St Margaret's Church

St Margaret’s Church

St. Margaret’s, known as ‘the Church on Parliament Square’, is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s also sometimes called ‘the parish church of the House of Commons’.

The Church on Parliament Square

St. Margaret’s is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey also known as ‘The Parliamentary Church'

Service times

22nd - 28th December 2024
Sunday, 22nd December 2024
Fourth Sunday of Advent
O Rex gentium
6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Darke Communion Service in F
Willis I sing of a maiden
Price Toccato (Suite I)

Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner

Order of Service available View Order of Service
Monday, 23rd December 2024
O Emmanuel
12.30pm Holy Communion St Margaret's Church
said
Tuesday, 24th December 2024
Christmas Eve
6.00pm Service of Lessons and Carols St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Beamish In the stillness of a church
arr Rütti I wonder as I wander
Warlock Adam lay ybounden
Willis I sing of a maiden
arr Darbourne Silent night
arr Wilberg Ding dong! merrily on high
Bach Pièce d'orgue

WORSHIPPERS ATTENDING SERVICES ENTER FREE OF CHARGE. ALL ARE WELCOME.

Service times and locations may change at short notice. Security checks are in place upon entry.

Opening hours

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Sunday, 22nd December 2024
St Margaret's Church Closed
St Margaret's Choristers

St Margaret's Choristers

The choir for girls aged 11-17 sing at the weekly 6pm Sunday service in the church. Find out more about the choristers and how your child can get involved.

Recent developments at St Margaret’s

Find out more about the current status of worship at St Margaret's as well as plans for the future

Upcoming events at St Margaret's Church

Interior of St Margaret's Church, Westminster

St Margaret’s people

Clergy, musicians, bell-ringers, vergers and support staff – these are just some of the people running St Margaret’s.

How to get to St Margaret's Church

St Margaret's Church, St Margaret St, London SW1P 3JX

Underground

Westminster (Jubilee, District & Circle Lines)
St. James’s Park (District and Circle Lines)

National Rail

London Victoria (0.8 miles)
London Waterloo (0.8 miles)

Buses

Find your best journey via the Transport for London website