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 are exploring Christian faith, and for those who are simply curious.
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.
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.
The church has a pattern of regular services and we also hold special services and events.
BIBLE STUDIES; the last of the series will be on Saturday 20th September from 10.30am - 11.30am. [The Café opens at 10.00am]. The theme will be God the Holy Spirit. Please come to each Bible study with a few verses on each theme that you would like to discuss.
The CAFÉ on Saturday 27th September [from 10am - 11.30am] will be a Coffee morning and cake sale with proceeds to MacMillan Cancer Support.
The ALL AGE HARVEST SERVICE will be on Sunday 5th October at 10.30am. Please bring donations for the Lewisham Foodbank. The HARVEST CHORAL EVENSONG will be at on Sunday 5th October at 6.00pm.
ALPHA COURSE; this will be held on Saturday mornings from November 1st until December 13th from 10.30am until 11.30am. Please do come to this course if you wish to learn about the Christian faith. If you already a committed Christian the please prayerfully consider bringing a friend to these mornings.
The ALL SOULS DAY CHORAL EVENSONG, a memorial service for all those who have passed away and for those who found it difficult to mourn, grieve or attend a funeral will be held on Sunday 2nd November at 6.00pm.
There will be a JAZZ CAFÉ on Saturday 8th November at 7.30pm. Admission by donation, food & wine bar [cash].
The REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY service, a Eucharist in which we will remember those who have died in conflict will be held on Sunday 9th November at 10.30am.
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.
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.
On the third Sunday of the month there is a PRAYER MEETING starting at 10.00am in the Lady Chapel to which all are invited.
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.
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'.