About us

St Paul’s is a vibrant mix of people and groups from the local community, who are loving God and seeking transformation.

By showing welcome and hospitality to all and by working with organisations such as Ability Bow and IntoUniversity,  St Paul’s is a place where people, young and old, can find healing and hope.

The good news of Christianity is worked out as we see people break through educational barriers, get out of wheelchairs and walk, realise that they are accepted and valued, and find spiritual healing and joy.

Our prayer is that St Paul’s will continue to grow and flourish to become a beacon of hope and transformation far beyond Old Ford.

Where we are

You can find us on St Stephen’s Road, just up from Roman Road market, on the way to Victoria Park. The church is in a great location at the heart of our community, close to shops, cafes, pubs and bus stops.

Feel free to pop in any time we’re open, which is usually between 9am and 5pm on weekdays, and around the service on Sunday mornings. Our cafe is open from 10am to 3pm (see below). The building can also be open for events and other hires outside of these times, including evenings.

For more information about what’s on, see the calendar on the homepage.

We would love for you to join us any time, but especially at our Sunday service.

 

Meet our staff team

The Rev. Darius Weithers Vicar

The Rev. Darius Weithers

Rev. Darius Weithers is the vicar of St Paul Old Ford.

Darius can be contacted on darius@stpauloldford.com or 020 8981 4655

Rev. April Keech Associate Priest

Rev. April Keech

April works part time at St Paul’s leading and developing our services, pastoral ministry and Mothers Union, as well as a host of other initiatives.

April can be contacted on april@stpauloldford.com  or 020 8981 4655

Divya Beeharry Venue Manager

Divya Beeharry

Divya supervises the operations of the building and is responsible for our buildings and venue hire team. She ensures that we are a welcoming and safe place for visitors, building users and worshippers throughout the week.

Divya can be contacted on divya@stpauloldford.com  or 020 8981 4655

Vacant Front of House Coordinator

Vacant

This position is currently vacant.

Jessica Lawrence Youth Worker

Jessica Lawrence

Jessica started as our youth worker in September 2019, having previously been our youth intern. She finished a degree in youth work and theology in June 2019.

Jessica is currently on maternity leave.

Corrine Louis Church Warden

Corrine Louis

Corrine, along with Tim, works with the vicar and PCC to further the mission and ministry of St Paul’s in the Old Ford area and beyond. They have particular responsibilities around the building and leadership. The churchwardens are elected every year at our AGM.

Tim Murray Church Warden

Tim Murray

Tim, along with Corrine, works with the Vicar and PCC to further the mission and ministry of St Paul’s in the Old Ford area and beyond. They have particular responsibilities around the building and leadership. The churchwardens are elected every year at our AGM.

Christine Fryer Cafe Supervisor

Christine Fryer

Christine supervises our café and café volunteers. She makes wonderful home-cooked food and provides a friendly welcome to everyone who visits.

Our café is open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday and provides a range of delicious and affordable home cooked meals and snacks.

Anne Zakiewicz Pastoral Assistant

Anne Zakiewicz

Anne provides support to the church through pastoral care, and she leads our welcome team ministry. If you’re new to St Paul’s then why not get in contact with Anne and find out when our next welcome lunch is? It’s a great way to get to know people and to find out more about who we are at St Paul’s.

Anne can be contacted on 020 8981 4655.

Mark Hutin Music Director

Mark Hutin

Mark oversees our music ministry, including our choir and musicians. Our choir is a friendly and welcoming group who love to sing and worship together. All abilities are very welcome!

Christina Ganasegaram Cleaner

Christina Ganasegaram

Christina ensures that our building is beautiful, clean and tidy so that it can be a welcoming and safe place for everyone who visits and uses it. She makes St Paul’s a pleasant place to be!

Kay Norman PA to the Vicar

Kay Norman

Kay provides invaluable support to the vicar by undertaking a variety of communication, organisation and administrative tasks.

Kay usually works Mondays and Tuesdays. She can be contacted on kay@stpauloldford.com or 020 8981 4655

Chris Watson Pastoral Visitor

Chris Watson

Chris supports the pastoral ministry at St Paul’s, as well as being part of the team leading St Columba.

Chris can usually be found in the church café each Tuesday.

Debbie Mack Youth Work Apprentice

Debbie Mack

Debbie is currently studying for her youth work degree on the Diocese of London Youth Apprentice Programme. Debbie has been a member of the St Paul’s congregation for over 7 years and has previously supported both the children’s and youth work.

Rev. Billy O'Reilly Self Supporting Minister

Rev. Billy O'Reilly

Billy has been coming to St. Paul’s for 16 years and was ordained as a self supporting minister in 2016. He continues to work full time for a local charity and regularly helps to lead worship and preach at St Paul’s.

Sharon Hartman Book keeper

Sharon Hartman

Sharon provides essential support with our finances and book keeping.

Sharon can be contacted on finance@stpauloldford.com 

Café

Our café is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm.

Christine (see above) runs the cafe and supervises our café volunteers. She makes wonderful handmade food and provides a friendly welcome to everyone who visits.

The cafe serves a range of delicious and affordable meals and snacks.