Growing in Faith
At St Paul’s we try to honour the human need to grow in the understanding of our faith, to enjoy God in prayer, and to know and support each other in friendship. On this page there are resources to help us do that. These resources change from time to time, season to season, so watch out and please join in. All are very welcome.
Bible Study -there are various ways of getting involved at St Paul's click here for details
Lent course - 'Who then is This?'
Lent Course in the Diocese of Chichester 2023
This year at St Paul’s we shall use the 5-session Lent course supplied by the diocese.
The course will be delivered in two ways:
Monday evenings (February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27) at 7.30 pm via Zoom
Thursday mornings (March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) at 11.00 am in church
Each session will last one hour and follow the same pattern:
Bible Reading
Reflection specially commissioned for this course
Questions for discussion
Hymn (read or sung)
Closing prayer
The five topics relate the Old Testament to the New and are as follows:
Week 1 The New Eve: Mary of Nazareth
Luke 1.39–49
Week 2 Melchizedek to Jesus, the Great High Priest
Hebrews 4.14–16; 5.1–10
Week 3 Joseph: Betrayed, Sold, Hidden in Plain Sight
Genesis 45.1–15
Week 4 Moses and Jesus: Shepherd and Lawgiver
John 8.1–11
Week 5 Queen of Sheba: Something Greater is Here
2 Chronicles 9.1–12
No preparation is required, but the material is available on the diocesan website for anyone who would like to see it in advance.
To attend the Thursday meetings, just come to the church in time for a prompt 11 o’clock start.
For the Link to the Monday Zoom meetings, contact Anthony Freeman <anthony.jcs@gmail.com>