November highlights!
Our Christmas Fayre is on in the church and halls, raising funds for both Utugi Childrens’ Centre in Kenya and Redbridge Foodbank. See the Fayre details on Facebook. Please invite your friends!
Posted 2 November 2025
St Paul’s Woodford Bridge exists to worship God, lead people to Christ, build a loving Christian community, and serve a world in need.
Looking to host an event? See hiring St Paul’s church halls for times and contact details.
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NOVEMBER 2025 - for your prayers
PRAYER FOR ALL SAINTS’ DAY
(1st November)
God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith of your saints, inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
PRAYERS FOR ALL SOULS’ DAY
(2nd November)
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and rise in glory, Amen. Listen kindly to our prayers, O Lord, and, as our faith in your Son, raised from the dead, is deepened, so may our hope of resurrection for your departed servants also find new strength. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever, Amen.
MOTHERS’ UNION
at St Paul’s, nationally and globally have a Campaign to RISE UP against domestic abuse and gender-based violence.
From 25 Nov to 10 Dec join with us in the annual United Nations 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
We hold before you, O God, all those who have become victims and survivors of abuse and violence, and all who work for their relief, healing and justice. Pour out your healing grace upon their wounds, both seen and unseen. Surround them with your love and grant them peace and comfort. God of refuge, create safe environments where all people, especially the vulnerable and marginalised, can live without fear. Help us to be vigilant and proactive in ensuring safety in our homes, schools, workplaces and communities, in the name of Christ, Amen.
ROADS IN THE PARISH
Praying God’s blessing on all living in:
- Cairns Avenue
- Canfield Road
- Chapelmount
- Chigwell Road
- Claybury Road
- Copfield Close
SAY ONE FOR ME!
We would be delighted to pray for you or anyone in need. Pop it on the Church prayer board, or email Alexandra at vicar@stpaulswb.com or Mac at macleonard@virginmedia.com
Posted 2 November 2025
Quizzes and Murder Mystery evenings
To find out more about our quizzes and Murder Mystery evenings, please contact Len Stevens.
Posted 10 March 2024
Welcome Alexandra!
We welcome the Revd Alexandra Podd as Vicar of St Paul’s, Woodford Bridge.
Alexandra was licensed and instituted as Vicar by Bishop Guli on 12 September. She has also become Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands, and will spend half her time in each role.
Posted 13 September 2024. Updated 28 September
Who we are
We are a Christian Parish Church in Essex in the Diocese of Chelmsford, and part of the Church of England. We are here to spread the ‘Good News’ about God and his Son Jesus Christ.
The Bible says “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but may have eternal life” (John 3:16). That means those who ‘follow’ Jesus Christ, who love his company, respect his teaching, trust his promises and are prepared to let this affect their lives.
Safeguarding
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Vulnerable Adults and Victims of Domestic Abuse.
Our Safeguarding Policy [PDF, 75 KB] was updated on 18 March 2025.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer (SPO) Alan Clark can be contacted either on 07903 733 497 or via e-mail at safeguarding@stpaulswb.com.
Life events
To arrange a baptism or wedding, please ask at our weekly 10am Sunday Service.
For pastoral visits, funerals and other enquiries, please contact the Vicar or the Revd Ian Monks.
Groups and activities
We are a friendly church and you will find a warm welcome at our services and church groups.
For children, we have a Children’s Sunday Club every Sunday at 10:00 in the hall. We also run Children’s Holiday Clubs.
We run a Coffee morning every Thursday from 10 to 12 noon. All are welcome.
We have an active Mothers’ Union meeting on the first Tuesday of each month and our Textile Group has created inspiring and colourful banners for the church and meets fortnightly.
“Just for Girls” meet fortnightly on a Tuesday morning from 10—12 noon for Worship, Meditation, Prayer and Fellowship. The group is open to women who are members of St Paul’s church. Please contact Pauline Bolding for further details.
Giving
Spirelight Dedication Book
Light up St Paul’s Spire!
Everyone is invited to participate in our Spirelight Dedication, to commemorate an Anniversary, Birthday or any other memorable date.
easyfundraising
Sign up to easyfundraising and help us raise FREE funds for St Paul’s Church Toilet Fund when you’re doing your everyday shopping online — it doesn't cost you anything. When you raise your first £5, easyfundraising will match it.
This short video about easyfundraising explains how simple it is to use.
For further information contact Churchwarden Paul Malam.
Disabled Access
St Paul’s welcomes anyone who is disabled - our Church has disabled access facilities through the South
Door off the Main road, and a hearing loop for anyone using a hearing aid.