WELCOME TO ST PAUL'S CHURCH KEWSTOKE

Where the spirit of the Lord is all around you

Our centuries-old parish church of St Paul, nestling under Monks’ Hill and its landmark steps at Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare, is and always has been at the heart of this community.

Although the parish and this part of north Somerset is rich in history, with 13th-Century Woodspring Priory viewed from the approaches to St Paul’s, the church today is very much alive, providing a centre of worship for all and hub for the spreading of the Christian faith.

St Paul’s is part of the Benefice by the Sea, linked with Wick St Lawrence, and led by our vicar, the Rev Gail Thomas. It is within Locking Deanery, part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, and the parish stretches over Worlebury Hill to the edge of Weston town, to the east embracing part of Worle and to Sand Bay and the Severn Sea, running out to the west.

Special atmosphere

Our church family is drawn from across this area and from further afield – worshippers who are inspired by the special atmosphere of the church and its surroundings, by the friendliness of the people they meet and pray with, and the wide range of our services here.

Our Sunday services are core to church life and marriages, baptisms, and funerals take place during the year. House groups meet for further Christian study as well and there are coffee mornings to enjoy. Whether a long-time resident of the area, a newcomer, or perhaps just a visitor to this beautiful part of the West Country, do come and join us.

How to find us: satnav - 25 Kewstoke Road, Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 9XL

Safeguarding Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is taken very seriously across the Church of England. A copy of St Paul’s safeguarding policy can be found on the Contact Us page.

The safeguarding officer for St Paul’s Church is Alison Withers. She can be contacted by telephone, 07706063272.

Shop and help our funds

Easyfundraising which is an easy way to raise money for our churches which donates money to the church each time you buy online from selected stores.  You basically download the app onto your computer and each time you use one of these sites it takes you through the link for your church.

St Pauls:    http://efraising.org/BfcHgZszn7

Building on church links with the Priory

The Salvation Army is producing a musical at Clevedon. Belongings, by Stephanie Lamplough and Paul Sharman, will take place on 5 October.

The venue is the Princes Hall Theatre, 2 Princes Road, Clevedon, BS21 7SZ. Tickets are £10 and are available from Alison Withers from St Paul’s congregation.

Kewstoke Film Club will launch their Friday movie nights at the church hall in September.

Beginning on 20 September, performances will be once a month, 7 - 10pm.

First showing will be Dance with a Stranger, the 1985 Drama/ crime/ history film that tells the story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain.

Suggested donations for the viewing of the film and discussion: £2.00 pp. The first screening will include a free glass of Prosecco and popcorn.

For further information contact overtones103@gmail.c om

Annie Taylor and Jonete Gauci, Beach Rd, Kewstoke.

New film club starts this month

They came, they saw and they conquered….the tower!

A host of locals and holidaymakers from far and wide arrived at church for the annual Tower, Tours and Tea event, held in bright sunlight to the delight of all.

Visitors of all ages – some in their Eighties – climbed the 66 twisting tower steps to view the Welsh hills, the north Somerset coastline and, maybe in the distance, spot their cat in the back garden!

Many heard more about St Paul’s, and its role in the history of the parish, on guided tours of the church before taking tea in the hall, with some later commenting on social media about the amazingly tasteful cakes.

The event, which raised around £600 for church funds and included a craft sale and prize competitions, was organised by Deb and Mike Low with enthusiastic help from church supporters.

Tower toppers win prize views

SNAPSHOT - top, Rosemary and Christy, the first to climb the tower, have a photo taken for the album.

LET’S GO - above, Quinta and Jenny, at the entrance, preparing for the climb to the top.

TOP MAN -  left, Robert made sure everyone kept safe at the top of the tower.  I’VE ARRIVED - right, Tracey emerges from the door at the tower’s top.

STEEP HOLM - top, Rosemary and Christy point out the island.

INSIDE STORY - above, Mike tells something of the church’s history. YES, PLEASE - right, Jan and Jackie offer a selection of cakes.

What a great venue for an event!

The newly-decorated church hall is now an even more attractive spot for that one-off occasion (a christening celebration, a birthday party, an anniversary, reunion, meeting, just to mention a few) or as a new, very cost-effective destination for regular events.

Facilities

The hall offers full kitchen facilities and parking spaces.

Why not come and take a look? We’re sure it will fit your needs.

For further information please contact Sue Crosse, kewstokechurchhallbooki ngs@gmail.com or telephone her on 0797 9188977.

A Salvation Army musical

Dropping in for fun time

Our pictures show the final session of the very successful Monday Drop-ins for children that have taken place at St Paul’s during the school summer holidays.

The youngsters, of all ages, enjoyed many hours of fun, games and tasty refreshments at the well-organised events, staged by enthusiastic church members and parents at the church hall.

12 September

Don't forget that this Saturday, the 14th,  we will be having a quiet morning at Wick St Lawrence which you can pop into. It is from 10am until 12.

I am very excited that we have also been invited as part of the Woodspring Priory Open Days to hold midday prayer in the priory for anyone who would like to come along, also this Saturday at 12 midday.

This is the start of a new relationship with the priory and we are hoping to plan a three-towers walk for next September! Do come along and join us if you can.

Don't forget also to sign up for Let's Celebrate Harvest on Saturday 28 September as we share a ploughman's tea together, and to bring non-perishable food for donating to the Food Bank and Somewhere to Go.

Every blessing

Gail

Looking forward...

Saturday 28 September - Let's Celebrate Harvest Worship and a ploughman's tea, 4-6pm.

Please sign up or email Gail

This week's readings

Psalm 116: 1-8

James 3: 1-12

Mark 8: 27-end.

Prayer for the week

Lord of creation,

Whose glory is around and within us;

open our eyes to your wonders,

that we may serve you with reverence

And know your peace at our lives' end

Amen.

A fine hall to hold that special event