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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
Prizes to go at quiz night
A quiz night is taking place at the church hall on Friday 30 May at 6:30pm when teams will compete to win prizes during the fun evening. Refreshments will be available, but please bring your own alcohol.
Tickets £4, advance booking required via Deb, tel 01934 629986.
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-
Plants for the patio, plants for the flower borders, plants for the veggie patch…
Whether you’re green fingers or not so expert, everyone who enjoys blossoms blooming is welcome to view the wide selection of budding specimens at St Paul’s popular annual plant sale in aid of church funds on Saturday, 24 May.
Our advisers will be there from 10am until 1pm to offer help on what to plant where so you can make the best of your garden displays.
And cream teas
And to top the attraction, the church hall volunteers will be busy offering coffee,
tea and cakes, plus cream tea take-
It’s a date not to be missed. Pop it in the diary!
Plants galore and a cream tea to go…
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.
Our Bible Group on Revelations
Please join us as we explore Revelations in our new Bible Study Group on Wednesdays.
It takes place at 2pm in the church hall.
A call to the sound of bells
Have you ever considered bell ringing?
At St Paul’s we have an active bell ringing band but we always need more ringers and welcome people who may be interested in taking up the art.
If you would like to know more, or just see the bell ringers in action, please call Alan on 07881 948110.
Remember, it is an activity that helps fitness and exercises the brain!
Importance of
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.
Building a Vision for the next 5 years
22 May
This week I was lucky enough to be invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace!
It was such a beautiful day, the sun shone and I met some truly inspirational people going over and beyond to serve their communities.
This weekend we will be launching our Vision for the next five years and I look forward to sharing this with you all in the sermon slots of our services.
This is an opportunity for you to hear what is planned but also for you to see where you might fit into that strategy.
Ascension Day
On Thursday there will be an Ascension Day Service at 10am. This is a departure from our usual evening service, with the hope that if it is in the morning more people will be encouraged to come instead of coming out in the evening.
With every blessing,
Gail
Sunday’s Readings
Acts 16, 9 – 15; Rev 21, 10; 22, 5; John 14, 23 -
Sunday’s Collect
Risen Christ, by the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples: help your Church to obey your command and draw the nations to the fire of your love, to the glory of God the Father.