On 28 June 2009 history was made at St Paul's when for the first time ever the Bishop of Kingston led an ordination service at the church, in which Adam Boulter, Louise Codrington Marshall and our own curate, Sylvester Liyanage, were ordained priest. The preacher was Julian Reindorp, Team Rector of Richmond.

In July 2008 170 members of St Paul's had a fantastic weekend away at Ashburnham near Battle in Sussex. The weather turned out much better than forecast, so we were able to enjoy the glorious grounds in this idyllic setting. Andy Hickford was our guest speaker, and he entertained us, inspired us and challenged us, helping us think through how we are God's fellow workers, acting out our part in his great plan of salvation. The children and young people had a really good time in their own groups, and at the final all-age communion service on the Sunday morning they shared with the adults some of what they had been doing.  We look forward to returning to Ashburnham in summer 2010!

Around the end of January each year all our congregations are invited to come together for the BIG Breakfast, when we share a cooked meal together before recommitting ourselves to God for the year ahead. This year it took place on February 1st, when some 270 people enjoyed a full English breakfast, met old and new friends, and prayed together, "I am no longer my own, but yours..."

St Paul's takes part in Operation Christmas Child, and in November or December each year members of the congregation young and old bring their shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts for deprived children around the world.  The pile of shoeboxes is also swelled by boxes collected at local schools: St Paul's CE Junior and St Luke's CE Primary.  For more pictures read more.