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 9YD.

Easy way to help our funds

Easyfundraising is an easy way to raise money for our churches, as it 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. So far £1,770 has been raised.

This is the app for St Paul’s http://efraising.org/BfcHgZsz n7

The 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.angl ican.org. Address: The Diocese of Bath and Wells, Flourish House, Cathedral Park, Wells, BA5 1FD.

Lent: our journey towards the cross

Baptisms, weddings and funerals

For above services, please contact Rev Gail, tel 07746050607.

Lent is upon us. A time for abstinence, prayer and reflection as we journey towards the cross.

It's a juxtaposition of seasons as the spring flowers are coming up outside and we intentionally remove flowers from the church, stripping everything back in preparation for the glory of Easter Sunday.

We would love you to join us for our Lent course which continues on Wednesdays through March at the church hall, 2- 3pm and on Zoom from 7pm. Please let me know if you are interested.

This year, as well as our usual Holy Week and Easter services, we are holding a dawn communion at 6.15am in the churchyard of Wick St Lawrence church. Look out for a full list of all our Easter services.

Every blessing,

Gail

Prayer for Lent

O God, you made us from dust and call us back to you. As we begin this Lenten journey, help us to see our weakness and sin, and draw us into your generous mercy. Guide us to refocus our hearts on your Word and teachings, so we may truly know you and find hope in Christ. Renew us by your Holy Spirit, that we may turn from sin and live the Gospel. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Amen.

Prayer to begin the day

Dear Lord, You have brought me to the beginning of a new day. As the world is renewed fresh and clean, so I ask You to renew my heart with Your strength and purpose. Forgive me the errors of yesterday and bless me to walk closer in Your way today. Amen.

Foodbank call

St Paul’s Foodbank continues to help those in need in the Weston area and donations are gratefully received. The donations box is beside the font. Items particularly needed include long-life milk, tinned meat and fish, instant mash/tinned potatoes, instant coffee and hot chocolate, honey/jam/chocolate spread, tinned soup and vegetables, deodorant and toilet paper.

Plants to buy

Once again preparations are under way to stage St Paul’s annual plant sale, to be held on Saturday 9 May. Now's the time to start planting and potting to help raise money for the church. More details later.

If you would like us to pray for you, or for a friend or a situation, please get in touch.

You can email Reverend Gail at revgailthomas@gmail.com or speak to her after a service.

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Prayer requests