Welcoming Rev. Raymond Shergill as Vicar to St Paul's Church, Goodmayes.
Service of Collation & Induction
The service of Collation & Induction for Revd Ray will be on 28th November. This service covers the requirements for setting Revd Raymond in post, and will presided over by The Rt Revd Guli Francis-Dehqani (Bishop of Chelmsford), The Ven. Michael Power (Archdeacom of West Ham), with the sermon being preached by the Rt Rev Saju Muthalaly (Bishop of Loughborough).
Date: 28th October
Time: Doors open: 6:30pm and service starts at 7pm
First Service
Revd Ray's first service will be at 10am on 1st November. This will follow the pattern of our "First Sunday of the month" including incense and our robed choir, and will be followed by an extended refreshments to gove our local parish an opportunity to meet Revd Ray after the service.
Travel and attendance
If you are coming to the Collation service and haven't yet responded to your invitation, please remember to email licensing@stpaulsgoodmayes.org.uk to confirm whether or not you will be able to make it. This will enable us to ensure there is enough seating to accomodate all of our visitors!
You can find details of the church address here. If you are using SatNav you might need to use IG3 8XA or IG3 8XE as the church has only had it's own postcode for a short time.
Details of our transport links can be found here.
If you are looking for parking in the local area, please be aware that the area is parking controlled, charged, and is limited. You can find additional parking in Thackeray Drive, or in one of the surrounding car parks.
If you are using mobility aids, or require physical support - please be aware that we have ramps and step free access to most areas of the church. We may however need to move chairs to enable you to 'park'. Please contact us on licensing@stpaulsgoodmayes.org.uk ahead of time.
If you are travelling by bike or mobility scooter, please be aware there is no secure parking available in the local area. Please contact us ahead of time at licensing@stpaulsgoodmayes.org.uk so we can make provision in the church building