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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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JUNE 2026 - for your prayers

Come inspiring and in-between Spirit.

Come to your world where people are unable to live together, and peace seems a distant dream.

In the longing for equality, justice and freedom, grant hope and patience to victims and survivors of abuse and war.

Come gentle and sustaining Spirit of God.

Grant the gifts of respect and tolerance as you weave our differences and make us one.

Come life-giving and healing Spirit of God.

Come to the lost, the questioning & the prisoner, the hungry, the homeless, the lonely, the sick, the despairing & the dying.

Grant gifts of compassion and refreshment to all carers.

Come disruptive and disturbing Spirit of God.

Come to change our hearts and lives.

May we truly hear the voices of children and young people.

Grant gifts of prophetic action to make a new future possible.

Come truth-revealing Spirit of freedom.

Give boldness to all leaders when lies cover reality, and social media spreads disinformation and division.

Come wild and wonderful Spirit of God.

Come to spark joy at the amazing beauty & diversity of creation.

Grant courageous faith to follow Jesus at home, at school & at work in all the uncertainties of this world.

Come Spirit of the living God to surprise us and fire our imagination with what is possible.

Come with the gifts we need for today to protect & guide us always.

Come, breath of heaven, fill us with the love of God, Amen.

(Extracts from Roots for Churches Ltd)

HOMES IN THE PARISH:

we ask God’s blessing on all who live in:

  1. Becket Close
  2. Cottage Walk
  3. Fitzherbert Close
  4. Kenneth Chambers Court
  5. St Jude’s Court
  6. Woodbridge Court

SAY ONE FOR ME!

We would be delighted to pray for you or anyone in need. Pop it on the Church prayer board, or email Alexandra at vicar@stpaulswb.com or Mac at macleonard@virginmedia.com

Posted 31 May 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.

Safeguarding

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.

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.

easyfundraising

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.

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.