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We are looking back with joy on a fantastic night of celebration for Living Wage Week with London Citizens here at the Guild Church for Workers at St Katharine Cree. We are grateful for many friends coming together to call for dignified work for all - and for everyone who contributed to this wonderful annual event.


(thanks to Michaela Ajani and Citizens UK for photographs)


We are motivated at St Katharine Cree by our Christian faith to work with others for justice and dignity for all who work in and around the City of London. We are proud to celebrate the amazing role played by churches in the broad alliance of civic institutions who have won a real living wage for thousands of people across London over the past two decades.


This year the service was co-led by Rev Josh Harris who leads St Katharine Cree and Wilson Ayala who is a member of the community here and also the elected chair of the Cleaner and Facilities Worker branch of the IWGB trade union. Our service was bilingual in Spanish and English, which reflects both the congregation here and the Latin American demographic of many cleaners in London.


Before the service we held a workshop - again in English and Spanish - with Theos, the religion and society think tank, to explore the spiritual roots of a campaign for economic justice and we are grateful to Hannah and Paul, along with Frankie from London Citizens and Kitty from SKC for this well-attended workshop.


We were delighted for so many friends and colleagues to share in leading our time together: including Nathan and the Gospel Choir of St Antony of Padua Forest Gate, Rev James and Salomey from St Mary's Islington, Flint from Paniym City Church, organisers and leaders from London Citizens, members of our own community, IWGB, and many people visiting from churches and communities across London.


We are already excited for next year! Get in touch if you'd like to be involved.



Updated: Nov 14

Last night we were delighted to celebrate the 375th Lion Sermon with Choral Evensong and a deeply moving sermon from Elizabeth Oldfield, broadcaster and writer.


Elizabeth spoke movingly about how we can live with courage even as we find ourselves in the Lion's Dens of life's challenges, losses and discouragement. Putting down deep roots - for Christians, in the love and mercy of God - helps us remain strong and open when the urge to 'fight or flight' kicks in.


Lloyd's Choir sung Evensong beautifully as ever and we are grateful to Brian Bendle, Jacques Cohen, Colin Spinks, and the choir for our music.



The 2025 Lion Sermon and Choral Evensong will be on Thursday 16th October at 6pm.



Our Associate Priest, Revd Alanna Harris, has started her new role as Lead Chaplain of the Canary Wharf Multifaith Chaplaincy. Alanna is leading a ten-strong multifaith team of paid and volunteer chaplains, providing pastoral care to organisations around Canary Wharf and advising them on matters relating to ethics, values, and faith in the workplace.  


Alanna brings over a decade of experience in ministry and leadership to the Lead Chaplain role along with academic credentials that include a Master’s degree in Theology, Ministry, and Mission from Ridley Hall, Cambridge University. Most recently, she served as Anglican Chaplain at Charing Cross Hospital, where she provided pastoral care as part of a multifaith NHS team. She also been serving us at St Katharine Cree, the Guild Church for Workers in the City of London, where she will continue to advise us on the development of workplace chaplaincy.


Reflecting on her new role, Alanna said:

“Faith has always been central to my life, guiding every decision I make. I am excited to bring my experience and passion for community engagement to the Canary Wharf chaplaincy and continue to provide vital spiritual support to those who work and live in this vibrant, multifaith area.” 

Please join us at a service of Welcome and Commissioning for Alanna held at All Saints Church Poplar on Thursday 24th October at 6pm. RSVP to jane@canarywharfchaplaincy.co.uk



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