About us
An Anglo-Catholic Presence on The Borders of London And Kent
The United Benefice of St James and St Michael with St Augustine was formed in 2015, and joined the two Beckenham Parishes of St James, and St Michael and All Angels with St Augustine. It now serves a resident population in excess of 17,500 people. Our benefice community is a diverse group of people of all ages and backgrounds, called and united by our faith in Christ. We are a warm and welcoming community, and we strive to create a space in both Churches where everyone feels safe and valued.
Style of Worship
The Anglo-Catholic tradition of the Church of England is a rich and lively one, and we are proud to worship in this tradition as part of the Richborough family. Our worship is centred on the Eucharist, and we believe that the Eucharist is the central mystery of the Christian faith. We also place a strong emphasis on the sacraments, prayers of intercession, and keeping of Holy Days in the Catholic liturgical calendar.
Our worship is also characterised by its beauty and reverence. We use incense, candles, bells and other liturgical elements at both Churches to create a sense of awe and wonder in our worship. We also believe that music is an important part of worship, and we have a strong musical tradition.
We welcome people of all backgrounds and traditions to worship with us and hold that everyone is welcome at the Lord’s table.
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