With a heavy heart, and in light of the local infection rate, we've decided to move our services on line for the time being. Details of how to join can be found on our website or by sending an email to associatevicar@hollandparkbenefice.org10.00am from St Georges will be available via zoom and afterwards on our Youtube site This is always a Eucharist.6.30pm from St Johns will be available via zoom and afterwards on our YouTube site. This is often evensong according to the Book of Common Prayer, though the format will change for major feasts. It tends not to be a celebration of the Eucharist.At the moment we remain open for private prayer Monday and Thursday 2-4 at St George's, and 3-5 at St John's.Do pray for us as we pray for you and for our community.
It will come as no surprise that the United Benefice of Holland Park has many talented people in its congregations at St George’s and St John the Baptist. We have writers, poets, musicians and artists as well as those who contribute to the commonweal in other ways. Everyone’s contribution here is valued.Recently a number of them have published books, poetry or articles which might be of wider interest to you, your friends and relations. Book launches haven’t really happened, and so, while you might be aware of some of these, it’s possible you’ve missed out on what is available.This newsletter brings together details of some of these – apologies if there are any omissions. It may be that you’re looking for something to read during this current lockdown, or perhaps thinking of Christmas presents. Some publications are available direct from the church, others from local or on-line booksellers, and some direct from the publishers. Except where by donation as noted, the Benefice does not receive any commission from the authors.Amazon is, of course, many people’s first stop for buying books. You might like to know that a new consortium of independent bookstores has recently launched: https://uk.bookshop.org/The publications here are in roughly alphabetical order of the author – there seemed to be no other fair way to let you know what is on offer.Enjoy these publications, and marvel at their talented writers. James, Neil, Peter, Dana
The Vicar, Wardens and PCC of St John the Baptist are applying to the Chancellor of the Diocese of London for a faculty to reproduce a lost figure of St John the Baptist, which will be placed in a niche at the front of the church. The modello is based on the figure on the pulpit, and is carved in Portland stone. We're delighted that this work has been carried out by Danny Burbidge, a stonemason and stone carver with Wells Cathedral Stonemasons as part of his degree in stone carving with the City and Guilds of London Art School.We have prepared a powerpoint presentation (see below) which will take you through where and why we would like to erect the statue, together with a series of photographs which chart the progress of the sculpture during its carving.We very much hope that you will support our petition, and details of how you can do this can be found at the end of the presentation.Thank you for your support.A copy of the notice is here:In the Consistory Court of the Diocese of London Church of St John-the-Baptist, Holland Road In the parish of St John the Baptist Holland Road (United Benefice with 1114)NOTICE IS GIVEN that we are applying to the Consistory Court of the diocese for permission to carry out the following:Reproduction of a lost figure of John the Baptist which will be placed in a niche at the front of the church. The modello is based on the figure on the pulpit and will be carved in Portland stone.Copies of the relevant plans and documents may be examined at The Benefice Office, St George’s Church, Aubrey Walk LONDON W8 7JGPetitioners:1. The Revd Dr JAMES HEARD, VICAR of the United Benefice of Holland Park2. JAMIE PRIESTLEY, CHURCHWARDEN of the Parish of St John the Baptist, Holland Road3. LINDSAY FULCHER, CHURCHWARDEN of the Parish of St John the Baptist, Holland Road Date 2 August 2020If you wish to object to any of the works or proposals you should send a letter stating the grounds of your objection to THE DIOCESAN REGISTRAR, Mr Paul C E Morris, Minerva House, 5 Montague Close, LONDON SE1 9BB so that your letter reaches the registrar not later than 1 September 2020. A letter of objection must include your name and address and state whether you live in the parish and/or your name is entered on the church electoral roll of the parish or any other basis on which you have an interest in the matter.If you wish to send a letter of support, please do so to either the Registrar as above, or to the Revd Dr James Heard, Vicar of St John’s at Benefice Office, St George’s Church, Aubrey Walk, London W8 7JG email: office@hollandparkbenefice.org
St John's is delighted to be part of the Opening the Doors campaign.We're open each Monday and Thursday 2-4pm for private prayer. As soon as we're able to hold services at St John's we'll post the details on this website and elsewhere.
