Scripture first
The Bible is God's word to us. We preach through books of the Bible, verse by verse, and teach everyone to read it for themselves.
About us —
A parish church with an open door
For thirty-five years, Hawkridge Parish Church has been a place where doubters and disciples sit side by side — singing the old hymns and new songs, opening the Bible, and sharing life together.
Our story —
Thirty-five years of grace in Hawkridge
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1991 — A living-room beginning
Fourteen neighbours start meeting in a farmhouse on Church Lane to pray, read Luke's Gospel, and share supper. Within a year, eighty people are crowding in.
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1994 — The sanctuary rises
The congregation builds its first permanent home — the room we still worship in every Sunday, with the same wooden pews and the same open door.
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2008 — Tables beyond our walls
The Fellowship Hall opens, and with it the City Table Pantry. What began as twelve food parcels a month now serves hundreds of families every week.
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Today — One family, many rooms
Over 1,200 people call Hawkridge home, meeting in sanctuaries, chapels, living rooms and school halls across the city — and there is still a seat for you.
What we believe —
Simple faith, deeply held
We are an Anglican parish in the evangelical tradition — rooted in Scripture, centred on Jesus, and open to everyone the Spirit draws through our doors.
Grace alone
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus — not by background, behaviour or belonging. Nobody earns a seat here; every seat is a gift.
Worship whole-hearted
Hymns and new songs, organ and guitars, silence and shouting — we bring everything we have to the God who gave everything for us.
Mission everywhere
From our street to the nations. Every member is a missionary — in their home, workplace, school and across eight countries we partner with.
Shepherds & servants —
Our Pastors & Staff
The Revd Canon James Whitfield leads our staff team alongside four pastors and a wonderful crew of administrators, caretakers and volunteers.
Naomi Okafor
Community Outreach Director
Leads the City Table Pantry and our partnerships with shelters across Hawkridge.
Grace Whitmore
Community Engagement Director
Oversees Common Ground Groups and welcomes every newcomer through the Welcome Center.
Lydia Brandt
Worship & Arts Pastor
Directs the choir, band and creative teams that lead us in song each Sunday.
Ruth Calloway
Kids & Families Pastor
Leads Cornerstone Care — Sunday kids, youth nights and parenting courses.
Join us this Sunday —
9:00 & 10:45 in the Sanctuary
Come ten minutes early for coffee on the Welcome Green. Kids check in at the Cornerstone desk, and the service lasts about 75 minutes.