Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great
London Middlesex
EC1A 7HW
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Who we are
Saint Bartholomew the Great is one of London’s oldest churches. It was founded in 1123 as an Augustinian Priory and has been in continuous use as a place of worship since at least 1143. It is an active Anglican/Episcopal Church in that part of London known as the City.
The Smithfield area, which includes St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Smithfield Market, is popular because of the large number of restaurants, bars and pubs both north and south of the Market. At the heart of it all is a church built when Henry I, son of William the Conqueror, was King of England. It survived the Great Fire of 1666 and the bombs dropped in Zeppelin raids in World War I and during the Blitz in World War II.
Today the Church has a reputation not only for wonderful architecture, but also for traditional formal worship, marvellous music and intelligent preaching. It has also appeared in a series of award-winning films including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Shakespeare in Love, The End of the Affair, Amazing Grace, Elizabeth the Golden Age and The Other Boleyn Girl. It has also appeared in a number of television programmes including Madame Bovary, The Real Sherlock Holmes, Spooks, and The League of Gentlemen Christmas Special.
The Reverend Martin Dudley BD MSc MTh PhD FSA FRHistS AKC is the 25th Rector of the Priory Church since the Reformation
The Smithfield area, which includes St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Smithfield Market, is popular because of the large number of restaurants, bars and pubs both north and south of the Market. At the heart of it all is a church built when Henry I, son of William the Conqueror, was King of England. It survived the Great Fire of 1666 and the bombs dropped in Zeppelin raids in World War I and during the Blitz in World War II.
Today the Church has a reputation not only for wonderful architecture, but also for traditional formal worship, marvellous music and intelligent preaching. It has also appeared in a series of award-winning films including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Shakespeare in Love, The End of the Affair, Amazing Grace, Elizabeth the Golden Age and The Other Boleyn Girl. It has also appeared in a number of television programmes including Madame Bovary, The Real Sherlock Holmes, Spooks, and The League of Gentlemen Christmas Special.
Location of worship
West Smithfield
United Kingdom
Phone: 020 7600 0440
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Church Pastor
The Reverend Dr Martin Dudley
Rector
West Smithfield
United Kingdom
Phone: 020 7606 5171
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Denomination
Anglican Church
Affiliations
Church Website
Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
The Reverend Dr Martin Dudley
Leader Position:
Rector
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Administration
Admin Name:
Sadie Page
Admin Position:
Events & Marketing Manager
Admin Address:
Church House
Cloth Fair
London
Middlesex
EC1A 7JQ
Cloth Fair
London
Middlesex
EC1A 7JQ
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Mailing Address
Driving Directions to Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great
Travel/Direction Tips
By Bus
The 17, 45, 46, 63, 8, 25, 56, 4, 153, 242, 521, 100, 243 and 341 buses are all within walking distance of the church.
By Tube
The following stations are within walking distance:
Barbican Station (the closest) – Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines
St Paul's Station – Central Line
Farringdon Station – Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines
The 17, 45, 46, 63, 8, 25, 56, 4, 153, 242, 521, 100, 243 and 341 buses are all within walking distance of the church.
By Tube
The following stations are within walking distance:
Barbican Station (the closest) – Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines
St Paul's Station – Central Line
Farringdon Station – Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines
Parking
The nearest car parks are in West Smithfield (under the square outside the west gate to the church - access is down the ramp alongside the central park) and in Beech Street (under the Barbican)
Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great Service Times
Weekdays
Thursday (& Friday during Lent and on major feast days)
08:30 Holy Communion: a said service in the Lady Chapel
Sunday
09:00 Holy Communion A short service in the Lady Chapel.
10:00 Family Eucharist with hymns (at S. Bartholomew the Less)
This service is especially suitable for families with children and usually includes a brief sermon suitable for younger people. NB There are certain Sundays of the year on which this service does not take place. Please check the diary on the home page each week for details.
11:00 Solemn Eucharist Traditional, formal choral liturgy in the Catholic tradition of Anglicanism sung by the choir.
18:30 Choral Evensong & Sermon Traditional choral Evensong sung by the Choir from the Book of Common Prayer, 1662.
Family Eucharists/Family Services @ S. Bartholomew the Less
On most Sundays of the year, this service begins at 10:00 and last about half an hour.
It's been more than 8 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Thursday (& Friday during Lent and on major feast days)
08:30 Holy Communion: a said service in the Lady Chapel
Sunday
09:00 Holy Communion A short service in the Lady Chapel.
10:00 Family Eucharist with hymns (at S. Bartholomew the Less)
This service is especially suitable for families with children and usually includes a brief sermon suitable for younger people. NB There are certain Sundays of the year on which this service does not take place. Please check the diary on the home page each week for details.
11:00 Solemn Eucharist Traditional, formal choral liturgy in the Catholic tradition of Anglicanism sung by the choir.
18:30 Choral Evensong & Sermon Traditional choral Evensong sung by the Choir from the Book of Common Prayer, 1662.
Family Eucharists/Family Services @ S. Bartholomew the Less
On most Sundays of the year, this service begins at 10:00 and last about half an hour.
It's been more than 8 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Under 18s:
We welcome children and adults of every age. This is a growing service: we started with about 25 people and have been building ever since.
The structure of the Eucharists is of a normal communion service but the atmosphere is very relaxed. The Family Services are free-form.
We welcome children who want to crawl or wander during the service and a moderate amount of noise does not disturb us in the slightest.
We sing a number of hymns, with easy tunes and words suitable for children. The sermon often involves questions for the children which they respond to eagerly. The children may also be asked to suggest items for prayer.
We have a box with colouring sheets, crayons and books available for use.
The service (of any kind) lasts about 35 minutes and people often go on to the Cloister Café at St Bartholomew the Great afterwards.
The structure of the Eucharists is of a normal communion service but the atmosphere is very relaxed. The Family Services are free-form.
We welcome children who want to crawl or wander during the service and a moderate amount of noise does not disturb us in the slightest.
We sing a number of hymns, with easy tunes and words suitable for children. The sermon often involves questions for the children which they respond to eagerly. The children may also be asked to suggest items for prayer.
We have a box with colouring sheets, crayons and books available for use.
The service (of any kind) lasts about 35 minutes and people often go on to the Cloister Café at St Bartholomew the Great afterwards.
Local outreach & community activities
Other activities & ministries
Special Needs/Accessibility
Step-free access to the Church is along the path that leads to the West Door from West Smithfield square under the Elizabethan Gatehouse.
Prayers and Hymns
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Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great History
Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great FAQs
Question: Where is Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great located?
Answer: Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great is located at , London, Middlesex.
Question: Who is Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great's pastor?
Answer: Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great's pastor is The Reverend Dr Martin Dudley.
Question: What time is service at Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great?
Answer: Weekdays Thursday (& Friday during Lent and on major feast days) 08:30 Holy Communion: a said service in the Lady Chapel Sunday 09:00 Holy Communion A short service in the Lady Chapel. 10:00 Family Eucharist with hymns (at S. Bartholomew the Less) This service is especially suitable for families with children and usually includes a brief sermon suitable for younger people. NB There are certain Sundays of the year on which this service does not take place. Please check the diary on the home page each week for details. 11:00 Solemn Eucharist Traditional, formal choral liturgy in the Catholic tradition of Anglicanism sung by the choir. 18:30 Choral Evensong & Sermon Traditional choral Evensong sung by the Choir from the Book of Common Prayer, 1662. Family Eucharists/Family Services @ S. Bartholomew the Less On most Sundays of the year, this service begins at 10:00 and last about half an hour.
Question: How can I get to Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great?
Answer: By Bus The 17, 45, 46, 63, 8, 25, 56, 4, 153, 242, 521, 100, 243 and 341 buses are all within walking distance of the church. By Tube The following stations are within walking distance: Barbican Station (the closest) – Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines St Paul's Station – Central Line Farringdon Station – Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines
Question: What is Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/stbartholomewthegreat
Question: What is Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great's live streaming page?
Answer: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=st+bartholomew+the+great&strict=true
Question: Where do I park at Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great?
Answer: The nearest car parks are in West Smithfield (under the square outside the west gate to the church - access is down the ramp alongside the central park) and in Beech Street (under the Barbican)
Question: What is Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great's website?
Answer: http://www.greatstbarts.com
Question: What denominaiton is Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great?
Answer: Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great belongs to Anglican Church denomination.
Answer: Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great is located at , London, Middlesex.
Question: Who is Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great's pastor?
Answer: Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great's pastor is The Reverend Dr Martin Dudley.
Question: What time is service at Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great?
Answer: Weekdays Thursday (& Friday during Lent and on major feast days) 08:30 Holy Communion: a said service in the Lady Chapel Sunday 09:00 Holy Communion A short service in the Lady Chapel. 10:00 Family Eucharist with hymns (at S. Bartholomew the Less) This service is especially suitable for families with children and usually includes a brief sermon suitable for younger people. NB There are certain Sundays of the year on which this service does not take place. Please check the diary on the home page each week for details. 11:00 Solemn Eucharist Traditional, formal choral liturgy in the Catholic tradition of Anglicanism sung by the choir. 18:30 Choral Evensong & Sermon Traditional choral Evensong sung by the Choir from the Book of Common Prayer, 1662. Family Eucharists/Family Services @ S. Bartholomew the Less On most Sundays of the year, this service begins at 10:00 and last about half an hour.
Question: How can I get to Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great?
Answer: By Bus The 17, 45, 46, 63, 8, 25, 56, 4, 153, 242, 521, 100, 243 and 341 buses are all within walking distance of the church. By Tube The following stations are within walking distance: Barbican Station (the closest) – Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines St Paul's Station – Central Line Farringdon Station – Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines
Question: What is Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/stbartholomewthegreat
Question: What is Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great's live streaming page?
Answer: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=st+bartholomew+the+great&strict=true
Question: Where do I park at Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great?
Answer: The nearest car parks are in West Smithfield (under the square outside the west gate to the church - access is down the ramp alongside the central park) and in Beech Street (under the Barbican)
Question: What is Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great's website?
Answer: http://www.greatstbarts.com
Question: What denominaiton is Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great?
Answer: Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great belongs to Anglican Church denomination.
Love me, Lord, just for today
Lord, for tomorrow and its needs, I do not pray; Keep me, my God, from stain of sin just for today. Let me both diligently work, And duly pray. Let me be kind in word and deed, Just for today. Let me be slow to do my will, Prompt to obey; Help me to sacrifice myself Just for today. And if today my tide of life should ebb away, Give me thy sacraments divine, Sweet Lord today. So for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, But keep me, guide me, love me, Lord, Just for today.
Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great listing was last updated on the 9th of February, 2016
