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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
IG8 8BT

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Vicar: Revd Alexandra Podd

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FEBRUARY 2025 - for your prayers

Let the flame of your love never be quenched in our hearts, O Lord. Waking or sleeping, living or dying, let us delight in your presence. Let the flame of your love brighten our souls and illumine our path, and let the majesty of your glory be our joy, our life and our strength now and forever, Amen. (Johann Arndt, 1555-1621)

May we grow in love for You, one another, our neighbour and in care of the planet in a climate-crisis, through recycling and reusing.

On 26 Jan we celebrated the Conversion of St Paul on the Damascus Road (Acts 9: 1-22), transformed by Jesus from a persecutor of the Church to an Apostle to the Gentiles: a preacher of the Good News of Jesus, who wrote letters to the many churches he founded. May we at St Paul’s fulfil Your mission of love, using the gifts of Your Spirit.

People will only care to listen when they know that we care…

14 Feb 269 AD St Valentine, priest/bishop, was imprisoned, tortured and martyred in Rome for helping Christians being persecuted by Emperor Claudius. Such love after Jesus’ example; give strength to all the persecuted to remain faithful to You and the courage to share the Good News of healing and restoration that Jesus offers.

* Created by love * Created in love * Created for love
Give thanks for the love & care of family, friends, church family; while praying healing & reconciliation for all in fragile & broken relationships.

Love in patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a).

In the day/week ahead, may the power of the Holy Spirit work in us and through us, nurturing and guiding our words and actions, as instruments of His healing and renewing love with all we meet.

BLESSING

The love of the Lord Jesus draw you to Himself,
The power of the Lord Jesus strengthen you in His service,
The joy of the Lord Jesus fill your hearts;
and the blessing of God Almighty,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
be among you and remain with you always,
Amen.

Posted 4 February 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

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.

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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

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.