you too.
Please come and see us – you will be very welcome!
Fr. Bruce Batstone
Rector
Advent & Christmas Events
Rekindle Your Spirit This Advent Through Our
Christian Contemplative Gatherings
Saturday 7th, 14th, 21st December : 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Do you long for greater inner peace in the midst of a busy, challenging life? Do you sense that something important is missing?
Are you searching for a deeper, more authentic connection with God but struggling to find meaningful ways to nurture that relationship?
Are you drawn to the idea of meditation and silence but feel frustrated because your practice doesn't seem to make a difference in your everyday life?
Join us for a transformative three-week series of Contemplative Gatherings as we explore the profound teachings and insights of the Christian mystics and spiritual masters, including Thomas Merton and Fr. Thomas Keating. Through rich dialogue, discussion and reflective practices, we will dive into themes that speak to the heart of the spiritual journey.
Whether you are seeking deeper meaning in your spiritual path or simply wish to explore the wisdom of the Christian contemplative tradition, these gatherings will offer inspiration, insight, and practices to nourish your soul.
Advent & Christmas Services
Advent Course
Zoom
on 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Dec
2.00pm-3.00pm
The group will be reading and reflecting on Paula Gooder's book "The Meaning is in the Waiting".
To join email: general@hornseyparishchurch.org
Carols by Candlelight
St Mary's Church Tower
Saturday 21st December
6.00pm
Join our beautiful Christmas Carol service at the historic St Mary's Church Tower at Hornsey High Street.
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass
Hornsey Parish Church
Tuesday 24th December
11.30pm
Join us at our annual Midnight Mass to welcome the Emmanuel.
The Soul's Odyssey
Hornsey Parish Church
Saturday 7th, 14th, 21st Dec
4.00pm-5.30pm
Contemplative Gatherings for nourishing and renewing your spirit, inspired by the wisdom of the Christian Spiritual Masters
Service of Lessons & Carols
Hornsey Parish Church
Sunday 22nd December
6.00pm
Our traditional and beautiful service with lessons and carols by our well-known choir and musicians.
Christmas Day Eucharist
Hornsey Parish Church
Wednesday 25th December
10.30am
Join us at our traditional eucharist service accompanied by our well-known choir and musicians.
Christmas Carols
Sainsbury's Hornsey High Street
Wednesday 18th December 6.00pm
Join Hornsey Parish Church Choir at their annual Carol Service at Sainsbury's, Hornsey High Street
Christmas Eve Crib Service
Hornsey Parish Church
Tuesday 24th December
4.00pm
Join us at our well-loved Crib service particularly popular with families with young children.
Christmas Day Eucharist
St Mary's Church Tower
Wednesday 25th December
12.00pm
Eucharist service in the historic chapel at St Mary's Tower at Hornsey High Street..
Help us make a bigger difference
Fr Bruce gives a practical assessment of how
Hornsey Parish Church hopes to flourish and grow in the future
Improving the Impact
of Our Mission
Our Open Door project is about making our church and garden more accessible, so as to make the opportunities to be renewed in Spirit more available to everyone in the community.
Do you have a fund-raising idea that could help us raise the money we need to improve the accessibility of our building and garden? Could you offer to organise or host a fundraising event? This might be anything from a Coffee Morning, to a sponsored walk, to a cake sale or cultural event. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Annie Perkins on general@hornseyparishchurch.org
Our Services
We offer daily services for worship, prayer and contemplation.
Weekly Eucharist
Sunday 10.30am
Wednesday 11.00am
Our main weekly worship services
Sundays with Sung Eucharist & children's activities in our church room
Wednesdays with Holy Communion
Sacred Space
Every Sunday at 6.00pm
A Contemplative Eucharist in our Lady Chapel. The service includes a short teaching on contemplative prayer and meditation, followed by an extended silence (about 15 mins) and Eucharist.
Daily Prayer
Mondays at 5.30pm
Tuesdays at 9.00am & 6.00pm
Wednesdays at 5.30pm
Thursdays at 9.00am
Saturdays at 10am & 5.30pm
Sundays at 9.45am
Scripture Reading
and Discussion
Sundays 4.00pm
Prayer & discussion on the Sunday Scripture reading at St Mary's Tower in Hornsey High Street (summer) and Hornsey Parish Church (winter)
Mondays 2.00pm
Bible study and lectio divina on Zoom. For more info, please email: general@hornseyparishchurch.org
Contemplative
Prayer
Wednesdays 10.00am
Christian Meditation in the Church Room led by our Chaplain, Pam Curran. Sessions include 30 minutes of silent meditation followed by a brief sharing and listening at the end of the session. Suitable for both beginners as well as more seasoned meditation practitioners. Guidance is available as needed.
Learn The
Contemplative Way
Saturdays 4.00pm-5.30pm
Nourish and renew your spirit at our specially designed Contemplative sessions and meditations, inspired by the spiritual wisdom of the Christian Contemplative tradition.
These gatherings will be starting from 7th December
Youth Fellowship
Friday evenings
Young People are a highly valued part of our Church community. Our Youth Fellowship offers a wide range of activities appealing to all ages, meeting every Friday evening for a time of socialising, crafts, reflection and prayer. We are friendly and lots of fun!
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Noah's Ark
Wednesday and Thursday mornings
This is our Mothers & Toddlers group every Wednesday and Thursday mornings between 10.00am-11.00am. Suggested admission of £4 per child. There is ample free car parking spaces at our church. Just turn up!
Forget-Me-Not Group
First Wednesday of each month
This is a facilitated group to explore memory through music and images for those with and without memory problems.
The next meeting is on Wednesday 4th December in the Church Room.
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Hornsey Pensioners Action Group
Third Wednesday of each month
The Hornsey Pensioners Action Group is hosted in our Church Hall on the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is on Wednesday 11th December. Doors open in the Church Hall from 1.00 pm. You could come to Welcome Wednesday lunch at 12 noon, and go from there.
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Welcome Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at 12 noon
Enjoy fellowship and a light lunch. Simply join us for some good food and great company! Suggested donation of £4 would be hugely welcomed.
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Gardening Club
Every Wednesday at 1.00pm onwards
Make new friends and come gardening at our lovely peaceful garden at the back of the Church. We meet every Wednesday when it's not raining. Why not join us for a light lunch at 12 noon, followed by some gardening and friendly chatter!
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Our Earth & Environment Justice Movement
Find out more about our Earth and Environment Justice movement here at Hornsey Parish Church in this two part discourse with Fr Bruce Batstone. We call it Loving Creation, how we as Christians can play our part in responding to the climate crisis by loving creation.
Parish Office
020 8444 3553
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Fr Bruce
020 8883 6846
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Our Location
Cranley Gardens N10 3AH
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Hall Hire
07423 113 924
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SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Hornsey Parish Church believes that safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those who are vulnerable (children, young people and vulnerable adults). We expect all of our staff, volunteers and those who use our premises to share this commitment and value the support of those who worship here in achieving this. If you have any concerns please contact our Safeguarding Officer, Naomi Malone, or Fr Bruce Batstone and/or Mthr Clemency Flitter on 020 8883 6846.
Other important numbers
Michelle Burns, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: 020 7932 1224, CCPAS (Now known as 31:8) helpline: 0303 003 1111, LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) 020 3837 5082, Family Lives: (Previously Parentline) 0808 800 222, Childline: 0800 1111
