St Mary Abchurch
St Mary Abchurch is one of Sir Christopher Wren's finest parish churches. Set back from the bustle of Cannon Street, in Abchurch Yard off Abchurch Lane, it is a haven of quiet for reflection and prayer. The present church was completed in 1686, and has altered little in appearance over the centuries. Its glories include a magnificent altar screen by the master carver Grinling Gibbons, and a shallow painted dome of 1708 by parishioner William Snow, as well as many original features, including the communion table of 1675, pulpit and font of 1685-86, and many fine monuments.
Until St Mary Abchurch closes for a major conservation and refurbishment project in September or October, the Church is usually open from 11:00 until 15:00, from Monday to
Thursday.
The Guild Church Council is preparing the building for the conservation and refurbishment project, Abchurch Renewed, https://www.stmaryabchurch.org.uk/abchurch-renewed, so there are currently no regular services or other events.
Get in touch
The Rev'd Malcolm Torry
Safeguarding
St Mary Abchurch is committed to the Church of England safeguarding policy, 'A Safer Church', which can be found here: https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
The St Mary Abchurch safeguarding officer is Margot Wells, [email protected] to whom any concerns about the welfare of a child, young person or adult at risk should be addressed.
Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of significant or serious harm
Further contact details are as follows:
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers: Tel: 020 7932 1224 E: [email protected]