St George the Martyr, Southwark

We are a vibrant, world-diverse church, with a rich history dating back to at least 1122. Steeped in history, our iconic building stands in the heart of Borough and is a sacred place where generations have encountered the divine presence of God within our changing neighbourhood throughout the past 900 years.Our church has long been a destination for pilgrims, famously inspiring Geoffrey Chaucer, and we have cherished connections to literary giant Charles Dickens. Today, through embracing sacred history as Living Practice St George’s continues to serve the spiritual and cultural needs of our city, offering a space where ancient wisdom meets contemporary life.We are a Christ-centered, outward-focused community on a sacred journey to encounter the presence of God in all things; not as a distant ideal but as a present reality in truth, beauty, goodness, and unity. We walk together on a pilgrimage of discovery, inviting each person to experience these divine qualities in worship, fellowship, service, and daily life.You will be welcome here, we think you might belong. 
What's on

Midweek Mass - Wednesdays

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
St George the Martyr, Borough High Street
Address
Borough High Street Southwark London, SE1 1JA, United Kingdom

This service is a special intimate time of prayer in the middle of the week, to soothe the soul and to keep us focussed on God between Sundays. It is a short service lasting around 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to come along and encounter God in his word and through the blessed sacrament of the Eucharist.

Sung Parish Mass

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St George the Martyr, Borough High Street
Address
Borough High Street Southwark London, SE1 1JA, United Kingdom

Sunday morning Mass is our main gathering of the week. Everything we do in our lives looks towards meeting God's love in this weekly celebration and our strength is found here. It is at Mass that we receive Christ into our hearts and our lives in Holy Communion, the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. We learn about how God works in our lives. We share in each other's joys and sorrows. Everyone is welcome - new people, young people, older people, people that have never walked through the door of a church, or people who want to find peace or return to Church again, after an absence. Everyone is given a special place.

Advent Carol Service at St George the Martyr, Southwark

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St George the Martyr, Borough High Street
Address
Borough High Street Southwark London, SE1 1JA, United Kingdom

As the days grow shorter and the evenings draw in, join us at St George the Martyr for our Advent Carol Service.

Advent is a season of waiting and expectation, a time to make space for stillness, wonder and hope as we prepare for the coming of Christ.

Through beautiful choral music, familiar Advent hymns, scripture readings and candlelight, we enter the mystery of this holy season together.

With music sung by the Godwine Choir, the service takes place in the beautiful surroundings of our historic church, which has stood at the heart of Southwark's life for centuries.

Whether you worship with us regularly, are visiting for the first time, or simply want to experience the beauty and atmosphere of Advent, you are warmly welcome.

Come as you are. Bring a friend. Begin Advent with us.

Practical information

When: Sunday 29 November 2026, 5pm
Where: St George the Martyr, Borough High Street, London SE1 1JA
Admission: Free. All welcome.
Music: Godwine Choir

Our church is just a short walk from Borough Underground station and London Bridge.

No previous experience of church is needed, and everyone is welcome.

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Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our website contains vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor 020 3874 6743 [email protected]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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