You can find our regular service times at this link. Please join us over the next few months for our special services and events listed below. Keep checking this page as more information is added:
July 2026
Sunday 19th July 2026 – 11.00am-12.15pm – Patronal Festival and Parish Party with Jazz Band
We celebrate our patronal festival giving thanks for St Olaf with a special service with eight part professional choir followed by a parish party in the churchyard with jazz music.
Tuesday 28th July 2026 – 12.30pm-12.55pm – Holy Communion on the Eve of St Olaf Day in the Crypt Chapel
Our lunchtime service will take place in the crypt chapel as we gather on the eve of the feast our patron saint, Olaf.
August 2026
We take a break in August, allowing staff and clergy to take annual leave. Weekday opening times will vary and are available on this page. Sunday services resume on 6th September. Weekday services resume on Tuesday 8th September. Do join us on Saturday 5th September for our special ‘Faith & Science’ activity day!
September 2026
Saturday 5th September 2026 – Fire & Faith : Exploring Science & Theology through the Great Fire of London
A series of public demonstrations exploring the science of the Great Fire of London and exhibitions and displays in church exploring how the church has responded to the fire throughout history. The event is made possible thanks to funding from ‘Scientists in Congregations’ via ECLAS – Equipping Christian Leaders in an Age of Science. Register to receive more information at this link.
Wednesday 9th September 2026 – ‘Discovering Christianity’ – 5.30pm (Evening Prayer), 6.00pm (Drinks & Nibbles), 6.30pm-7.30pm – Hart Group
Join the Hart Group, our friendly and informal weekly study group exploring the Bible and the Christian faith. During September we will be running a four-week Discovering Christianity course, ideal for anyone wanting to explore the foundations of the Christian faith or considering confirmation. Everyone is warmly welcome, whether joining in person or online, and you’re invited to stay for dinner afterwards (please email the Rector if you would like to come in person, to help plan catering). Find out more at this link.
Saturday 12th September 2026 – 12.30pm-5.30pm – Open House London – Self Guided Tours. Monumental Brass Society Open Meeting and Lectures (from 2pm)
The church will be open as part of London Open House weekend. From 2pm we welcome the Monumental Brass Society as we host their open meeting which will include three talks by a range of speakers including Rear Admiral Mike Harris, Penny Ritchie Calder of St Olave Hart Street on recent conservation work here connected to the Capponi memorial and Nicholas Rogers – ‘’But the plates of memory are gone’: visualising the church of St. Olave Hart Street on the eve of the Reformation.’ Refreshments available.
Sunday 13th September 2026 – 12.30pm-5.30pm – Open House London – Church Tours
We open for tours of the church as part of Open House Weekend. All welcome.
Wednesday 16th September 2026 – ‘Discovering Christianity’ – 5.30pm (Evening Prayer), 6.00pm (Drinks & Nibbles), 6.30pm-7.30pm – Hart Group
Join the Hart Group, our friendly and informal weekly study group exploring the Bible and the Christian faith. During September we will be running a four-week Discovering Christianity course, ideal for anyone wanting to explore the foundations of the Christian faith or considering confirmation. Everyone is warmly welcome, whether joining in person or online, and you’re invited to stay for dinner afterwards (please email the Rector if you would like to come in person, to help plan catering). Find out more at this link.
Saturday 19th September 2026 – 12.30pm-5.30pm – Open House London – Church Tours, Tower Tours and Bellringing Demonstration
We open for tours of the church and belltower (timed and limited numbers) and our wonderful bellringers will offer ringing demonstrations. All welcome. Booking for tower tours will be via the Open House website and available from 19th August.
Sunday 20th September 2026 – 12.30pm-5.30pm – Open House London – Church Tours
We open for tours of the church as part of Open House Weekend. All welcome.
Tuesday 22nd September 2026 – 5.30pm (Evensong), 6.30pm (Talk) – St Olave Lecture – St Olave’s : The Hidden History & Legacy of Tudor Espionage
Join us for Choral Evensong at 5.30pm and stay for this month’s St Olave Lecture at 6.30pm. Sally Gibbins, Principal of the Francis Bacon Society, joins us to talk about the hidden world of Tudor Spies and intrigue centred around St Olave’s Hart Street. With music, letters and readings from the Tudor period, we will explore the important connections among notable parishioners of St Olave’s, including Elizabeth I’s spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham, poet Sir Philip Sidney, statesman Sir Francis Bacon, his brother cryptographer and spy Anthony Bacon, and court favourite the Earl of Essex. The histories associated with these people and landmarks highlight the complex relationships and activities that shaped the perilous political affairs of the Tudor era and would leave a lasting legacy to the world of espionage and national security. Tickets for the talk are £5 and available at this link.
Wednesday 23rd September 2026 – ‘Discovering Christianity’ – 5.30pm (Evening Prayer), 6.00pm (Drinks & Nibbles), 6.30pm-7.30pm – Hart Group
Join the Hart Group, our friendly and informal weekly study group exploring the Bible and the Christian faith. During September we will be running a four-week Discovering Christianity course, ideal for anyone wanting to explore the foundations of the Christian faith or considering confirmation. Everyone is warmly welcome, whether joining in person or online, and you’re invited to stay for dinner afterwards (please email the Rector if you would like to come in person, to help plan catering). Find out more at this link.
Wednesday 30th September 2026 – ‘Discovering Christianity’ – 5.30pm (Evening Prayer), 6.00pm (Drinks & Nibbles), 6.30pm-7.30pm – Hart Group
Join the Hart Group, our friendly and informal weekly study group exploring the Bible and the Christian faith. During September we will be running a four-week Discovering Christianity course, ideal for anyone wanting to explore the foundations of the Christian faith or considering confirmation. Everyone is warmly welcome, whether joining in person or online, and you’re invited to stay for dinner afterwards (please email the Rector if you would like to come in person, to help plan catering). Find out more at this link.
October 2026
Sunday 4th October 2026 – 11am-12.15pm – Sung Holy Communion & Confirmation followed by Harvest Parish Party
We welcome The Right Reverend David Urquhart for confirmations during our service of Holy Communion, followed by a Harvest Parish Party. Please get in touch if you are interested in becoming confirmed or received into the Anglican Church.
Tuesday 6th October 2026 – 12.30pm-1.15pm – Lunchtime Harvest Festival followed by lunch
We are joined by our community choir, the St Olave Singers this Tuesday lunchtime as we celebrate Harvest in the City, giving thanks for the generosity of God and the goodness of his creation and celebrating the fruits of the harvest in all its forms.
Saturday 10th October 2026 –3pm-4.30pm – Saint Olave Poetry Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage connecting sites in the City of London associated with our Patron Saint Olave enhanced with specially composed poetic responses to aid reflection, delivered by the poets who wrote them. Register at this link.
Tuesday 20th October 2026 – 5.30pm (Evensong), 6.30pm (Talk) – St Olave Lecture – For the Love of Tea
Lisa Honan will talk to us about the history of tea and trade and its impact here in the Square Mile, touching on our connections to the East India Company and to the Boston Tea Party! Further details and ticket link to follow.
November 2026
Sunday 1st November 2026 – 11am-12.15pm – Festal Holy Communion for All Saints
We give thanks for all those whose lives have reflected the light of Christ in the world and now share in the communion of saints. Join us for this special service with beautiful music from our choir.
Tuesday 3rd November 2026 – 12.30pm-1.15pm – Sung Holy Communion for All Souls
Join us as we remember all those whom we love but see no longer, with music sung by the St Olave Singers. Please email the parish office with the names of the departed that you wish to be remembered in prayer during the service.
Sunday 8th November 2026 – 11am-12.30pm – Remembrance Sunday –Sung Holy Communion with Music from Mozart’s Requiem
Join us as we remember all who have given their lives in war and pray for peace throughout the world. Our professional eight-part choir will sing movements from Mozart’s Requiem.
Tuesday 10th November 2026 – 5.30pm (Choral Evensong), 6.30pm (Talk) – St Olave Lecture – Seething Lane: Bringing Samuel Pepys and Restoration London to Life
Join us for Choral Evensong with music for the season of Remembrance. Stay afterwards for our next St Olave Lecture. Drawing on his research for The Lost Diary of Samuel Pepys and his new novel Seething Lane, writer and filmmaker Jack Jewers explores the world Pepys inhabited and shares insights from his experience bringing to life this complex character who called this place his ‘own church’. Tickets for the talk are £5 and available at this link.
Sunday 22nd November 2026 – 11am-12.15pm – Festal Sung Holy Communion for Christ the King
Join us as we celebrate the feast of Christ the King, marking the end of the church year.
Sunday 29th November 2026 – 11am-12.15pm – Sung Holy Communion for Advent Sunday followed by Parish Party
We mark the start of the season of Advent, preparing for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Our service of Holy Communion is followed by our Advent Parish Party.
December 2026
Friday 4th December 2026 – 6.00pm-7.30pm – Anglo-Norse Carol Service
We join with our friends from The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Rotherhithe and the Anglo-Norse Society for a joint carol service celebrating the bonds between the UK and Norway, with traditional English and Norwegian carols! Followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
Tuesday 8th December 2026 – 5.30pm-6.30pm – A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
Traditional candlelit service of music and readings, followed by mulled wine & mince pies
Friday 11th December 2026 – starting at 6pm at The Ship Inn – Pepys Parish Wassailing
Carolling around our parish pubs in the footsteps of one of our most famous parishioners, Samuel Pepys. Starting at The Ship, Hart Street
Sunday 13th December 2026 – Holy Communion and Christingle Service
The young and young at heart are invited to build and light Christingles, symbolising Christ the light of the world.
Tuesday 15th December 2026 – 12.30pm-1.15pm – Lunchtime Carol Service
Traditional carols and festive music sung by our talented choir. Mulled wine & mince pies to follow.
Thursday 24th December 2026 -11.30pm-12.30am – Midnight Mass by Candlelight
A midnight service of Holy Communion sung by our choir, celebrating the coming of the Christ child.
Friday 25th December 2026 – 11am-12pm – Christmas Day Sung Holy Communion
Celebrate with joy the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, with sublime music from our professional choir.
