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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>St. Pauls and St. Stephens, Newport</title> <atom:link href="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk</link> <description>Welcoming people to meet Jesus</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:23:08 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-GB</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.5</generator> <image> <url>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Presentation1-150x150.png</url> <title>St. Pauls and St. Stephens, Newport</title> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height></image> <item> <title>Perfect imperfection</title> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2023/07/30/perfect-imperfection/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eleanor Law]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:23:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/?p=896</guid> <description><![CDATA[From the 5th to 8th July St Stephen’s was transformed into an art gallery! Visitors were treated to a wide variety of art forms created by members of the Diverse Manners Arts Group, a Newport-based artists collective. The work on display included paintings, photography, ceramics, embroidery and digital art. Over the four days the show attracted over 150 visitors. The show’s title, ‘Perfect Imperfection’, reflected the idea that incredible beauty can be found in what is flawed or damaged. Most […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the 5th to 8th July St Stephen’s was transformed into an art gallery!</p><p>Visitors were treated to a wide variety of art forms created by members of the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diversemanners/?hl=en-gb">Diverse Manners Arts Group</a>, a Newport-based artists collective. The work on display included paintings, photography, ceramics, embroidery and digital art.</p><p>Over the four days the show attracted over 150 visitors.</p><p>The show’s title, ‘Perfect Imperfection’, reflected the idea that incredible beauty can be found in what is flawed or damaged. Most of the artists took inspiration from this, exploring themes such as self image, body image, redemption, and times of crisis.</p><p>Beth from <a href="https://thepilltrust.co.uk/">The Pill Trust</a> created an amazing collaborative piece of artwork with a group of pupils from Pillgwenlly Primary School depicting Commercial Street, which runs through the heart of Pill.</p><p>Many visitors praised the talents of the exhibiting artists, one remarking that the exhibition was an “absolutely astounding display of beauty, creativity, life and the handiwork of God”. Another visitor described it as, “a wonderful display of creativity and commitment to the glorious message of our great God – who makes something beautiful from our brokenness”.</p><p>Most of the artwork was available to buy, with 25% of sales donated to The Pill Trust. The exhibition raised £430 for the trust.</p><p>The Diverse Manners Arts Group have passed on their thanks to St Stephen’s for hosting one of their most successful exhibitions. They would also like to say a big ‘thank you’ to all who supported the event.</p><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-901" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0586-300x300.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0586-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0586-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0586-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0586-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0586-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0586-240x240.jpeg 240w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0586.jpeg 1943w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-900" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0574-300x300.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0574-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0574-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0574-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0574-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0574-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0574-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0574-240x240.jpeg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-899" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0571-300x300.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0571-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0571-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0571-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0571-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0571-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0571-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_0571-240x240.jpeg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-898" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CAB9A394-291A-4331-997C-A95335E135E0-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CAB9A394-291A-4331-997C-A95335E135E0-300x300.jpg 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CAB9A394-291A-4331-997C-A95335E135E0-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CAB9A394-291A-4331-997C-A95335E135E0-150x150.jpg 150w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CAB9A394-291A-4331-997C-A95335E135E0-768x768.jpg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CAB9A394-291A-4331-997C-A95335E135E0-240x240.jpg 240w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CAB9A394-291A-4331-997C-A95335E135E0.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>800</title> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2023/01/05/800/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:43:04 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/?p=839</guid> <description><![CDATA[we were able to give out 800 bags of hope into our community last Christmas here’s part of the story…]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>we were able to give out 800 bags of hope into our community last Christmas here’s part of the story…</p><p><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Pill Trust's 800 bags" width="700" height="394" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLN83cdvktW1imbPNpfd-84l0KGUXSB8JC&wmode=transparent&rel=0&showinfo=0&color=white&modestbranding=1" style="border: none;" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></a></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Christmas Service Update</title> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/12/21/christmas-service-update/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:04:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/?p=798</guid> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-21-at-11.56.26-300x119.png" alt="" width="300" height="119" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-799" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-21-at-11.56.26-300x119.png 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-21-at-11.56.26-1024x406.png 1024w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-21-at-11.56.26-768x305.png 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-21-at-11.56.26-1536x609.png 1536w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-21-at-11.56.26-2048x812.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>New look for St Stephen’s Church</title> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/11/05/new-look-for-st-stephens-church/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sue Chesworth]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:43:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Church news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fund-raising]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/?p=725</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you haven’t had a chance to take a look inside St Stephen’s church this year, you have been missing out. The interior has been transformed and refreshed to make a flexible and welcoming space for both Sundays and midweek events. Read on to hear more about our journey to this point. Before: After: The conjoining of the churches of St Paul’s and St Stephen’s has led to much discussion on the way forward. St Paul’s and St Stephen’s were […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you haven’t had a chance to take a look inside St Stephen’s church this year, you have been missing out. The interior has been transformed and refreshed to make a flexible and welcoming space for both Sundays and midweek events. Read on to hear more about our journey to this point.</p><p>Before:</p><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-593 aligncenter" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screenshot-2021-01-09-at-03.15.15-300x167.png" alt="" width="300" height="167" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screenshot-2021-01-09-at-03.15.15-300x167.png 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screenshot-2021-01-09-at-03.15.15-1024x571.png 1024w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screenshot-2021-01-09-at-03.15.15-768x428.png 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screenshot-2021-01-09-at-03.15.15.png 1272w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p><p>After:</p><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-770 aligncenter" style="font-size: 16.56px;" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210507-Church-carpet-1-223x300.jpg" alt="New carpet" width="223" height="300" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210507-Church-carpet-1-223x300.jpg 223w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210507-Church-carpet-1.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px" /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The conjoining of the churches of St Paul’s and St Stephen’s has led to much discussion on the way forward. St Paul’s and St Stephen’s were quite different in their ways and we have been striving to marry the two and create a church that can serve the whole of the parish here in Pillgwenlly. Much has been done to try and build a style of worship acceptable to all worshippers and now we have turned our attention to the buildings themselves. Before the pandemic, we were able to repair the church hall to make it watertight and better insulated, and decorate the interior. Some work had also been done to stop water ingress into the church and to repair water damage.</p><p>The next step was to focus on the interior of the church building itself, where we wanted to create an adaptable, warm, light and clean space. Many of the pews were in a state of disrepair, they were dark and it was difficult to clean around them. They were also not very comfortable, if we are honest. We want everyone to feel at home in St Stephen’s and open up possibilities of using the church space for other groups, so it was decided to remove the pews. This was no mean feat, as they were on plinths with gaps beneath, so the floor would first have to be made even before any carpet could be laid. This was a serious undertaking involving extensive advice from relevant experts, faculties from the Church in Wales, and fundraising. The Diocese was supportive of our plans, so we looked around for means to fund the project and successfully applied to the Laing Family Trust.</p><p style="text-align: left;">So far we have replaced the central heating boiler and radiators, removed the pews and the rear vestry area, levelled and carpeted the floor, extended the raised area at the front of the church (making room for the worship band and to allowing us to bring the altar forward), and added a ramp and handrail to make the raised area accessible. With the pews gone and separate seating, we now have a versatile space which can be arranged in many ways to suit the occasion, while the new chairs are far more comfortable than the old wooden pews. Many traditional features have been retained within this more modern setting, including some of the pews situated around the stone font.</p><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-774" style="font-size: 16.56px;" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0532-300x225.jpeg" alt="Hardcore to fill the floor" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0532-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0532-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0532-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0532-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0532-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-772" style="font-size: 16.56px;" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Paintwork-4-300x225.jpg" alt="Paintwork" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Paintwork-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Paintwork-4.jpg 537w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-773" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0689-300x225.jpeg" alt="New radiator and ramp" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0689-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0689-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0689-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0689-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_0689-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-771" style="font-size: 16.56px;" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210504-Church-floor-underlay-2-300x225.jpg" alt="Level floor before carpet" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210504-Church-floor-underlay-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210504-Church-floor-underlay-2.jpg 537w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Much work has also been done to clean up the grounds to give a more welcoming first impression. We have had a good look around the buildings, noting further work required to keep the buildings going for many years to come. We will be setting up a timetable of work to address many remaining issues with the church exterior which have accumulated over many years. God is good and He has provided everything we have needed so far. We we are trusting that He will supply the money and expertise to make the church building a great asset to the community and worshipping congregation for many years to come.</p><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-285 aligncenter" style="font-size: 16.56px;" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/100603517_10157070039840952_2941199990917169152_n-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/100603517_10157070039840952_2941199990917169152_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/100603517_10157070039840952_2941199990917169152_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/100603517_10157070039840952_2941199990917169152_n.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>The treasure tithe trunk</title> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/10/12/the-treasure-tithe-trunk/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:04:21 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/?p=759</guid> <description><![CDATA[We want to bless our community. This Christmas we hope to repeat our bags of hope and kindness to our neighbours, but as well as that we are aware that many will struggle when things turn colder because of cuts and price rises. The trunk is a place to bring the good quality clean jumpers you don’t need any more and we want to make these available to people in need. We are also asking for donations for school uniform […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We want to bless our community. This Christmas we hope to repeat our bags of hope and kindness to our neighbours, but as well as that we are aware that many will struggle when things turn colder because of cuts and price rises. The trunk is a place to bring the good quality clean jumpers you don’t need any more and we want to make these available to people in need. We are also asking for donations for school uniform and kids warm winter coats. Can you help us please? To find out more contact the vicar.<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-760" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screenshot-2021-10-12-at-16.02.52-300x296.png" alt="" width="300" height="296" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screenshot-2021-10-12-at-16.02.52-300x296.png 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screenshot-2021-10-12-at-16.02.52-768x757.png 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screenshot-2021-10-12-at-16.02.52.png 1022w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>The Great British Bike Off</title> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/03/28/the-great-british-bike-off/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eleanor Law]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:56:53 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fund-raising]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/?p=687</guid> <description><![CDATA[Since the beginning of Lent on Wednesday 17th February, our vicar Justin and his wife Lucy have been extremely busy virtually cycling their way around Great Britain. Even while off the bike, they have been tackling many culinary challenges, which were inspired by milestones along the way and appear to have been both bizarre and delicious in equal parts. This feat of pedalling and cooking is all to raise funds for our exciting and ambitious refurbishment project (details and more […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since the beginning of Lent on Wednesday 17th February, our vicar Justin and his wife Lucy have been extremely busy virtually cycling their way around Great Britain. Even while off the bike, they have been tackling many culinary challenges, which were inspired by milestones along the way and appear to have been both bizarre and delicious in equal parts.</p><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-689 aligncenter" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bike-off-300x200.jpg" alt="Justin and Lucy virtually pedalling around the UK" width="500" height="333" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bike-off-300x200.jpg 300w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bike-off-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bike-off-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bike-off-480x320.jpg 480w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bike-off-240x160.jpg 240w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bike-off.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></p><p>This feat of pedalling and cooking is all to raise funds for our exciting and ambitious refurbishment project (details and more photos to come soon). With one week to go, we have passed the sum of £7,500 and we are still aiming for £10,000 from the Bike Off overall. If you would like to contribute any amount, small or large, please visit the <a href="https://newportwestbenefice.churchsuite.co.uk/donate/fund/cdrdg5s1">donation page</a>.</p><p>Justin and Lucy’s astonishing effort and progress has drawn attention from the <a href="https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/19160604.vicar-wifes-virtual-cycling-tour-newport-church-project/">South Wales Argus</a>, the <a href="https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2021/19-march/news/uk/welsh-priest-and-his-wife-begin-virtual-cycling-tour-to-raise-funds-for-church?fbclid=IwAR3lIiVzrEAjdTKeowoo8PcciXJXpZWKVpIsQhgx1Q-7ExQ2HB7Eb6io0Xw">Church Times</a>, and the <a href="https://monmouth.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-events/fund-raising-vicar-embarks-great-british-bike-challenge/">Diocese of Monmouth</a>.</p><p>Tomorrow will be Justin’s chance to shine in the kitchen, attempting the famous Welsh rarebit, before the space station finale leg this week and an anticipated completion of the full mileage on Saturday 3rd April. You can see all the virtual stops below and scroll down further for some foodie highlights from the journey so far (warning this may may you hungry).</p><figure id="attachment_692" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-692" style="width: 268px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-692 size-medium" style="font-size: 16.56px;" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bike-off-cartoon-e1616968355559-268x300.jpg" alt="" width="268" height="300" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bike-off-cartoon-e1616968355559-268x300.jpg 268w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bike-off-cartoon-e1616968355559.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-692" class="wp-caption-text">by Russell Chandler</figcaption></figure><p><span style="font-size: 16.56px;">GREAT BRITISH BIKE OFF ROUTE</span></p><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">( in just 40 days )</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">STARTING IN NEWPORT SOUTH WALES</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">1 STACKPOLE WEST WALES – 108 MILES – WELSH CAWL</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">2 BRYNMAWR WELSH VALLEYS – 99 MILES – WELSH CAKES</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">3 OLDHAM – 184 MILES – RAG PUDDING</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">4 GRASSMERE LAKE DISTRICT – 94 MILES – GINGERBREAD</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">5 CALLANDER SCOTLAND – 168 MILES – SHORTBREAD</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">6 JOHN O’GROATS SCOTLAND – 264 MILES – HAGGIS</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">7 EDINBURGH SCOTLAND – 273 MILES – CULLEN SKINK</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">8 NEWCASTLE NORTH EAST – 120 MILES – STOTTIE CAKE</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">9 GRIMSBY – 159 MILES – FISH PIE</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">10 LEEDS YORKSHIRE – 77 MILES – YORKSHIRE PUDDING</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">11 DERBY – 77 MILES – PYCLETS</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">12 BIRMINGHAM – 41 MILES – BALTI</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">13 BEDFORD – 81 MILES – BEDFORDSHIRE CLANGER</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">14 LONDON – 58 MILES – SCOTCH EGGS</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">15 KINGSBRIDGE DEVON – 210 MILES – HOGS PUDDING</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">16 MOUSEHOLE – 150 MILES – STARGAZY PIE</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">17 TINTAGEL – 64 MILES – CORNISH PASTIE</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">18 NEWPORT – 211MILES – WELSH RAREBIT</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">19 SPACE STATION – 220 MILES (UP) – SPACE FOOD !!</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">20 NEWPORT – 220 MILES (DOWN) – FINISH</div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">TOTAL MILEAGE 2828</div></div> <a href='https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/03/28/the-great-british-bike-off/cawl/'><img width="480" height="320" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cawl-480x320.jpg" class="attachment-maranatha-rect-medium size-maranatha-rect-medium" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cawl-480x320.jpg 480w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cawl-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cawl-240x160.jpg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /></a><a href='https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/03/28/the-great-british-bike-off/gingerbread/'><img width="480" height="320" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/gingerbread-480x320.jpg" class="attachment-maranatha-rect-medium size-maranatha-rect-medium" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/gingerbread-480x320.jpg 480w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/gingerbread-600x400.jpg 600w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/gingerbread-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/gingerbread-240x160.jpg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /></a><a href='https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/03/28/the-great-british-bike-off/shortbread/'><img width="480" height="320" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shortbread-480x320.jpg" class="attachment-maranatha-rect-medium size-maranatha-rect-medium" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shortbread-480x320.jpg 480w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shortbread-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shortbread-240x160.jpg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /></a><a href='https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/03/28/the-great-british-bike-off/fish-pie/'><img width="480" height="320" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fish-pie-480x320.jpg" class="attachment-maranatha-rect-medium size-maranatha-rect-medium" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fish-pie-480x320.jpg 480w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fish-pie-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fish-pie-240x160.jpg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /></a><a href='https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/03/28/the-great-british-bike-off/clanger/'><img width="480" height="320" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/clanger-480x320.jpg" class="attachment-maranatha-rect-medium size-maranatha-rect-medium" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/clanger-480x320.jpg 480w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/clanger-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/clanger-240x160.jpg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /></a><a href='https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/03/28/the-great-british-bike-off/hogs-pudding/'><img width="480" height="320" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hogs-pudding-480x320.jpg" class="attachment-maranatha-rect-medium size-maranatha-rect-medium" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hogs-pudding-480x320.jpg 480w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hogs-pudding-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hogs-pudding-240x160.jpg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /></a><a href='https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/03/28/the-great-british-bike-off/stargazy/'><img width="480" height="320" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/stargazy-480x320.jpg" class="attachment-maranatha-rect-medium size-maranatha-rect-medium" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/stargazy-480x320.jpg 480w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/stargazy-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/stargazy-240x160.jpg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /></a><a href='https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2021/03/28/the-great-british-bike-off/pasty/'><img width="480" height="320" src="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pasty-480x320.jpg" class="attachment-maranatha-rect-medium size-maranatha-rect-medium" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pasty-480x320.jpg 480w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pasty-768x512.jpg 768w, https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pasty-240x160.jpg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /></a> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Recording of Forget-me-not service</title> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2020/11/29/recording-of-forget-me-not-service/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eleanor Law]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:41:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Church news]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/?p=565</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you missed the special on the 26th Nov and would like to watch on catch up, you can find it here]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you missed the special on the 26th Nov and would like to watch on catch up, you can find it <a href="https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/forget-me-not-service/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>6.30 facebook during the week</title> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2020/06/07/6-30-facebook-during-the-week/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Justin]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2020 11:49:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Church news]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/?p=433</guid> <description><![CDATA[We are continuing our midweek broadcasts on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/St-Pauls-St-Stephens-Newport-105230384464721/ However we are broadcasting now only on three nights: Monday, Wednesday and Friday Part of the reason for this is having left the Bridge St premises in town we are now going to be very busy sorting through things in the hall and church in Pill. Please pray for us at this time of exciting and significant transition. thanks Justin]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are continuing our midweek broadcasts on our facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/St-Pauls-St-Stephens-Newport-105230384464721/">https://www.facebook.com/St-Pauls-St-Stephens-Newport-105230384464721/</a></p><p>However we are broadcasting now only on three nights:</p><p>Monday, Wednesday and Friday</p><p>Part of the reason for this is having left the Bridge St premises in town we are now going to be very busy sorting through things in the hall and church in Pill. Please pray for us at this time of exciting and significant transition.</p><p>thanks</p><p>Justin</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Farewell Bridge St</title> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2020/06/04/farewell-bridge-st/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eleanor Law]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:42:35 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Church news]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/?p=422</guid> <description><![CDATA[We celebrate the last 4 years in Bridge Street on Pentecost Sunday with lots of personal testimonies, photos, and worship.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We celebrate the last 4 years in Bridge Street on Pentecost Sunday with lots of personal testimonies, photos, and worship.</p><p><iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QUD6BT03QY8" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Nomadic Church Leaves City Centre for a Better Pill</title> <link>https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/2020/06/03/nomadic-church-leaves-city-centre-for-a-better-pill/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eleanor Law]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:09:19 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Church news]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://stpaulsandststephens.org.uk/?p=398</guid> <description><![CDATA[After four very successful years of church life and community work in the city centre, at the old Post Office, St Paul’s– already a nomadic church – is leaving Bridge Street to base itself with St Stephen’s Church, in Adeline Street, Pill. Plans are already well under way for the refurbishment of St Stephen’s Church. The roof no longer leaks and the hall has had a much needed facelift. Now attention is turning to the inside of the church: Rev […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After four very successful years of church life and community work in the city centre, at the old Post Office, St Paul’s– already a nomadic church – is leaving Bridge Street to base itself with St Stephen’s Church, in Adeline Street, Pill.</p><p>Plans are already well under way for the refurbishment of St Stephen’s Church. The roof no longer leaks and the hall has had a much needed facelift. Now attention is turning to the inside of the church: Rev Justin Groves says, “We want to make the church a place where people love to be, mostly because of the welcome and love they find there, through the people and Jesus himself, but also because the seats are comfortable, the surroundings are pleasant and it’s the place the community gets together. And last, but by no means least, because it’s warm!”</p><p>Rev Justin goes on to explain that their church community want to welcome people through their doors every day, not just on Sundays. Hopefully after the refurbishment, the more flexible space will make that possible. The newly combined church is already attracting more young families. Even in lockdown, family worship continues with their fun, Facebook-live Sunday services.</p><p>As they look ahead, St Paul’s and St Stephen’s are excited about working with other Christians to share and show the love of Jesus Christ, especially at this time of uncertainty and great need.</p><p>Justin says, “If Jesus was a vicar today, I bet he would choose somewhere just like Pill to reboot his church. He was all about changing the world and individual lives for good. Where better to begin something new than one of the most deprived and challenging areas in Wales? He walked with people whatever their circumstances and we plan to do the same. Faith isn’t just some private affair – it’s about our communities – St Paul’s and St Stephen’s will be known ,I hope, as the Community Church in Pill.”</p><p>We welcome people now who have no church to belong to – to think about joining our new adventure, we look forward with others to an even better Pill.</p><p>Rev Justin Groves</p><p>Vicar of St Paul’s and St Stephen’s</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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