at St Paul's this week:
- Tuesday March 10th 2026, 9:00 am: at St Paul’s (Narthex):
Toasty Tuesday
9 – 10am Free Breakfast, with drinks and biscuits from 10am – 12noon in the Narthex - Wednesday March 11th 2026, 11:00 am: at St Paul’s (Transfiguration Chapel):
Holy Communion
The mid-week celebration of Holy Communion (said). On the first Wednesday of the month this will include The Laying on of Hands & Prayers for Healing. - Wednesday March 11th 2026, 6:00 pm: at Honiton, St Paul’s Church:
Compline
- Friday March 13th 2026, 10:00 am: at St Paul’s (Transfiguration Chapel):
Craft Club
The weekly meeting for those that love craft and conversation. - Saturday March 14th 2026, 10:00 am: at St Paul’s (Narthex):
Saturday Cuppa
Catch up with friends over a cuppa and biscuits in the Narthex. - Sunday March 15th 2026, 11:00 am: at Honiton, St Paul’s Church:
Holy Communion (sung)
A family-friendly celebration of Holy Communion – Refreshments afterwards.
Regular Services during the month at St Paul’s, Honiton
Every Sunday: Holy Communion at 11.00am
Every Wednesday: Holy Communion at 11.00am
plus
First Sunday: 8.00am Holy Communion (Said)
Some Mission Community Services are held at St Paul’s:
First Sunday: 9.30am HOPE Church followed by Coffee & Pastries at 10.15 before the 11.00am service.
“Weekly Notice Sheet”
and around the Mission Community
To see what’s on in the coming weeks (including at the other churches around the Mission Community)
see the full calendar.
Support St Paul's, Honiton
Regular, Planned Giving
This is the backbone of the church’s finance as it allows us to plan for the future with confidence.
Where possible, we encourage donors to register for Gift Aid. This is done by completing a simple declaration form in advance. This government tax rebate scheme increases the value of your donations considerably at no extra cost to you.
We have two schemes available:
- Parish Giving Scheme (Direct Debit)
This is our preferred method to receive donations as the administration of the scheme is operated centrally by the diocese on our behalf. Your Direct Debit can be set up through this scheme to make regular payments with the minimum of fuss.
If you need to change your Gift Aid eligibility or need any help with the Parish Giving Scheme, please contact the Stewardship Recorder (see below)
- Bank Transfer (Standing Order)
Some donors do not wish to use Direct Debit so we have this scheme available as an alternative. You can set up a Standing Order through your bank to make regular payments with the minimum of fuss.
Regular donors using bank transfer can place a token in the collection each week.
If you need to change your Gift Aid eligibility or have any queries about the Standing Order scheme, please contact the Stewardship Recorder (see below)
Ad-hoc and one-off donations
These are valuable sources of income and can be made by cash or cheque (payable to “PCC HONITON – GENERAL”). Again we encourage the use of Gift Aid wherever possible.
- Collection plate and wall-safe donations(without Gift Aid)
Simply take your donation to St Paul’s at any time and place it in the Wall Safe in the porch.
- Collection plate and wall-safe donations(with Gift Aid)
You need to place your donation in a yellow Gift Aid envelope before giving it to St Paul’s. You must complete your name and address details each time you use a yellow envelope so regular donors may prefer one of the Planned Giving schemes described above.
Simply take the Yellow Envelope containg your donation to St Paul’s at any time and place it in the Wall Safe in the porch.
- Legacies
St Paul’s has been fortunate over the years in the number of legacies it has received. These have enabled some major improvement and maintenance projects to be completed.
Please ask us for advice about including provision for St Paul’s in your will, or consult your solicitor.
- Bank Transfers
You can give to St Paul’s at any time using on-line banking. Please ask at the Parish Office for details or contact the Stewardship Recorder. This giving can be subject to Gift Aid.
Gift Aid your Donation – an extra way to help St Paul’s
Sign up with easyfundraising – Raise funds while you shop online
You can sign up to raise funds for St Paul’s whilst you shop online at hundreds of e-store or use the site for your web searches. There is no additional cost to you.
There are also a wide range of special offers available through easyfundraising.org so you and St Paul’s will both benefit.
For more information about any aspect of giving to St Paul’s, please contact:
Richard Pryor, The Planned Giving Officer
or contact via the Parish Office 01404 44035
History of St Paul's, Honiton
St Paul’s church was awarded A Rocha’s Silver Award in February 2025.
Having spent some time working towards the Bronze Level, it was only a few more steps to attain the levels for Silver.
The 5 categories were the same:
- Worship and teaching which includes services, prayer times and Bible study groups;
- Caring for the buildings including the Mackarness Hall and the Rectory;
- Use of the land around the church and St Michael’s churchyard;
- Engaging with the local community and globally;
- Personal lifestyle of the congregation, including recycling and LOAF.
The church is continuing to promote an Eco Friendly lifestyle, and maintaining the levels already gained.
In the Autumn we will look at St Michael’s churchyard, through a document Caring For God’s Acre. If you would like to help in any way please contact Julia Beaman 01404 548709 or the Parish Office 01404 44035
History of the Tickell Organ at St Paul’s Honiton
(The third and present organ)
to read this document, by former Church Organist John Mingay, click here
Contacts
Phone: 01404 44035
Email: [email protected]
St Paul’s Parish Office
99 High Street
Honiton
Devon
EX14 1PG
St Paul’s Parish Office is your first point of contact for general advice on parish matters or to arrange:
- Home Communion
- Baptisms
- Weddings
- Funerals
- Hiring the churches
- Hiring the Mackarness Hall
- Booking the church forecourt
- Viewing the historical parish records
- Contact with the clergy
Also, you can contact the office to discuss:
- donations
- legacies
- safeguarding
- how you can volunteer to help at St Paul’s
External Links
Church
Church of England
Diocese of Exeter
Diocese of Exeter Safeguarding
Honiton Deanery
Mothers’ Union
Mission
Christian Aid
Fair Trade
USPG (St James Mission, Lesotho)
Local
Honiton Bellringers
Honiton Town Council
East Devon District Council
Giving
easyfundraising
Legacies
About Stewardship
Local C of E Aided Schools
Awliscombe C of E Primary School
Please contact the Parish Office for information about hiring the church facilities at St Paul’s, including:
The Mackarness Hall,
The Crypt,
The Forecourt
and spaces within the church.
St Michael’s Honiton
Also for enquiries about St Michael’s, Honiton, please contact the Parish Office at St Paul’s in the first instance:
Safeguarding and Privacy
SAFEGUARDING at St Paul’s, Honiton – Promoting a Safer Church
The parish of St Paul’s, Honiton is committed to the safeguarding of all, especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
As a church we have adopted the House of Bishops’ National Safeguarding Policies and Practice, details of which are available on the Church of England website.
We have also displayed the ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ poster on the notice board in the church porch.
All those working with children and adults at risk have received safeguarding training and support.
Concerns about children, young people and adults at risk will be dealt with diligently and promptly, recognising the sensitivity it may hold for those involved.
If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to our Parish Safeguarding Officer:
Joanna Foreman 01404 47590
More information and links to other groups.
You could also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 1111.
