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# St Pauls Church Harrogate: Where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [St Paul’s 150th Anniversary Mug](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/st-pauls-150th-anniversary-mug/): Celebrate and Support – St Paul’s 150th Anniversary Mug
- [St Paul’s Art Competition](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/st-pauls-art-competition/): As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations, we are delighted to invite you to take part in the St Paul’s Art Competition.
This is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to get creative and celebrate our church building in your own way.
- [Ceilidh – Saturday 18th April, 6:30pm–9:30pm](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/ceilidh-saturday-18th-april-630pm-930pm/): As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations, join us for an evening of dancing, music, and fun at our special Ceilidh in St Paul’s Church Hall!
- [Coffee Morning & Giving Day – Saturday 4th April, 10:30am-12pm](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/coffee-morning-giving-day-saturday-4th-april-1030am-12pm/): As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations, we’d love you to join us for a special Coffee Morning & Giving Day here at St Paul’s.
- [Newsletter June & July 26](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/newsletter-dec25-jan26/): St Paul's Church Newsletter June -July 2026 website editionDownload
- [Fellowship Burns Supper 2025](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/fellowship-burns-supper-2025/): Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face,Great chieftain o the puddin'-race!Aboon them a' ye tak your place,Painch, tripe, or thairm:Weel are ye wordy o' a graceAs lang's my arm.The groaning trencher there ye fill,Your hurdies like a distant hill,Your pin wad help to mend a millIn time o need,While thro your pores the dews distilLike amber bead.His knife see rustic Labour dight,An cut you up wi ready slight,Trenching your gushing entrails bright,Like onie ditch;And then, O what a glorious sight,Warm-reekin, rich!Then, horn for horn, they stretch an strive:Deil tak the hindmost, on they drive,Till a' their weel-swall'd kytes belyveAre bent like drums;The auld Guidman, maist like to rive,'Bethankit' hums.Is there that owre his French ragout,Or olio that wad staw a sow,Or fricassee wad mak her spewWi perfect scunner,Looks down wi sneering, scornfu viewOn sic a dinner?Poor devil! see him owre his trash,As feckless as a wither'd rash,His spindle shank a guid whip-lash,His nieve a nit;Thro bloody flood or field to dash,O how unfit!But mark the Rustic, haggis-fed,The trembling earth resounds his tread,Clap in his walie nieve a blade,He'll make it whissle;An legs an arms, an heads will sned,Like taps o thrissle.Ye Pow'rs, wha mak mankind your care,And dish them out their bill o fare,Auld Scotland wants nae skinking wareThat jaups in luggies:But, if ye wish her gratefu prayer,Gie her a Haggis
- [The passing of Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/the-passing-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/): We will all miss Queen Elizabeth in our own ways and to help St Paul's URC is opening its doors today 9th September between 12-1pm today and 10am till 12 noon tomorrow for a time of quiet contemplation and prayer.

## Pages
- [Pastoral Care Team](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/pastoral-care-team/): At St Paul’s, our Pastoral Care Team offers Christ‑centred support, prayer, and encouragement to our church family. The team meets regularly with Revd Joe to pray, share wisdom, and discern how best to care for people in the love and compassion of Jesus.
- [new page title](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/new-page-title/): We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm in the Centenary Room.
- [Cookie Policy (UK)](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/cookie-policy-uk/)
- [Celebrating 150 Years](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/celebrating-150-years/): For 150 years, St Paul’s has been part of God’s unfolding work in Harrogate. From our humble beginnings in 1876, through seasons of remarkable growth and moments of real challenge, one truth has remained constant: God gives the increase. Every prayer, every act of service, every step of faith has been woven into His ongoing story of grace.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/privacy-policy-2/): Last updated: 17 November 2025
- [Contact](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/contact/): Parking is available inside St Peter’s School during the Sunday morning service.
- [Blog](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/blog/)
- [Membership](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/get-involved/membership/): Membership at St Paul’s is about encouragement, protection and instruction it’s a mutual commitment to belong, grow and serve together as a local expression of Christ’s body.
- [New to Church](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/get-involved/new-to-church/): curious questions, doubts, families, students and those who’ve not been to church for years are all warmly received. If it helps, a member of our welcome team will be there to meet you and answer any questions.
- [Giving](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/get-involved/giving/): Everything we do at St Paul’s is made possible by the generosity of our church family. Your giving helps us worship, care for one another, run children’s and youth work, support mission partners, maintain our building and reach out into the local community.
- [Get Involved](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/get-involved/): New to Church More Info Membership More Info Giving More Info
- [Sundays at St Paul’s](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/whats-on/sundays/): Whether you live locally in Harrogate or are just visiting, whether you’re a lifelong Christian or new to church, whether you come by yourself or with family and friends, you’ll be warmly welcomed at St Paul’s.
- [Calendar](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/whats-on/calendar/): Explore our calendar to see upcoming events, services, and activities over the next few weeks and months.
- [What’s on](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/whats-on/): Explore our Sunday service
- [Accessibility](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/about-st-pauls-harrogate/accessibility/): We’re always learning and want to make St Paul’s more accessible. If you have suggestions, need help, or want to raise an accessibility concern, please contact:
- [Safeguarding](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/about-st-pauls-harrogate/safeguarding/): If you have any concerns about the safety or well-being of a child, young person, or vulnerable adult, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our Safeguarding Team.
- [Our History](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/about-st-pauls-harrogate/our-history/): The Centenary closed with a reminder that while ministers and clerks are recorded in history, the church is built upon generations of unnamed members whose dedication, service, and generosity have made St Paul’s what it is today.
- [Who’s who](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/about-st-pauls-harrogate/whos-who/): Joseph Amoah became Minister of St Paul’s in 2024, bringing the vibrant energy of East London. Originally from Ghana, Joe moved to Hackney at nine and later studied Computer Science and Business before following a deeper calling into Theology. A passionate sports fan, Joe loves football and table tennis, and as a proud football purist and lifelong Arsenal FC supporter, he rides every high and low of the season! Above all, Joe’s greatest passion is sharing the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Whether through preaching, pastoral care, or community engagement, his heart is to help people encounter the transforming love of God.
- [Our Values, Mission and Vision](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/about-st-pauls-harrogate/our-values-mission-and-vision/): This page explains who we are, what we believe, and how we live it out together.
- [What we believe](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/about-st-pauls-harrogate/what-we-believe/): God has revealed himself in the Bible, which consists of the Old and New Testaments alone. Every word was inspired by God through the human authors, so that the Bible as originally given is entirely the word of God, without error and fully reliable in fact and doctrine. The Bible alone speaks with final authority and is always sufficient for all matters of belief and practice.
- [About St Pauls Harrogate](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/about-st-pauls-harrogate/): Our values, mission & vision More Info What we believe More Info Who's who More Info Our History More Info Accessibility More Info Safeguarding More Info
- [Home](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/): Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time, returning after a break, or looking for a church family to belong to, you’re very welcome here. Come as you are.

## Groups
- [Prayer Meeting](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/group/prayer-meeting/): We pray for the life of St Paul’s, for our town and nation, for other churches and mission partners, and for the personal needs of people in our congregation and community. The format is informal: there’s time for silent prayer, small-group prayer and a time when we pray together as a whole church.
- [Art Club](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/group/art-club/): We are a friendly group of people who enjoy meeting and learning together. Our group varies from beginner's to more experienced Artists. We all work in various mediums. Each week we either work on a set subject or do our own choice of art. We also have artist lead Workshops each month.
- [Tuesday Club](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/group/tuesday-club/): We enjoy a very varied programme including speakers, entertainment and outings and
- [After Eights](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/group/after-eights/): We are a group of ladies who meet on the second Friday every two months and events include meals out, relaxed evenings chatting in members’ homes and our summer social in July to which we invite partners.
- [Open Church Coffee Shop](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/group/coffee-shop/): We enjoy welcoming visitors from all over and have good times of fellowship over coffee (and tea) and biscuits.
- [Fellowship](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/group/fellowship/): Please contact fellowship@stpauls-harrogate.org.uk
- [Choir](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/group/choir/): Contact: Adrian, Organist and Choirmaster - choir@stpauls-harrogate.org.uk
- [Bible Study](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/group/bible-study/): We are currently working through Mark’s Gospel and completing at the end of 2025 with a new Book to be chosen for the start of 2026.  Everyone is welcome.
- [Junior Church](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/group/junior-church/): We all worship together in church as a family until after the second hymn when the children leave for Junior Church.
- [Scouts](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/group/scouts/): Meeting on: Sundays 16:00-17:00, Contact: helen.gibson@15thharrogatescouts.org.uk
- [Guides](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/group/guides/): St Paul's Guides (girls 10 to 14 years of age) are enthusiastic and very active, taking part in a wide range of activities throughout the year.

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- [Group cat header uniform](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/ct_content_block/page-header-2-2/): Uniformed Organisations
- [Group cat header Church](https://www.stpauls-harrogate.org.uk/ct_content_block/page-header-2/): Church Life
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