Rebranding for St. Alban's Church After 135 Years
To be renamed after its sister church as Christ Church Acton Green
The church on Acton Green opened in 1888
Christ Church W4 has announced the rebranding of its Acton Green site, formerly known as St Alban’s Church, to Christ Church Acton Green.
The church held its first service in 1888 and was designed by architect Edward Monson Jr. in a neo-Gothic style and constructed using red brick with stone dressing. It was dedicated to St. Alban, the first British martyr and sits at the end of St. Alban’s Avenue.
The rebrand reflects Christ Church W4’s identity as “one church, multiple sites,” which includes Christ Church Turnham Green, Christ Church Acton Green, and The Mission Hall at Cunnington Street. The new name is intended to better reflect the church’s geographical setting and strengthen its connection with local community.
The relationship between Christ Church Turnham Green and the Acton Green site began in 2014, when the Diocese of London invited Christ Church Turnham Green to take on the stewardship of St Alban’s Church, which had been closed since 2000. Over the past decade, the site has undergone significant renovation and now hosts a range of activities including weddings, concerts, school events, and a regular Sunday morning contemporary service with children’s and youth programmes.
The name change coincides with the launch of a redesigned website, aimed at improving accessibility and engagement for both regular worshippers and those exploring faith. The updated digital platform—available at www.christchurchw4.com—offers clearer navigation and information about services, events, and opportunities to get involved across the church’s three locations.
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