St. Paul's Church, Chippenham

Web Server Problems

jon — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:59:10 +0000

The web server that hosts www.stpaulsweb.co.uk has been having difficulties of late: it’s in a “data centre” (otherwise know as Jon’s garage) on the end of a broadband connection that’s been rather flaky over the last few weeks – this has resulted in the server losing its connection to the internet on too many occasions. And then [...]

21st June 2009, Simon Tyndall

Rob — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:32:47 +0000

Simon continues the series of talk on Philippians, he talks about Pauls journeys and Chris Moyles. Here is the map discussed and the Youtube video shown can be found here.

14th June 2009, Peter Rushton

Rob — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:17:57 +0000

Peter gives the second talk from the book of Philippians. The readings are from Philippians 1:3-11 and Acts 16:16-23.

7th June 2009, Mike Watkins

Rob — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:16:48 +0000

Mike gives us an introduction to a series of talks on Pauls letter to the Philippians. Todays reading is from Philippians 1:1-2.

Library at St. Paul’s

akingsland — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:13:14 +0000

At their last PCC meeting St. Paul’s PCC discussed the library at the back of St. Paul’s church. The bookshelf is full of woodworm and needs to be disposed of. The books will need a good home and will be offered free of charge. It is hoped to “re vamp” the library at a later date.

Congratulations to…

akingsland — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:12:38 +0000

A njali, Neil, Nithalin and Jeyan Kanagaratnam have been in touch to say that “God has blessed us with a beautiful baby girl. Arani was born Tuesday 23rd June at 2.55am weighing 7lb 7oz. We returned home today and are both doing well. The boys are delighted at the arrival of their little sister. (Although Aarani was born in the UK they will be returning to [...]

Colette’s Trek

akingsland — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:03:20 +0000

Day 7 FRIDAY 12th June Neltner camp 3050 m – Imlil 1710 m – Marrakech Early in the morning trek down to Aremd and Imlil. Following the same mule trail to reach the roadhead after approx. 4 to 5 hours of walking. After a picnic lunch a driver will transfer us back to Marrakesh. In [...]

Office Closed

akingsland — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:09:27 +0000

Please note the office is closed until Tuesday 16th June.

Cornerstone Women –Fit for the King Evenings

akingsland — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:07:54 +0000

Ladies do join us for fitness fun and fellowship as we meet together on Wednesday evenings (term time only) in St Paul’s Church Hall. We meet at 7.30 for a 7.45pm start to our Cornerstone Keep Fit class and have a time to socialise afterwards between 8.30 and 9.15. All welcome – there is a variety [...]

New Home Group

akingsland — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:05:59 +0000

New home group! A new group will be starting shortly. If you are not already part of a small group at St. Paul’s and would like to join one, contact Sarah, Pete or Ron.

31st May 2009, Sam Rushton

Rob — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:05:35 +0000

Sam talks on Pentecost and Britians got Talent, the reading is Acts 2:1-39.

Rector’s Ramblings, June 2009

jon — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:18:56 +0000

VISITORS FROM UGANDA - what a superb visit we had from Bishop Paul and Mama Margaret from Mukono in Uganda last month. It was a real joy to have them with us as we celebrated 40 years of the link between Uganda & Bristol diocese. Very special was the Confirmation service held at Box and [...]

24th May 2009, Karin Needham

Rob — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:56:01 +0000

Karin talks to us on Ascension, the reading is Acts 1:1-11.

CMS Boxholders

akingsland — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:17:51 +0000

Would all CMS box holders please bring their boxes to St. Paul’s by Sunday 21st June.

17th May 2009, Mike Watkins

Rob — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:08:42 +0000

Mike looks at the story in Luke 5:27-32, the Calling of Levi, and how we can apply this to our own lives and communities.

10th May 2009, Mike Watkins

Rob — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:08:33 +0000

Mike talks about the great commision. The bible readings are Romans 10:8-15, 1 Peter 2:9 and Matthew 28:16-20.

3rd May 2009, Bishop Paul

Rob — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:07:37 +0000

Bishop Paul brings greatings from Uganda.

26th April 2009, Simon Tyndall

Rob — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:06:26 +0000

Simon talks about the risen Jesus. The reading is Luke 24:13-35.

Could you help with the Clarion?

akingsland — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:22:47 +0000

Could you help? To ensure the Clarion has a sustainable future and that all the tasks do not fall just to a few people we are looking for volunteers to help in a few supporting roles. Advertisement Contact—to liaise annually with Advertisers by sending out invoices and confirming advert content (usually done for January each year). Subscriptions Contact [...]

19th April 2009, Mike Watkins

Rob — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:14:33 +0000

Mike gives a short talk with the reading from John 1:1-13.

5th April 2009, Peter Rushton

Rob — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:08:07 +0000

Peter talks about the arrival of Jesus. The readings are Zechariah 9:9-13 and Mark 1:1-11.

Office Closed

akingsland — Fri, 01 May 2009 09:31:23 +0000

The office will be closed from 11.30am Thursday 7th May until Tuesday 9.00am 12th May. Please ensure that any notices arrive at the office by midday Wednesday at the latest.

A Feast of Football!

akingsland — Fri, 01 May 2009 09:29:59 +0000

St. Paul’s Fellowship Footballers vs. Crudwell Seniors 16th May K.O. 2pm, Yatton Keynall. A proper match with numbers on shirts and everything! Please come along to watch some amazing football and support your team! Refreshments after the match probably at The Bell.

Cornerstone Cafe

akingsland — Fri, 01 May 2009 09:26:34 +0000

Extended Menu From Monday 11th May the café will be extending its lunch menu to include freshly made sandwiches, quiche and ploughmans; along with the delicious home-made cakes, soup & roll and drinks. If you are interested in helping out in the café please chat to a member of the Cornerstone Café team to find out more. Closed [...]

Rector’s Ramblings, May 2009

jon — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:08 +0000

WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL – I am writing this as we celebrate Easter which is indeed a wonderful festival in the Christian year. But part of the joy comes as a contrast with the events leading up to it – in what we now (2000 years later) call Holy Week. I always appreciate marking Holy Week and [...]

Office Closed

akingsland — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:10:43 +0000

The office will be closed on the afternoon of Tuesday 21st April.

Newsletters

akingsland — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:02:05 +0000

The Diocesan Newsletter is on the notice board at the back of church and the Deanary Newsletter is also available at the back of church.

Women’s Union Programme–Summer 2009

akingsland — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:00:49 +0000

April 23rd Rob Catt tells us of his work in the theatre (Bring & Buy Stall) May 7th Mrs Jean Russell talks about Egypt May 21st Ascension Day Service June 4th No meeting June 18th Flower arranging &/or board games (Bring & Buy Stall) July 2nd Mrs Jean Harvest introduces us to a Tudor Pedlar July 16th Summer Party

Rector’s Ramblings, April 2009

jon — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:30:02 +0000

THE STATE OF THE WORLD - we are all very aware of the current economic situation (which has an effect of some sort on virtually everyone – but in a variety of different ways) and I don’t think I can add much to what has been said – except that it reminds me to put [...]

22nd March 2009, Peter Rushton

Rob — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:43:19 +0000

Peter talks about on Mothering Sunday following a play on Moses in the bullrushes.

Fit for a King?

akingsland — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:21:33 +0000

We are starting a women’s keep fit evening after Easter on Wednesday evenings at St. Paul’s Church Hall starting on 22nd April to keep fit, have fun and spend time together. Join us for exercise, body toning and stretching at 7.45pm (chill out and chat 8.30-9.15pm). We need some volunteers to help with refreshments. Please [...]

RISE Dinner and Auction of Promises

akingsland — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:41:02 +0000

We are very pleased to announce that the above event held in December raised an amazing £2,945 for RISE. Many thanks to everyone who attended the dinner and those who purchased items from the Auction, not forgetting everyone who kindly gave promises to the auction enabling it to be such a success.

Cornerstone Cafe

akingsland — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:26:32 +0000

Could you volunteer for 2 hours once a month? If so please speak to Wendy or Belinda. Two more volunteers on our team would be really appreciated. No one will be asked to do more than they feel able or wish to do.

2009 Annual Church Meetings – Rector’s Report by Simon Tyndall

jon — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:29:56 +0000

North Chippenham Group of Churches 2009 Annual Church Meetings – Rector’s Report by Simon Tyndall This is my 8th report to the annual meetings of the churches of the North Chippenham Group of Churches – St Peter’s Langley Burrell; St Michael & All Angels’ Kington St Michael; St Nicholas’ Hardenhuish; St Paul’s Chippenham – having become Team [...]

Rector’s Ramblings – March 2009

jon — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:00:40 +0000

LAST MONTH/THIS MONTH – sorry, we did not manage to produce a copy of the February CLARION (due to some technical difficulties) but I am glad we are back for March! WHERE THERE IS NO VISION… – Proverbs 29:18 is a verse of the Bible which was introduced to me when I was working for CMS [...]

Are you new to St Paul’s?

akingsland — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:04:34 +0000

Are you new to St. Pauls? Have you been here for a while and would like to belong to a small group? We would like to invite you along to a new group starting on Tues 24th Feb at our place, 7.15pm to eat, or if you can’t make the meal 8pm, for informal discussion [...]

Healing on the Streets

akingsland — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:59:39 +0000

There is a preliminary meeting being held at Station Hill Baptist Church on Tues, 17th Feb at 7.30pm for anyone interested in being involved with “Healing in the Streets”. There will be someone who leads the Healing on the Streets team in Bath at the meeting.

Lent Study Groups

akingsland — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:58:25 +0000

If you are interested in joining a Lent Study Group details of dates and contact numbers can be found at the back of church.

Doorway Sleepout 2009.

akingsland — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:07:34 +0000

Phil, Brian, Julie & Steve would like to thank all of you who sponsored their sleepout. Between them we raised £1300 for the project. Phil & the gang will be around in the coming weeks to collect monies pledged. we are extremely fortunate to have missed the (really) bad weather, if only the homeless had [...]

Cornerstone Cafe

akingsland — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:06:34 +0000

From Monday 9th February the café will be opening from 10.30am serving till 1.00pm; offering a range of home-made cakes to accompany a Fairtrade tea, coffee or hot chocolate; and a soup & a roll light lunch. Start the week off with a chat in the company of others in a friendly environment. Look forward to seeing [...]

18th January 2009, Peter Rushton

Rob — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:56:12 +0000

Peter talks about Vision, the reading is taken from Revelation 5:1-10.

11th January 2009, Mike Watkins

Rob — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:01:20 +0000

Mike Watkins gives his first sermon at St. Paul’s Chippenham. The readings are Psalm 29 and Mark 1:4-11.

4th January 2009, Simon Tyndall

Rob — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:43:41 +0000

Simon Tyndall takes the first sermon of the year, he discusses the Methodist Covenant Prayer.

Sermon Podcasts

Rob — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:53:03 +0000

After a very long delay I now hope to be able to bring you the St. Pauls Sunday morning sermons. While I may not add every sermon every week I will endeavour to bring you a few each month. If you would like a sermon added that I have missed, or feel that a sermon [...]

Sermon Archive

Rob — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:45:06 +0000

Looking for the older sermons? You can find them in the Sermon Archive.

Rector’s Ramblings, February 2009

jon — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:15 +0000

WHERE THERE IS NO VISION… – Proverbs 29:18 is a verse of the Bible which was introduced to me when I was working for CMS some 20 years ago. Until then I was not aware of its existence. It is one of those verses that speaks profound truth in both a religious and every other [...]

Lent Study Groups

akingsland — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:27:00 +0000

Rev. Simon Tatton-Brown is organising ecumenical Study Groups for the Lent Session in 2009. If you would be willing to host a group, or lead a group or even do both, please would you let him know by the 18th Jan. The course will follow the York sessions, ‘Faith, Hope and Love’ over 5 weeks.

From the Ministry Team as we start 2009

jon — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:00:10 +0000

As we start 2009 we are expecting to use this prayer in our churches, at our services on the 4th January. It is known as the Methodist Covenant Prayer and it traditionally used by Methodists as they re-commit themselves to Christ and his Church at the beginning of a New Year.

Rector’s Ramblings, January 2009

jon — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:53 +0000

REV MIKE WATKINS – should be licensed on Tuesday 6 January – as you read this if it is not too late come to the service to welcome him (7.30pm at St Paul’s led by Bishop Lee) – and please make Mike and his family feel at home amongst us – say hello! and introduce [...]

RISE Trust Auction of Promises

jon — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:00:35 +0000

[Update 22/12/2008: The auction has now closed] The RISE Trust is running an auction of Promises in the weeks leading up to Christmas… to bid for things please go to the online auction website: RISE Trust Auction of Promises alternatively you can bid after the main service at St. Paul’s on Sundays – head over to the hall, [...]

Christmas at St. Michael and All Angels, Kington St. Michael

jon — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:27:36 +0000

7 December 9:30am Come and Worship Our Toy Service where we bring gifts of toys for needy families in the district 14 December 4:00pm Carol Service Come and sing traditional carols as we all get ready for Christmas 20 December 2008 An evening of Choral Christmas Music and Organ Pieces with Paul Bambrough and his friends Celebrate the Christmas Season Tickets £8:00 includes [...]

Christmas at St. Peter’s, Langley Burrell

jon — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:22:31 +0000

21 December at 4:00pm Carols for All 24 December at 5:00pm Crib Service A traditional start to Christmas for all the family 25 December at 09:00 am Christmas Morning Celebration Service for all the family with Communion