Loving, inclusive, progressive

Walk into the light

Welcome to our parish church: a modern masterpiece in the heart of London’s Tower Hamlets

Notice of Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday 14th April at 11am. The meeting papers and Annual Report are available to Electoral Roll members here.

Worship with us

Find a service that’s right for you

Our community

Our amazing community make this beautiful space into a home.

Our heritage

Discover the remarkable history of this unique place of worship

Service times

Sunday service – Holy communion

Sunday: 10.00 am

Weekday morning prayer

Monday: 8.00 am
Tuesday: 8.00 am
Wednesday: 8.00 am
Friday: 8.00 am
Saturday: 8.00 am

Weekday evening prayer

Monday: 5.30 pm
Tuesday: 5.30 pm
Wednesday: 5.30 pm
Friday: 5.30 pm
Saturday: 5.30 pm

Come inside, we are open

The church is open to visitors for quiet prayer and reflection

Monday - Wednesday 8.00am - 5.45pm

Friday 8.00-5.45pm

Sunday 11.00am - 5.30pm

  • A space to be yourself with God

    A space to be yourself with God

    God loves us as we are so come as you are and feel welcomed as you are at one of our services.

  • A space to be yourself with God

    Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? Didn't get the chance to say 'goodbye?' Do let us know if you would like to hold a Memorial Service for your departed loved one.

  • A creative, welcoming community

    A creative, welcoming community

    The warmth of our welcome always makes the Vicar say 'even if you come in our coldest month, you'll stay because of the warmth of our welcome.'

  • The altar of St Paul's Church, Bow Common decked out with the flag of the LGBTQ movement

    A creative, welcoming community

    We are members of the Inclusive Church movement – a network of churches, groups and individuals united around a shared vision for a church that does not discriminate.

  • A unique and significant building

    A unique and significant building

    'Where else can you experience something so ancient in a building so modern' - Ed, 25

    Indeed, where else can priest and people be with God without barriers, in a space that can transform into a market, an exercise space, an exhibition space, a film set, a sleeping space for those who need it all under the watchful gaze of the Angelic Host that surrounds the Heavenly Throne?

  • Photograph of the modern font at St Paul's Church, Bow Common

    A unique and significant building

    To enter this space you have to go through 'the gate of heaven'. In our unique and significant building 'heaven and earth meet'.

    Come and experience it for yourself.

 

Events

Our Church has now reopened and we are committed to serving the whole community of Bow Common once again.

We have a packed calendar of services, special events and activities for everyone at St Paul’s.

 

Our Twitter feed


Keep up to date on our latest events, activities and any last-minute changes to upcoming services by following our Twitter feed. Make sure you share our tweets with your friends and family.

 

We are members of the Inclusive Church movement

Inclusive Church is a network of churches, groups and individuals united around a shared vision. We believe in an inclusive church – a church that does not discriminate but celebrates and affirms everyone.

 

Safeguarding

Our church is committed to the safeguarding responsibilities for parishes as outlined in the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance in relation to safeguarding and those who have a key role to play with children, young people and adults who may be vulnerable.

 

Safeguarding Statement

Read our Safeguarding Statement for children and vulnerable adults (PDF)

Our Safeguarding Officer Mary Straw you can contact her on: spbcsafeguarding@gmail.com

Diocese of London safeguarding helpline

From 09:00 to 17:00 at 0207 932 1224

Out of hours advice can be sought from the Thirtyone:eight helpline on 0303 003 1111 selecting option 2.

Reporting abuse and finding support

If you have information about a safeguarding situation where a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention call the emergency services on 999. Do not delay.

National Contacts

NSPCC helpline for Children and Adults: 0800 80 20 20

Survivor support websites and contact details

National Casework enquiries: safeguarding@churchofengland.org

National General safeguarding enquiries - safeguardingeo@churchofengland.org

For information on the Church of England's approach to safeguarding see: National Church of England guidance and support resources