St Paul’s Woodford Bridge exists to worship God, lead people to Christ, build a loving Christian community, and serve a world in need.
Looking to host an event? See hiring St Paul’s church halls for times and contact details.
St Paul’s Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) takes place on in church after the service, and will be followed by a shared lunch.
Before the meeting, please download and read the Annual Report & Financial Statements of the PCC for 2024 ("APCM booklet") [PDF, 2.1 MB].
The booklet includes an agenda for the meeting and reports on everything that happened at St Paul’s in 2024.
Posted 13 April 2025
Spring is here! the trees are bursting with blossom, bulbs are opening with brilliant colours, days are lighter and longer, the birds singing to welcome each new day.
We adore you O Christ and we praise you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
May we walk this day in the way of the cross, declaring our love, hope and peace for the world and all in need locally.
Take O take me as I am; summon out what I should be; set a seal upon my heart and live in me (Song words by John L Bell, Iona Community)
- pray for for all preparing readings, sermons, music, prayers and to welcome all who come.
We celebrate the greatest day in history, when Jesus rose from death, overcame darkness and bathed the world in stunning resurrection light and hope! May we ever live to praise you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen
Posted 31 March 2024
To find out more about our quizzes and Murder Mystery evenings, please contact Len Stevens.
Posted 10 March 2024
We welcome the Revd Alexandra Podd as Vicar of St Paul’s, Woodford Bridge.
Alexandra was licensed and instituted as Vicar by Bishop Guli on 12 September. She has also become Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands, and will spend half her time in each role.
Posted 13 September 2024. Updated 28 September
We are a Christian Parish Church in Essex in the Diocese of Chelmsford, and part of the Church of England. We are here to spread the ‘Good News’ about God and his Son Jesus Christ.
The Bible says “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but may have eternal life” (John 3:16). That means those who ‘follow’ Jesus Christ, who love his company, respect his teaching, trust his promises and are prepared to let this affect their lives.
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Vulnerable Adults and Victims of Domestic Abuse.
Our Safeguarding Policy [PDF, 75 KB] was updated on 18 March 2025.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer (SPO) Alan Clark can be contacted either on 07903 733 497 or via e-mail at safeguarding@stpaulswb.com.
To arrange a baptism or wedding, please ask at our weekly 10am Sunday Service.
For pastoral visits, funerals and other enquiries, please contact the Vicar or the Revd Ian Monks.
We are a friendly church and you will find a warm welcome at our services and church groups.
For children, we have a Children’s Sunday Club every Sunday at 10:00 in the hall. We also run Children’s Holiday Clubs.
We run a Coffee morning every Thursday from 10 to 12 noon. All are welcome.
We have an active Mothers’ Union meeting on the first Tuesday of each month and our Textile Group has created inspiring and colourful banners for the church and meets fortnightly.
“Just for Girls” meet fortnightly on a Tuesday morning from 10—12 noon for Worship, Meditation, Prayer and Fellowship. The group is open to women who are members of St Paul’s church. Please contact Pauline Bolding for further details.
Light up St Paul’s Spire!
Everyone is invited to participate in our Spirelight Dedication, to commemorate an Anniversary, Birthday or any other memorable date.
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For further information contact Churchwarden Paul Malam.
St Paul’s welcomes anyone who is disabled - our Church has disabled access facilities through the South
Door off the Main road, and a hearing loop for anyone using a hearing aid.
