All Saints Church, Peckham

The church was no longer viable and plans were made to sell the land for housing but to incorporate a small worship centre for the remaining members on the site.

The diocese appointed the Revd Bob Hurley (who had been on the staff at Holy Trinity Brompton in South Kensington) as vicar.

Hurley rose to the challenge and both targets were achieved within six months - the threat of closure was removed and the church grew rapidly in the years that followed.

[1] In 2002, Hurley moved to five rural parishes near Salisbury and in 2003 the Revd Francis Orr-Ewing (previously a curate at St Aldate's Church in Oxford) was appointed as vicar.

During his time as vicar the number of people attending All Saints grew considerably, the staff team expanded and the outreach and public profile of the church increased significantly.

On 14 August 2011, the church hosted a meeting of civic, community and faith leaders, followed by a packed Service for Peace organised jointly with Southwark for Jesus and XLP as a response to the rioting in Peckham.

Leaders taking part in the service included Simon Hughes MP, the Bishop of Southwark, Shadrach Ofosuware (Pastor of Freedom Centre International, Peckham), the Borough Police Commander, Patrick Regan (Director of XLP), Phil Stokes (Chair of Southwark for Jesus) and the Revd Jonathan Mortimer (All Saints Peckham).

Over the last decade, homegroups have played a vital role in the life of All Saints, enabling 'church' to happen during the week around the local area.