It is with much sorrow that we announce the death after a short final illness of Fr David Paton, Rector of St Botolph’s from 1997 to 2006. He died on Saturday 14 December, and his funeral will take place near his home in France on Wednesday 18 December. The date and time of a London service to give thanks for his life and his long ministry in East End and City of London churches will be announced in due course. May he rest

Alms given and collections taken during Advent and at Carol Services are divided between the church’s chosen charities, which this year are: