Welcome
Welcome to the Stepney Episcopal area website, home of the Church of England in the London boroughs of Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets.
With 48% of our growing population under 30 years old, Stepney is young, diverse, and creative. Its diversity is wide and stretches across culture, ethnicity, and socio-economic capacity.
Stepney Area
We are a church of faithful and prayerful people, for whom serving others is key. We relate generously across social, cultural, and ecclesiological differences. We have seen instances of considerable growth in some church congregations and have supported innovative new projects. We have the God-given gifts of people’s commitment, skills, and time. We have buildings which stand as witness to the love of God for all in our communities.
There are 26 primary and 3 secondary Church of England schools in Stepney. There are also 3 universities, 8 hospitals, and 2 prisons in the area, in each of these key places of life our church is present.
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Linda Barrett, RIP
It is with great sadness that I must inform you that Linda Barrett died on the evening of Monday 6th March at St Jospeh’s Hospice. Linda was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year but unfortunately the cancer was far more aggressive than had been anticipated and...
Revd Canon Ian Harper RIP
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Revd. Canon Ian Harper after a short illness. Ian was Vicar of St. Luke Homerton from 2000-2010 and Area Dean from 2004-2009 before moving to Birmingham as Vicar of St. John & St. Peter Ladywood and later was...
Living in Love and Faith
As you will be aware, General Synod debated Living in Love and Faith in January and, as a result, is working towards providing final versions of Prayers of Love and Faith which clergy may use at significant moments with couples in church. You can find the most recent...