The St Lawrence Lectures
The publication of Rules for the Conduct of Life coincides with a series of lectures being given at St Lawrence Jewry by a number of eminent people. The first, entitled “Consider your ways”, was held on Monday 29th November 2010 and was given by Stephen Green, Group Chairman of HSBC. The second, entitled "The Price of Honesty", was held on Thursday 10th November 2011 and was given by Stephen Timms, MP and Paul Moore.
This coming 31st May 2012 at 6pm is our 3rd Lawrence Lecture entitled "Selfless Gain" to be given by 2 interesting speakers. One of which is Ms Margaret Heffernan, an entrepreneuer, CEO and author of "Wilful Blindness", a by-word being used in today's media due to the Leveson Inquiry about Rupert Murdoch testimonies in the News of the World phone-hacking scandal. The other speaker is a young banker named Andrew Fisher who will discuss about what it is like for young professionals who find that their personal ethics are at odds with the culture of the company for whom they work. The lecture will end about 7pm when refreshments will be served in the church. You will have an opportunity to make a donation (£10 suggested) towards the work of the church. RSVP by email: bengiewalden@gmail.com.
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St Lawrence Jewry is the official church of the Lord Mayor of London and the City of London Corporation and stands in the Yard of the Guildhall.
It was re-built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of 1666, but there has been a church on the site for around 900 years.
After extensive damage in the Second World War, it was again re-built.
We are here to show the love of Christ to those who live and work in the City of London, and we seek to be welcoming to the many people who pass through our doors.
The church is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Come and visit us soon. You will find a fascinating building to look round, and somewhere to stop, be still, think and pray; a place of tranquillity in an area of world commerce and business. We have a number of resources to aid you in this. For more information read about the Tower Chapel.
Services
Our main services of the week are Holy Communion on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 - 9:15am and Friday lunchtimes from 1:15 - 2pm. Everyone is welcome to attend these services, which take place in the Commonwealth Chapel.
Morning Prayer is also said every day, from 8.30 - 9.00am, in the Tower Chapel.
We extend a special welcome to you to join us at these services if you have not visited us before.
Celebrate! THE CITY weekend
St Lawrence will be opening its doors for the June 21st - 24th Celebrate The City weekend, with the other historical / iconic buildings in the Square Mile. The same weekend sees the launch Butcher Baker, Candlestick Maker exhibition in the Guildhall. It is a major event to celebrate the 850 years of livery in the City. The church is to be a major outpost of the exhibition. The main exhibition is on the Guildhall Art Gallery. We will have displays focussing on the religious background of the Liveries. Alongside this Sue Parrott is organising an exhibition of mosaic art. The exhibition runs from 21st June to 21st September – right through the Olympics period.
New publication: Rules for the Conduct of Life
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new version of the book Rules for the Conduct of Life. This exciting new venture has been undertaken by the Guild Vicar, Canon David Parrott, who has brought this landmark book, with its invaluable teachings and advice, right into the twenty-first century.
More information can be found here.
Contact:
The Vicar, Canon David Parrott, can be contacted at the Church (address below), by telephone 02076009478 or by email.
St Lawrence Jewry
Guildhall Yard
London
EC2V 5AA
We are part of the Diocese of London in the Church of England.
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