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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 8:30 and 10:30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Sidesperson Team, they will give you all you need for the service. If you need anything to make your stay more comfortable please do ask one of the team.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits from 11.30am, after the service in the Parish Hall. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free, if you want to offer a donation please feel free but no pressure!

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Sides Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the Parish Hall.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10.30am with a warm welcome from the Vicar. Each wee we have different styles of services.
Currently, our services at 1030am are as follows:
First Sunday - Holy Communion
Second Sunday - Family Service
Third Sunday - Holy Communion
Forth Sunday - Service of the Word
Fifth Sunday - Holy Communion

What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

Sunday Club (3-11 years)

This take place at 10.20am each Sunday in the Parish Hall. Its a great way to explore God with Auntie Gwen and her team. Each member of the team has completed all of the Church of England Safeguarding training and follow the parish safeguarding policy. The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes. The Sunday Club finishes by 1130am. You are more than welcome to drop off your children at 1020am, pop over to the main service in St Paul's, have an hour of reflection time before collecting them again.

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Getting Connected

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Men's Breakfast group
Women's Fellowship
Walking group
Various Bible Study groups throughout the year

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


Father Mark Turner - Vicar		Alex Duffey and Mark Holmes - Church Wardens
I am the new vicar of Hooton, arriving here in January 2023 with my wife and son. Prior to my induction I was Chaplain, Religious Studies teacher, Charities coordinator at Birkenhead School. Until recently I was also the Self Supporting Minister serving Eastham Parish Church. I have been a priest since 2016. I am also a chaplain to the Sea Cadet Corps		Alex and Mark have been members of St Paul's Church Community for many years. They bring with them a wealth of experience from their own careers. They take equal responsibility for the church people and building, along with the Vicar. Please do ask them any questions, as they will always be glad to help.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

Fr Mark, Alex & Mark