Christ the King

WELCOME to the Church of Christ the King Chingford, in Waltham Forest. Your virtual visit is most welcome. Our parish is a vibrant community, with a programme of worship and weekly activities. We serve parts of Walthamstow and Chingford, publishing a Newsletter. Fr Timothy Ezat , Priest of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham is our Parish Priest.

Turning Towards the Lord

For the past few weeks at Christ the King, priest and people have together looked towards the Altar and the Crucifix. Fr Timothy takes the opportunity to share a few reflections on the rich spirituality of facing the Crucifix during the liturgy. Read More

Doctor of the Catholic Church

On Saturday, 1st November, Pope Leo XIV officially declared St John Henry Newman, English Saint and Patron of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, Doctor of the Catholic Church! The Bishops’ Conference welcomes this news, see more. The following video is a documentary on the life and teaching of St John Henry Newman.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/xSJviI29C2w?si=H1ZZMAE2XC0MhPxz

All Roads Lead to Rome

Read a fascinating account of our MC’s recent pilgrimage to Rome, click here.

Awake London on Saturday 15th November 2025 from 1.30pm to 5.00pm

“AWAKE LONDON” A Catholic Bible convention and Healing ministry on Saturday 15th November 2025 from 1.30 pm to 5pm led by Anointing Fire Catholic Ministry UK at Catholic Parish of Christ The King, 455 Chingford Road London,E4 8SP. Convention includes: Praise and Worship, Holy Mass, confession, Healing service and Eucharistic Adoration, spiritual sharing, sessions for children (ww w.afcmuk.org). Free car parking available.

The December coffee morning on Sunday 14th will be incorporated into the Christmas Celebration at 1pm

You will still have the opportunity to make donations for Orphanage Congo by cash or contactless.

Please see the brochure about the Oblates of the Assumption Orphanage in Congo or visit the page. And watch the video of the orphanage on the YouTube channel for Christ the King

Programme 15th to 30th November 2025

Live Stream link
Please note confessions are also available by appointment with Fr Timothy

Saturday 15th
6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 16th
9.00am Mass
11.00am Mass also available on Live Stream
Monday 17th
9/30am Mass
Tuesday 18th
Confessions 7-7.25pm
Mass at 7.30pm (DWM)
Wednesday 19th
9.30am Mass at the Convent, 20 Higham Station Avenue E4
Thursday 20th
11.00am Funeral Mass for Daphne Howell RIP
Saturday 22nd
6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 23rd Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Youth Sunday)
9.00am Mass
11.00am Mass also available on Live Stream
Monday 24th
9.30am Mass
Tuesday 25th
7.00-7.25pm Confessions
7.30pm Mass (DWM)
Wednesday 26th
10.30am Mass at Parkview, 212 Chingford Mount Road, E4
Thursday 27th
11.00am The Rosary
11-11.25am Confessions
11.30am Mass followed by Adoration
Saturday 29th
6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 30th First Sunday of Advent
9.00am Mass
11.00am Mass also available on Live Stream
6.00pm Advent Liturgy – A Service of Readings & Eucharistic Adoration

Attending Christ the King

Car Park

Car parking is available to those who attend our services and events or are visiting on Church business. The latter will need to display a parking permit available from the Parish Priest or Parish Office. Please renew your permit for 2025/26. Long-term stays and 24-hour parking are not permitted.

Gift in Will

Please see our new page on leaving a gift to Christ the King Church in your will.

Food

We are collecting non-perishable food for those in need and have a basket in the porch. If you can please donate for the foodbank tinned: meat, pies, potatoes, fish (not tuna), sugar and long life milk. Thank you for your kind generosity.

Repository

The Repository is located inside the Church porch on the left hand side straight ahead as you come in. Selection of cards on sale, memorial candles and rosary beads.

Donations

We remain grateful to those who have made donations, but still need to raise more income to pay our bills. Any support you can give would be greatly appreciated. To make it easier you can now donate directly to the Parish using this LINK Donations can be made with or without using Gift Aid.

If you can Gift Aid your donation then the value of your generosity is increased by 25% at no cost to you, and Gift Aided contributions form a substantial part of the Church’s finances.

For other options please visit the DONATE page.

We will continue to produce the fortnightly newsletter online and, where possible, parishioners are encouraged to read or download the online version. This saves papers and provides easy access to links to other sites. Some printed copies are normally available in the porch for those who cannot access the newsletter online.

Choir Practice

Takes place in Church on Fridays at 6pm for both 9am and 11am Sunday Masses. New members (aged 10 and over) are always welcome. Come and talk to us after Mass.

The Community Choir

Normally meets on Tuesday evenings in the Parish Hall 7.30-9.00pm – resumes on 22nd April. If you love singing uplifting and inspirational music you would be welcome to join. No experience required just a love of music. The Choir is led by Jenny La Touche a long standing member of the London Community Gospel Choir.

Readings

During the pandemic we have become used to listening to the readings without having printed copies to follow. Reading sheets will be available on the table in the porch. Please take a copy if you wish.

Watching Mass Online

All weekday masses are live streamed plus the 11.00am Mass on Sundays. Here is the YouTube link for all live streamings. The stream goes live 10 minutes beforehand. Here is the Order of Mass. Please say the Act of Spiritual Communion after the priest has received Holy Communion. “My Jesus, I believe that You Are truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, And I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot, at this moment receive you Sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as being already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.”

Mass Offerings

All intentions will be said by Fr David or another priest who may be covering on his behalf, at the public celebration of Mass. If you would like to offer a Mass please contact the Parish Office.

Ordinariate

If you are using the Ordinariate Rite please see this mass card.

Communion of the Sick

The Blessed Sacrament can be taken to the sick and housebound by arrangement. Please contact us.