Many
people have asked me to fill them in on what the 10th Birthday Party
is all about… so here are some FAQ’s:
Why are we having a party?
On
16th January 2010 the church turns 10 years old… of course its
much older than that (there has been a worshiping community here for hundreds
of years) but the congregation under Simon’s leadership will be exactly
10 years old and its a great opportunity to celebrate what God has done.
When is it?
16th
January 2010 starting at 7.30pm for supper… with dancing ‘til
midnight…
Who is it for?
The
party is for the adult members of St Pauls… of course we would love to
invite everyone who ever was a member but it would be too hard as we can only
realistically seat 400 people for a meal and even that’s going to be a
merry squash… so we are not inviting all our old friends but hope that
some of them will join us the following day when we have a big service at 4pm
with the Bishop officially turning on the outside lights.
Is it really going to be a proper party?
YES!
Get your party clothes on, book a baby sitter and get ready to eat, drink and
be merry… laugh and DANCE late into the night… (There are no
morning services the next day… that’s how good its going to be!)
How do I get tickets?
Please
do go online and buy your tickets from our website £10 each www.sph.org (there have been some problems with
PayPal only allowing us to buy one ticket at a time but hopefully we have fixed
that now… sorry for the inconvenience everyone). Tickets are available in
the office from Ruth Claydon if you can’t go online and there are
concessions available for those who are unable to pay, we want everyone to be
there who can be!
Are we paying caterers and waiting staff?
No…
we want to put on an excellent party without being too extravagant so we are
going to give EVERYONE who comes a small role … if you would like to
volunteer for a role that would really help… we need set up and table
decorators on the Friday daytime and early evening, we need bar staff (only in
half hour shifts), servers, people to cook lasagne and make salads, we need
people who are excellent at moving tables making space for the dance floor (!)
and people who are very good at keeping secrets!!! We also need help clearing
up the next morning! If you would like to volunteer please let ruth.claydon@...
know…
Basically,
we hope that everyone who can will be part of this great evening!
See
you there if not before.
With
love,
Perry
Perry-May Ward - Associate Pastor and Dance Move Monitor! St Paul's Church · Queen Caroline St
· London
· W6 9PJ
020 8746 5257 · www.sph.org
Pantomime: Mother Goose
How
about a pantomime this Christmas?
Mother
Goose, a gaggle of festive fun, fit and affordable for all the family, easy to
reach at your local Bulls Head, Barnes.
Shows
run from 8th to 19th December at 10.30 and 1.30 and from 21st to 30th December
at 1.30 and 3.30, with no shows on 25th, 26th or Sundays. All this for only £10
for adults, £6 for children.
I'll
be there on Saturday 19th at 1.30 if you want to come along.
Women of St Pauls – please see below for an invitation
to a women’s event in January – it’s specifically for
inviting your non-church going friends to… look out for invitations at
church from the beginning of January…
You
are Invited to a
Women’s Breakfast
St Paul’s
Church, Hammersmith
Saturday
30th January 2010
9.30
– 11.00am
Speaker:
Julie Sheldon
Biography
Below
‘Dancer Off Her Feet’
Suggested
donation: £3 per head
JULIE SHELDONis married to Tom and they have two
daughters. She trained as a professional ballet dancer but had her career
cut short after an accident and back fracture. This led on to a serious
neurological illness called Dystonia from which se was not expected to
recover. 1989 Julie experienced a dramatic healing. The account of
this is written in her book 'Dancer off her Feet'. Five years after this
event the Sheldon's younger daughter developed a malignant brain tumour.
Julie has written two subsequent books: 'One Step at a Time' and 'The Blessing
of Tears'. She also writes for the popular daily devotional "Living
Light'.
Perry-May Ward - Associate Pastor
St Paul's Church · Queen Caroline St ·
London · W6 9PJ
Thank you everyone who
prepared and returned a hamper in time for us to deliver to Bishop Creighton
House today. They were really thrilled, so grateful and promise to take
some photos of their party tomorrow for us. If you are still planning to
do a hamper and hadn’t quite got it to church by last Sunday would you let me know as I would like to
arrange another delivery for them and to a few specific people we were hoping
to bless… (due to the carol services I need to know and ideally have them
in the building before Sunday as we will be unable to take them at the evening carol
service.)
Many thanks.
Perry
xx
Perry-May Ward - Associate Pastor
St Paul's Church
· Queen Caroline St
· London
· W6 9PJ
The marriage course is going into its second term and we are
looking for some enthusiastic taskforce to help!
We would love team players who are interested in serving married
couples, helping to create a romantic and intimate evening for them.
There are lots of different jobs to be done that are rewarding and good fun.
he course runs on Thursday evenings, and you would be
required to be there from 6-10pm – you will also get a free dinner!
Next term’s dates are January 14th – 4th
March (excluding half term)
Perhaps you have
a heart for serving married couples, or you just want to live out the inner
romantic in you!
If you are interested
in finding out more about any aspect of the marriage course please email ruth.claydon@...
or call 0208746 5255
Thanks
Ruth Claydon
God Is Here Launch this
Sunday 6th Dec
Don't miss out on this sunday's services (6th Dec) when we will be
celebrating the launch of nickandbeckydrake's new all age worship CD 'God Is
Here'. Following on from the success of Big Family Of God, this CD is aimed at
bridging the gap between 'adult' and 'kids' worship - songs that everyone can
worship to. If you're looking for something fresh for yourself or some presents
for Christmas then do come along as the CD is being exclusively availble for
just St Paul's
members this Christmas (released for the rest of the country not until February
2010!). The CD features St Paul's own kids,
worship team singers, as well as our very own Jennie Ellis, Anna Popplewell,
Simon Downham and more in exclusive video content on the bonus CD ROM. It also
comes with backing tracks for use in schools (and your living room) and full
sheet music.
Due to high demand for online
ticketing options we now have a way of purchasing tickets for 10,
the church’s 10th Birthday using PayPal.
The party is on 16th
January 2010 at 7.30pm and it’s going to be the party of the year
with food, drinks, entertainment, dancing and much, much more. We do have
a maximum capacity level so unfortunately it is not a party for the
children… they will get their turn the next day. We hope that
everyone who considers themselves as members of St Paul’s will join in the fun.
You can access the tickets by putting the following
address in your web browser: tinyurl.com/sph10
Tickets will still be available at the back of church
most Sundays.
Love,
Perry
Perry-May Ward - Associate Pastor
St Paul's Church
· Queen Caroline St
· London
· W6 9PJ
Organised with St Paul's Theological Centre/St Millitus College, do come to a very important day conference
Back to Basics or Business as Usual?
Responsible Lending, Responsible Borrowing and the Christian Response to the Great Recession
9.30 – 3.30, Saturday 12th December
St Paul's Onslow Square London SW7 3NX
Key questions the day will address · What is a theological vision of the place of debt, lending and borrowing in social and political life? · What might be practical proposals that reflect and adhere to such a vision within the contemporary context?
Speakers include: · Prof John Milbank, Nottingham University · Andrew Dilnot, Principal, St Hugh's College, Oxford · Paul Marshall, Marshall Wace hedge fund/Centre Forum · Dr Maurice Glasman, London Citizens/Faith & Citizenship Programme · Piers Le Marchant, General Counsel, Nomura International · Phillip Blond, ResPublica Booking etc · To book your place either call 020 7780 1600 or email: justcommunities@... It is important to book beforehand. · Cost: A suggested contribution of £5 for the day is requested but not required. This is payable on the door. · Lunch: Please make arrangements to provide for your own lunch (there are many places to buy sandwiches around the venue) · Getting there: St Paul's Onslow Square is located near South Kensington tube (District/Piccadilly). Bus routes: 211 or buses to South Kensington.
Organisers The event is jointly organised by the Faith & Public Policy Forum, King's College London; St Paul's Theological Centre/St Mellitus College; and the Centre for Contextual Theology (CTC). King's, St Mellitus and CTC have an established relationship and are already working together in a variety of ways to resource and equip the church in London in its mission and ministry through theological education. This event is designed to initiate a conversation about the way beyond the economic crises, one framed by theological considerations rather than economic ones, and build relationship between bankers, theological educators, church leaders and policy makers within a church rather than a political setting.
Background
The recession and the precariousnature of our current economic life are provoking a widespread review of ourattitude to the power of money in our lives and in the lives of ourcommunities.At the same time, churches,along with other groups from a wide variety of different perspectives, areproposing ways forward beyond a consumer driven, debt dependent economic andsocial life.Some call intoquestion the system as a whole, for example radical environmental,anti-capitalist and Islamic groups; some propose parallel systems that providealternatives to the dominance of the financial services industry; some seek tore-establish business as usual and a return to consumer driven, indebtedlifestyles; but what is a Christian vision of the way forward?How should Christians respondpersonally, pastorally and politically to the economic crisis?What concrete proposals for actionshould Christians initiate, develop or support?
The Faith & Public PolicyForum (King's College London), St Mellitus College and the Centre forContextual Theology are jointly hosting a study day to reflect theologically onthe current economic crisis and ways the church might respond in practice.Amidst the competing visions for thefuture, it is vital to develop a theological account of ways forward.It is particularly important forchurches in London.For the churchin London is uniquely placed to respond given that London is not only the mostethnically and religiously diverse city in the world, a major centre ofcultural and artistic production, but also a crucial node in the globalfinancial services industry.Inaddition, it has the only public authority – the Corporation of London – thatis specifically focused on lobbying for and representing the interests of thatindustry both in the UK and globally.In short, the world is in London and London is in the world.Christians in London are immersed inevery aspect of this city from the street to the boardroom and haverelationships with every level, from the homeless person to the business titan.There is therefore a particular responsibility and opportunity for churches todevelop a vision and concrete forms of action and policy proposals for the wayahead, proposals grounded in the realities of the world as it is but alsofaithful to the revelation of the world as it should be given in JesusChrist.With the economy in flux,a general election fast approaching, and manifestoes being written, the door iswide open for new ideas.In a timesuch as this and amidst the resounding silence of our political leaders toarticulate alternative visions of the future, Rabbi Hillel's questions come tous with acute force: if not now, then when? If not us, then who?
Next saturday (5th) will see thousands of people converge in London ahead of the main international talks on climate change in Copenhagen.
What: Come along to a church service and the march to Westminster to stand up for climate justice
When: Saturday 5th December - 11am church service (arrive for 10.30am) at Methodist Central Hall and then join the march afterwards. Tearfund will then be providing tea and cakes afterwards to allow you to relax and revive!
Why: Because we need to show the rich governments of this world that they need to tackle climate change urgently and call for a strong and fair climate deal that protects poor people.
What to wear or carry: something blue!
Tearfund, along with many other Christian organisations are part of Stop Climate Chaos - who are organising this friendly and peaceful day.
A friend of mine has a 17inch men's mountain bike that's looking for a new home.
It's a medium (evan's says suitable for 5'6 - 5'10...) Raleigh MAX Ogre (sounds ominous!) It's blue, brand new tyres, serviced about a year ago and not ridden since, probably a decent run around...
He would preferably like some offer of cash (the local bike shop said it would be worth about £80 with some tweeking...)...but will be ok if you just need a bike and can't pay....what a guy hey! Comes with lock and helmet.
Give me a call - 07949110910....and i'll get you in touch
We are leaving London
and need to rid ourselves of a double bed. It's metal framed with a decent:
medium firm mattress. We're giving it away because although it's fine, the
centre foot of the bed is missing. The bed is still very secure and extremely
comfortable.
Free to whoever can collect from a 4th floor flat (which has a lift) in W4.
As some of you know
I’ve been out of town setting up a photography business and I’m
thrilled to say that I’ve just launched my new website selling
photographic art and greetings cards!
The
Mapp's and Mappettes (all five of them) need a new super nanny with lots of X
factor from January. Based in Barnes this 5 day a week live out role is hands
on but fun with lots of sole charge activities during the day. Two children are
at school and our middle child is at nursery in the morning. We need someone
with lots of experience who sees being a nanny as a career and is happy to
travel with us on holidays throughout the UK
and Europe. If there is anyone out
there do call Nicky on 07740946760 or Nigel 07801703366 or email nigel.mapp@...
Nigel Mapp
Dear W6
'm
desperately looking for someone who is able
to make curtains and who would be willing to donate the time to make
a pair of curtains for a new member of our congregation. She has joined us
through a Besom project that a group from St Paul's did for her. As the
weather gets colder and she is unable to afford the heating on
through the night she is in real need of some winter curtains in her
front room to help her keep out some of the cold. Large
curtains the size that she needs are around £300 and above so I'm hoping to try
the cheaper option of having someone we know to make them. If
you think you could donate the time to make the curtains (we are trying to
raise the funds for the material) then please do contact me on 07746705547.
We
are busy getting the preparations ready for the St Paul’s tenth birthday
celebrations on January 16th. As part of this we are looking
for 30 willing people
to cook a lasagna big enough for 15
people and 30 people to
make delicious saladsbig
enough for 15 people. We will provide the recipe for the lasagna as well
as trays for your prepared food to be cooked and transported to church.
If
you think you’d like to put your cooking skills to the test please email ruth.claydon@...
More
will be revealed about the celebrations soon so watch this space…..
Thanks
Ruth Claydon & The Ten Team
Car for Sale
Caroline
my daughter is trying to sell her P Reg Mazda which goes! She is now
renting in London
and does not need the car. She would take £500.00 for it.
If you
know of anyone who might be interested please call her on 07940297157.
On Saturday 12th December, St Mellitus College, in
partnership with King’s College London and the Centre for Contextual Theology
is hosting a day conference on a Christian response to the economic recession.
The two main speakers will be Prof. John Milbank of NottinghamUniversity, one of the UK’s top theologians, and Andrew Dilnot,
Principal of St Hugh’s College Oxford, former Director of the Institute for
Fiscal Studies and one of the UK’s
foremost economists. There will also be a panel of commentators from the worlds
of Finance, Politics, Theology and the Church to continue the discussion. It
should be a fascinating day, and we would love to see you there!
Revd Dr Graham Tomlin
Dean, St Mellitus College
Back to
Basics or Business as Usual?
Responsible
Lending, Responsible Borrowing and
the
Christian Response to the Great Recession
9.30 –
3.30, Saturday 12th December
St Paul’s Onslow SquareLondonSW7 3NX
Booking etc
To book your place either call 020 7780
1600 or email: justcommunities@... It
is important to book beforehand.
Cost: A suggested contribution of £5
for the day is requested but not required. This is payable on the
door.
Lunch: Please make arrangements to
provide for your own lunch (there are many places to buy sandwiches around the
venue)
Getting there: St Paul’s Onslow Square is
located near South
Kensington tube (District/Piccadilly). Bus
routes: 211 or buses to South Kensington.
NB.*early booking* recommended - if you would like to join please see full details are below from Rich.
So I think I’m probably not the only one disappointed that Summer is a distant memory, Autumn seemed to pass in the blink of an eye, and somehow we’re facing Winter already!This means cold weather, dark evenings, and generally the increased desire to live in a different country!
But on the flip side, I have just the thing to cheer up your day, your week, and if all goes to plan, your Winter!
A number of us from St Pauls are planning a skiing / snowboarding trip to Austria in February with Oakhall, and you’re invited!I have copied the details below, but if you’ve any questions at all don’t hesitate to let me know...
What:Skiing or Snowboarding HoliYaY! Where:Zillertal, Austria When:Wednesday 17 – Friday 26 February 2010 How:Travelling by Coach from London (Flight Options Available at Extra Cost) Who:You & The St Pauls Massif Price:£522 (Includes; Coach Travel, Hotel Accommodation, All Food, Lift Pass, etc) (£635 Approx if you need Equipment Hire and want Ski Lessons)
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Please join me to pray for Zimbabwe this Sunday at 4.30pm … we will be
meeting in the LOWER CHAPEL there will be signs on the doors… beware that
there is baptism prep in the lower room and the youth group Deeper in the
chapel… don’t get confused!
See you then.
Love,
Perry
xx
Perry-May Ward - Associate Pastor
St Paul's Church · Queen Caroline St ·
London · W6 9PJ
Christmas crafts for a good cause Beautiful jewellery and crafts from Afghanistan are on offer at a Christmas fair after work in the City on Monday November 16. Proceeds go to two charities doing great work in the country.
I'm planning to go - let me know if you want to hook up. It's at St Mary le Bow on Cheapside from
6-8pm. More details here:
Babysitter Needed! Babysitter desperately needed in the Barnes/Hammersmith area on a Thursday morning for 2 hours to look after 2 children while our Home Group
meets. Please contact: Jane de Montaignac on 010 8878 2208
SPEAR - 2 work placements needed Spear are currently looking for work experience placements for 2 of our students: - one is keen to do motorsport engineering (so the production/manufacturing side of the car industry) - one is interested in doing a science/geology placement so maybe something in a lab or on a sit
If you can help, please contact SPEAR at info@...
Can't wait... won't wait for Christmas Do you want to spread some Christmas joy? Do you think you (or your life group) could head up a fun and satisfying project over the next 6 weeks?
We would like to make 60 bags of goodies for the elderly folk at Bishop Creighton House and about 20 slightly bigger hampers to give out in the run up to Christmas… could you:
Manage the
project (its easy to do from home – all you need is internet access and a bit of time) Joy from Bishop Creighton House will help. Source and buy 60 nice bags for us to use for the elderly folk (or simply fund the bags!) Coordinate delivery of 20 slightly bigger hampers (one life group could do it in an evening or 20 life groups could do one each?) Once we have a team leader or a small group to manage this project we will get back to you with details. Love, Perry Xx perry.ward@...
Male Singers Required... My colleague is looking for male singers for a charity Christmas concert and I wondered if you knew anyone that would be interested?
------------------------------------------------------------------------ We’re currently working on behalf of a charity called Plan. They’re an international organization that works and supports children in developing countries in order to provide them with a better quality of life through education,
health-care, basic living standards, etc. For more info, please visit: www.plan-uk.org.
To raise awareness for Plan and the fantastic work they do as well as encourage people to sponsor one of their children (girls in particular with this project), we are organizing a Christmas carol concert for December 9th. We are inviting several celebrities/high-profile people to attend so there will be media and photographers coming to listen and report on the event.
Event details: Date: Wednesday December 9th Time: 5pm – 5.30pm approx. Location: on stage by Trafalgar Square Christmas tree Numbers: we’re ideally looking for approx. 30 singers and up to five celebrities Carols: traditional although they can’t be religious due to Plan not being able to show any religious bias
As our concert is trying to drive awareness for young girls in developing countries (as they have no or few rights, freedom and therefore a voice), we are asking that the women involved don’t sing – instead they just need to stand there with their hands over their mouths to get this shocking message across.
However, we need as many males singing the carols as possible! Please RSVP to clarehe@...
Claire Levans clairelevens@...
SPORTALICIOUS BOXERCISE AND DANCE This coming week classes will take place on Wednesday 18 November and not Monday 16 November, at the usual times of 6pm and 7pm. We look forward to seeing you all there. David and Patrick www.sportalicious.co.uk David Corefield d_corfield@...
The Christmas Eco Fair For those of you searching for something different for that perfect eco-friendly Christmas present - this
could be your answer! There is an ecofair which is being held at the Royal geographical society on the 5th and 6th of December. The Christmas Eco Fair at the Royal Geographical Society in South Kensington will offer a great opportunity to buy Christmas presents with an ethical edge. Expect to see a wide range of contemporary, eco-friendly and quirky products from all over the world ranging from designer luxury to pocket money purchases...refreshments available at the event See below for more information. www.theecofair.co.uk/index.html Lucy Gardner lucygard@...