St Bartholomew's Church

Who are we:

We are a welcoming and inclusive Christian community in a constantly and rapidly changing area, to which many people have belonged for a long time.

Our aim is to reflect the spirit of togetherness and caring seen in the statue of the Holy Family on the front of the church. Our diverse congregation is aged 0 to 90+ years, from all walks of life. We are always pleased to see newcomers and visitors, so do give us a try sometime.

Where to find us:

  • St Bartholomew's Church and Centre 292b Barking Rd, East Ham, London E6 3BA. Find directions here.

What's on:

Our church is based in a modern and multifunctional building, open seven days a week, with various activities in the centre. The church is open for quiet prayer and we have regular services on Thursdays and Sundays, with many seasonal services.

There is a community cafe in our building - please click here for opening times and other details.

Services Times:

  • Sunday Eucharist: 10.00 am;

  • Morning Prayer: Wednesday at 8.50 am;

  • Midweek Eucharist: Thursday at 12.15 pm (please note this service does not happen in August).

Patronal Festival St Mary Magdalene: Concert, Open Day, Festival Eucharist

St Mary Magdalene Patronal Festival is marked with various events at St Mary Magdalene’s. 

Thursday 16 July 6pm: E6 Chamber Choir Summer Concert raising funds for the church and for NewWay Project.  Click here for the Eventbrite page.

Saturday 18 July 10am-3pm: Open Day for visiting and tours of the church; Church Hall open for refreshments; Family Nature Club 10am-12noon; Prayer Walk in the Nature Reserve 2pm (read more about these in the Eco Church item below)

Sunday 19 July 10am Joint Parish Eucharist of the Patronal Festival, with guest preacher Brother Samuel SSF, followed by refreshments (No 10am Eucharists at St Bart’s or St Edmund’s) Br Sam has been an Anglican Franciscan brother for 52 years and has been living with the community at The House of Divine Compassion, Balaam St in Plaistow for the past nine years where hospitality, friendship and a listening ear is offered to those who call at the door. Sam 'helps out' in a number of local parishes as well as teaching and preaching further afield. 

 

 

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Upcoming Events

Sunday 12th July
8:00am - 8:30am -
10:00am - 11:00am -
10:00am - 11:00am -
10:00am - 11:10am -
Tuesday 14th July
12:15pm - 12:45pm -
Wednesday 15th July
6:30pm - 7:00pm -
Sunday 19th July
8:00am - 8:30am -
10:00am - 11:10am -
Sunday 26th July
8:00am - 8:30am -
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