The word ‘Church’ refers not just to buildings but also to groups of people who gather
together because of their shared faith and beliefs. So to describe “the Church” in
Paul it is necessary to talk about who we are and what we believe -
As Christians we believe in a powerful, compassionate, loving, and supportive Creator God, who cares for each one of us, and wants us to care for each other.
We believe that God revealed himself fully in the person of Jesus Christ. whose life, death and resurrection holds the key to knowing and loving God, and to making sense of life, before and after death.
And we believe that God is alive and active today as His Spirit continues to inspire justice and truth, change lives and transform society.
There's obviously much more to it than that, but in the end what It all comes down to is seeking to deepen our relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and trying to follow the way that Jesus taught by living unselfish lives, helping and considering others and standing up for what is right.
Christianity is also about relationship and community, and here at Paul we particularly
believe in building a community where no one feels excluded because of who they are
or because of where they are in their journey of faith. We are all different and
at different places spiritually -
We don't always get it right, but we believe that God will help us when we ask Him to, and will forgive us when we acknowledge we have got it wrong……….so we keep on trying.
If you would like to find out more you could begin joining us one Sunday, talking to Tim Heaney our vicar (01736 731261) or another member of the church or trying to say one of these prayers :
Dear Lord, Help us to
do all the good we can
by all the means we can
in all the ways we can
in all the places we can
at all the times we can
to all the people we can
as long as ever we can.
Amen
Dear God
Help me today to
know you more clearly,
Love you more dearly,
and follow you more nearly.
In Jesus name
Amen