News and Events
Sunday (and festivals’) Service Sheet
Week by week, please click the link below to see the service content ahead of time. Do join in at 10.30 am each Sunday when you can, or at other times for special services as shown below.
Sunday 26 October. Worship, children’s groups, coffee and chat. Afterwards, we shall enjoy a soup lunch together; it is free and there is no need to book.
.Do come along if you can; the order of service can be found here
This service will also be livestreamed live, here: https://www.youtube.com/live/j5DW3__j_7c
7.00 pm Encounter, generally twice a month at either St Barnabas’ Church or St Paul’s Church - see below. Beautiful music, peaceful praise and prayer to ease you into the week ahead.
The next Encounter is on Sunday 2 November at St Barnabas’ Church, then on Sunday 16 November at St Paul’s Church.
These follow the regular pattern: first Sunday at St Barnabas’, third at St Paul’s; save the dates and come along. All welcome.
Coming Up
October
Sunday 26th, after the 10.30 am service: soup lunch at St Paul’s. Free; just turn up.
Monday 27th, 9.30 am - 11.30 am Shine Together! Family fun for children and accompanied adults. Crafting, face painting, circus skills, games, coffee and cakes.
November
Sunday 2nd, 7.00 pm Encounter at St Barnabas’ Church
Saturday 8th, 9.00 am Second Saturdays Prayer Meeting at St Paul’
Saturday 8th, 6 for 6.30 pm: Vitula String Quartet concert at St Barnabas’ Church
Sunday 9th, REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Sunday 9th, after the 10.30 am service:
St Paul’s at Home—Sunday lunch among the church family—host or be a guest.
Sunday 9th, 4.00 pm Messy Church at St Barnabas’
Friday-Sunday 14-16th: Men’s weekend at Barmoor—book ASAP.
Saturday 15th -York District Organists’ Association meet at St Paul’s
3.00pm: rehearsal, 4.00 pm lecture, 5.00 pm Choral Evensong.
Sunday 16th, 7.00 pm Encounter at St Paul’s Church
Sunday 23rd after the 10.30 am service: soup lunch
Saturday 29th: Women’s ‘crafternoon’ at St Paul’s
Sunday 30th, Advent Sunday—we begin to look forward to Christmas
Sunday 30th, 3.00 pm at St Barnabas’: Light in the Darkness memorial service
December
Saturday 6th, 4.00 pm at St Paul’s: Light in the Darkness memorial service
Saturday 13th, 9.00 am Second Saturday’s prayer session at St Paul’s
Saturday 13th, 7.00 pm: Pub Carols, beginning at the Crystal Palace
Sunday 14th, 7.00 pm: Carol Service at St Paul’s.
St Barnabas’ Church is our partner church, located on Jubilee Terrace,
off Leeman Road and near the River Ouse. What3Words: cloth.early.power
Car Parking at St Paul’s this October/November
Network Rail works with heavy plant at St Paul’s:
Fridays to Sundays at midnight 24-27 October, 31 Oct-3 Nov and 7-10 November
The Notices
Sunday 26 October 2025—the Last Sunday after Trinity
Theme: The Belonging Course - Understanding Ourselves.
Bible reading: Mark 1.35-39.
10.30 am: worship, children’s groups and coffee.
The youth will join in with the whole service today.
The Sunday livestreamed 10.30 am service will come from St Paul’s; please click below:https://www.youtube.com/live/OT4qYPlc_wU
In–person Prayer Opportunities at St Paul’s
10.30 am on Sundays at both churches
7.00 pm First Sundays at St Barnabas’
7.00 pm Third Sundays at St Paul’s
Thursdays at 12.15 pm at St Paul’s
Second Saturdays at 9.00 am at St Paul’s
Zoom Prayers ONLINE
Mondays at 8.30 am; Wednesdays at 12 noon.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970109685?pwd=Y0ZTMG53MzFRNTFKdXFrRENzQm9UZz09 .
Second Saturdays: Prayer Session at St Paul’s
9.00 am-10.00 am
Start the weekend well: come along once a month for peaceful prayer together.
Upcoming dates:
8 November, 13 December.
Special Events Coming Up
Sunday 26 October after the 10.30 am service: soup lunch in church
Monday 27 October, 9.30 am Shine! Family Fun Morning in St Paul’s with face painting, circus skills, crafts, cakes, coffee and more
Sunday 9 November, Remembrance Sunday.
Also on Sunday 9 November: St Paul’s at Home
Sunday lunches among the church community. Book in while in church (scan the QR code) or find the date on the Church Suite calendar.
Also on Sunday 9 November, at St Barnabas’ Church at 4.00 pm
Messy Church for Remembrance Sunday, 4.00 –5.30 pm. Includes crafts, games, songs and a light supper...and it’s free! All ages are welcome, with under 18s requiring a responsible adult.
17-21 November: National Safeguarding Week
The Diocese of York has organised a number of online (Zoom) events, many of which are relevant for key roles at St Paul’s and all of which are interesting. Please take a look at what’s on offer and sign yourself up to take part by clicking the link below.
Regular Groups
Baby and Toddler Group
Mondays, 9.30 am - 11.00 am in term time (cancelled on 27 October).
Parents, grandparents and carers plus their tiddlers for playtime, crafting, company and refreshments; all are welcome.
Mid-Week Children’s and Youth Groups at St Paul’s (cancelled on 30 Oct.) DMC and Open Table meet on Thursdays in term time.
DMC: Discipleship, Mission, Curiosity: for school years 7-10. Meet in the crypt 6.30 pm– 8.00 pm
Open Table: Pizza and prayer vibes for school years 10-13. Meet in the first floor youth room 7.30 pm– 8.30 pm
For enquiries and further details contact Izzie: youthwork.stpaulsyork@gmail.com
Every Thursday
10.00 am—12 noon: Coffee and Co. Conversation, cake and community. All welcome.
12.15 pm: Holy Communion with hymns (lasts 45 mins) Come in your lunch hour.
Regular Giving at St Paul’s
We now use the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) and would like to encourage everyone who gives regularly to St Paul’s to do so in this way.
The Benefits
Givers benefit from PGS because it is secure, confidential and easy to use
No cost implications to churches (the diocese pays admin fees)
Gift Aid is calculated automatically
Our church volunteers are freed from the usual stewardship admin
If you currently give by bank transfer, thank you!
If you are a new giver, or thinking about giving to St Paul’s, thank you!
Your gift is warmly appreciated...but please transfer to the Parish Giving Scheme by scanning the QR code in chuch.
How it works (an example only)
£50 is donated to St Paul’s
The donation arrives at PGS
PGS claims 25% Gift Aid—£12.50 extra!
St Paul’s receives £50.00 from PGS
PGS forwards the additional £12.50 in Gift Aid to St Paul’s
The full sum of £62.50 enables St Paul’s to grow and plan ahead confidently. THANK YOU
Eco Church at St Paul’s - an Arocha UK Bronze eco-church
Arocha UK Eco-Church tips for October
Taste the difference! Local and seasonal food not only tastes great but is better for the planet too. Think about incorporating locally grown produce into your diet and shopping list throughout the seasons, as it is harvested at its peak ripeness ensuring superior flavour,
compared to imported alternatives that have travelled thousands of miles. If saying grace before a meal is a regular practice in your household, include giving thanks for your local food producers this month.
Church of England's 2025 Environmental Calendar
Key dates and Events October 2025
October is International Walk to School Month
4 October—St Francis’ Day
4 October—No Disposable Cups Day
14 October—International Waste Day
24 October—Water Night
Find out more
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/environment-calendar-2025.pdf
Church Heating
Now that we are into October, the church heating is generally on for services and events but the nave is a large space with high ceilings, so most of the heat collects up there; please consider bringing an extra layer to wear when you visit.
York Foodbank Donations
Urgently needed: Tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, squash, tinned soup, UHT milk , instant mashed potato, instant noodles, tinned rice pudding or custard.
Running low: strong carrier bags, pasta, tinned fish, tinned meat, instant coffee, teabags, tinned tomatoes, tinned sponge puddings, jars of jam (sorry, not homemade jam), biscuits, powdered milk.
Non-Food Items: sanitary pads, shaving foam/razors, deodorant (unisex), household cleaning sprays, washing up liquid, shampoo, shower gel, nappies size 5 and 6, baby wipes, baby toiletries, laundry detergent
We are well-stocked with (thank you): baked beans, nappies size 1 and 2, tinned spaghetti
We are unable to accept (sorry): out of date or already opened items, homemade aitems, baby formula milk, medical items (tablets, incontinence pads, fortisip bottles), alcoholic drinks.
Location of food donation points
Waitrose (Foss Islands) 8am-9pm Front of store near exits
Asda (Monks Cross) *In store shoppers only - 24 hours Front of store near exits
Tesco (Askham Bar) *In store shoppers only
24 hours Front of store near exits
Work With York, Castlegate 8:30-17:00 Monday-Friday (10:00-17:00 Wednesday) Point located in entrance hall
Foodbank Warehouse (**Opening for public donations) 9.00-13.00 Tuesday & Thursday at York Foodbank, Unit 5 Sterling Park, Bleriot Way, Clifton Moor, York
YO30 4WU.
The Leprosy Mission Shop –Get ready for Christmas!
The Leprosy Mission (TLM) has sent a brochure detailing the many items for sale in its shop, from Christmas cards and Advent calendars to knitwear and children’s toys.
Over on the south side of church you will find the Mission Noticeboard where Enid has kindly attached a TLM shopping bag and the brochure.
If you would like to share postal charges please leave your name and contact details in the envelope provided.
If preferred, you can shop online at
https://www.theleprosymissionshop.com/
The Notices is issued fortnightly on Thursdays; upcoming dates are 6 and 20 November
Please send content to the office (see below) by 1.00 pm on Wednesdays.
For general matters please contact the church office: admin@stpaulsyork.org.uk
01904 658820 m: 07735 553679
In case of urgent pastoral need please ring the office mobile
07735 553679.
Harvest Thanksgivings at St Paul’s
We donated, remembered, gave thanks and sat down to eat together, in gratitude for God’s gifts to us.
