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 Monday evening there is a Meditative Prayer service at 7pm. On Fridays in the adjoining Grove Park Rooms,we have a Stay and Play group for parents, babies and toddlers from 9:30-11:30am; there is also a Coffee Club in church from 10:45am to 12 noon and this is followed by a short service taken by our Lay Minister Simon Surtees from 12-12:30pm.
You can contact our vicar Rev'd Caroline Halmshaw by
email or on 07742 738660.
The season of Lent is about making room for God in our lives and for most of us, this is a clearing out project – one in which we take stock of where we are and remove the barriers we’ve put up for letting God come to us.
The challenge of giving things up, especially if we’ll benefit healthwise, is a good one. But there’s much more to this season; the giving up is so that we can find new ways to flourish. We’re invited to explore the path we’re on, to ask the questions: Am I living in a way which enables me to know and have confidence in the abundance of God? Am I seeking God’s way for my life?
At St Paul’s to help us do this, we’re going to focus on the Gospel of John to guide us through this season, exploring different themes which touch on key questions about how we know and see ourselves in relation to God. In our sermons and Lent course, we’re using a brilliant and challenging book by David Ford, called Meeting God in John.
Please come and join us for our Lent group which starts on Wednesday 25th February at 10.30am and will take place every Wednesday in Lent. I hope that this Lent is a positive season of reflection for you and that when we come to Easter you know something of the joy and abundance that God gives us.
Every blessing,
Caroline
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MARCH AND APRIL EVENTS AND SERVICES
Monday 16 March
7pm Meditative Prayer
Wednesday 18 March
Lent Course 10:30-12pm
The course will take place in the Grove Park Rooms, 10.30am-12pm; we'll be reading and discussing Meeting God in John by David Ford. Please get in touch with Rev'd Caroline or Simon if you are interested in joining any or all of the sessions.
Friday 20 March
9:30-11:30am Stay and Play
10:45-12 noon Coffee Club
12 noon Midday Prayer
Sunday 22 March
10am Parish Eucharist
Monday 23 March
7pm Meditative Prayer
Wednesday 25 March
Lent Course 10:30-12pm
The course will take place in the Grove Park Rooms, 10.30am-12pm; we'll be reading and discussing Meeting God in John by David Ford. Please get in touch with Rev'd Caroline or Simon if you are interested in joining any or all of the sessions.
Friday 27 March
9:30-11:30am Stay and Play
10:45-12 noon Coffee Club
12 noon Midday Prayer
Sunday 29 March PALM SUNDAY
10 am Family Service with a procession around the church grounds
Sunday 29 March 6:30pm
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.
HOLY WEEK
Monday 30 March
Evening Service at 8pm
Tuesday 31 March
Evening Service at 8pm
Wednesday 1 April
Lent Course 10:30-12pm
The course will take place in the Grove Park Rooms, 10.30am-12pm; we'll be reading and discussing Meeting God in John by David Ford. Please get in touch with Rev'd Caroline or Simon if you are interested in joining any or all of the sessions.
Wednesday 1 April
Evening Service at 8pm
Maundy Thursday 2 April
8pm The Last Supper
Good Friday 3 April
Easter Saturday 4 April
Easter Day Sunday 5 April
6am: Sunrise service with Easter fire, followed by breakfast at the vicarage
10am: Family service with an Easter egg hunt
Friday 10 April
9:30-11:30am Stay and Play
10:45-12 noon Coffee Club
12 noon Midday Prayer
Sunday 12 April
10am Parish Eucharist
Monday 13 April
7pm Meditative Prayer
Friday 17 April
9:30-11:30am Stay and Play
10:45-12 noon Coffee Club
12 noon Midday Prayer
Sunday 19 April
10am Parish Eucharist
Monday 20 April
7pm Meditative Prayer
Tuesday 21 April Evening
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
The APCM is an annual meeting that is required by law for churches in the Church of England, similar to a church's AGM. It’s an opportunity for the church community to come together and includes reports on the church's fabric, the PCC's proceedings, the election of churchwardens and PCC members as well as our plans for the future. All are welcome!
Friday 24 April
9:30-11:30am Stay and Play
10:45-12 noon Coffee Club
12 noon Midday Prayer
Sunday 26 April
10am Parish Eucharist
Sunday 26 April 6:30pm
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.
Monday 27 April
7pm Meditative Prayer
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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