St Mary-le-Bow Cheapside
City of London London
EC2V 6AU
Who we are
Discover the famous church of Bow Bells
Are you a Cockney born within the sound of these bells?
See the majestic architecture of Sir Christopher Wren ...
Enjoy coffee and cakes, breakfast and lunch in the Café Below ...
Morning & Evening Prayer offered daily... An oasis of peace in the midst of the City
The present Rector
The Revd George R. Bush has been Rector of St Mary-le-Bow since 2002.
Born in London, he trained for ordination at Ripon College Cuddesdon and (briefly) at United Theological College, Bangalore. His academic interests spanned theology, history, canon law and history of art. He was ordained in 1985 to a parish - St Aidan’s - in inner-city Leeds.
He was then student Chaplain of St John’s College, Cambridge, before returning to London, first as Vicar of St Anne’s Hoxton in the East End (but north of the City), and now Rector of St Mary-le-Bow.
He is a Past President of Sion College, and trustee of a number of charities, comprehending his interests in regeneration, FairTrade, mental health and social investment. During 2012-13 he was a Chaplain to the Rt Hon. the Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Roger Gifford. He is one again chaplain – to the present Lord Mayor, Alderman Charles Bowman.
He is a Patron of the World Marmalade Festival.
Are you a Cockney born within the sound of these bells?
See the majestic architecture of Sir Christopher Wren ...
Enjoy coffee and cakes, breakfast and lunch in the Café Below ...
Morning & Evening Prayer offered daily... An oasis of peace in the midst of the City
The present Rector
The Revd George R. Bush has been Rector of St Mary-le-Bow since 2002.
Born in London, he trained for ordination at Ripon College Cuddesdon and (briefly) at United Theological College, Bangalore. His academic interests spanned theology, history, canon law and history of art. He was ordained in 1985 to a parish - St Aidan’s - in inner-city Leeds.
He was then student Chaplain of St John’s College, Cambridge, before returning to London, first as Vicar of St Anne’s Hoxton in the East End (but north of the City), and now Rector of St Mary-le-Bow.
He is a Patron of the World Marmalade Festival.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
The Revd George R. Bush
Leader Position:
Rector
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Administration
Admin Name:
Matthew Power
Admin Position:
Parish Secretary
Phone:
Admin Email:
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St Mary-le-Bow Cheapside Service Times
Regular liturgies
Monday
8.15am Morning Prayer (Church)
5.45pm Evening Prayer (Church)
Tuesday
7.30am Morning Prayer (Church)
7.45am Eucharist (Church) followed by breakfast
1.05pm Meditation (Crypt Chapel) *
5.45pm Evening Prayer (Church)
Wednesday
8.15am Morning Prayer (Church)
1.05pm Eucharist (Church)
5.45pm Evening Prayer (Church)
Thursday
8.15am Morning Prayer (Church)
5.45pm Evening Prayer (Church)
6.05pm Eucharist (Church)
Friday
8.15am Morning Prayer (Church)
12.30pm Pastoral Conversation or Confession,
and by appointment (Sacrament Chapel) please apply at the Vestry
1.05pm Eucharist (Church)
These are the usual service times, and may vary on Feast Days.
Please check the Festal Services page for details:
http://www.stmarylebow.co.uk/festal-services/4536191662
It's been more than 6 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Monday
8.15am Morning Prayer (Church)
5.45pm Evening Prayer (Church)
Tuesday
7.30am Morning Prayer (Church)
7.45am Eucharist (Church) followed by breakfast
1.05pm Meditation (Crypt Chapel) *
5.45pm Evening Prayer (Church)
Wednesday
8.15am Morning Prayer (Church)
1.05pm Eucharist (Church)
5.45pm Evening Prayer (Church)
Thursday
8.15am Morning Prayer (Church)
5.45pm Evening Prayer (Church)
6.05pm Eucharist (Church)
Friday
8.15am Morning Prayer (Church)
12.30pm Pastoral Conversation or Confession,
and by appointment (Sacrament Chapel) please apply at the Vestry
1.05pm Eucharist (Church)
These are the usual service times, and may vary on Feast Days.
Please check the Festal Services page for details:
http://www.stmarylebow.co.uk/festal-services/4536191662
It's been more than 6 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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Bell ringing times - Hear the famous sound of Bow Bells
Ringing Schedule
2018
January
7th 15.30 - 18.30 Peal attempt: Worcester Cathedral
16th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
February
13th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
14th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Society of Royal Cumberland Youths
March
13th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
20th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
April
7th 09.30 - 12.30 Peal attempt: Ancient Society of College Youths
14th 10.00 - 13.00 Peal attempt: Cheltenham guild
May
2nd 17.30 - 20.30 Peal attempt: Ancient Society of College Youths
8th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
19th 09.30 - 12.30 Peal attempt: Bristol ringers
June
2nd 09.30 - 12.30 Peal attempt: Ancient Society of College Youths
12th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
13th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Society of Royal Cumberland Youths
19th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
July
17th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
August
14th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
September
11th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
25th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
October
16th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
December
11th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
Ringing Schedule
2018
January
7th 15.30 - 18.30 Peal attempt: Worcester Cathedral
16th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
February
13th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
14th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Society of Royal Cumberland Youths
March
13th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
20th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
April
7th 09.30 - 12.30 Peal attempt: Ancient Society of College Youths
14th 10.00 - 13.00 Peal attempt: Cheltenham guild
May
2nd 17.30 - 20.30 Peal attempt: Ancient Society of College Youths
8th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
19th 09.30 - 12.30 Peal attempt: Bristol ringers
June
2nd 09.30 - 12.30 Peal attempt: Ancient Society of College Youths
12th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
13th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Society of Royal Cumberland Youths
19th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
July
17th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
August
14th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
September
11th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
25th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
October
16th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
December
11th 18.30 - 20.00 Practice: Ancient Society of College Youths
St Mary-le-Bow Cheapside History
St Mary-le-Bow: A History
A limited-edition volume of historical essays on the church and parish of St Mary-le-Bow in the City of London is available now direct from the church.
Founded in or around 1080 as the London headquarters of the archbishops of Canterbury, the medieval church of St Mary-le-Bow survived three devastating collapses before being completely destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. Rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren, it was destroyed once more in 1941 but was again rebuilt and re-consecrated in 1964.
A limited-edition volume of historical essays on the church and parish of St Mary-le-Bow in the City of London is available now direct from the church.
Founded in or around 1080 as the London headquarters of the archbishops of Canterbury, the medieval church of St Mary-le-Bow survived three devastating collapses before being completely destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. Rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren, it was destroyed once more in 1941 but was again rebuilt and re-consecrated in 1964.
I am in Thy Presence
Help me, Lord, to remember that Christianity is not to be confined to the church ... nor exercised only in prayer and meditation, but that everywhere I am in Thy Presence.
St Mary-le-Bow Cheapside listing was last updated on the 5th of January, 2018
