St Paul’s Finchley

26/05/2022

Today's but what does it mean that Jesus “ascended into heaven”? Did he take off into outer space? What's the point of the ascension? More importantly, does Christ's ascension matter today? Join us at 8pm as we meet to explore such questions, share holy communion and welcome our friends from Christ Church North Finchley, who are joining us.

25/05/2022

25 May 1915, Captain Frank Gill, London Regiment, died at the Battle of Festubert, aged 36. He was born in and had five siblings. He was a pupil at Reigate Grammar School Archives. He enlisted in 1899. He was baptised as an adult in St Paul’s in 1906 and married here in 1907. He had one son and lived in Nether Street, Finchley, and Reigate. He is listed on our memorial. ©IWMHU115048

23/05/2022

Do you desire to serve the church through effective administration? We're looking to hire an Administrator & Facilities' Manager - a permanent, part-time position (18 hours a week). Basic DBS required. Salary £24.5k to £26.5k FTE.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 13 June. Interview Process: 15 June. Start date: 1st September.

23/05/2022

This week needs:

- UHT milk
- cereal
- washing tablets/capsules
- tinned vegetables, esp. sweetcorn

In date items only. Please deliver on Friday, 12 noon - 3pm, to the hall to the left of and behind St Mary's RC Church, 279 High Road, East Finchley N2.

23/05/2022

23 May 1917, 2nd Lt Frederick Goodyear, Essex Regiment, died after having his legs amputated, aged 30. Buried Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension. Educated at Christ's College Finchley, University College School Hampstead & Brasenose College, where he was considered to be the finest classics scholar of his generation. He served first in the Army's Meteorological Service. On our memorial.

21/05/2022

Have you noticed that we haven’t mowed the church lawns recently? This is because we're taking part in . Reduced lawn mowing means more habitat and food for pollinators and reduced carbon emissions. For us, it's also a way of applying our Christian faith as we care for God’s creation.

17/05/2022

17 May 1749, Edward Jenner, a vicar’s son, was born. In 1796, he performed the first smallpox vaccination. A convinced , he was responsible for the beginnings of immunology. We give thanks for how he used his God-given talent to serve the common good and pray for today’s research scientists.

17/05/2022

13 May 1915, Rifleman Guy Truman, London Regiment, died of a head wound in a Leeds hospital, aged 18. In1896, he was baptised in our church building. He was a pupil at St Lawrence College Junior School and Merchant Taylors School, where he excelled at rugby and cricket. He enrolled as a law student but then enlisted. He lived in Long Lane and then in Torrington Park . He is listed on our memorial.

16/05/2022

16 May 1917, Private Charles Harvey, Queens Regiment, was killed by a shell, aged 41. He is buried in Wanquetin Communal Cemetery Extension. He was born in Thornbury, Gloucs, and had one brother. He got married in 1905 and had a son in 1913. He lived in Lichfield Grove, . He enlisted in February 1917. His name is on the St Luke’s Finchley Roll of Honour, which was moved to us in 1985.

16/05/2022

This week needs:

- tinned pulses
- toilet rolls
- deodorant, particularly sprays so can be shared
- oil

In date items only. Please deliver on Friday, 12 noon - 3pm, to the hall to the left of and behind St Mary's RC Church, 279 High Rd, East Finchley N2.

14/05/2022

If you were asked, 'Why does the church exist?', how would you answer? That's the question we're exploring as we meet at 10am tomorrow. Our gathering includes our Annual Meeting, children's groups and refreshments.

14/05/2022

Will you be watching today's FA Cup final? Before the game,
will be sung. It was published in 1847 by the Revd Henry Lyte of Brixham. Dying from TB, he preached a farewell sermon which included the lyrics of this hymn.

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