Everyone is welcome to the services and events at St Augustine's. We are here for people who have been going to church for as long as they can remember, for those who have recently started their journey of faith and for those who are either exploring Christian faith or who are simply curious.
We are fortunate that we are free to worship God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit in a beautiful church set in a beautiful location near to the top of One Tree Hill. We worship God singing hymns and using the poetry of the spoken words. We study the Bible so that we may deepen our faith and our understanding of God. We draw close to God when we celebrate Holy Communion together as we share in the bread and the wine. We pray that our faith may find true expression in how we live our lives.
After the Sunday morning services we have refreshments in the Parish Room which is inside the church. Here we are able to enjoy our friendships and support each other in many ways. If you would like a private conversation with Revd Michael, he is available after the services and at other times by arrangement.
Please click here for the regular services and events
Bishop Alastair will be conducting a Confirmation service on Sunday 15th November at 6.00pm A confirmation group will meet after the Sunday morning services in late October and early November. If you are thinking about being confirmed, or baptised, or both, please contact Revd Michael on or before October 11th.
Special services and events.
Sunday morning services continue in August however there will be no Café.
Sunday 30th August 10.30am Bishop Alastair will be leading the service.
Sunday 6th September 10.30am Fr Ray Turpin will be leading the service.
Saturday 26th September 10.00am - 11.30am Macmillan Café and Cake Sale Our Saturday Morning Café will raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support. Please bring cakes you have made or bought for the sale.
Saturday 26th September 7.00pm - 8.00pm One Hour for Foal Farm Please come to this concert featuring Lana Bode, concert pianist, David Pusey singer-songwriter (guitar) and Darren Elliott singer-songwriter (piano). Admission £5, pay on the door, cards accepted. Proceeds to St Augustine's and the Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre.
Sunday 4th October 10.30am Harvest Service Please bring donations for the Foodbank
Sunday 4th October 6.00pm Harvest Choral Evensong A reflective BCP Choral Evensong service led by the Choir.
Sunday 1st November 6.00pm All Souls Choral Evensong A traditional BCP Choral Evensong led by the choir of St Augustine's that will be a memorial service for all those who have passed away and for those who found it difficult to mourn, grieve or attend a funeral.
Sunday 8th November 10.30am Remembrance Sunday Eucharist A Eucharist in which we will remember those who have died in conflict. Refreshments are provided after the service.
CLERGY
Revd Michael Brooks, Minister 07730 885187 [email protected]
CHURCHWARDEN
Clare Perkins
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If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser on 020 7939 9423 (office hours) or 020 3874 6743 (out of hours). If you have immediate concerns about someone’s safety, please contact the police and your local authority Children’s or Adult Social Care Services.
If you have any safeguarding concerns about a child, young person or vulnerable adult then please contact the St Augustine's Parish Safeguarding Officers who are Clare Perkins via [email protected] and Michael Williamson via [email protected]
There are other agencies that are available to provide help;
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9am-5pm).
The parish of St Augustine of Canterbury, Honor Oak Park is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer. The Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
Please also see the national Church of England guidance for 'A Safer Church'.