St Mary’s Church in Upper Street hosted an outdoor carol service to celebrate the festive season.

The choir sang outside the front of the church on the evening of December 14 at the event titled Carols on the Steps.

People passing on the street stopped to enjoy the concert, taking photos and singing along to the carols.

The Reverend James Hughesdon said: “We wanted to do something that would bring the Christmas joy and hope right out into the heart of the community."

He added: “It was wonderful to see how it was received and appreciated by people."

Islington Gazette: Rev James Hughesdon (right) during carol singing on the steps outside St Mary's, IslingtonRev James Hughesdon (right) during carol singing on the steps outside St Mary's, Islington (Image: Polly Hancock)

One of the familiar Christmas carols performed by the choir, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, has a unique connection to St. Mary’s Church, as it was written by Charles Wesley when he was a minister at the church in 1739.

St. Mary’s Church will hold a Children’s Christmas Eve service at 4pm this Friday.

Islington Gazette: Rosalind Myers, Harriet Middleton, Frankie Erskine and Freddie Erskine taking part in carol singing outside St Mary's, IslingtonRosalind Myers, Harriet Middleton, Frankie Erskine and Freddie Erskine taking part in carol singing outside St Mary's, Islington (Image: Polly Hancock)

Islington Gazette: Carols on the steps outside St Mary's, Islington. Pictured are Rosalind Myers, Harriet Middleton, Imogen Erskine and Frankie ErskineCarols on the steps outside St Mary's, Islington. Pictured are Rosalind Myers, Harriet Middleton, Imogen Erskine and Frankie Erskine (Image: Polly Hancock)