Welcome to St Mark's Church in South Norwood.

We are a diverse, multicultural friendly church serving the local community of South Norwood with social events throughout the year and a close partnership with our Christian school next door.

We have three services on Sundays. Our 8am service is taken from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), the main family service with the Eucharist (Holy Communion) is at 10am, and evening prayers are at 6pm. All are made welcome to join our services in person or by tuning in to our Livestream Channel where our 10am service is broadcast on YouTube.

Young children meet for Sunday School in the church hall during the 10am service where they enjoy activities such as colouring, crafts and listening to bible stories. There is also a children’s corner in the church for toddlers.

Our church wardens are Cicelyn Hinds and Norma McKnight.
We take Safeguarding and the care of children and vulnerable adults very seriously at St Mark’s Church. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Maureen Wathen contacted by email at maureenwathen@gmail.com.

Our Parish Safeguarding Policy can be accessed here, the Diocesan Safeguarding Guidance can be accessed here. Local Social Workers can be reached on the following numbers:

• There is a 24 hour helpline for children including looked-after children 0208 726 6400.

• Croydon Council guidance for those concerned about a child can be found here and for vulnerable adults can be found here.

• Croydon Vulnerable Adults Services 0208 726 6500.

St Mark’s is part of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark, in the Croydon Deanery. The church has served the people of South Norwood since 1852. St Mark’s Parish has approximately 2,000 residents. St Mark’s Primary Academy is attached to the church and holds Collective Worship in the church every week.

As a friendly, welcoming and inclusive congregation, we have a number of social and fundraising events throughout the year - Christmas and Easter Fairs, Quizzes, Suppers and Parish Outings. We have a Mothers’ Union that meets monthly either in the afternoon or evening. Any enquiries for Baptism, Confirmation, Banns, or Weddings should be made directly to Mtr Susan, Cicelyn and our church warden; Donald.

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SUNDAY SERVICES

8 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)

10 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) - any member of any Christian church is welcome to take Communion or come for a blessing. Sunday School takes place in the hall during the service.

6 pm Evensong (said)

Our Mission Statement: 

"We try to be a welcoming church where people want to come and worship; a place to encounter God. A mixed group of people who come together in Christ. We are committed to making a positive contribution to the neighbourhood. You can be as active as you like in our life together as a church community."

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