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St Paul’s Woodford Bridge exists to worship God, lead people to Christ, build a loving Christian community, and serve a world in need.

St Paul’s church seen from the Green

St Paul’s Church
Cross Road
Woodford Green
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Vicar: Revd Alexandra Podd

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Latest news

Shoebox alert!

St Paul’s ‘Shoebox Service’ is coming on 17th November. Check out How to Pack a Shoebox for details of what can and can’t be put into shoeboxes.

We have a limited number of shoeboxes which will be available nearer the time, or you can ‘pack online’ if you prefer. There are leaflets available at the back of church.

Posted 15 September 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.

Revd Alexandra Podd
Left to right: Bishop Guli, Revd Alexandra Podd and Martin Griffiths (Deputy Lieutenant, Greater London).

Posted 13 September 2024. Updated 28 September

Revd Alan Bolding

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Rev Alan Bolding, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday 16th August. Our thoughts are with his wife Pauline and his family.

Alan’s funeral was held at St Paul’s Church on 3rd September 2024. See www.revalanbolding.com.

A tribute to Alan from West Ham: West Ham United mourns Club Chaplain Rev Alan Bolding.

Posted 26 August 2024. Updated 14 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!

St Paul's Spirelight Dedications

Everyone is invited to participate in our Spirelight Dedication, to commemorate an Anniversary, Birthday or any other memorable date.

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Sign up to easyfundraising and help us raise FREE funds for St Paul’s Church Toilet Fund when you’re doing your everyday shopping online — it doesn't cost you anything. When you raise your first £5, easyfundraising will match it.

This short video about easyfundraising explains how simple it is to use.

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

Wheel Chair Access Sign 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.