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.
APCM - All parishioners and members of the church’s Electoral Roll are invited to attend the Annual Parochial Church Meeting at 5.30 pm on Monday 2 April in the Parish Room at St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe.
Please support the City of London Festival in its Golden Jubilee Year. St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe looks forward once again to hosting a Festival concert by very talented young musicians from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. 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 Lenten Meditation from 12.35 pm-12.55 pm.
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 Eucharistic worship at 9.00 am. This Church, also known as the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, was founded by the apostle St Thomas, who travelled to India in AD 52. http://www.indian-orthodox.co.uk /Parish.
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 Lenten Meditation.
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. http://www.stmarymoorfields.net /Church Information/Mass in and around The City
Lectures, events and concerts, as announced (see events).
Morning Prayer in St Ann’s Chapel at St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe
Week commencing 26 March: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8. 20 am
Evening Prayer at our sister church of St James Garlickhythe at 5.15 pm
Special services
Maundy Thursday - There will be a service of Holy Communion with foot washing and stripping of the altar on 5 April at 6.30 pm.
Good Friday - There will be “Three Hours Devotion” at our sister parish of St James Garlickhythe on 6 April at 12 noon.
Easter Day - There will be a Festival Eucharist at at our sister parish of St James Garlickhythe on 8 April at 10.30 am.
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 west gallery with the memorial to William Shakespeare can be opened 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