In 1982 St Mary le Strand became the Official Church of the Women's Royal Naval Service, the Women's Royal Naval Reserve and the Association of Wrens. Serving Wrens are now fully integrated with the rest of the Royal Navy but the church retains its strong connection with the Wrens.

When Visiting The Church

The memorial book of Wrens who have died on active service can be found in the case to the right of the church as you enter. In front of this stands the paschal candlestick made in 1994 to commemorate the Wrens lost in the sinking of the SS Khedive Ismail, one of the worst naval disasters of the Second World War.

The alms dish used at services was given in memory of those Wrens who died in the sinking of the SS Aguila. The green frontal which you will see on the altar at certain times of the year was given in memory of Dame Jocelyn Woolcombe, a former Director of the WRNS.

Several former Wrens are regular members of the congregation. If you are a visiting Wren, please sign the Wrens' visitors' book and make yourself known to us. An annual re-union and carol service are also held here.

For more information please click here to go to the Association of Wrens homepage.