Welcome to the page of St Paul's, Bedford, the town-centre church and civic church for the borough and county. St Paul's has a long and rich history and stands on the site where there has been a place of worship for over 1000 years. It is an admired and much visited building in the town centre and welcomes many visitors and worshippers each year.
St Paul's has a long liturgical, music and choral tradition and offers accessible, inclusive Anglo-Catholic worship within the Church of England. We are an all age congregation and member of the Inclusive Churches Network. We play host to a wide range of concerts and other events throughout the year and are open each weekday between 9.30am and 4.45pm from 1 April to 30 September, and 11.00am and 3.00pm from 1 October until 31 March for visits, private prayer and quiet time. Keep an eye on our church website (https://www.stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk) and Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/stpaulschurchbedford) for regular news and updates. We look forward to welcoming you to St Paul's.
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The parish of Bedford: St Paul is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Albans’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."
https://www.stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk/pdf/promoting_a_safer_church_10.02.2017.pdf