The Dutch Church in London dates back to the sixteenth century. On 24 July 1550, Edward VI confirmed by Charter permission to Protestant refugees from the Low Countries to hold their own religious services. The king also granted them part of the former church of the Augustine Friars in the City of London, which they shared with Protestant refugees from France. This was the first Protestant church in the United Kingdom. During the Second World War the church was completely destroyed, and in 1950 the construction of a new smaller church began on the same site. The foundation stone was laid by Princess Irene of the Netherlands. After 465 years, the Dutch Church continues to be a spiritual centre for all those speaking or understanding Dutch as well as for many English speakers who feel at home in our congregation.

We have the pleasure to invite you to a musical afternoon enjoying the music of the greatest composer of the Reformation period, Johann Sebastian Bach. A Cantata by him will be performed by the professional City Bach Collective. The celebration starts at 3pm, and there will be drinks afterwards.

Please contact us for a PDF or printed hard copy of the brochure "Still Reforming" which has all the events, contact details, and some essays about the anniversary and this ecumenical initiative.