St Philip and St James Church, Whitton facts for kids

St Philip and St James Church in Whitton

St Philip and St James Church is a special place of worship for the Church of England. You can find it in Whitton, a part of London in the area called Richmond-upon-Thames.

About the Church Building

This church was built in 1862. At that time, Whitton became its own separate church area, or parish. Before this, it was part of St Mary's, Twickenham.

A family called the Gostlings helped make the church possible. They owned land that used to belong to the Duke of Argyll. The Gostling family gave some of their land for the new church. They also gave land for a house for the vicar, which is the church leader. The first architect who designed the church was F H Pownall.

Special Windows and Art

The church has beautiful stained glass windows. These windows are made from many pieces of colored glass. The windows on the east side of the church were made in 1862 by a company called Clayton and Bell. The window on the west side was made later, in 1892, by Charles Eamer Kempe.

Inside the church, you can also see a very old piece of art. It is a 15th-century panel made of alabaster. Alabaster is a soft, white stone. This panel shows a picture of Christ and symbols called Arma Christi. These symbols represent things from the story of Jesus. This special panel came from Valle Crucis Abbey in Wales in 1913.

What Happens at the Church?

The church holds services during the week and on Sundays. Services happen on weekdays at 9:30 AM. On Sundays, there are services in the morning and in the evening. The way they worship is called Modern/Contemporary Catholic.

Who is the Vicar?

The main leader of the church is called the vicar. The current vicar at St Philip and St James Church is Rev David Cloake.