Splendidly refurbished in 2010 it was built between 1721-1725 to the designs of John James, as one of the Fifty Churches projected by Queen Anne's Act of 1711. The reredos is from the workshop of Grinling Gibbons and frames a Last Supper painted for St George's by William Kent in 1724. The windows contain Flemish glass of the early 16th century from Antwerp. George Frideric Handel was a regular worshipper at St George's which is now home to the annual London Handel Festival. We have a reputation for dignified and traditional formal worship based on the Book of Common Prayer, magnificent music provided by our fine professional choir and thoughtful preaching. We strive to be a Christian community in the catholic tradition of the Church standing as a beacon of faith in the heart of the West End of London, with a mission to serve the needs of those locally and our many visitors. St George's is part of the Church of England's Diocese of London within the Anglican Communion, in some countries known as the Episcopal Church. In an age when many are looking for a disciplined way of spirituality and a more reflective, meditative style of worship, St George's has much to offer. The congregation is varied and friendly and comprises people who travel in from further afield as well as those who live in the surrounding area. It reflects the diversity of the city in which it is set and welcomes people of belief and those who doubt. The church is open to visitors and for prayer Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 4.00pm. SERVICES
Sundays
8.30am Holy Communion (BCP said)
11.00am Sung Eucharist
Wednesdays (except in August)
5.45pm Holy Communion (BCP said)
Thursdays
1.10 pm Holy Communion (BCP said)
Saints' Days except on a Wednesday
1.10pm Holy Communion (BCP said)
Mondays to Fridays
8.45-9.00 am Morning Calm*
12.10pm Midday Prayer
*Morning Calm - three seasons per annum (coinciding with the university terms) in partnership with the Royal College of Music. Live performances of classical music followed by a quiet time and concluding with prayer. CONCERTS
St George's is a well known and much used concert venue and has a close association with the London Handel Festival and the Orpheus Foundation. We also host a number of carol services/concerts each year for a range of charities, including DementiaUK, The Story of Christmas, Future Talent, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Team Archie. St George’s and its sister church the Grosvenor Chapel co-host the Mayfair Organ Concerts series of recitals at 1.10pm on Tuesdays, alternating weekly between the two buildings. St George's also hosts a series of lunchtime concerts on Wednesdays at 1.10pm. WEDDINGS BAPTISMS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES
St George's is legendary as the church in which countless weddings have taken place, and this historic tradition continues today. If you wish to arrange a baptism, marriage or memorial service, in the first instance please contact the verger James O'Hare to discuss your plans: [email protected]
SCHOOL
St George's Hanover Square CoE Primary School has close links with the church. Family worship at the church is provided at the main Sunday service at 11.00am once a term. www.sghsprimary.co.uk
LINKS
There are proud historic links with the Royal Society of Musicians, The Rifles, The Réunion des Gastronomes and The Royal British Legion. St George's is also now the official church for the Royal Society of St George. HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY provides financial support for residents of Westminster who are vulnerable and needy and are referred by a variety of agencies. It also helps fund need-based social action in the community. The administration is based in the Vestry.
