Hampstead Parish Church

Welcome

Welcome to the Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead. We aim to be an active, inclusive and growing community which worships, welcomes, learns and serves.

Our vision statement is “Building an inclusive community of Christian love, faith, witness and action”.

Regular Services & Opening Times

Sunday Services

Holy Communion (The Book of Common Prayer) – 8:00am

Holy Communion (with the Junior Choir in term time) – 10:30am

Choral Evensong (followed by refreshments on the first Sunday of the month) – 5:00pm

Throughout the Week

Quiet Holy Communion – Wednesday, 10:15am

The Stations of the Cross – 12:00pm on Thursdays in Lent

Morning Prayer – Monday to Thursday, 9:00am

Evening Prayer – Monday to Saturday, 5:00pm

The Rosary Group – Thursdays, online, 8:30am

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at [email protected]

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The church is open everyday for quiet prayer and reflection.

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The Parish Office

The Parish Office is staffed from Monday to Friday, between 9:00am and 2:30pm.

Please email [email protected] or call 020 7794 5808 for any enquiries.

Upcoming Events

The Time We Share – Hank Wedel & Special Guest in Concert

Date: 7 June 2025
Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM | Concert starts at 7:30 PM
Venue: The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead, London
Tickets: Book Now

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Cork City-based singer-songwriter Hank Wedel takes the stage at St John-at-Hampstead, London for a special concert titled The Time We Share. This one-night-only performance will feature highlights from Hank’s 40-year musical journey, including songs he has shared with Revd Carol Barrett Ford, Vicar of St John-at-Hampstead. A special highlight will be Speak to Me, a song with deep personal and musical significance.

The Story of ‘Speak to Me’

In 1988, a 25-year-old Hank Wedel, an American-Irish musician, returned to Cork City after two intense years performing on the NYC Irish circuit and the Greenwich Village singer-songwriter scene. Upon his return, he reunited with early-1980s Cork busking companions to form the high-energy rock ‘n’ roll band Princes Street.

The band’s 1989 mini-album cassette, The Night John Lynch Lost His Glasses, gained critical acclaim and led them to tour across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Among the album’s tracks was Speak to Me, featuring a powerful guest vocal by Carol Barrett, a young Cork City singer at the time. The song was later released as the B-side of Princes Street’s final vinyl single in 1990, capturing the spirit of their era. A video of the song can be viewed here.

Fast forward to 2025, and Hank Wedel continues to split his time between Cork and New York, keeping the music alive. Meanwhile, Carol Barrett Ford has found a different calling as Vicar of St John-at-Hampstead, London, yet she still joins Hank on vocals whenever she visits Cork.

For Hank and Carol, the concert on 7 June 2025 is more than a performance—it’s a celebration of the ‘time we share’ in fun and friendship, and the enduring power of a great song!

‘Speak to Me’ – Official Release

For the first time ever, Speak to Me will be released across all digital platforms on Wednesday, 28 May 2025. Don’t miss the chance to hear this classic track!

🎟️ Secure your tickets today: www.ticketsource.co.uk/hpc

Safeguarding

In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy Hampstead Parish Church is committed to:

Promoting a safer environment and culture.
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

For more details on Safeguarding, click here. If you have any concerns about the safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults, please contact our Safeguarding lead – details on the Safeguarding page.