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At Christ Church, Isle of Dogs in East London, it's our vision:
- To be a holy people who rejoice to call God 'our Father' and delight to worship and serve him
- To enjoy the presence and the friendship of Jesus Christ
- To be filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit's abundant gifts
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Christ Church is at 151 Manchester Rd, London, E14 3DR, at the southern tip of the loop in the River Thames (we call it ‘The Island’).
The congregation comes from many nationalities, traditions and denominations and reflects the diversity of the Island’s changing population.
Christ Church belongs to the liberal Catholic tradition of the Church of England. Our worship is beautiful, using colour, music, teaching, drama and poetry. Periodically we hold an All-The-Church-Family Service, which is informal and involves old and young (and everyone in between!) in the worship. Please find our music programmme for the coming month at the bottom of this page.
Our community is relaxed and welcoming. We have different groups offering children’s work during the week. The focal point of our life together is the Parish Mass at 11am on Sunday. This is live-streamed on most Sundays—you can subscribe to the channel here There is Sunday School for children who are 3 and over, and there is a carpeted area at the back of the church for smaller children and their parents. We share older children and youth work with other churches in the area.
Please follow the link to access our notice sheet for the coming Sunday here.
We also post our latest news on the Christ Church IOD Facebook page.
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We welcome people who want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Christian faith. We run a Parish Education Programme online (Mondays 19:00 -20:00) and recordings from this course are posted on the Home Page and in the drop-down menu Parish Education Programme.
Please visit our Prayer Page to remember in prayer those who are sick and those who have died. Names are published with the consent of the individual or the family.
Giving local churches depend on the generosity of their members and the local community. Christ Church Isle of Dogs is no different. Please use the button below to take you to our secure giving page. Please look out for our QR code on the noticeboads which will take you to the same site.
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Music for forthcoming services...
Music for May 2026
Sunday 3rd May 2026, The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Mass Setting : St Thomas Mass, David Thorne
Introit: Cantate Domino canticum novum, O sing to the Lord a new song - Gregorian Chant
Processional Hymn NEH 484 The Church’s one foundation (tune:Aurelija)
Psalm 31: 1-5 as NEH 445 Rock of Ages, cleft for me (tune: Petra)
Gradual: Rouen Alleluia with Easter Versicle
Offertory Hymn: NEH 317 With Christ we share (tune: St Stephen)
Communion Hymn: NEH 280 Deckthyself, my soul, with gladness (tune: Schmücke Dich)
Communion Anthem Brother James’ Air (23rd Psalm) SA&M
Recessional Hymn: NEH 436 Praise my soul the King of Heaven (tune: Praise My Soul)
Sunday 10th May 2026, Sixth Sunday of EasterIntroit: In voce exultationis adnuntiate Declare this with a shout of joy...''The Lord has redeemed his people!' Chant 30, The Parish Psalter, J. Turle
Mass Setting : St Thomas Mass, David Thorne
Processional Hymn NEH 112 Jesus lives, thy terrors now (tune: St Albinus)
Psalm 66: 7 - end as Fresh Sounds 19, Come into his presence singing 'Alleluia' Anon.
Gradual: Rouen Alleluia with Easter Versicle
Offertory Hymn NEH 114 Now is immortal life, if risen with Christ we stand (tune: Christchurch)
Communion Hymn NEH 274 Author of life divine, who hath a table spread (tune: Rhosymedre)
Recessional Hymn NEH 285 For the beauty of the earth (tune: England's Lane)
Thursday 14th May, Ascension Day, 7.30pm Patronal Festival Mass
Introit: Regna terrae cantate Deo Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth, Chant 123 The Parish Psalter, J. Goss
Mass Setting : St Thomas Mass, David Thorne
Processional Hymn NEH 130 Hail the day that sees him rise (tune: Llanfair)
Psalm 93 as Sing we praise, Psalm Praise 109, Michael Perry & Norman Warren
Gradual: Rouen Alleluia with Ascension Versicle
Offertory Hymn NEH 134 The head that once was crowned with thorns (tune: St Magnus)
Communion Hymn NEH 137 Come down O Love divine (tune: Down Ampney)
Recessional Hymn NEH 138 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire (tune: Veni Creator)
Sunday 17th May, The Sunday after Ascension, All-the-Church-Family Service
Introit: Come into his presence singing 'Alleluia' Fresh Sounds 19, Anon.
Mass Setting: St Thomas Mass, David Thorne (Acclamations, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei only)
Song 1. HOAN 327 Majesty, worship his majesty, Jack Heyworth
Song 2. HOAN 329 Make way, make way, Graham Kendrick
Song 3. HOAN 486 The Lord is my light, my light and salvation, Jacques Berthier
Song 4 HOAN 372b O Jesus, I have promised (tune: Hatherop Castle)
Sunday 24th May, The Feast of Pentecost
Introit: Veni sancte Spiritus Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, NEH 138, vss 1 & 4
Mass Setting : St Thomas Mass, David Thorne
Processional Hymn NEH 139 Come, thou Holy Spirit, come (tune Veni Sancte Spiritus)
Psalm 104 as In Majesty and glory, Psalm Praise 115, Michael Perry & Norman Warren
Gradual: Rouen Alleluia with Pentecost Versicle
Offertory Hymn NEH 140 Holy Spirit, come confirm us (tune: All for Jesus)
Communion Hymn Eof A p.114 She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters (tune: Thainaky)
Recessional Hymn NEH 352 Crown him with many crowns (tune: Diademata)
Sunday 31st May, Trinity Sunday (Confirmation)
Introit: Benedicta sit sancta Trinitas, Blessed be the holy Trinity, and the undivided Unity, Plainsong
Mass Setting : St Thomas Mass, David Thorne
Processional Hymn HOAN 90 Come down, O Love divine (tune: Down Ampney)
Canticle: IWNSA p.62 I am the vine and you the branches (tune Vine and Branches, Iona)
Gradual: Rouen Alleluia with Trinity Versicle
Offertory Hymn NEH 140 Holy Spirit, come confirm us (tune: All for Jesus)
Communion Hymn HOAN 53 Be still for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here (tune: Be Still)
Recessional Hymn HOAN 188 Guide me O thou great Redeemer (tune: Cwm Rhondda)