A traditional service of Holy Communion drawn from the Book of Common Prayer (1662). Readings from the King James Bible. Music is led by the St Giles Quartet (four professional singers) and the organ. There is a sermon during this service.

Please join us for a special service of Holy Communion at 11.00 AM on 25th of May 2025 to mark the anniversary of the Restoration in 1660 and to honour the memory of Richard Penderel, ‘The Kings Deliverer’, who is buried and memorialised in St Giles Churchyard.

After defeat at The Battle of Worcester in May of 1651, Penderel helped King Charles II to evade capture by hiding him in the boughs of the Royal Oak in Boscobel Woods in Shropshire. After the Restoration in 1660 the anniversary of the King's escape and deliverance, the ‘Royal Miracle’ as it was termed, was made the focus of a ‘perpetual commemoration’ by Act of Parliament.

During Holy Communion a sermon will be given on the theme of Church and Crown and following the service Richard Penderel’s tomb and memorial stone will be garlanded with Oak leaves.

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A sung, traditional service led by the St Giles Choir from the Book of Common Prayer. The service includes sung settings of the psalmody, canticles, prayers, an anthem. Readings are from the King James Bible. The service ends with two hymns and a sermon, and is followed by an organ voluntary. On one evening a month this is a service of Choral Evensong, when the choir present a special setting for the psalms and canticles. See our website for more information.

A time of prayer and reflection to start the day

A traditional and prayerful service in the middle of the week. The service is drawn from the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the King James Bible. A short service, perfect for workers in and visitors to the West End.