We are one parish with the good fortune of having two churches in Surbiton with their own histories and styles.

Together we invite you to join in our life and worship, to give thanks for the gift of God's love, visible in our world, each other and ourselves.

The Christian church celebrates Easter each Sunday for we then give thanks for the abiding presence of the living Lord Jesus. So the Feast of Easter, and the days leading up to the Festival, beginning with Palm Sunday, form the very heart of Christan identity. This parish will mark each day in a celebration of prayer, worship and music as we are invited again to be witnesses not just of events in history, but of God working though us here and now.

The Easter season continues until the Feast of Pentecost, this year on 27 May. On Sunday 24 June the parish will be joined by the Bishop of Kingston for the re-dedication of St Mark's Church.

At the present time all worship is at St Andrew's church, Maple Road which has been magnificently restored. Structural work on the church and a new hall is well advanced at St Mark's, St Mark's Hill. The Rev'd David Houghton now lives in the newly-built vicarage next to St Mark's Church.

An important note to all parents: our toddler group "Sunbeams" has proved so popular we are now asking for membership registration. Details can be found here.

If you've just moved into the area, or you're looking for a church to join, then please feel free to come along one Sunday, or contact us for more details.

We look forward to welcoming you to our church – whether you are coming for regular worship, to use our community facilities, or simply to attend a life event like a wedding or a baptism. We are pleased to hear of anyone – any age – interested in preparation for baptism and/or confirmation.

This website will give you an insight into who we are, what we believe, and how we are part of the Surbiton community.

Rev'd David Houghton can be contacted at the Vicarage on 020 8399 6053.

May 2012

Christian Aid Week:
13-19 May

Sunday 13 May, 4.00pm, St Mark's Church

Rogation Sunday: Traditionally a day for praying for the fruits of the earth – and also a day of 'beating the bounds' that is (more gently) tracing the boundaries of the parish. We will begin from St Mark's churchyard at 4.00pm.

Wednesday 16 May 7.30pm

The Mother's Union: will be meeting in the Patio Room for a talk entitled "My Holiday" by Peter Stokes.

Thursday 17 May 7.30pm

Craft Group: meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Come with something to do or to learn a new skill or contribute to the altar frontal project.

Ascension Day Eucharist: with Fr Geoffrey Owen, a former priest at St. Andrew's.

Thursday 24 May 10.00am, Platform 1, Surbiton Station

The Flying Circus Group: will visit The Clockmakers' Company Collection in The Guildhall Library, London EC2. This is a large collection of clocks that date from the 14th century to the present day. Our own Harry Gilmore, a retired horologist, has kindly agreed to show us round. Free entry. All welcome, nothing to join, no need to book, just turn up. Details from Harry, Robin or John 8399 5476.