The Revd Helen Harknett
Helen joined St Philip and St Mark’s as Priest-in-Charge in November 2020. Originally from Wales, she trained for ministry at Wescott House, University of Cambridge. She was Instituted by the Lord Bishop of Southwark and Inducted by the Archdeacon of Southwark on the 11th of April 2024 as VICAR. If you’d like to speak to Helen about anything at all, you can contact her using the details below. Helen’s day off is Monday.
Annual Interfaith Week Event 2023
What makes a good friend?
Thursday 16th November 2023, 4 – 6PM
St. Philip’s Church, Avondale Square
SE1 5PD (opposite Old Kent Road ASDA)
Refreshments provided All welcome
Summer Club Success at St Philip’s
This August 2023, we provided Pip’s Summer Club, providing fun activities and food for free to children and families on the Avondale Estate and in our parish throughout the holidays. The project was a total success, with our summer club at full capacity nearly every session.
Providing nutritious meals was a key part of our project.
The children had the opportunity to get involved in lots of different activities. Creative projects included painting over a plain cross to hang in church, face painting and pebble decorating. To keep active, we encouraged the children to join in with parachute games, team sports, and lots of dancing!
The children also had a chance to be entertained by Theo the magician.
In our final week, we had the opportunity to take most of the children and parents to London Zoo. We are extremely grateful to London Zoo for the discounted tickets that allowed us to have a fabulous day out. Everyone had an amazing day.
Pip’s August Summer Club wouldn’t have been possible without our dedicated team of volunteers who so selflessly and wholeheartedly gave their time to create a safe and joyful summer club for children in our area. Our thanks go to all volunteered.
The Revd Ivan Ibuno
Ivan Joined St Philip and St Mark’s as the Assistant Curate in June 2023. He trained for ministry at St. Augustine College of Theology West Malling, Durham University. Ivan’s day off is Friday.
St Philip's, Avondale Square 