Advent Sunday readings
- Old Testament: Jeremiah 33:14-16
- Gospel: Luke 21:25-36
Posted 29 November 2024
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December 2024 - for your prayers
For many this year, December will feel very different…
Loved ones are no longer with us… there is grief and great loss…
The cost of living crisis means difficult choices… leaving many in poverty
Wars, natural disasters, pain and darkness can be overwhelming…
Let us pause to reflect, to empathise, to pray kindness, healing love, justice and peace…
We pray support for Woodford Bridge businesses at this busy time, especially the new Summer Cafe. For all under pressure caring for others, to know rest and refreshment this Christmastime.
ADVENT SERVICES - we use words from the traditional Advent Antiphons to guide our prayers
O Wisdom, come and teach us the way of prudence.
O Adonai, leader of the House of Israel… come and redeem us with an outstretched arm.
O root of Jesse, standing as a sign among the peoples… come and deliver us, and delay no longer.
O key of David… come and free those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.
O Morning Star… come and enlighten those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.
O King of the nations… come and save the human race, which you fashioned from clay.
O Emmanuel, our King and lawgiver, the hope of the nations… come and save us, O Lord our God.
For Alexandra and all preparing services, Sunday Club, music, prayers, readings, sermons…
CAROLS - pray the words bring the story of God’s “comfort and joy” to all who sing, hear & search
- 11th & 12th Roding Primary School in Church for Carol Concerts
- 15th 3.30pm Carol Service at the Crown & Crooked Billet
- 19th 4.30-7.00 Carols at Woodford Station (Epping bound side) for St Francis Hospice
- 24th 4.00pm Carols and Children’s Nativity in Church
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
- 24th 11.00pm 1st Communion of Christmas
- 25th 10.00am Christmas Day Parish Communion
Give thanks that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth… and we have seen His glory.
May all who come to worship this Christmas, wonder at heaven touching earth… and find Jesus’ love in their hearts and minds, in sorrow and joy, light and darkness.
Posted 29 November 2024
Welcome Alexandra!
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
Who we are
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.
Life events
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.
Groups and activities
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.
Giving
Spirelight Dedication Book
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.
Safeguarding
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.
The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding.
Our safeguarding policy including contact details for safeguarding issues can be found from the “About Us” menu on this site.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Alan Clark.
Disabled Access
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.