St Erconwald's Walton on Thames

08/09/2026

First Holy Communion and Confirmation sign up details are now available on our website for those who feel, or feel their child is, ready to take these Sacraments.

https://www.sterconwalds.org.uk/sacraments

08/09/2026

On Sunday we gathered for our annual Hog Roast. Thank you to everyone that came, it was great to catch up and celebrate together. It was lovely to see so many people from across the community coming together.

We took a moment to thank Fr Ruslan for all that he has done over the past few years for St Erconwalds, which is particularly timely given his appointments at The Catholic Churches of Esher & Thames Ditton

Thank you also to all those that worked their magic behind the scenes coordinating it all so that we could come together for a truly special day.

06/09/2026

Join us today for our annual hog roast/BBQ after Mass at 10am

04/09/2026

We join with the Pope in praying "for the care of water", He prayed that water may remain a "source of fruitfulness, freshness, and hope," while emphasising that it is "a right without borders.’’

As a community we'll be contemplating the theme for the Seaon of Creation 'Living Water' during Tuesday evening's adoration and there will be activities in the children's liturgy.

04/09/2026

🎉🎉THIS SUNDAY🎉🎉

Our annual St Erconwald’s BBQ will be on Sunday 6 September after the 10am mass. There will only one mass at 10am. Please sign up at the back of church or via ChurchSuite here to help with numbers. Donation £5 per adult towards the hog roast. Please come along and bring a sharing platter, savoury or sweet. Please let the office know if you are able to help set up on Saturday 5 or with the food & drink and clearing up afterwards.

https://sterconwalds.churchsuite.com/events/ya6czec1

03/09/2026

Are you planning to enrol your child or teenager in a Holy Communion or programme?

Are you a who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith?

Are you not Catholic but curious about Catholicism?

From Wednesday 16 September we will start an eight-week Sycamore programme (with a two-week break in the middle) for anyone over 18. It’ll be from 10.30-11.30 am or 8.00-9.30 pm.

What is Sycamore?
Sycamore is an informal course about the Christian faith and its relevance for life today. It gives you space to meet other people, share ideas, explore your beliefs, and think about questions that really matter. Each session involves a short film and plenty of time for discussion (www.sycamore.fm).

Sycamore was started by Fr Stephen Wang (who will be our new ), inspired by his work with young adults.

Sycamore trailer: https://www.sycamore.fm/videos/sycamore-trailer-2/

Sign up links https://linktr.ee/sterconwalds

03/09/2026

As we start a new term, we pray for our youngest learners starting school, our returning students, and our young adults heading to university.

Guide our older students as they step into new independence. Grant them wisdom in their choices, confidence to build supportive friendships and the knowledge that they are never alone.

Shower our school-aged children with your peace. Calm any anxiety about new classrooms or routines, and fill them with a joy for discovery.

Bless our teachers, support staff, lecturers, and school leaders. Grant them renewed energy, patience, and passion.

Finally we pray for the parents and carers that are waving them off, wondering where the years have gone, as their children take the next step in their journey.

Remember that there are churches around the UK and world where you can light a candle, take a few moments peace, or maybe even meet some new people.

01/09/2026

SEASON OF CREATION 2026, 1 September to 4 October

This year's theme, "Living Water", is inspired by Ezekiel 47:1–12, where water flowing from God's temple brings healing and new life, Christians everywhere are invited to pray, reflect and take practical action to care for our common home, safeguard precious water, and help creation flourish. As a community we'll be contemplating 'Living Water' during Tuesday evening's adoration and there will be activities in the Children's liturgy.

With the summer that we have had, what’s your best water saving tip?

01/09/2026

Today is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

In his message to mark the day, Pope Leo highlights the connection between armed conflict and environmental degradation. Such degradation constitutes both a serious violation of our duty to care for creation, as well as a long-term threat to the lives of hundreds of millions of people.

Click here to read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/care-for-creation-26

31/08/2026

As the summer holidays for many draw to a close, don’t forget to collect your foreign coins together or find that pot of random coins from holidays past that we all know you have, and make a difference instead of collecting more dust with Mary’s Meals

Turn your leftover foreign currency into school meals

We are collecting foreign currency for the charity Mary's Meals. Pick up an envelope from the church porch and bring it to the sacristy on the weekend of 12-13 Sept. For more information about Mary's Meals check out their page or https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/