A community
reflecting London’s rich diversity

People from many countries make up our Sunday congregation, and we also enjoy welcoming visitors staying in the local hotels around Paddington station. To celebrate this diversity, one of our traditions is that we all say the Lord’s Prayer in our own mother tongue. Our approach to hospitality and inclusivity is founded in the teaching of Jesus, to learn more read an article on Inclusivism.

DIFFERENT LIVES

We try to make our services and activities appeal to young and old alike. Our congregation is diverse in other ways too – married, single, LGBT+, working, retired, affluent and less well-off. We strive to offer opportunities for everybody to be a part of our community, regardless of their situation.

DIFFERENT FAITHS

We work to engage with others’ opinions and faiths, and to be accepting of change. We have close links with other local churches, and with the Jewish and Muslim faith communities centred on the Edgware Road.

DIFFERENT NEEDS

We believe that no one should feel excluded from St John's due to physical or intellectual hurdles. There is a rota of helpers who bring and care for adults at risk at our services.

“Saints from every tribe and language and nation… made to be a kingdom and priests serving our God.”
(Canticle 69 “A Song of Praise” (Revelation 4.11; 5.9b,10))

People like you

We are classically English, following the traditions of the Church of England, but, on any given Sunday morning, you may find people from Africa, Europe and America worshiping along side one another. We have people of commerce and industry, diplomats, travellers, writers and students, along with local residents and young families.

Thanksgiving Day service, followed by roast turkey supper

AMERICANS IN LONDON

We are in the heart of a community where many Americans live, and, for over 70 years, we have welcomed Americans who are naturally drawn to the lively international community which worships at St John’s.

Visitors from abroad

Over the years, we have welcomed people to worship with us from all over the world. Many of our regular worshippers are also immigrants to the United Kingdom from countries near and far.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

London is a great place to start a career, but you have to “work hard and play hard” to get the most out of the city. At St John’s, we believe that you can do this and still have room for God in your life.

FAMILIES

St John's is the perfect place to bring your family. There is a thriving Kid’s Club in the Parish Hall during the Sunday 10:00 am service, which engages in the same stories as the main service in a way which is appropriate for their age.

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Music Lovers

If you enjoy music, you will love St John’s and its excellent artistic reputation and music tradition. Our Director of Music draws on opera, the choral tradition, spirituals, musical theatre and song from all over the world to reflect our international and diverse community. We also frequently invite instrumentalists for our Sunday and carol services, which are some of the most creative and musically advanced in the country.

Entrepreneurs

St John's is a creative place, and many of us lead creative lives. Some years ago, the crypt under the chapel to the Virgin at St John's was used by a young man starting a new business selling records. The chapel may have gone, but the business named after it goes on. Whether you are just starting your own business or have been running one for years, you will find people at St John's who understand the challenges and the joys that you experience.

More About Us

You can learn more about St John’s here.

﻿A community reflecting London’s rich diversity