St Paul Ministry, established in 2011, is founded on a novel and fresh approach to fellowship, with the aim of encountering Christ through the life and practice of the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Christian Church of Egypt. This ministry aims to make the ancient apostolic Faith practical, reachable and tangible within a western context. The goal of the ministry is to enable the enrichment of lives through fellowship of the Church, the manifest Body of Christ.
St Paul Ministry is built on the simple model of the Early Church as outlined in Acts 2:42-44 “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common.”
The ministry aims to create a sense of community and fellowship by which members can develop, strengthen or even re-establish a relationship with God through the Coptic Orthodox Church, one of the most ancient and apostolic Christian Churches that continues to develop dynamically to meet contemporary pastoral needs.
In line with Acts 2:42, the St Paul Ministry aims to achieve this by:
1. Providing opportunities for greater knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures and teachings of the Fathers.
2. Creating a safe and familiar space for interaction with like-minded people along their spiritual journey.
3. Making manifest the Faith and practice of the Church through its Sacraments.
4. Having a time of focused collective prayer and worship.
Among its’ specific functions, St Paul Ministry has a programme of:
· Producing specific materials in order to assist those exploring, discovering or re-establishing a relationship with God, or those merely questioning.
· Working with parishes to receive those for whom this ministry may become a bridge, in order to enable a smooth transition.
Services:
Eucharistic Services are held every month, usually on the first Sunday of the month, from 10-11:30am. Services are conducted in English and are followed by a fellowship brunch. You can find us at The Sanctuary, St Andrew by the Wardrobe Church, nearest tube station is Blackfriars.
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