Catholic worship
We treasure our heritage as Catholic Christians within the Church of England. Worship at S Giles has been called "intensely joyful," "beautifully solemn" and "a visceral taste of genuine holiness."
| Faithful teaching
We believe in the Christian faith as it has been handed down to us in all of its fullness: the revelation of God in Jesus Christ. We strive to be faithful to Christ in our worship & our lives.
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Genuine community
Members of S Giles come from every corner of the globe. We are a real parish family. We get together for times of fun, socializing and education. You will always be warmly welcomed here at S Giles-in-Reading.
| Social outreach
S Giles is involved in many community organizations, and even spear-heads a few of its own. Mothers and young children are one of our major concerns. There is always a place for you to serve others at S Giles.
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Raising our children
Every Sunday we have a Sunday School programme for children, and regular confirmation classes. Our youth also have an important role serving at the altar.
| We love music!
Music has always been an integral part of the worship at S Giles and the organ and choir have always played an important part in leading and supporting the congregation for many years.
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Our History
S. Giles is one of the three mediaeval parish churches in the town centre of Reading, the County Town of Berkshire. Reading itself is notable for its Abbey, founded by Henry 1 in 1121, which became one of the largest and most important in England. It was dissolved by Henry VIII and on 14 November 1539 the Abbot and a small group of supporters which included a Vicar of S. Giles, John Eynon, were executed for refusing to acknowledge the King as Head of the Church in England.
