Welcome to St. Lawrence Jewry next Guildhall

St. Lawrence Jewry next Guildhall is a Guild Church in the heart of the City of London.

Located next to the historic Guildhall, St. Lawrence Jewry is the official church of the City of London Corporation and seeks to be a beacon of Christ's light and peace in the midst of the bustling City.

There has been a church on this site for almost a thousand years, with the current building designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1670.

Worship and prayer at St. Lawrence Jewry is rooted in the modern catholic tradition of the Church of England and draws together a variety of people from many walks of life, daily welcoming visitors who live or work nearby, or who are visiting the City of London.

All are welcome in this place.

SERVICE TIMES

Monday | 12.30pm Holy Communion (Said service from the Book of Common Prayer)

Tuesday | 1.00pm Lunchtime Recitals (during term time)

Thursday | 1.00pm Choral Mass (Common Worship, accompanied by choir)

Friday | 12.00 - 1.30pm Sacred Space (a time of silent prayer)

The Church is open Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

The Royal Marines' Chapel is open each weekday for private quiet prayer.

Please note that the church may be closed at times without prior notice.

Tour Groups must be pre-arranged by contacting the church office.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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The Spital Sermon 2026

Originating in the late 14th century, since the end of The Second World War it has been preached here in the church of St Lawrence Jewry, with pupils of Christ’s Hospital School and King Edward’s School Witley providing readers and the choir for the service. The service is attended by the Lady Mayor, the Court of Aldermen, Common Councilmen, and the governors of the schools, with a guest preacher on the theme of ‘the spread of truth’.

Welcome to St. Lawrence Jewry next Guildhall

SERVICE TIMES

The Spital Sermon 2026

Choral Evensong

Ash Wednesday 2026

Tuesday Recitals