St Mark's, Teddington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mark's, Teddington |
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| St. Mark, Teddington and St. John the Baptist, Hampton Wick | |
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| Location | Teddington, London |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | http://stmarkteddington.uk/ |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Consecrated | 28 June 1939 |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | Cyril Farey |
| Administration | |
| Deanery | Hampton |
| Archdeaconry | Middlesex |
| Episcopal area | Kensington |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Mark's, Teddington is a friendly Church of England church located on St Mark's Road in Teddington, a part of London. It is the parish church for the communities of South Teddington and Hampton Wick. A parish church is a local church for people living in a certain area.
St Mark's is known for being a welcoming place where people can explore their faith and feel like they belong to a real community.
About the Church
St Mark's is an active church that plays an important role in its local area. It is part of the Anglican denomination, which is a major branch of Christianity in England.
History and Building
The church building you see today was designed by the architect Cyril Farey. An architect is a professional who designs buildings. The church was officially consecrated, or blessed for religious use, on 28 June 1939.
A Partnership with St John's
In 2024, St Mark's began working in a special partnership with St John's Hampton Wick. The two churches, which once shared a parish, now work together towards common goals. They share a vision but express it in their own unique ways in each location.
Church Leaders
The church is led by a team of people.
- Vicar: The Revd Jerry Field is the Vicar for both St Mark's and St John's. A vicar is a priest in charge of a parish.
- Minister-in-Charge: The Revd Tom Simpson is the Minister-in-Charge at St Mark's. He helps lead the church while also being part of the team at St John's.
