Our Church

Walthamstow’s original place of welcome, St Mary’s Church has welcomed people for nearly a thousand years to pray, worship, learn, reflect, celebrate, grieve and take action. Today, we continue to explore what it means to follow Jesus Christ by asking how we can love our neighbours, challenge injustice and welcome others in the name of Christ.

As Walthamstow’s ancient parish church, St Mary’s serves nearly 40,000 people in our community. We conduct weddings and funerals, baptise children and adults, confirm young people and adults, say Morning Prayer every weekday, explore contemplation through our Wednesday Vespers gatherings, celebrate Holy Communion every Sunday and offer other assistance to those who live in our Parish. Our ancient building is open every weekday with a Play Area and cafe – a church for the whole community where all are welcome, always.

St Mary’s is also a member of the Inclusive Church Network and is a founding member of Waltham Forest Citizens, which is our local chapter of Citizens UK – the largest community organising alliance in the country. To learn more about St Mary’s Church, please visit our website at www.stmaryswalthamstow.org, or email us at hello@stmaryswalthamstow.org.