St Paul’s Church Woodford Bridge

St Paul’s Woodford Bridge exists to worship God, lead people to Christ, build a loving Christian community, and serve a world in need.

St Paul’s Church
Cross Road
Woodford Green
IG8 8BT

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Vicar: Revd Alexandra Podd

Looking to host an event? See hiring St Paul’s church halls for times and contact details.

Latest news

JULY 2025 - for your prayers

Summer Fayre:

thank you for praying, thank God for many answers to prayer! Overnight thunderstorms passed to give a sunny, breezy day; great team of volunteers with stalls bursting with goodies to sell; safety, fun and joyful community support; a very generous total raised so far = £2,773 to feed the children in Utugi, Kenya. A big Thank You to everyone involved!

We will be celebrating Generosity Week from Sunday 6th - Sunday 13th July. 6th looks at the theme of Gratitude, the 13th at the theme of Generosity.
Do come to learn more and be inspired…

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” St John 3:16

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures for ever.” Psalm 136:1

Living God 
you are humble in generosity 
and teach us to be the
hands and feet of Christ in the world. 
May our light so shine before others, 
in love, in truth and in action, 
that we may glorify your name in Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. 

The God of peace, 
who richly provides us with every blessing in abundance,
bless us and keep us, Amen

Compiled by Sammi Tooze, © The National Giving Team

Roads to pray for:

Latchingdon Gardens
Love Lane
Manor Road
Meadgate Avenue
Moreton Gardens
Nyssa 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 on macleonard@virginmedia.com

Posted 30 June 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.

In front of St Paul's altar, Bishop Guli stands holding a crook and wearing an ornamented mitre with gold cross and a pale blue cloak embroidered with dark blue, red and gold, Revd Alexandra Podd in black cassock, white surplice and black tippet and Martin Griffiths in the uniform of the Deputy Lieutenant, Greater London, predominantly dark blue with red and blue collar and dark red belt and wearing a cross of pale blue stars at the neck. — Left to right: Bishop Guli, Revd Alexandra Podd and Martin Griffiths (Deputy Lieutenant, Greater London).

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.