Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of
St John’s Church, Hoxton
In June 2026, St John's Hoxton celebrates the 200th anniversary of its opening.
Since 1826, St John’s has stood at the heart of Hoxton — worshipping God, serving the local community, and sharing the hope of Jesus Christ through generations of extraordinary change in East London. From the rapid growth of Victorian Hoxton, through war and rebuilding, to the vibrant and diverse neighbourhood we know today, St John’s has sought to be what we now describe as “a beacon of hope for Hoxton.”
To mark this bicentenary year, we are delighted to invite the community, friends of the church, and former members to two special celebrations.
Summer Fair
Saturday 20th June - 11am-5pm
A joyful community celebration for all ages, with food, music, games, activities, refreshments, children’s entertainment, and opportunities to explore our historic church building.
Whether you’ve lived in Hoxton all your life or have only recently become part of the neighbourhood, we’d love you to come and celebrate with us.
Free entry • Everyone welcome
Bicentenary Celebration Service
Tuesday 23rd June - 7-8.30pm
A special service of thanksgiving marking 200 years of ministry and mission in Hoxton.
We are honoured to welcome:
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh as special guest
Rt Revd Rod Green, Bishop of Stepney, as preacher
The service will include worship, music, prayer, and reflections on the story and future of St John’s Hoxton.
All are warmly invited to attend.
Ps. We’ll screen the England v Ghana World Cup game after the service!
200 Years at the Heart of Hoxton
Founded in 1826 as the first parish church serving Hoxton, St John’s has long played a significant role in the spiritual and social life of the area. The Grade II* listed church building remains one of Hoxton’s historic landmarks and continues to serve a diverse local community today.
As we celebrate this milestone, we also look forward with hope — continuing our mission to worship God, make disciples, share Jesus, and help transform Hoxton.