Journalists' Commemorative Service 2025: Conflict and Calling

A service to commemorate those journalists, photographers, camera-crew, sound-crew and support staff who have died on the frontline, will be held at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 6:30pm.

This year our annual service is entitled Conflict and Calling which honours the tension at the heart of journalism – where the risks of truth-telling meet the deep sense of vocation that drives it.

It also invites reflection on the courage, sacrifice, and moral conviction of those whose work often exacts a great personal cost.

Admission

The service is open to all and free to attend; please register.

Speakers & Music

The Address and readings will be given by leading figures from the world of journalism and the media. Further details to be announced.

The service will be led by The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector of St Bride’s, with music performed by the renowned St Bride’s Choir.

Ministry to Journalism

Our ministry to journalism – to those of all faiths or none – is one of the most important and distinctive aspects of our life at St Bride’s. Indeed the church is widely known as the Journalists’ Church because of its historic links to printing and the Press.

We hold this service of remembrance each Autumn. There is an archive of audio and transcripts from past services here.

A candle burns on our Journalists’ Altar to remember in prayer those working within the media who have died, been injured, held hostage, or whose fate is unknown.

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Top photo (by kind permission of AFP): Demonstrators gather in solidarity with journalists killed in the Gaza Strip, during a protest in Gaza City on 26th August 2025