Introduction
Thank you for your interest in this beautiful Wren church where the passing generations have worshipped God and sought his blessing. We warmly welcome those who come to join us for worship or who seek a quiet place in the midst of the city’s bustle. We also welcome students and tourists who come to visit our memorial to William Shakespeare (see news and history). We invite you to join with us in building and sustaining the Christian life and witness of this historic part of the City of London. Visit us if you can.
See events for details of special services and events. From this website you can read the latest news about the church, view photographs and learn a little more about its history.
Do join us on Thursday 8 March for a most uplifting evening concert. As part of its Fortieth Anniversary celebrations, the English Chamber Choir will be singing Tchaikovsky’s Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, together with a pair of motets by Tchaikovsky – How blessed are they and Now the powers of Heaven. We are delighted that the distinguished composer Ivan Moody will sing the chant. The concert starts at 7.30 pm (free admission). See events for further details.
Our main service of the week is on Wednesdays at 12.15 pm: a short Eucharist with a one-minute “Thought for the Day” is followed by light refreshments.
Services
Sunday
On Sundays St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe is used by our brothers and sisters of the Saint Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church for their worship at 9.00 am.
A Church of England (BCP) sung service for the sister parishes of St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe and St James Garlickhythe takes place at 10.30 am at St James Garlickhythe Parish Church, Garlick Hill EC4V 2AL.
Wednesday
12.15 pm — Eucharist with short homily followed by light refreshments
Thursday
St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe is used by our brothers and sisters of the Roman Catholic Church for a lunchtime Mass on Thursdays at 12.30 pm.
Lectures, events and recitals, as announced (see events page)
Morning Prayer in St Ann’s Chapel at St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe
Week commencing 22 January: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8. 20 am
Evening Prayer at St James Garlickhythe
Week commencing 22 January: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5.15 pm
Special services
Ash Wednesday - On Wednesday 22 February at 1.15 pm an Ash Wednesday service with Imposition of Ashes will be held at St James Garlickhythe for the sister parishes of St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe and St James Garlickhythe.
Baptisms, weddings and carol services by arrangement.
Opening times
The church building and the Chapel of St Ann are normally open for visitors Monday to Friday 8.15 am-4.00 pm.
The nave is open on Fridays 11.00 am-3.00 pm, when Friends of City churches churchwatchers are on hand to answer your questions about the history of the church. The nave can be opened at other times upon request to the Administrator.
The Blessed Sacrament, a votive candle stand and a board for prayer requests are in the chapel.
MAILING LIST
If you would like to receive the parish magazine and invitations to special services and events, please contact the Administrator (Jill Holmes) to join our mailing list.
Family History Research
The church’s old Birth, Marriage and Baptism records are held at the London Metropolitan Archives:
40 Northampton Road, London EC1R 0HB | 020 7332 3820 | ask.lma@cityoflondon.gov.uk | www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma