St Paul’s Church, Ireland Wood, Leeds

05/09/2026

BACK TO NORMAL… ish! 😄
This Sunday, our usual service pattern returns more fully as the new school year gets underway!
⛪ 9:30am – Holy Communion
🙌 11am – Informal Worship
👧👦 Kids & youth groups are back this week too!
☕ Refreshments will be available between the services from around 10:30am.
Now for the …ish! 👀
If you’re travelling by car, bus or bike, be aware that Lawnswood Roundabout is closed all day on Sunday. You may need to adjust your route and allow a little extra time for your journey.
And if you’re parking, please use our car park first, followed by the surrounding roads. As always, please be considerate of our neighbours and don’t block driveways or access.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday! 🎉

02/09/2026

🎒✨ As we step into a new school year, we pray for all students, teachers, and families, for wisdom, courage, and peace. We particularly pray for those starting a new school this week.

"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”" - Deuteronomy 31:8 🙏

Trust in God's presence and guidance every step of the way! You've got this! 💪📚

27/08/2026

It was such a joy to celebrate with two baptisms on Sunday. Charlotte and Lewis had incredible testimonies about how God had been at work in their lives. Do get in touch if you are interested in baptism, we'd love to chat.

22/08/2026

This Sunday we have service at 9:30am (Holy Communion) and 11am (Summer All Age Informal Worship) with Refreshments in between at 10:30am. We are also celebrating with some baptisms at the 11am service. We'd love to see you there!

27/06/2026

This Sunday looks a bit different... We have our Big Church Day Together - So instead of our usual service pattern we have one service at 10:30am. There are groups for kids and there will be Holy Communion. At 9:30am there is Morning Prayer in the Jubilee Room. We are having breakfast together from 10am.

There is lots going on throughout the rest of the day - Big Lunch, Big Help Out, Big Fun and Big BBQ (see pics from our last one), if you've not signed up already we'll do our best to squeeze you in.

24/06/2026

We celebrated a joyful day of baptisms and confirmations at St Paul’s on 7 June — morning baptism and an afternoon confirmation service led by Bishop Arun where 10 young people and adults were confirmed. Read more about what baptism and confirmation mean to our community: https://wix.to/6U0VhoE

On Sunday 7th June we had the joy of celebrating as a church with baptisms andconfirmations. In the morning service, one of our young people was baptised and anotheraffirmed their baptismal vows. In the afternoon we were joined by Bishop Arun, along withpeople from several other churches, for a Nort...

17/06/2026

Tonight is a "Quiet Place", a space with some worship, bible reading, prayer and plenty of space and stillness. Come along for some or all of the time.

07/06/2026

From Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June, we're joining the national celebration of Volunteers' Week, giving thanks for the many people who generously serve God, the church and our local community through the gifts, skills and time they offer.

Spotlight on a volunteer: Louisa

For the past three years, Louisa has been part of the worship team at St Paul's. Alongside other musicians from across the church, she helps lead the music in our Sunday services and at other special events throughout the year.

For Louisa, volunteering is about far more than simply helping out. She sees it as an opportunity to use the gifts God has given her in service of others and in worship of Him.

She says: "It is a privilege to be able to be part of this team that helps people to connect with God through music."

Reflecting on her own musical journey, Louisa believes that God has been at work throughout her life, preparing her for this ministry. She shares: "I was blessed to grow up in a musical family who encouraged me to learn a variety of instruments, and I believe that one of the main reasons for that is that God was preparing me to lead His people in worship of Him in this way."

The worship team seeks to create space for people to encounter God through music, whatever they may be bringing with them each week. As Louisa explains, "In the Bible we are told to 'Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,' and hopefully we are providing a space for people to do this in our services, however they are feeling, using a variety of songs and styles, from joyful to lamenting."

Asked whether she would recommend volunteering to others, Louisa says: "It's a great way to meet people who have similar interests to you in the church family, as well as to develop the strengths that you have been gifted with and serve God and the church well."

We are deeply grateful for Louisa and for all those who help lead our worship. Their faithful service reminds us that volunteering is not simply about filling roles, but about offering ourselves, our gifts and our time to God for the blessing of others.

If Louisa's story has sparked your interest, we'd love to help you explore the different ways people can be a part of and contribute to the life of St Paul's and our wider community. Opportunities vary in commitment and responsibility, and we'd be happy to have a conversation about what might be a good fit for you.
For more information, please email [email protected]

07/06/2026

This Sunday we've got 9:30am Holy Communion, 11am Informal Worship with Baptisms. Refreshments at 10:30am. And then this afternoon we have Bishop Arun coming for Confirmations with the service starting at 4pm. Come along, all welcome.

06/06/2026

From Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June, we’re joining the national celebration of Volunteers’ Week, shining a bright and grateful spotlight on every person who gives their time, energy, and compassion to help our church and community flourish.

Established in 2018, our Monday night Ireland Wood Board Games Community is run by an amazing team of volunteers. What started as a simple love of board games has grown into a welcoming, safe, and joyful space where an average of 16 people gather each week to connect, laugh, and belong.

Spotlight on a volunteer: Jonny

Meet Jonny — the heart behind the IW Board Games Community. Jonny told us why he volunteers:

“Volunteering is about using the energy and gifts you have to bless and serve others. The ideal is finding something you’re passionate about — because enthusiasm flows from that. I’m not an extrovert, but investing my social energy into welcoming people and helping them feel they belong is a joy.”

Jonny also knows the importance of shared responsibility:
“It’s a weekly commitment, and some Mondays I don’t feel like I have the energy! But we’ve built a small team of leaders so we support each other. Volunteering shouldn’t be solo.”

Friendships have formed. People have found a fun, safe, welcoming space. Community has grown — one game at a time. Jonny’s encouragement to others:

“Volunteering doesn’t need to be daunting. Find a role you’re passionate about — maybe you have gifts others don’t. Music, gardening, fixing things, technology, welcoming people… there are so many ways to serve. Have a go and discover the joy of helping others.”

Thank you, Jonny, for building a space where everyone can feel at home. For more information about volunteering opportunities at St Paul’s Church email [email protected]