Mystery Worshipper

Christ Church

Feeling comfortable (except for a guilty conscience) at a straightforward and unaffected service
23 Dec 18
New Haven, Connecticut, USA

St James

An engaging embrace and respect for traditions of worship
16 Dec 18
Islington, London

Sankt Marienkirche (St Mary's Church)

‘We’ll be back!’ to this gem of a church, exclaimed our Mystery Worshipper
9 Dec 18
Grundhof, Germany

All Saints

Everyone had something to offer, as Jesus is our new manager now.
25 Nov 18
Upper Poppleton, Yorkshire, England

St Michael and All Angels

Ghostly cut-outs in the pews and an outbreak of conviviality that didn't include our reporter
25 Nov 18
Bedford Park, London

St Mary Star of the Sea

Nicely done mass – but no gum chewing, please!
25 Nov 18
Oceanside, California, USA

Lochnagar Crater

A homespun, endearing Remembrance Day service evokes ghosts and tears
11 Nov 18
La Boisselle, Somme, France
Photo of Southwark Cathedral

Southwark Cathedral

The power of collective silence on Remembrance Sunday despite an intrusive photographer
11 Nov 18
London

First Southern Baptist

Not really our Mystery Worshipper’s style, but moving nonetheless
11 Nov 18
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Sankt Katharinenkirche

An inspiring Bach cantata heard in this austere fortress of faith
31 Oct 18
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The Church at Litchfield Park

A hymn sandwich with liturgical touches – and a Bösendorfer grand piano
28 Oct 18
Litchfield Park, Arizona, USA

St Clement

Bright lights and a friendly welcome, but no frills – and no ice cream!
28 Oct 18
King Square, Finsbury, London
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