List of churches in the Diocese of London facts for kids

The Anglican Diocese of London is a part of the Church of England in England. It's like a big church district that covers most of Greater London north of the River Thames. This area includes the famous City of London, where you'll find its main church, St Paul's Cathedral.

The diocese is split into five main areas, each looked after by a special bishop. These areas are then divided into smaller sections called archdeaconries and even smaller ones called deaneries. This helps organize all the churches and clergy (church leaders) in the area.

St Paul's Cathedral is the main church for the Diocese of London.

How the Diocese is Organized

The Diocese of London is divided into five main parts, each with its own bishop. Think of it like a school district with different zones, each having a principal. These zones are:

• Two Cities (led by the main Bishop of London)
• Edmonton (led by the Bishop of Edmonton)
• Kensington (led by the Bishop of Kensington)
• Stepney (led by the Bishop of Stepney)
• Willesden (led by the Bishop of Willesden)

Within these areas, there are smaller sections called archdeaconries, and then even smaller ones called deaneries. Each deanery has a group of churches and their leaders. This helps manage all the different churches and make sure they are well supported.

Archdeaconry of London

This area includes the very heart of London. It has some of the most famous churches:

• St Paul's Cathedral: This is the main church for the entire Diocese of London. It's a very important and historic building.
• Temple Church: A historic church with a unique past, linked to the Knights Templar.
• Westminster Abbey: While very famous, Westminster Abbey is a "Royal Peculiar," meaning it's directly under the King or Queen, not the local bishop. However, it's still an important part of London's church life.
• St Margaret, Westminster: This church is right next to Westminster Abbey and is also a "Royal Peculiar."

Churches in the City of London Deanery

The City of London deanery has many historic churches, often with long names that tell you about their past locations or features. Many of these churches were rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666. Some examples include:

• All Hallows-by-the-Tower: A very old church near the Tower of London.
• St Bartholomew-the-Great: A beautiful medieval church in Smithfield.
• St Bride, Fleet Street: Known for its tall, tiered spire, which is said to have inspired wedding cakes.
• St Giles-without-Cripplegate: Another ancient church with a long history.
• St Helen, Bishopsgate: A medieval church with a rich past.
• St Mary-le-Bow: Famous for its bells, which are part of the legend of Dick Whittington.

Churches in Westminster Paddington Deanery

This area covers parts of Westminster, including Paddington. Here are some of its churches:

• St Matthew, Bayswater: A church in the Bayswater area.
• St Augustine, Kilburn: A large and impressive church in Kilburn.
• St Mary on Paddington Green: A historic church in Paddington.
• St James, Paddington: Another church serving the Paddington community.

St Augustine's Church in Kilburn.

Churches in Westminster St Margaret Deanery

This deanery covers areas like Covent Garden, Mayfair, and Pimlico.

• St Paul, Covent Garden: Often called "the Actors' Church" because of its links to the theatre world.
• St George, Hanover Square: A grand church in Mayfair.
• St Barnabas, Pimlico: A notable church in the Pimlico area.
• St Martin-in-the-Fields: A very famous church in Trafalgar Square, known for its work with homeless people and its concerts.

Churches in Westminster St Marylebone Deanery

This area includes Marylebone and St John's Wood.

• All Souls, Langham Place: A well-known church near Oxford Circus.
• St John, St John's Wood: A church in the St John's Wood area.
• All Saints, Margaret Street: Famous for its beautiful architecture and traditional services.
• St Marylebone Parish Church: The main parish church for Marylebone.

Archdeaconry of Hampstead (Edmonton Area)

This archdeaconry is part of the Edmonton Episcopal Area.

Churches in Central Barnet Deanery

This area covers parts of Barnet, including Finchley and Friern Barnet.

• Christ Church, North Finchley: A church in North Finchley.
• St Mary-at-Finchley: The historic parish church of Finchley.
• All Saints, Oakleigh Park: A church in the Oakleigh Park area.

Churches in West Barnet Deanery

This deanery includes areas like Edgware, Golders Green, and Hendon.

• St Jude on the Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb: A beautiful church in the Hampstead Garden Suburb.
• St Mary, Hendon: The main parish church for Hendon.
• St Paul, Mill Hill: A church in Mill Hill.

St Jude's Church in Hampstead Garden Suburb.

Churches in North Camden (Hampstead) Deanery

This area covers parts of Camden, including Hampstead and West Hampstead.

• St Peter, Belsize Park: A church in Belsize Park.
• Christ Church, Hampstead: A church in Hampstead.
• St John-at-Hampstead: The historic parish church of Hampstead.
• St Mary with All Souls, Kilburn: A church in Kilburn.

Churches in South Camden (St Pancras and Holborn) Deanery

This deanery includes areas like Bloomsbury, Holborn, and Kentish Town.

• St George, Bloomsbury: A historic church in Bloomsbury.
• St Alban the Martyr, Holborn: A church in Holborn.
• St Pancras Old Church: Thought to be one of the oldest sites of Christian worship in England.
• St Pancras New Church: A prominent church in St Pancras.

St Pancras Old Church is thought to be one of the oldest sites of Christian worship in England.

Churches in Enfield Deanery

This area covers the borough of Enfield.

• St Mark, Bush Hill Park: A church in Bush Hill Park.
• All Saints, Edmonton: A historic church in Edmonton.
• St Andrew, Enfield: The main parish church for Enfield.
• Jesus Church, Forty Hill: A church in Forty Hill.

Churches in East Haringey Deanery

This deanery covers the eastern parts of Haringey, including Tottenham and Wood Green.

• St Paul, Harringay: A church in Harringay.
• All Hallows, Tottenham: A very old church in Tottenham.
• St Michael & All Angels, Wood Green: A church in Wood Green.

St Paul's, Harringay.

Churches in West Haringey Deanery

This area covers the western parts of Haringey, including Highgate and Muswell Hill.

• St Andrew, Alexandra Park: A church in Alexandra Park.
• All Saints, Highgate: A church in Highgate.
• St Michael, Highgate: Another church in Highgate.
• St James, Muswell Hill: A church in Muswell Hill.

Archdeaconry of Middlesex (Kensington Area)

This archdeaconry is part of the Kensington Episcopal Area.

Churches in Hammersmith and Fulham Deanery

This deanery covers Hammersmith and Fulham.

• All Saints, Fulham: The main parish church for Fulham.
• St Dionis, Parson's Green: A church in Parson's Green.
• St Paul, Hammersmith: A historic church in Hammersmith.
• St Peter, Hammersmith: Another church in Hammersmith.

Churches in Hampton Deanery

This area includes Hampton, Teddington, and Twickenham.

• St Mary, Hampton: The historic parish church of Hampton.
• St James, Hampton Hill: A church in Hampton Hill.
• St John, Hampton Wick: A church in Hampton Wick.
• St Mary, Twickenham: The historic parish church of Twickenham.

St Mary's, Twickenham.

Churches in Hounslow Deanery

This deanery covers the borough of Hounslow, including Brentford, Chiswick, and Feltham.

• St Michael & All Angels, Bedford Park: A church in Bedford Park.
• St Nicholas, Chiswick: The historic parish church of Chiswick.
• St Dunstan, Feltham: A church in Feltham.
• Holy Trinity, Hounslow: A church in Hounslow.

Churches in Kensington Deanery

This area covers Kensington and Notting Hill.

• St Mary Abbots, Kensington: The main parish church for Kensington.
• St Stephen, Gloucester Road: A church in South Kensington.
• St Clement, Notting Dale: A church in Notting Dale.
• All Saints, Notting Hill: A church in Notting Hill.

St Mary Abbots, Kensington.

Churches in Chelsea Deanery

This deanery covers Chelsea and parts of Earl's Court.

• Chelsea Old Church: A very old church in Chelsea.
• St Luke, Chelsea: A prominent church in Chelsea.
• Holy Trinity, Sloane Square: A well-known church in Chelsea.
• Holy Trinity, Brompton: A very large and active church in South Kensington.

Churches in Spelthorne Deanery

This area covers Spelthorne, including Ashford, Shepperton, and Staines.

• St Hilda, Ashford: A church in Ashford.
• St Mary the Virgin, Stanwell: A historic church in Stanwell.
• St Nicholas, Shepperton: A church in Shepperton.
• St Mary, Staines: The historic parish church for Staines.

Archdeaconry of Hackney (Stepney Area)

This archdeaconry is part of the Stepney Episcopal Area.

Churches in Hackney Deanery

This deanery covers Hackney, including Clapton, Dalston, and Stoke Newington.

• St John the Evangelist, Brownswood Park: A church in Brownswood Park.
• Holy Trinity, Dalston: A church in Dalston.
• St Mary of Eton, Hackney: A church in Hackney Wick.
• St John-at-Hackney: The main parish church for Hackney.

A 1750 print of the former parish church of Hackney. The tower remains, in St John's Church gardens.

Churches in Islington Deanery

This area covers Islington, including Barnsbury, Clerkenwell, and Highbury.

• St Andrew, Islington: A church in Barnsbury.
• Inspire St James Clerkenwell: A church in Clerkenwell.
• Christ Church, Highbury: A church in Highbury.
• St Mary Magdalene, Islington: A church in Holloway Road.

Churches in Tower Hamlets Deanery

This deanery covers Tower Hamlets, including Bethnal Green, Bow, and Poplar.

• St Matthew, Bethnal Green: A church in Bethnal Green.
• St Mary and Holy Trinity, Bow: A historic church in Bow.
• All Hallows, Bow: A church in Bromley-by-Bow.
• Christ Church, Isle of Dogs: A church on the Isle of Dogs.
• St Anne, Limehouse: A historic church in Limehouse.
• All Saints, Poplar: A historic church in Poplar.
• Christ Church, Spitalfields: A famous church in Spitalfields.
• St Dunstan & All Saints, Stepney: The historic parish church for Stepney.

Christ Church, Spitalfields, restored in 2004.

Archdeaconry of Northolt (Willesden Area)

This archdeaconry is part of the Willesden Episcopal Area.

Churches in Brent Deanery

This deanery covers Brent, including Alperton, Harlesden, and Wembley.

• St James, Alperton: A church in Alperton.
• All Souls, Harlesden: A church in Harlesden.
• Holy Innocents, Kingsbury: A church in Kingsbury.
• St Andrew, Kingsbury: Another church in Kingsbury.
• St Mary, Willesden: The historic parish church for Willesden.

New St Andrew's Church in Kingsbury.

Churches in Ealing Deanery

This area covers Ealing, including Acton, Greenford, and Hanwell.

• St Mary, Acton: The main parish church for Acton.
• Christ the Saviour, Ealing: A church in Ealing.
• St Mary, Ealing: The main parish church for Ealing.
• Holy Cross, Greenford Magna: A church in Greenford.
• St Mary, Hanwell: The historic parish church for Hanwell.

Churches in Harrow Deanery

This deanery covers Harrow, including Pinner, Stanmore, and Wealdstone.

• St John the Baptist, Harrow: A church in Harrow.
• St Mary, Harrow on the Hill: The historic parish church for Harrow on the Hill.
• All Saints, Harrow Weald: A church in Harrow Weald.
• St John the Baptist, Pinner: The historic parish church for Pinner.
• St John the Evangelist, Stanmore: A church in Great Stanmore.

St John the Baptist, Pinner.

Churches in Hillingdon Deanery

This area covers Hillingdon, including Hayes, Ruislip, and Uxbridge.

• St Laurence, Cowley: A church in Cowley.
• St Martin, West Drayton: A church in West Drayton.
• St Mary, Harefield: The historic parish church for Harefield.
• St Mary, Hayes: The main parish church for Hayes.
• St John the Baptist, Hillingdon: The historic parish church for Hillingdon.
• St Giles, Ickenham: A church in Ickenham.
• St Martin, Ruislip: The historic parish church for Ruislip.
• St Matthew, Yiewsley: A church in Yiewsley.

St. Jerome, Dawley.