Welcome to our Church, a friendly, welcoming Christian community, meeting in our beautiful riverside church, where Christians have worshipped since the 8th Century.
We are a medium-sized church, with a membership of around 200 adults and 30 children. Our worship is reasonably traditional but not stuffy. ‘Informally formal’ would be a good description. We have a varied menu of services centred on the celebration of Holy Communion.
Some would call us ‘middle-of-the-road’ – we’re definitely not a party church, but we’re not wishy-washy either. We are a diverse church in terms of ethnicity, social and economic background, age, sexuality, gender identity, politics and strength of faith. Whatever your background, we hope you will find a welcome.
We have a strong musical tradition and a long history of serving this neighbourhood. We have strong links with Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, the Katherine Low Settlement, Battersea United Charities and Thomas’s Battersea.
We are a historic church. William Blake was married here; J M W Turner painted here; Benedict Arnold is buried here. Today’s Grade 1 Listed Building – recently extensively refurbished for the 21st century – was completed in 1777.
For more information please visit our website: Home Page - St Mary's Battersea
Our parish of St Mary's Battersea is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
