The Chaplaincy of St. Vincent's stretches along the entire Algarve coast, in Portugal's southernmost region. In this, Europe's best-kept secret, there are three separate congregations spaced across the region. St Vincent’s is a chaplaincy within Church of England's Diocese in Europe. The Diocese is led by the Bishop of Gibraltar the Rt. Reverend Bishop Geoffrey Rowell assisted by Bishop David and his team. The present electoral roll consists of 182 people and weekly attendance over the three congregations is between 160 and 250 people, depending on the season. Members are, in the main, retired people in their mid-fifties and upwards, with some younger working members.
St. Vincent's is seen as the first port of call for the expanding expatriate English speaking community for worship, fellowship, pastoral care, baptisms, marriage blessings and funerals and all three congregations offer lively involvement and participation in Church Life for those who seek it. Within the regular congregations there is a broad diversity of worship styles, consciously intended to meet the varied needs for all who come from differing Anglican traditions.
Regular family services, Choirs, Bible study and Outreach through social and cultural events are a feature of the Chaplaincy's dynamic membership and the Church Council is a unified body with a great sense of purpose.
Telephone Contacts:
Senior Chaplain, Fr. Haynes Hubbard 282 789 660 Mobile: 914 477 785
Team Vicar, Fr. Michael Grantham 289 366 720
After all services, many members gather for fellowship and coffee at a
nearby cafes and restaurants.
(For further information about Church of England services including,
Funerals and Baptisms please also contact Fr. Haynes. 289 789 660 or Fr. Grantham 282 366 720).
To arrange a Wedding Blessing or a Renewal of Vows Service please contact our Wedding Administrator, Mrs. Mary Young, at
<mailto:marykeithyoung@gmail.com>
