The 2024 Lion Sermon

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.

New Lead Chaplain at Canary Wharf

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

Autumn programme

We are excited to start the autumn season at St Katharine Cree with a packed programme of exciting and interesting events - starting with the Lion Sermon on 10th October!

You can download the autumn programme (PDF) or check out our 'What's On' page with details of one off events and our regular pattern of prayer and worship.

Come and join in!

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Here are some of our Featured Events this autumn: