Open House 2026

for 5 hours
St. Paul's Bow Common
Burdett Road and St. Paul's Way Bow Common, E3 4AR, United Kingdom

OPEN HOUSE JOIN US:
SAT 10-5PM & SUN 12-5PM

Celebrating Heritage & Architectural Innovation
Step into St Paul’s, Bow Common this September for our Open House — a rare chance to explore one of Britain’s most significant post-war churches.
Designed by architects Robert Maguire and Keith Murray between 1958–60, this Grade II* listed building is hailed as the finest modern Anglican church of its time (National Churches Trust)
Rooted in the Liturgical Movement, its central altar and flexible, movable seating invite inclusive worship, breaking down barriers between priest and congregation. The bold juxtaposition of New Brutalism’s rugged clarity and the warmth of Scandinavian influence creates a space both austere and inviting in London.
Discover striking features like Ralph Beyer’s ethos-infused lettering proclaiming “Truly this is none other but the house of God… This is the Gate of Heaven,” and Charles Lutyens’s expansive Murano-glass mosaic — Britain’s largest contemporary church mural. (National Churches Trust).

#SPBC #OpenHouse2026 #heritage #brutalist #arcitecture

St. Paul's Bow Common

A congregation who worship together inside a building of unique significance.

We are a small but lively congregation in the liberal catholic tradition seeking to grow as Christians, and to build up our church in this rapidly changing area.

St Paul's Bow Common is the most famous and significant parish church to be built in Britain in the latter half of the twentieth century. Unusually for a modern building, it is Grade II* listed.

You are warmly invited to join us for weekly Morning and Evening Prayer &  Sunday Services plus our many different seasonal services and events throughout the year. 

Visit: www.stpaulsbowcommon.org for more information, or see notifications on Facebook, Instagram and X.

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Mother Bernadette Hegarty

St. Paul's Vicarage
Leopold Street
London

E3 4LA
Vicar
020 37746833

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Open House 2026

for 5 hours
St. Paul's Bow Common
Burdett Road and St. Paul's Way Bow Common, E3 4AR, United Kingdom

OPEN HOUSE JOIN US:
SAT 10-5PM & SUN 12-5PM

Celebrating Heritage & Architectural Innovation
Step into St Paul’s, Bow Common this September for our Open House — a rare chance to explore one of Britain’s most significant post-war churches.
Designed by architects Robert Maguire and Keith Murray between 1958–60, this Grade II* listed building is hailed as the finest modern Anglican church of its time (National Churches Trust)
Rooted in the Liturgical Movement, its central altar and flexible, movable seating invite inclusive worship, breaking down barriers between priest and congregation. The bold juxtaposition of New Brutalism’s rugged clarity and the warmth of Scandinavian influence creates a space both austere and inviting in London.
Discover striking features like Ralph Beyer’s ethos-infused lettering proclaiming “Truly this is none other but the house of God… This is the Gate of Heaven,” and Charles Lutyens’s expansive Murano-glass mosaic — Britain’s largest contemporary church mural. (National Churches Trust).

#SPBC #OpenHouse2026 #heritage #brutalist #arcitecture

Safeguarding

"Our parish of St Paul Bow Common 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 Diocese of London’s safeguarding pages contain 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 Mary Straw https://www.stpaulsbowcommon.org/contact or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor https://safeguarding.london.anglican.org/the-team/who-we-are/. 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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