Christ Church, Barking Thames View might not stand out as a towering cathedral, but this humble building holds a story etched in the history of the Thames View estate. It was built in 1959, as a chapel of ease to St Patrick’s Church, a sign of the growing community springing up around it. This building was essentially a satellite chapel, offering a place of worship closer to the homes of the rapidly expanding Thames View housing estate. The church even formed a team parish with St Patrick’s and St Margaret’s Church, a testament to the bonds that built, and continue to bind, this community together. The church is still a vibrant hub, with services every Sunday, making it a haven for spiritual solace and community gatherings. It serves as a constant reminder of the enduring spirit of faith that continues to thrive within the estate. It is a symbol of the community’s resilience and its ability to adapt, much like its modest architecture itself.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service