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.

Church Services

At St Paul Old Ford coming together for worship, prayer, and friendship is really important to our life as a Church. Currently all our services are online due to churches being closed during the covid-19 pandemic. However, we would love for you to join us at any of our services online, but especially each Sunday at 10.30am.

Sunday morning: Our main service is on broadcast live on Sunday at 10.30am on facebook.com/stpauloldford

A sermon and some sung Breathing Space worship are also uploaded to our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel on Sunday.

Midday Prayer: We are continuing our pattern of midday prayer each weekday and would encourage you to make some space in the midst of your day to pause, read the Bible and prayer.

Virtually Bible in the pub: Rev. James leads a Facebook Live discussion of a chapter in the Bible from 8-9pm every Wednesday evening. Currently we are looking at the book of Acts.

St Columba: The community of St Columba continue to meet via Zoom at a Tuesday morning coffee morning and a Thursday evening gathering. Contact Rev. Dave for more information. 

Meet our staff team

Rev. James Hughesdon Vicar

Rev. James Hughesdon

James has been at St Paul Old Ford since June 2012 and became the Vicar in January 2015. He loves being a part of all that God is doing at St Paul Old Ford. James is married to Caz and they have three lively, bubbly children.

james@stpauloldford.com
07841 123869 or 020 8981 4655
@jameschughesdon

Rev. April Keech Associate Priest

Rev. April Keech

April works part time at St Paul’s leading and develop 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

 

Rev. Dave Pilkington Curate

Rev. Dave Pilkington

Dave was ordained in 2019 having been part of St Paul’s for the last three years during his ordination training. Dave leads the new worshipping community of St Columba as well as playing a full part in the life of St Paul Old Ford.

Dave can be contacted on dave@stpauloldford.com or through St Paul’s reception on 020 8981 4655.

More information about St Columba can be found at stcolumbaeastlondon.org or @stcolumbaeast

Karen Diss Venue Manager

Karen Diss

Karen is responsible for our buildings, space hire and building team. She ensures that we are a welcoming and safe place for visitors, building users and worshippers throughout the week.

Karen can be contacted on karen@stpauloldford.com or 020 8981 4655

 

Divya Beeharry Front of House Coordinator

Divya Beeharry

Divya provides a welcoming face for everyone coming into St Paul’s and is the first point of contact for any inquiries for space hire.

If you want to talk to someone about hiring space at St Paul’s then give Divya a call or visit our hire page.

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

 

Jessica Lawrence Youth Worker

Jessica Lawrence

Jessica starts as our new Youth Worker on the 1st September 2019, having previously been our Youth Intern. She has just finished a degree in Youth Work and Theology.

Jessica can be contacted on jessica@stpauloldford.com

 

Fiona Lowther Church Warden

Fiona Lowther

Fiona, along with Neil, 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.

 

Neil Gilbert Church Warden

Neil Gilbert

Neil, along with Fiona, 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 the café.

Our café is open 10-3pm, Monday-Friday and provides a range of wonderful 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 Leader

Mark Hutin

Mark oversees our music ministry, including our choir, musicians and AV team. Our choir meets every Tuesday from 7pm and 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 clean and tidy so that it can be a welcoming, safe place for everyone who visits us.

Kay Norman PA to the Vicar

Kay Norman

Kay provides and invaluable support to James. Kay usually works Monday and Tuesday.

Kay can be contacted on kay@stpauloldford.com

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 cafe each Tuesday.

Sharon Hartman Book keeper

Sharon Hartman

Sharon provides essential support with our finances and book keeping.

Sharon can be contacted on finance@stpauloldford.com 

Cafe

Our café us currently closed due to the restrictions imposed to combat Covid-19. We hope to be open again soon.