Summer is on the way why not play tennis!
The Court is available for Tennis or Netball Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm. Click here to go to the Court Hire page you are able to check availability, book and pay for the court directly from this page. We also offer a discount of 10% when you book 10 or more sessions in one go. Why not contact Nick a Tennis coach available to hire for one to one lessons. Boof Tennis - Nick Poulton Recommended for: All ages and all standards ex professional
Reg Lee 1935-2022
It was with great sadness that we report the passing of Reg Lee. Reg was a highly valued member of the St Botolph Staff for over 15 years until his retirement in 2015. He was always around with a smile and was happy to help everyone who visited the Church and Hall. We send all our love and condolences to his wife Kathy and all his family. Photo credit The Gentle Author, Spitalfields Life
All go for Carols
Abiding by the Government recent restrictions relating to Covid we are happy to let you know that the remainder of our Carol Services will be going ahead as planned. A mask must be worn when moving about inside the church, but can be removed when in your pew and for singing. I look forward to welcoming you to these celebratory services Fr David Armstrong
#Safe in the City “Operation Illuminate”
A number of safety initiatives are running throughout December and the new year in the our parish and the wider City of London area. We are pleased to say we have been able to accommodate one of these initiatives the City Police Night Safety Hub, in our Hall for 15 nights during the next few weeks. The Night safety hub will be a new safe space and operating in partnership with the City of London Corporation, St John Ambulance and Victim
St Botolph’s Advent & Christmas Charities
Alms given and collections taken during Advent and at Carol Services are divided between our chosen charities, which once again this year reflect two issues particularly highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic: homelessness and mental health. Veterans Aid’s vision of a society in which all veterans can live with dignity and independence is only achievable because donors and supporters make it possible. Recently that vision became a reality for one ex-serviceman who came to them 10 years ago, after a period of
Advent Theme “The Gift”
Our theme for this Advent is ‘The Gift’. We will be associating the theme of ‘The Gift’ with the theme, in Christian tradition, allotted to each week of Advent: the Patriarchs, the Prophets, John the Baptist, and the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this order we will be thinking of the Gift of Heritage, the Gift of Prophecy, the Gift of Humility, and the Gift of Obedience. When considering each of these, it is important that we realise that a gift is
Memorial services for Fr David Paton
Prebendary David Paton, Rector of St Botolph's from 1997-2006, died on 14 December 2019. Plans for services to give thanks for his life and his long ministry in the Diocese of London were due to be held at All Saints Margaret Street, and here at St Botolph's, in March and April 2020, but were postponed due to the pandemic. The services are now taking place around the second anniversary of his death: on Tuesday 14 December there will be a