As we approach the second anniversary of the start of Covid in this country, I’m not sure anyone can predict with any certainty when we will get back to any sense of normality. Even if the physical effects of Covid were to end in the early days of 2022, so much has changed economically. Along with the pandemic we also had Brexit, so a lot has changed; is there even a normality to go back to?
Who knows what 2022 will bring – apart that is from God! No doubt you will have been wished a “Happy New Year” many times over already, and indeed it is a sincere and traditional greeting. However, I find myself wondering if it is the most appropriate of greetings if we consider the situation that some people are in - for instance those who have been recently bereaved, or who are seeing the health of their loved one deteriorate. And I’m sure if you think about people you know, you may well question the appropriateness of just saying “Happy New Year”.
I do hope that you will know happiness this year, but I cannot be certain about that because it is largely down to external factors over which we have little or no control. However, I do wish you a year when you will know and experience the Presence and Peace of God at all times and that regardless of circumstances, by knowing it you will experience the Joy that only God can bring. Our faith reassures us that God will never leave us nor forsake us, and even should we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, He is with us and will comfort us. What comfort we can have as disciples of Christ, knowing that no matter what we might face is 2022 He is there with us and will sustain us if we fix our eyes on Him. And not only will He sustain us, perhaps He will be able to use us to help others to know that they are not alone and He is there for them and can help them rise above the challenges of life. Picture a buoy in the water – whether the water is calm or stormy it will ride the waves and is always be above water.
May you indeed know the Presence and Peace of the Lord with you throughout 2022!
JOnathan
Who knows what 2022 will bring – apart that is from God! No doubt you will have been wished a “Happy New Year” many times over already, and indeed it is a sincere and traditional greeting. However, I find myself wondering if it is the most appropriate of greetings if we consider the situation that some people are in - for instance those who have been recently bereaved, or who are seeing the health of their loved one deteriorate. And I’m sure if you think about people you know, you may well question the appropriateness of just saying “Happy New Year”.
I do hope that you will know happiness this year, but I cannot be certain about that because it is largely down to external factors over which we have little or no control. However, I do wish you a year when you will know and experience the Presence and Peace of God at all times and that regardless of circumstances, by knowing it you will experience the Joy that only God can bring. Our faith reassures us that God will never leave us nor forsake us, and even should we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, He is with us and will comfort us. What comfort we can have as disciples of Christ, knowing that no matter what we might face is 2022 He is there with us and will sustain us if we fix our eyes on Him. And not only will He sustain us, perhaps He will be able to use us to help others to know that they are not alone and He is there for them and can help them rise above the challenges of life. Picture a buoy in the water – whether the water is calm or stormy it will ride the waves and is always be above water.
May you indeed know the Presence and Peace of the Lord with you throughout 2022!
JOnathan
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Following the government's easing of certain restrictions, we are now able to hold our services in church again.
Our Sunday service is Holy Communion at 10am.
However, we are monitoring things carefully and should there be any change in government guidelines we will review the situation accordingly.
In line with the government's restrictions, please wear a mask, use the track and trace code and observe social distancing.
Our Risk Assessment documents can be found below.
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SAFEGUARDING:
The Parish Church of St Paul's is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and that anyone who enters our doors feels valued, welcome and safe.
St Paul's Church's Safeguarding policy can be viewed via the page in the link above or by clicking on the link below.
If you wish to report a safeguarding concern or allegation please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer - Pat Kibbler on: 01926 496552
or the Team Vicar - Jonathan Hearn on 01926 419814
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on 024 7652 1345 (this is a 24-hour phone number)
or the Police on 999
Our safeguarding policy can be viewed here: safeguarding_policy.pdf
The Parish Church of St Paul's is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and that anyone who enters our doors feels valued, welcome and safe.
St Paul's Church's Safeguarding policy can be viewed via the page in the link above or by clicking on the link below.
If you wish to report a safeguarding concern or allegation please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer - Pat Kibbler on: 01926 496552
or the Team Vicar - Jonathan Hearn on 01926 419814
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on 024 7652 1345 (this is a 24-hour phone number)
or the Police on 999
Our safeguarding policy can be viewed here: safeguarding_policy.pdf
St Paul's Church is part of www.dioceseofcoventry.org/ within the www.churchofengland.org
St Paul's is also part of Churches Together in Warwick (CTW) of which there are 10 member churches. CTW meets at 7.30am on the first Saturday in the month for a Prayer Breakfast. It is held at a different member church each time. Please see our latest newsletter for details on where the next event is. Or visit the CTW website www.ctwarwick.org.uk/ for details.
Our charity number is 1127224
St Paul's is also part of Churches Together in Warwick (CTW) of which there are 10 member churches. CTW meets at 7.30am on the first Saturday in the month for a Prayer Breakfast. It is held at a different member church each time. Please see our latest newsletter for details on where the next event is. Or visit the CTW website www.ctwarwick.org.uk/ for details.
Our charity number is 1127224
Worship
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1st Sunday
10am - Holy Communion |
2nd Sunday
10am - Holy Communion
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3rd Sunday
10am - Holy Communion
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4th Sunday
10am - Holy Communion
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Community
We are proud to serve the people of Warwick, working in schools and holding clubs in our hall. Here are a few of the activities and events we host.
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Seniors' Club
If you are over 50 why not join us for a social evening between 7.30 - 9.00pm on the last Saturday of the month for food and fellowship. We have a varied programme of entertainers – speakers – activities – quizzes and more. Lifts can be arranged, for more information contact Pat Kibbler 01926 496552 or email kibblere@aol.com.
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Sunday Club & Creche
Children of all ages are welcome at St Paul’s. There’s a Sunday Club for Primary age children and Creche facilities for babies and toddlers. However they’re welcome to stay with parents in church if they wish.
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Charities
Warwick Foodbank
We support our local Foodbank which is at Saltisford Church in Albert Street, Warwick. We have a collection box by the office for items to go towards our local Foodbank. Please put any toiletries and/or dry, non-perishable food in the box.
If you need a voucher please email the office on stpauls.warwick@outlook.com to arrange a time to collect one from the office between 9am and 12noon on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Warwick’s Foodbank is open each Friday between 1pm and 3pm at Saltisford Church in Albert Street, Warwick.
We support our local Foodbank which is at Saltisford Church in Albert Street, Warwick. We have a collection box by the office for items to go towards our local Foodbank. Please put any toiletries and/or dry, non-perishable food in the box.
If you need a voucher please email the office on stpauls.warwick@outlook.com to arrange a time to collect one from the office between 9am and 12noon on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Warwick’s Foodbank is open each Friday between 1pm and 3pm at Saltisford Church in Albert Street, Warwick.
Church Team
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Rev. Jonathan Hearn
Although I grew up in a Christian home it was only in my 20s that I really encountered Jesus through the presence of His Holy Spirit and that faith became alive. My desire is to see people encounter the living Lord and grow as a disciple of Christ, going on a journey from perhaps only knowing about Him to knowing Him personally and experience His transformative power in their lives.
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PCC Members
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A Brief History
A part of Warwick life from 1824
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The population of Warwick grew rapidly in the early 1800s when the opening of the canal enabled many new industries to develop in the local area.
The work-force was housed in the newly-erected streets in the western parts of the town, such as Crompton Street, Woodhouse Street, and Queen's Square. As the population grew, the churchyards of St Mary and St Nicholas became full and in 1823 both churches petitioned the Bishop of Worcester for extra burial space. The Coventry diocese was only created in 1918. |
As a result, on 23rd July 1824 ground was consecrated in Friars Street and later in the same year a cemetery chapel was built. This was known as St Mary's Episcopal Chapel, being served by St Mary's, and was used exclusively for burials. Then in 1842 it was proposed that a new Free Church should be built.
In 1844 the Parish of St Paul's was formed out of the western part of St Mary's Parish. The church was completed in the same year and consecrated on 26th July 1844 by the Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Revd Henry Pepys. |
