Facilities and features
Accessibility
We have three toilets, two of which are wheelchair accessible with baby changing facilities
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Assistance Dogs are very welcome at St Paul's
Our Building
In the church are a number of memorials, the most notable of which is the very fine east window consisting of five lights. The centre one is to the memory of Marion Flockton and her infant son who both died in 1876. The other four lights are in memory of Francis Jackson Kent, the ‘founder’ of the church, who died in 1885 and who was responsible for much of the expansion of this part of Molesey in the middle of the 19th century.
During daylight hours the church is always open for quiet prayer in the Lady Chapel, turn right as you enter the church. By the church door to the left is a prayer request book which is used frequently. Prayers are offered up regularly for any request written in the book.
The church of St Paul’s was opened in 1856, to help meet the needs of the growing town of East Molesey. It originally consisted of just a nave and chancel.
A south aisle was added in 1860-1, and a north aisle in 1864. In 1870 the nave was extended. A tower and spire were built in 1888, completing the main structure of the church as it stands today.
St Paul's is proud to be an 'Eco Church'. We currently have our Bronze accreditation and are working toward achieving Silver status.
Visit https://www.stpaulmolesey.org.uk/3266-2/ to find out more about our Eco activities.
Music and Worship
Our 8.30am Holy Communion on Sundays is a traditional service which follows the Book of Common Prayer.
The choir sings at the 10am service each Sunday, and on certain extra services at major festivals, such as Christmas. For further information, please email [email protected]
Groups, Courses and Activities
Our Alpha Course runs on Monday evenings in the Parish Room through February, March and early April.
Email: [email protected] for information about joining
Our Bible Course runs at the Vicarage on Tuesday morning through February, and March.
Email: [email protected] for information about joining
Community Lunch:
At 12.30pm on the first Tuesday of every month, St Paul’s holds a community lunch in the Parish Room. Everyone is welcome to attend, but please add your name to the sign up sheet on the table at the back of the church, or alternatively, you can contact the office on 020 8941 2071 or at [email protected] to book your place.
Knitting Group:
Our Knitting Group meets over a cup of tea on the first Monday of the month at 2.30pm in the Parish Room, to knit scarves, balaclavas and mittens in support of The Mission to Seafarers. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Monday Club:
We meet at 2pm in the Parish Room on the second Monday of every month, for a chat over tea and cake, board games and sometimes a song or two. Everyone is welcome, and if you have a friend or neighbour who would like some company, please feel free to bring them along.
St Paul’s Fellowship:
St Paul’s Fellowship meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Parish Room from 2pm – 4pm, in the name of friendship, for a short prayer, discussion of choice between ourselves and the occasional speaker – followed by tea and cakes. Everyone is welcome – contact [email protected] for details or just turn up!
Messy Church meets every second Tuesday of the month 3.15 – 5pm. Our meeting takes place in church with an after school snack and then we finish with a hot meal for everyone in the Parish Room.
Messy Church is for children of any age with their parents and carers, and involves craft and other activities and age-appropriate worship. Everyone is welcome to join this congregation of friendly people and find out how worshipping Jesus can be really ‘messy’!! Messy Church takes place in St Paul’s Church on the 2nd Tuesday in each month. Arrive at 3.15pm for a 3.30 start and we finish at 5.00pm.
Holy Molies This is a baby and toddler group which meets on Fridays during term time in the church Parish Room from 9.45am to 11.15 am. There are big toys, story time, singing, chat and laughter and simple snacks for the children. Please bring a drink for your child. Hot drinks and home-made cake for carers provided!
Help for Visitors
Open Church for private prayer: During daylight hours the church is always open for quiet prayer in the Lady Chapel, turn right as you enter the church. By the church door to the left is a prayer request book which is used frequently. Prayers are offered up regularly for any request written in the book.
Other Features
Please donate food and toiletries via the plastic crate in the church porch. The porch is open every day of the year during daylight hours.
In 2023 we will be reviewing our lawn mowing policy to encourage pollinators and native plants.
Visit https://www.stpaulmolesey.org.uk/3266-2/ to find out more about our Eco activities.
Our well-equipped Parish Room is available for regular and one-off events.
A small kitchen is available to use for preparation of light refreshments and includes a small servery.
The standard charge is £20 per hour on weekdays or £25 at weekends plus a one off standing charge of £15. Discounted rates available for regular long term hires.
The hall floor area is approximately 56.25 sq meters, (2m 56cm high). There are 16 tables and 80 folding chairs available to use. Visit: https://www.stpaulmolesey.org.uk/hire/ to find out more.