We are a friendly, inclusive and vibrant Anglican parish for all ages in the heart of Winchester. If you are new to the area or to church, we’d love you to join us. There are no rules or dress code – just come along ‘as you are’.
Come to church
Weekly Sunday services
Sunday 9.30am St Paul’s (Common Worship Holy Communion)
View the service online
Sunday 11.15am St Matthew’s (Book of Common Prayer)
Other services
Holy Communion (BCP) Wednesday 11am at St Matthew’s (weekly)
Bubble Church (for children) Sunday 4pm at St Paul’s (fortnightly)
Holy Communion Monday 9am at St Paul’s (weekly)
Morning Prayer Tuesday to Friday 9am at St Paul’s
Pray
Prayer is an important part of our Christian life and it is a privilege to be able to pray for and with each other.
As well as our regular services, you are welcome to Christian Meditation (Parish Rooms, St Paul’s) and our monthly Prayer Meeting – see ‘What’s On’ for dates.
If you would like to learn to pray, please contact one of the clergy.
Children & Youth
We want children and young people to feel St Paul’s is their spiritual home, to participate in an intergenerational community and to enjoy being curious about God.
For more information see our Children & Youth page.
Small Groups
We encourage everyone to consider joining a small group to explore the Christian faith with others.
It’s a good way of getting to know the church community and feel you belong.
For more information about small groups, please contact the office (admin@stmatthewstpaul.org or 01962 844878) or one of the clergy.
Pastoral Care
Looking out for one another is important to us.
If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, wants to learn more about our church or to receive Holy Communion at home, please contact one of the clergy (ministry@stmatthewstpaul.org or 01962 844878).
We also have a Bereavement Group who meet at St Paul's on the first Wednesday of each month, from 2.30pm to 4pm. This is a safe place where we can discuss our grief and learn ways to cope.
Music and Singing
Music is central to the life of St Paul’s.
You could join an informal Sunday evening singing group, or enjoy a concert by a visiting orchestra – for more information see ‘What’s On’ .
If you are an organist or enjoy playing any other instrument there are many opportunities to take part in our worship services.
Parish Visitors
Our trained Parish Visitors are available to anyone in need of a listening ear. Parish Visitors work in the name of the church, but they do not promote their own views and their ministry is available to people of all faiths and none.
If you would like to speak to a Parish Visitor (either for yourself or someone you care for), please get in touch by emailing parishvisitors@stmatthewstpaul.org
Creation Care
There is no Plan B for God’s creation and so looking after our world is part of the Church’s Gospel witness.
We are committed to being Eco-Churches – St Paul’s achieved Silver A Rocha Ecochurch award and is working towards Gold.
Supper Club
Each Tuesday in school term time, we provide a free meal at St Paul’s for anyone who wants to join us.
No booking required – just come along at 5pm to ‘Have a Meal on Us’.
If you’d like more information please contact hospitality hospitality@stmatthewstpaul.org
Beyond Ourselves
We are committed to serving those ‘beyond ourselves’ whether that’s people in need locally or in other parts of the globe.
The parish gives 10% of unrestricted regular giving to charity as well as raising money through collections at Christmas services and fund-raising ‘Coffee Pots’.
This year we are supporting:
