THE Church of England is thriving in the borough of Ealing, according to a new study.
In a report, Building on History, exploring the roots of the Church in London, it reveals that Ealing's Anglican church services are as popular today as they were in the Victorian era.
Reverend Christopher Ramsay, the new area dean of Ealing, said he is excited to hear that the church is in good health.
The clergyman said: "We have active churches of every size and description, from 30 people to 1,000 members. You would certainly find a church to suit you wherever you live."
Reverend Ramsay was appointed earlier this month to encourage the 37 Anglican churches in the borough. He has been a vicar at St George's Church in Southall since 2001.
During last Thursday's Anglican gathering at Ealing Deanery Synod, John Maiden, a historian with the Open University, told the audience that membership of London churches has increased dramatically from 45,000 in 1990 to 70,000 in 2009, with more than 100,000 people worshipping regularly.
