St Paul’s Woodford Bridge exists to worship God, lead people to Christ, build a loving Christian community,
and serve a world in need.
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FEBRUARY 2026 - for your prayers
On 1st February we celebrate CANDLEMAS to remember the
purification of Mary 40 days after giving birth to Jesus when his
parents presented their firstborn son to God in the Temple at
Jerusalem. We offer ourselves to God in worship, thanksgiving and
loving service at the end of this Christmas and Epiphany season as
we prepare for the season of Lent.
I will light Candles this CANDLEMAS - leaving you to fill in your
own concerns eg. "I pray for…". How about a Candle each day of
each week in February?
- A Candle of JOY despite all the sadness…
- A Candle of HOPE where despair keeps watch…
- A Candle of COURAGE for fears ever present…
- A Candle of PEACE for tempest-tossed days…
- A Candle of GRACE to ease heavy burdens…
- A Candle of LOVE to inspire all my living…
- A Candle that will BURN all year long…
(based on a poem by Howard Thurman)
Thank you loving God that you always hear and answer our prayers
as You know best, including the whispers, the sighs, the tears
and those held in the silence of our hearts, Amen.
To a troubled world, peace from Christ;
To a searching world, love from Christ;
To a waiting world, hope from Christ.
LENT begins on ASH WEDNESDAY 18th February 7.30pm in Church
Lent Prayer Walks in the parish: 21st February, 14th March & 28
March
ROADS IN THE PARISH:
we pray God’s blessing on our homes & all living in:
- Gwynne Park Ave
- Hazeleigh Gardens
- Highfield Road
- Hill Top View
- Henwood Side
- Kelvedon Way
Posted 31 January 2026
Quizzes and Murder Mystery evenings
To find out more about our quizzes and Murder Mystery evenings,
please contact Len Stevens.
Posted 10 March 2024
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.
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.
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.
