St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church, Simon's Town

St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church, Simon's Town St Francis of Assisi Community Church in Simon's Town with St Andrew's Glencairn. Many retired clergy also reside in the area. Francis Church was built in 1837.

The congregation of St Francis Church in Simon's Town comprises mainly of retired residents of this scenic seaside village. Despite being a small congregation, members of the church are highly active in church and community life and try to make a lasting impact on their community. The first Anglican parish in Southern Africa was established in Simon's Town in 1814. That building was destroyed by floods in 1824, and the current St. The original building has gone through many renovations since its creation, and no longer has the appearance of a Greek temple, which is how it looked when first built. The original timber roof structure is still in place. The church was first named St Frances, after Lady Frances Cole who was a very generous donor. The name was changed to St Francis - after St Francis of Assisi - in 1958. Three wall plaques that had been painted in the church's original Sanctuary are now mounted on the back wall of the current building, and the church has nine magnificent stained glass windows. The plaques detail the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments and the Nicene Creed. The church also houses an organ that that was built in 1889 and bought from the Tulbagh Mission Church in 1955. In 1967 almost 70% of the congregation of St Francis was forced out of Simon's Town due to the enforcement of the Group Areas Act, and moved to nearby Ocean View. A sister church for the displaced congregation in Ocean View, named St Clare of Assisi was built in 1972.

The interment of the ashes of William and Alison McKnight in our Memorisl Garden. 6 September 2026.
06/09/2026

The interment of the ashes of William and Alison McKnight in our Memorisl Garden. 6 September 2026.

Some photos from the inauguration of our new concert piano on 26th August 2026 with Bishop Stafford Moses, Tertia Visser...
06/09/2026

Some photos from the inauguration of our new concert piano on 26th August 2026 with Bishop Stafford Moses, Tertia Visser-Downie, Jordan Brooks and George Hill.

06/09/2026

Our next market is on Saturday morning 3 October 2025 from 9am till 2pm. See you all there.

Pew Leaflet for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost 06.09 2026
05/09/2026

Pew Leaflet for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost 06.09 2026

05/09/2026

Our first market for many years was a measured success. Those that attended it enjoyed the fellowship that was over a cup of tea or coffee; provided and the goodies that that were on offer and the sanctuary of the church. St Francis of Assisi in Simon's Town is again finding its way into the heart of the community and people that it serves. Thank you all for attending today and your continued support. We looked forward to our monthly markets on the first Saturday of the month going from strength to strength. God bless you and our community church. 5 September 2026.

The markets on Saturday 5 September 2026. The first of many.
05/09/2026

The markets on Saturday 5 September 2026. The first of many.

If you in and around the Deep South today please 🙏 come and enjoy the Spring Market at St Francis Church ⛪️ in Simon’s T...
05/09/2026

If you in and around the Deep South today please 🙏 come and enjoy the Spring Market at St Francis Church ⛪️ in Simon’s Town this morning. The wind has dropped and the sun is shining.

30/08/2026

The blessing of our new piano at church this morning. 30 August 2026.

Address

Court Road
Simon's Town
7975

Opening Hours

09:00 - 11:00

Telephone

+27217863334

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