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Our centuries-
Although the parish and this part of north Somerset is rich in history, with 13th-
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-
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Shopping to help our church 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/BfcH gZszn7
Couples renew vows at Festival of Marriage
Centrepiece of a highly successful Festival of Marriage weekend at St Paul’s was the renewal of vows for five couples.
Family and friends of those involved and many other locals attended over two days, supporting the couples and viewing an impressive display of bridal gowns, dresses worn for blessings and photographs and other mementoes recalling wedding days.
A display of wedding registers going back more than a century created particular interest as did the opportunity to see more of the church by climbing the tower. Mike Tedstone played organ music and the bells were rung while volunteers in the hall provided cream teas and Prosecco.
Four of the five couples who renewed their vows with Rev Gail were all married at the church at different times over the previous 64 years. The couples were Mike and Pat Jenkins, David and June Venn, Martin and Tanya Locke, Gareth and Alison Withers and Bob and Jo Coates.
Celebrating all the joy of VE Day’s 80th
Church bells marked the start of our coffee morning VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations where Blitz Time Sally entertained a crowded church hall.
Wartime songs encouraged couples to dance and more senior members were able to recall their distant memories of the 1940s.
Prosecco, scones with jam and cream and home-
TOP: Rev Gail with the five couples. ABOVE: a group of visitors check out some of the wedding photographs.
ABOVE: the porch displayed a range of gowns used for blessing ceremonies.
ABOVE: a gown for a blessing. RIGHT: bridal dresses.
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.
Diocesan safeguarding adviser is Ben Goodhind, tel. 01749 588917. Email: ben.goodhind@bathwells. anglican.org. Address: The Diocese of Bath and Wells, Flourish House, Cathedral Park, Wells, BA5 1FD.
Keeping grounds neat and tidy
St Paul’s prides itself on its churchyard, but of course help is required to keep it looking clean and tidy.
The council cut the grass but Rev Gail (tel 0774 6050607) would be pleased to hear from volunteers who could spend an hour or two to help keep the weeds at bay. Please help if you can.
Taking a closer look at the Readings
20 June
The theme of this week's sermon will be 'The Quiet Revival' based on a report after some recent research undertaken by the Bible Society.
I found it fascinating and wanted to share this with you.
Sunday morning, after the 10am Communion Service, Reverend Jan will be leading a discussion on the readings of the day. This is an opportunity to really chew over the texts along with your coffee and biscuits!
Reverend Jan hopes that this will be a regular feature and I do hope that some of you will join her for this.
Keep cool in the sunshine (remember that the church is always beautifully cool at this time of year!).
With every blessing,
Gail
Sunday’s Readings
1 Kings 19: 1 -
Sunday’s Collect
God of truth, help us to keep your law of love and to walk in ways of wisdom, that we may find true life in Jesus Christ your Son.
Summer concert
A Fun Charity Concert, to raise funds for Weston Hospice Care, takes place at Weston’s Clarence Park Baptist Church on Saturday 21 June.
Come along and help them to support others!
It begins at 6.30pm and entry is free with refreshments during the interval.
Successful day at the fete
St Paul’s activities at the successful annual Kewstoke village fete raised nearly £400 for church funds.
Church supporters were busy throughout the afternoon selling cakes and drinks at the refreshment counter and others did brisk business manning a stall in the grounds where there were sporting events and inflatable fun for the youngsters.
Gearing up for weeks of holiday fun
The school summer holidays are just around the corner and church volunteers are already planning a fun programme of entertainment for local youngsters.
The church hall will be the hub for drop-
The weekly sessions will begin on Monday 28 July and go on between 10am and 3pm. Everyone is welcome and children under 11 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Film afternoons
As part of the holiday programme there will also be film afternoons in the hall, 2pm every Thursday beginning 31 July.
Each week come and watch a family favourite, enjoy the film and maybe a packet of popcorn and a choc ice as well!
Again, children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.