Welcome to St Michael’s, Camden Town. Our 19th century founders had a vision of a church which brought heaven to earth in worship, which brought signs of the kingdom of Christ to Camden, and which deepened the knowledge of God among its people. You will find us in the vibrant and diverse heart of Camden, welcoming people from all over London and across the world. The focal point of our life is the Solemn Mass on Sundays at 10.30am. Our worship forms us as a people in communion with those around us, responding to our communities’ needs, and always learning more about God’s ways.
Worship
We value excellent worship, beautiful music and engaging preaching in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Faithful to the ideals of our architect, George Frederick Bodley,and our first priest, Father Edward Penfold, we seek to encounter the divine in worship that engages all the senses. As we meet Jesus in the bread and wine of the Mass we are lifted out of our ordinary, everyday existence into another sphere as we share in the life and joy of the heavenly realm.
Community
Our worship forms us for our daily living at home and at work. Our ‘common’ work is in response to the needs of our community, working with the vulnerable and those on the margins. Some of this work we do in partnership with other agencies and charities, namely, MIND, London City Mission and C4WS. There are numerous opportunities to help us build the kingdom of God. We run a Legal Drop-In on Wednesday evenings, Homeless Drop-In on Thursday mornings and AA on Saturday mornings. We are also heavily involved in the Winter Night Shelter, providing food and place to sleep for those rebuilding their lives but who have yet to find somewhere to live.
Learning
As Christians on a journey, we seek constantly to learn and deepen our life of faith. Engaging with scripture, the ancient wisdom of the Church, and the great issues facing the world today, we listen and reflect. We try to find meaning and answers which shed light on our own lives and experience of God. We do this primarily through Sundays@12 – an informal half-hour teaching slot – and Theology in the Pub – a more in-depth discussion group held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Are you looking for something deeper and more meaningful? Want to give something back to the community? Seeking answers to the big questions of life? Come and explore with us and be assured of a warm welcome.
Mass Times
SUNDAY
Solemn Mass, followed by refreshments
10:30 AM
MONDAY MASS 6.30pm
TUESDAY
Mass with Laying on of Hands and Anointing
12:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
Mass followed by refreshments (no refreshments in Lent)
12:00 PM
THURSDAY MASS 12 PM
Music List
Our monthly music list can be found here.
History
St Michael’s also has an interactive history website with information about the church – its architecture, liturgy, clergy and people.
Weekly e-Newsletter
Our e-Newsletter, ‘Angelorum’, provides a weekly briefing, gospel reflection, and a host of other parish news. You can view it here.
“Angel Voices” season Newsletter
In each season, St. Michael’s also publishes a Newletter, “Angel Voices”, reviewing community life at the church, upcoming events, with contact details and addresses.
You can view it online here: Angel Voices Eastertide 2019
Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals
Spaces for Hire
We have a wide variety of spaces to hire.
Where We Are
Camden Road
London NW1 9LQ
Nearest tube: Camden Town
Nearest Overground: Camden Road
Buses: 29, 253, 214, C2, 393, 134, 168, 24
The church is adjacent to Sainsbury’s.
Contact Details
Fr Michael Thomas, Team Vicar
The Vicarage
191 St. Pancras Way
London NW1 9NH
0207 424 0724
Email: fr.michael@posp.co.uk