Welcome to the Pear Tree Church Web Site

where history and today meet in Christ

Pear Tree Church in the Ocean City of Southampton is the oldest Anglican Church anywhere in the world - being the first church built (1618) and consecrated (1620) after the Reformation.

Nearly 400 years on Pear Tree Church still seeks to serve the people of Southampton.

As part of the worldwide family of Anglican churches, as part of the Diocese of Winchester and, locally, as part of Churches Together in Itchen, Pear Tree Church is a small but active part of the community.

Please take time to explore our site - and whether you want to delve into the history of your family - or come and visit us - or find out some more about the Christian basics of Jesus,  Prayer or reading the Bible we hope you will visit us again.