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.
The church has a pattern of regular services [or see below] and we also hold special services and events.
Thursday 14th May 7.00pm Ascension Day Eucharist The service will start at the top of One Tree Hill
Sunday 17th May 11.30am Annual Parochial Church Meeting This important meeting will take place in the Parish Room after the morning service.
Sunday 17th May 4.00pm Cello Recital; Mats Lidström will perform music from the Cello Suites by J.S. Bach. Admission by donation to St Augustine's Church and St Christopher's Hospice.
Sunday 24th May 10.30am Pentecost Eucharist Celebrate the ‘birth-day’ of the Church. Refreshments will be served after the service.
Sunday 7th June 6.00pm Choral Evensong A reflective BCP Choral Evensong service led by the Choir.
Sunday 21st June 12noon - 2.00pm After the morning service, there will be a Parish lunch. Please bring food to share, in particular items for the barbecue, drinks will be provided.
Sunday 5th July 6.00pm Choral Evensong A reflective BCP Choral Evensong service led by the Choir.
Sunday morning services continue in August however there will be no Choral Evensong, Café or Sunday School.
Sunday 6th September 6.00pm Choral Evensong A reflective BCP Choral Evensong service led by the Choir.
Saturday 27th 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.
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.
Bishop Alastair will be conducting a Confirmation service on Sunday 15th November at 6.00pm If you would like to discuss being confirmed, or baptised, or both, in this service please contact Revd Michael.
REGULAR PATTERN OF SERVICES AND EVENTS
Sunday 10.30am SUNG EUCHARIST Refreshments are provided after the service.
On the first and second Sundays of each month there is SUNDAY SCHOOL starting at 10.30am. The Sunday School meets in the Parish Room while the service is in progress and the children join the service for the last part. The Sunday School welcomes children and young people who are at least 5 years old. A child aged 3 or 4 years may be admitted if accompanied by his/her parent or adult carer, or by an older brother or sister who can look after him/her. Parents and carers of all attendees are welcome to sit in on any Sunday School session, and may be asked to do so should the need arise. [There is no Sunday School in August]
On the third Sunday of each month please do come to the PRAYER MEETING that starts at 10.00am and is held in the Lady Chapel before the Sunday Eucharist.
On the first Sunday of each month there is normally a traditional BCP CHORAL EVENSONG starting at 6.00pm; please check the Services and Events section. [There is no Choral Evensong in August.]
Saturday 10.00am - 11.30am CAFÉ A time to share coffee and tea and refreshments with an opportunity to donate to the homeless. The church has a collecting box for the Lewisham Foodbank and donations can be made when the Café is open. [There is no Café in August.]
CLERGY
Revd Michael Brooks, Minister 07730 885187 [email protected]
CHURCHWARDEN
Clare Perkins
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'.