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.
At St Paul’s, 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 summer months 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.
A SUMMER NIGHT OF FASHION AND MUSIC
What a great time we all had at the Summer Night Fashion Show and Dance! Huge thanks to Isabelle Marks (above, surround by the brave models) for her energy and creativity in putting on such a wonderful show. Thanks as well to everyone who helped in this big team effort, and to the two brilliant bands from Chiswick School. We raised a good amount of money, which will all be used for the St Paul's Community Garden.
SUMMER SERVICES AND EVENTS
JULY 2025
Friday 11 July
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Sunday 13 July 10am
10am Parish Eucharist
Friday 18 July
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Sunday 20 July 10am
10am Parish Eucharist
Friday 25 July
Stay and Play 9:30-11:30am
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Sunday 27 July 10am
10am Parish Eucharist
Sunday 27 July 6:30-7:30 pm
Taizé Service
Taizé Prayer is a simple, meditative form of worship in a candlelit environment. Simple songs are repeated over and over again to create a feeling of meditation, with short readings and prayerful silence.
AUGUST 2025
Friday 1 August
There is no Stay and Play in August
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Sunday 3 August 10am
10am Parish Eucharist
Friday 8 August
There is no Stay and Play in August
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Sunday 10 August 10am
10am Parish Eucharist
Friday 15 August
There is no Stay and Play in August
Coffee Club 10:45am to 12 noon
Welcome Service 12-12:30pm
Sunday 17 August 10am
10am Parish Eucharist
Friday 22 August
There is no Stay and Play in August
There is no Coffee Club today
Sunday 24 August 10am
10am Parish Eucharist
Friday 29 August
There is no Stay and Play in August; it will restart on Friday 5 September
There is no Coffee Club today; it will restart on Friday 5 September
Sunday 31 August 10am
10am Parish Eucharist
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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