Facilities and features

Accessibility

We have ramps from street level into the church. Double doors are available to allow access to wider walking aids, motorised mobility aids, and double buggies.

We are a largely Step-Free church with all active parts of services taking place in the body of the church.

We are within walking distance of bus stops (86, EL3, 364) and Goodmayes Station which is on the Elizabeth Line.

Gluten-free wafers are offered for communion. If you have need of this, please make this known to the Churchwarden who will ensure that a GF wafer is consecrated for you during communion.

After this, please ensure that you ask the Priest for Gluten-Free when receiving.

Assistance dogs and trained service animals are welcome at all services. Please remember that you remain responsible for your animal during your time in the building.

All services use the sound reinforcement system, with a full Loop in use at all times.

All services are accompanied by a specific service booklet. Large print versions are available.

We have a defribulator in the building and people trained to use it. Should this become required during the service, please make your need known to a Churchwarden.


Our Building

We have some marvellous examples of Whitechapel stained glass throughout the building.

We have a toilet available in the building with grab bars to assist your needs.


Music and Worship

Most services are accompanied by the Organ, with a robed choir on the first Sunday of the month

Our choir accompanies the service on the 1st Sunday of the month


Groups, Courses and Activities

Messy Church

Help for Visitors

Guest Wi-Fi is available throughout the church to support those needing internet services to access the service

Animals are welcome, however please remember that you remain responsible for your animal during your time in the building.
Priority is given to trained assistance animals.


Other Features

We have a full sound system with TLoop facilities, and an occasional use screen that is sometimes used for artworks or prayer aids.

If you would like these on paper for whatever reason, please make your needs known to the Churchwardens.

The Community Centre is available for hire and more details can be found on our website <a href="https://www.stpaulsgoodmayes.org.uk/the-community-centre/"> here</a>.

The church PCC voted in 2025 to accept the Prayers of Love and Faith, and will continue to follow the advice of the Church of England