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We’ve been in this corner of London for over 160 years. So who are we, what do we do, and why do we do it? Here in one page is Bloomsbury past, present and future.
Bloomsbury was…
Bloomsbury was founded as Bloomsbury Chapel in 1848. Its location, between the smart squares of Bloomsbury and the appalling slums of St Giles, says much about the founders’ intentions: the church was to be a centre for spiritual, moral and social renewal in the inner city. And from the earliest days, visitors often came here from overseas. Read more about Bloomsbury past.
Bloomsbury is…
Bloomsbury is continuing the tradition of renewal in the inner city and welcoming people from around the world – but in ways that reflect the different needs of the 21st century. The global village is a living experience at Bloomsbury, where week by week we welcome visitors from six continents. We therefore have a special concern for other countries, and for global justice and world peace.
We are also conscious of the needs on our doorstep. On Sundays, for example, our Friendship Centre is open for a traditional Sunday lunch cooked by volunteers. Guests include a number of homeless people who receive the meal free, the cost being met by worshippers at Bloomsbury, supplemented by donations from local churches.
During the week the foyer, church and prayer chapel are open most of the day. Local residents, visitors and passers-by can drop in for a cup of tea and a chat, to read a paper, or for a time of quiet and relaxation.
Bloomsbury will be…
Bloomsbury will be here in years to come, a vital place of worship, witness and welcome in the heart of London. We will continue to reinterpret the Christian message in today’s world, offer help to all those in need, and provide opportunities for people to meet together for discussion and fellowship.
All our work, current and projected, needs resources: people, prayers and pounds! If you would like to know more about our work or help us in some way, just click and explore on this website, or call in and say hello.
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