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. St Mary Abchurch is now the home of The Friends of the City Churches, a heritage charity devoted to the support of the historic churches of the City of London.
The Church is usually open from 11:00 until 15:00, from Monday to
Thursday, and other times by appointment.
There is a Holy Communion service every Tuesday at 11.45 a.m., and an organ recital every Tuesday at 12.30 p.m.
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. If Margot Wells is not available concerns should be addressed to Oliver Leigh Wood, Churchwarden, [email protected].
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]