Our church is in Grove Park, Chiswick, just a stone's throw from the Thames. It has been used for Christian worship since 1872 and we would be delighted if you joined us. Christians of all denominations are welcome here, as are those searching for God and indeed the simply curious. We have one Eucharist Service a week, on Sundays at 10am and coffee is served afterwards at the back of the church. On Mondays the Meditation Group meet in church at 6:45pm for about half an hour and a quiet celebration of communion often follows this. On Fridays in church, we have a Stay and Play group for parents, babies and toddlers from 9:30-11:30am, a Coffee Club from 10:45am to 12 noon and a short Welcome Service taken by our Lay Minister Simon Surtees from 12-12:30pm.
You can contact our vicar Rev'd Caroline Halmshaw on
07742 738660.
In church, we recently heard the story of a man healed by Jesus. At the end of the story, he is sitting at Jesus’s feet, clothed and "in his right mind". This got me thinking about what it means to be "in our right mind", and how in our culture today we are often encouraged to look for solutions by focusing inwards. But Jesus encourages us to look outwards - to turn away from our preoccupation with ourselves, in order to look at those around us and above all, to God, who longs for all people to flourish.
John Pritchard wrote a version of The Beatitudes, which I think captures something of what it means to be set free to thrive. I hope the months ahead are a time of restoration and healing for all of us, especially for the people in those parts of the world that need to know an enduring peace.
Every blessing,
Caroline
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Letting go of our need to be somebody.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Letting go of our pain.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Letting go of our need to be right.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Letting go of our concern for ourselves.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Letting go of our need for revenge.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Letting go of our need to look good.
Blessed are the peace-makers, for they will be called children of God.
Letting go of our need to win.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Letting go of our "safety-first" approach to life.
Our 10-mile pilgrimage to St Paul's Cathedral was a truly wonderful day, full of fun, fellowship and worship! You can still donate both as a walker and a sponsor by using our Give A Little page. Please click on the button below or go to the website at https://givealittle.co/c/stpaulschurchpilgrimage. If you are a UK taxpayer, then we would very much appreciate it if you could add the gift aid when promoted to do so!
AUTUMN SERVICES AND EVENTS
OCTOBER 2025
Friday 3 October
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Sunday 5 October 10 am
Harvest Festival
During our Harvest celebration we will be taking a food collection for the wonderful Upper Room charity in Shepherd's Bush which supports homeless and vulnerable
people. There is a link below showing the main items that they need with priority items in bold. They prefer items with plenty of time left before their use-by date and do not require fresh food
or breakfast cereals. They welcome tea and pasta but usually receive far more than they need; rice and instant coffee could be ideal substitutes.
Here is a link to for their donation wish list
October 5th 3pm
Pet Service
This special service is to celebrate and bless our pets. The service will take place in the garden at St Paul's and will be a fun time of celebration and treats! Please spread the word, and come and join us with your pet. Dogs on leads please, and small pets in secure carriers.
October 5th
Car Boot Sale
We're taking a stall at the Chiswick School Car Boot sale on October 5th. So please hang on to any bric a brac and household objects; we're now collecting these at the back of the church. Please don't donate any clothes, books or CDs as these don't sell well. For more information, please talk to Adam Richardson or Rev Caroline.
Sunday 5 October 4:30pm
The course was initiated by the many youth group members who were interested in finding out more about Confirmation, and what it means. It will explore the big themes of our faith – who Jesus is, his life, death and resurrection, the relationship between Christianity and other faiths, and what this means to us as we become adults. Anyone between the ages of 11-18 is welcome to come and join in, whether you want to go ahead and be Confirmed or not. The sessions will be relaxed and interactive, topped and tailed by fun games and snacks and is held in the Vicarage.
Friday 10 October
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Sunday 12 October
10am Parish Eucharist
Sunday 12 October 4:30pm
The course was initiated by the many youth group members who were interested in finding out more about Confirmation, and what it means. It will explore the big themes of our faith – who Jesus is, his life, death and resurrection, the relationship between Christianity and other faiths, and what this means to us as we become adults. Anyone between the ages of 11-18 is welcome to come and join in, whether you want to go ahead and be Confirmed or not. The sessions will be relaxed and interactive, topped and tailed by fun games and snacks and is held in the Vicarage.
Friday 17 October
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Saturday 18 October
Kew Sinfonia Concert 7:30pm
Do join us for this lovely concert to hear Serenade in Eb for Winds by Richard Strauss, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 3 and Schubert’s Symphony
No 4. Tickets and more information from www.kewsinfonia.org.uk.
Sunday 19 October
10am Parish Eucharist
Sunday 19 October 4:30pm
The course was initiated by the many youth group members who were interested in finding out more about Confirmation, and what it means. It will explore the big themes of our faith – who Jesus is, his life, death and resurrection, the relationship between Christianity and other faiths, and what this means to us as we become adults. Anyone between the ages of 11-18 is welcome to come and join in, whether you want to go ahead and be Confirmed or not. The sessions will be relaxed and interactive, topped and tailed by fun games and snacks and is held in the Vicarage.
Friday 24 October
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Saturday 25 October 7:30pm
Quartet for the End of Time
Michael Reed (piano), Beatrice Loveday Chappell (violin), Ben Chappell (cello) and Jacob Perry (clarinet)
French composer Messiaen created his masterpiece in a prisoner-of-war camp during the early days of World War II. Drawing together his Christian faith, his love of birdsong, and fervent belief in the sanctity of human life, he wrote the piece for the instruments and players available to him in the camp. An audience of 400 prisoners together with German officers attended its first performance. In this, the 80th anniversary year of VE Day, and at a time when so much of the world is still ravaged by conflict, this profoundly moving work has never been more relevant. TThis unique performance will include an introduction to the piece by Michael Reed, as well as contemporary accounts from prisoners of war and other narrative interludes.
The concert also includes classical and cabaret songs from the period, performed by acclaimed German soprano Felicia Brembeck.
Tickets from: quartetforendoftime.eventbrite.co.uk
Sunday 26 October
10am Parish Eucharist
Friday 31 October
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
NOVEMBER 2025
Saturday 1 November 5pm
Confirmation Service at St Paul's Cathedral
Sunday 2 November
10am Parish Eucharist
Sunday 2 November 6pm
All Souls Choral Evensong
We will read the names of people we would like to remember during the service. If there are people you would like us to include in our time of remembrance please email Rev'd Caroline vicar@stpaulsgrovepark.com. Or write their names on the sheet of paper at the entrance of the church.
Friday 7 November
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Remembrance Sunday 9 November 10am
Eucharist Service 10am, with the act of Rembrance at 11am
Sunday 9 November 4:30pm
The course was initiated by the many youth group members who were interested in finding out more about Confirmation, and what it means. It will explore the big themes of our faith – who Jesus is, his life, death and resurrection, the relationship between Christianity and other faiths, and what this means to us as we become adults. Anyone between the ages of 11-18 is welcome to come and join in, whether you want to go ahead and be Confirmed or not. The sessions will be relaxed and interactive, topped and tailed by fun games and snacks and is held in the Vicarage.
Sunday 9th November, 4pm
Gustav Holst Ensemble Concert
We are delighted to welcome the Gustav Holst Ensemble for their debut performance. Joined by the distinguished pianist John Reid, the Ensemble will perform two masterpieces of the chamber music repertoire: Mozart Piano Quartet in G minor K.478 and Fauré Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor Op. 15. Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor, composed in 1785, is a pioneering work in the chamber music repertoire. One of the first pieces ever written for this combination of piano and strings, it is striking for its dramatic power and emotional depth. Meanwhile, Fauré’s Piano Quartet No.1 in C minor, which was completed in 1879, is one of his most beloved chamber works, brimming with passion and refinement. Written during a turbulent period in the composer’s personal life, the quartet moves with emotional fluidity with Fauré’s signature harmonic language and melodic elegance shining throughout.
Tickets are available at: https://gustavholstensemblefaure.eventbrite.co.uk
Friday 14 November
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Sunday 16 November
10am Parish Eucharist
Sunday 16 November 7:00pm
Songs from West End Musicals
Join us for an evening of razzamatazz and all that jazz, as Mike Reed is joined by an array of talented stars, to perform songs from some of the best-loved West End musicals, including Oliver, The Lion King, Annie, Matilda, Joseph, Hamilton, Cabaret, Les Mis, Guys and Dolls, Evita, Hairspray and The Sound of Music. We are excited to welcome The Unicorn School choir conducted by Rebecca Gresson back to St Paul’s, and the fabulous music will also include a performance of the winner of Chiswick’s Favourite Musical Song as voted for by readers of The Chiswick Calendar.
You can read all about it in the Chiswick Calendar and vote for your favourite song here!
Tickets from: songsfromthewestend.eventbrite.co.uk
Friday 21 November
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Sunday 23 November
10am Parish Eucharist
Friday 28 November
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Sunday 30 November
10am Parish Eucharist
Sunday 30 November 6pm
Advent Carol Service
The annual Advent Carols is a joint service between the choirs of St Paul's, St Nicholas and St Michael's, and this year the service will be held at St Michel's in Elmwood Road. The music will
include Messaiah and Mendelsohn as well as many well-known congregational hymns, and is a wonderful way to welcome in the glorious season of Advent.
GIVING TO ST PAUL'S
St Paul's is a registered charity: 1154708. We are part of the Church of England's Parish Giving Scheme, which is an easier way for us to collect financial donations, whether they are from regular giving or one-off contibutions. You can find out more about the finances of St Paul's by reading our 2025 APCM Report, which is available to download below.
Give to St Paul's by going to the GIVING page of this website or by pressing the DONATE TO ST PAUL'S button. Thank you!
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