Author: Angela Rayner

Shrove Tuesday Shrove Tuesday (17 February) is a day traditionally associated with shriving (confession), self-examination, and using up rich foods before the Season of Lent begins. It is celebrated with the making and sharing of pancakes, and sometimes informally called Pancake Day. Our sister church, Holy Trinity, will be hosting an All-Age Pancake Party at […]

St Augustine’s will host two candidates on placement in February 2026.  Philippa Baker is discerning a vocation to the distinctive diaconate and Charles Bamford is discerning a vocation to priesthood.  As part of their journey, they have been asked to undertake a placement, offering space for observation, participation, and reflection within our parish communities, and for mutual learning […]

Every year from 18th January – 25th January, Christians of all different traditions observe the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. It is a great opportunity to get to know others from local churches. This year, the focus in Balham and Tooting will be on Sanctuary and Belonging. Welcoming the stranger and providing hospitality and […]

On the face of it, Christmas seems to come to an end on Boxing Day. The shops take their decorations down, and sometimes Easter eggs even appear. Traditionally, though, Christmas lasts 12 days, beginning on Christmas Day (25 December) and ending on 5 January. On the following day, 6 January, the Church keeps the Feast […]