Welcome!
We are the ancient parish church of Willesden in north-west London, dating back to 938 AD and our foundation by King Athelstan. It has a rich history, not least as one of the great medieval shrines of Mary, the mother of Jesus, beloved of countless thousands of pilgrims.
Whether you are a committed Christian or simply curious and want to know more, come and join us – either in person or online. You’ll find a very warm welcome awaits you.
Safeguarding at St Mary’s
Your safety and security are very important to us.
At our annual parish meeting the following members of St Mary’s congregation were elected to the following positions:
Safeguarding Officer: Lucky Enekeme (07932 386858)
Children’s Champion: Linda Boakye (07504 340883)
Churchwarden: Stephen Halliwell (020 8459 1175)
All these individuals have their photographs and contact details displayed in church.
You can also contact the Vicar, Fr Christopher, by email or telephone (07917) 798285.
The PCC are required to review and re-adopt our Safeguarding Policy every year. Our current Safeguarding Policy Statement can be downloaded here:
If you are concerned in any way about a matter related to the safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults at St Mary’s, please do not hesitate to contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, the Vicar, or either of the Churchwardens. You may prefer to contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, or the Police.
The PCC has adopted the House of Bishops’ statement, ‘Promoting a Safer Church: Safeguarding Policy Statement’, which can be downloaded here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/cofe-policy-statement.pdf
Other useful contact information
The Church of England have produced a poster with information about organisations who can offer advice and support for anyone who may need it.
You can download this poster here. A copy of the poster, along with the Safeguarding Policy, is displayed in the church.
St Mary's, Willesden 