St Paul's Shipley

19/05/2026

10/05/2026

📸 One last “Through the Lens” from Revd Emma 💛

This morning we said goodbye to Revd Emma as she finished her curacy at St Paul’s and prepares to begin a new chapter as Vicar of All Saints Church Huthwaite⛪️

This final “Through the Lens” post includes some of Emma’s favourite photos from her time with us and some favourite photos of Emma!

Revd Emma says: Thank you to the St Paul's Church family for welcoming me, encouraging me and supporting me in my ministry! I'm really grateful to have got to serve alongside you and am looking forward to seeing where God leads you next! ✨

01/05/2026

Job opportunity at St. Peter's Church, Shipley!

27/04/2026

🎥✨ Last night we said goodbye to Revd Brian and Ruth as Brian takes up a new role in the Diocese as Ministerial Development Officer and Interim Ministry Lead.

Here's a video that looks back at Revd Brian's time across his churches in the last 4.5 years.

We’re so grateful for all he’s given to St Paul’s - his ministry, care and presence have meant so much 💛 We’ll miss him, but we’re cheering him on in this next chapter!

If you’d like to leave Brian and Ruth an encouraging note, prayer or message of thanks, you can click the link in the pinned comment and share it there 💬

05/04/2026

🌅✨ Easter Sunday He is risen! ✨🌅

The finale of our Holy Week journey… and it ends with joy!

Today, Revd Emma reflects on the most underrated character in the Easter story the tombstone 🪨 rolled away, as Jesus removes the barriers, lifts the weight from us and gives us a sure foundation to build on.

This is just the beginning 50 days of celebration start here 🎉 You’re so welcome to join us at St Paul’s throughout the Easter season!

04/04/2026

✨ Holy Week Day Seven Holy Saturday ✨

Today is a day of waiting… as Jesus lies in the grave.

Revd Emma reflects as she prepares a tombstone for church tomorrow 🪨

You’re so welcome to join us at St Paul’s to celebrate Easter:
🥐 9am breakfast
🌅 10am Family Communion

All are welcome 👣

03/04/2026

✝️✨ Holy Week Day Six Good Friday ✨✝️

Today, Revd Emma reflects on the connections between Jesus’ birth and his death… revealed as King in the manger, and crucified as King on the cross.

What kind of King is this? 👑

02/04/2026

🌿✨ Holy Week Day Five Maundy Thursday ✨🌿

Today, Sue reflects on Jesus washing his disciples’ feet showing us what love really looks like, and what it costs 💧

Join us tonight at 7pm as we gather for Holy Communion and explore the Last Supper and the cost of love 🍞🕯️

01/04/2026

🌿✨ Holy Week Day Four - Spy Wednesday ✨🌿

Today, Revd Emma reflects on Judas’ betrayal… and how the deeper story is God’s love for us ❤️

Join us as the journey continues 👣
🍞 Thursday 7pm Holy Communion as we remember the Last Supper, betrayal and arrest
✝️ Friday, 11:30am and 2pm
and 🌅 Sunday 10am as we keep following the story of Holy Week together