What's On
In addition to our worship services, we put on a number of events, often in collaboration with our local community.
See below for what’s coming up – we hope to see you soon!
Upcoming
| Saturday 18th April | ‘From Broadway to Hollywood’ – Hither Green Light Orchestra |
| 7:30pm in the church. ‘Show-stopping music from stage to screen’. Free entry with a retiring collection. Mark your diaries! |
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| Sunday 10th May | Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) |
| in the Hall following the service. | |
| Saturday 16th May | Love and Compassion in Action (LCA) event |
| 11:30am in the Hall. Free entry. Includes a quiz, history of LCA, project speakers, videos, plant table, refreshments/lunch. Mark your diaries - more details to follow. |
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| Saturday 30th May | Plant Sale |
| In the Hall – the legendary plant sale is back for the 3rd year running. Mark your diaries! More details to follow. |
Past Events
2025
Family Thanksgiving Feast
All Souls Service
Catford Art Trail 2025
Black History Month Service and Celebration
Open House 2025
Corbfest 2025
Windrush Anniversary Celebration
Hither Green Light Orchestra Does Ballroom
Plant Sale
Sparkling @ St Andrew's
Table Sale
Quiz Night
Easter Trail
St Andrew’s Church was once again host to the annual Easter Trail.
Lots of fun following the Easter trail, solving the clues and helping decorate the Easter garden.
Bring Me Sunshine
St Andrew’s Church Hall hosted another fantastic event for our over 60s from the Bring Me Sunshine Group.
For information about Bring Me Sunshine contact Lesley Allen at: lesleyallen@btopenworld.com
Board Game Party
Another successful afternoon playing various board games with old and young people alike.
Another Catford screening
On January 12th we screened Ben Honeybone’s latest documentary, “Another Catford’. A follow-up to his previous film about the local area focusing on Archibald Corbett and the Corbett Estate, this film looks at the wider region of Catford and the history of some of it’s most well know (and some not so well know) landmarks.
Collation & Induction of Rev Rebecca 'Bec' Wilkinson
We welcomed Bishop Christopher Chessun, Bishop Alastair Cutting and Archdeacon Chigor Chike for the Collation and Induction of our new vicar, Rev Rebecca ‘Bec’ Wilkinson. With readings from Acts 8 v 14-17 and Luke 3 v 15-17, 21-22.
Click here to read the full announcement of Rev Bec’s appointment from the Rt Rev Christopher Chessun, Bishop of Southwark
2024
Christmas Eve Family Service
We had another great family service lead by Crystal with a wonderful performance put on by the children and young people of, ‘The Christmas Calamity’ by Angie.
9 Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas
9 Lessons and Carols
St Andrew's Church - 15th December 6:30pm
Traditional 9 Lessons and Carols Service lead by the Choir with Nick Bland on Organ
Christmas Tree Festival 2024
We held our second Christmas Tree Festival in November 2024, with over 30 trees on display, decorated by individuals, local businesses, organisations and local primary schools. There was a busy schedule of performances and activities throughout the week, featuring our own church choir, local schools’ music groups and Bromley Concert Band, amongst others. Culminating with a local Christmas Craft Fair, in collaboration with the Corbett Library and a concert by the Hither Green Light Orchestra. We were thrilled to welcome in over 1000 visitors across the week.
It's Not Quite Christmas Concert - Hither Green Light Orchestra
A fantastic evening of music from the Hither Green Light Orchestra – ranging from pop to film scores.
Biblical Wine Tasting
A lovely evening of wine tasting with a biblical theme. Hosted by Sarah-Beth Amos.
Choral Evensong by Bexley District Organists’ & Choirmasters’ Association
A fantastic evening of choral music from the Bexley District Organists’ & Choirmasters Association
Open House 2024
Open House at St Andrew's
St Andrew's Church and Hall - 21st September 10:00am - 5:00pm
As part of London’s Open House Festival, we open our doors to the public to show off our historic church.
Not to be missed!
In the Church
10:00 – 17:00 – Discover St Andrew’s immaculate 1904 interior and learn about its history (for both older and younger visitors)
11:00 – 11:45 – Informal organ recital by Nick Bland – including pieces from Elgar, Widor, Zimmer and Saint-Saens
14:30 – 15:15 – St Andrews Church – An Architectural History – A presentation of the historic development and architectural significance of one of London’s most important early C20th churches by Jon Wright, Chairman of the Archibald Corbett Society and 20th century Heritage Consultant at Purcell Architecture
In the Hall
10:00 – 16:45 – Pop-up café
10:00 – 17:00 – Fundraising stalls – including plant & book sale, Brownies table
12:00 – 13:00 – Children’s activities and competition
15:00 – 16:00 – Children’s activities and competition
From Gershwin to Gaga - Hither Green Light Orchestra
A fantastic evening of music from the Hither Green Light Orchestra – ranging from pop to film scores.
Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Orchestra Concert - Archibald Corbett's iPod
Music from the time of the Corbett Estates. Short performance of well known music of the day, including works by Sullivan, Elgar and Coleridge-Taylor.
Plant Sale
On Sunday 2nd June we held a record-breaking Plant Sale, with all plants gone in half an hour!!! Thanks to everyone who donated plants.
Easter Egg Trail
Our Children and Youth team held a very successful event on Good Friday, welcoming in over a hundred families to enjoy an Easter Egg Trail, including a story, a hot cross bun and the opportunity to contribute to an Easter Garden.
Board Game Party
On 2nd March, the Youth Group held a board game party for families and friends after church – pizza and a variety of games were enjoyed by all!
2023
Christmas Tree Festival 2023
We held our inaugural Christmas Tree Festival in November 2023, with nearly 30 trees on display, decorated by individuals, local businesses, organisations and local primary schools. There was a busy schedule of performances and activities throughout the week, featuring our own church choir, local schools’ music groups and Bromley Concert Band, amongst others. Culminating with a local Christmas Craft Fair, in collaboration with the Corbett Library, we were thrilled to welcome in over 1000 visitors across the week. Stay tuned for details of this year’s festival!
Open House 2023
We were delighted to be on the map for London’s Open House Festival, opening our doors to over a hundred visitors on Saturday 16th September. Keep an eye out for details of this year’s Open House.
Celebrating 75 years of the Windrush generation at St Andrew's
We enjoyed a sold-out 75th anniversary celebration of Windrush on 9th September. Attendees enjoyed Caribbean food, a documentary film featuring people from the Windrush generation, a steel pan band, spoken word and quadrille dancing, amongst other performances.
Adorning the event was a special banner, with flags from all the countries who came to England as part of the Windrush migration movement. Each flag was sponsored by members of the congregation and made by two talented women in the parish. Well done to all involved!
