Sunday School Dates March to June 2024
Here are the dates for the Spring and Summer Sunday School Term. Join us for lots of fun and activities! WHERE & WHEN: SUNDAY AT 10.30am in St Paul’s Library, underneath the Church January 14th April No Sunday School on the 7th 21st 14th 28th 21st February 4th 28th […]
Reflection #4 – The Scourging Pillar and whips
Gospel of John Chapter 19:1. Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged him. Reflection: Seven words to describe an event of unimaginable cruelty. Jesus chained to a pillar, beaten with cords that ripped flesh from his body. Do we sanitise the Passion? Of course we do. Are we unable to look at it for […]
Giving Thanks for Mothers – March 10th 2024
Mother’s Day 10th March 2024 Did you know that in the Church of England the celebration of Mother’s Day also marks the mid-point of Lent? Whatever your age join us for this opportunity to reflect and give thanks for the women who guide and support us through our lives. Sunday School will meet as usual […]
Reflection #3 – Ladder with Nails, plus Hammer & Pincer
Gospel of Luke Chapter 23: 33-34 And when they came to the place that is called the Skull, there they crucified him…and Jesus said, “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Reflection: The unnamed soldiers nailed Jesus to the Cross. They knew what they had to do; they were men under […]
Reflection #2 – Three Bags of Silver
Gospel of Matthew Chapter 26:14-16 Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. Reflection: Do we place a price on friendship and erect conditions around it? Do […]
Reflection #1 – The Cockerel
Gospel of Luke Chapter 22:60-62 And immediately, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly. […]
Lent Reflections with Hugh
Have you ever noticed the symbols on the panelling behind the altar? Do you know what they signify? Each carving relates to a stage of the Passion of Jesus, and our Chaplain, Hugh, has used these as the foundation for creating moments of prayerful pause during Lent. The programme features these symbols grouped into 9 […]
Regular Giving to Support Church Life
“All things come from you O Lord, and of your own do we give you.”
1 Chronicles 29:14
Evensong at St Paul’s
Sunday 18th February 4.00pm Evensong We are delighted to announce that St Paul’s will be holding 6 very special Evensong services throughout 2024, with professional singers presenting sacred music for worship, reflection and joy. The first of these special services will take place on the first Sunday of Lent – the 18th of February at […]
The Chaplain’s Book for Lent
There are an array of books available for Lent. Might I suggest for 2024 The Folly of God – A Journey of The Cross, A Path to Light based on the art and inspiration of Sieger Koder? Koder was born in Germany and served in the Second War and as a prisoner of war between […]
