Sublime Music Inspiring Faith

St Bride’s, Fleet Street is a warm and welcoming Christian community, and one of the most famous and fascinating historic churches in London. A place of Christian worship for 1500 years, we continue to proclaim God’s love in the heart of the city. We are a thriving and inclusive parish church, renowned for our outstanding music and unique ministry to all who work in the media.

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TODAY AT ST BRIDE'S

11:00 am
Choral Eucharist – Lent I

Choral Eucharist – Lent I

Sunday 22nd February – 11:00 am

Setting: Messe en l'honneur du Saint-Sacrement Op 130 – Joseph Jongen Psalm: 32 Sermon: The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector of St Bride's Anthem: Hear my prayer, O Lord – Henry Purcell Organ Voluntary: Fantasia in C minor BWV 562 – Johann Sebastian Bach

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5:30 pm
Choral Evensong with Sermon in Music – Lent I

Choral Evensong with Sermon in Music – Lent I

Sunday 22nd February – 5:30 pm

Responses: Thomas Ebdon Psalm: 50: 1-15 Canticles: Evening Service in G – John Blow Sermon in Music: i) O Lord, look down from heaven – Jonathan Battishill; ii) Turn thee unto me, O Lord – William Boyce Organ Voluntary: Master Tallis's Testament – Herbert Howells

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Restoring St Bride’s

The current work repairing and restoring the roof and stonework of St Bride’s is thanks to generous support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the City Churches Grants Committee and legacies from our congregation.

The work is being carried out by specialist contractors from Paye who continue to make excellent progress and are scheduled to complete this May.

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Painting of the Crucifixion by Glyn Jones and people at the altar

Lent, Holy Week & Easter

Christians across the world join in a period of penitence & self-reflection during Lent which culminates in the dramatic events of Holy Week, and the great miracle of Easter.

Forthcoming Services:
Palm Sunday // Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Pergolesi Stabat Mater // An hour at the foot of the Cross // God so loved the world
Easter Day
Dawn Service // Easter Day Service

WORSHIP AT ST BRIDE’S

St Bride’s is a very special place of welcome, peace and prayer with a regular pattern of weekly & seasonal services, and a busy calendar of specially arranged events.

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TO ENTER ST BRIDE’S DOORS IS TO STEP INTO 2000 YEARS OF HISTORY

One of the earliest Christian sites in London, St Bride’s has evolved with the people and City around it.

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View of St Bride's between buildings from Fleet Street

VISIT US

St Bride’s Church and churchyard is an oasis of calm amidst the bustle of Fleet Street. The church is open and free to visit seven days a week.

When we are open & how to find us

WHAT'S ON

Sung Service

Choral Evensong – St David’s Day

Celebrating St David – the sixth-century Celtic patron saint of Wales.

Sunday 1st March – 5:30 pm

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Holy Week & Easter

Maundy Thursday: Choral Eucharist & Stripping of the Altars

Thursday 2nd April – 6:00 pm

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Holy Week & Easter

Dawn Choral Eucharist & Egg-Rolling – Easter Day

Sunday 5th April – 6:00 am

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A MUSICAL HERITAGE

St Bride’s is renowned for the outstanding quality and breadth of its musical tradition. Our professional choir sings at services throughout the year and is the jewel in St Bride’s crown.

Ministry to Journalism

St Bride’s historic links to printing and journalism continue today and extend to all those involved in the media. Our Journalists’ Altar and annual commemorative service remember those in need, those who have died or those in danger bringing us the news.

Why we are known as the Journalists' Church