Facilities and features
Accessibility
There is a portable ramp inside, between the Church and the corridor where the toilet is.
Train:
Nearest railway station: North Dulwich, 5 minute walk
Buses:
42, 37, P4 (alight at 'Sunray Avenue' or 'Casino Avenue' bus stops) 2 minute walk
68, 468 (alight at 'Herne Hill Road' or 'Deepdene Road' bus stops), 10 minute walk (uphill on the way back out of the Church)
The wheelchair accessible toilet in the Centre is available when using the Centre and sometimes when using the church.
In the Church, please turn your hearing aid to the T position if you would like to make use of this.
There is a small car park for our mobility impaired visitors.
Parking in local streets is unrestricted at weekends. There is a restriction Mon-Fri 12noon-2pm.
Please ask a welcomer for a large print hymn sheet if you would like one.
The baby changing facilities are in the Centre toilets, so may be available when using the church.
There is a defibrillator on the outside of the building, by the middle door at the back of the car park.
Please follow this link to a St John Ambulance video giving instructions on how to use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFvL7wTFzl0
Our Building
Money from the War Damage Commission a bequest of £2,000 for stained glass windows was transferred from Camden church, Peckham Road to St Faith’s and paid for the beautiful windows in the Lady Chapel in 1958. Laurence Lee, internationally known as Head of the Department of Stained Glass at the Royal College of Art and Master of the Worshipful company of Glaziers designed all eight windows. His work includes numerous cathedrals, including Coventry as well as parish churches.
Two individual cubicles in the church. Regular and accessible toilets in the centre.
Music and Worship
See our notices for details of concerts going on in the church
Traditional Organ and Cantor are part of worship in our Sunday 10.30am services.
Our fun and friendly choir offers a brilliant, free musical education to young people aged 6 to 16. Join us each Monday 5 to 6pm. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Sunday school ('Young St Faith's') for primary aged children takes place most Sundays in term time. Children and young people can get involved in serving at the altar. Preparation for Holy Communion and Confirmation classes usually take place once a year. There are also opportunities for young people to take leadership roles.
Meets in St Faith's Centre TERM TIME ONLY
A regular weekday evening or Sunday after church group meets during most periods of the year. Please contact us to find out more.
Meets in St Faith's Centre TERM TIME ONLY
Everyone welcome 10am Fridays, this group meets in the centre.
Open House Coffee Morning - Mondays during term time 10am-2pm by appointment. £5 entry. Clothing, household, toys & books. Come and Choose What You Need.
Stepping Stones group for adults with learning disabilities meet in the Centre and Church for various activities. Please see their website for details: steppingstoneslearning.org.uk TERM TIME ONLY
Meets in St Faith's Centre TERM TIME ONLY
Seated exercise group meets in the Centre Mondays at 1.30pm £5 fee TERM TIME ONLY
Bingo club Wednesdays at 1pm. New members very welcome. TERM TIME ONLY
Parents/Carers and Toddlers are very welcome Mondays 9.30am to 2pm for playtime, socialising and snack time.
Zero to Three year olds, with their parents/carers are welcome to join 'Little Voices' Monday 11.30am, singing and music, followed by refreshments.
Meets in St Faith's Centre TERM TIME ONLY
Free, drop-in youth club for secondary and sixth formers. Tuesdays 3pm-4.30pm, parked up the hill on Basingdon Way. The brilliant youth charity XLP runs this fully equiped youth activity bus. TERM TIME ONLY
Help for Visitors
ask for the password when you arrive.
Feel free to lock your bike to one of our 6 regular bike stands.
If you would like a space in our covered Cycle Hoop, please come and have a chat to us about deposits and keys.
Other Features
SOUTHWARK FOODBANK – WE ARE A DONATION DROP-OFF POINT
St Faiths is linked with Southwark Foodbank and we collect non perishable food and toiletries. Please put donations in the marked box at the back of the Church during the 10.30am Sunday service. Alternatively make an appointment during office hours to drop off (Tues-Thurs 9.30am-3pm).
The St Faith's Centre, next door to the Church, is available for weddings, parties etc at the weekend. Please contact them through the agency 'Praetorium' on 01372 457651, 077 1416 4998.