connect @ St paul's
Connect @ St Paul's is our programme of community events. As the Parish Church for New Beckenham, we are committed to help building our community irrespective of faith or none. Tackling loneliness and encouraging opportunities for good neighbourliness are our aims.
Regular Events
Our Saturday Connect Café takes place on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9-11am. Join us for good coffee, good company, bacon butties, children's toys and activities!
Our thriving Babies & Toddlers group meets weekly on Thursday mornings in term time, from 10-11.30am, and includes toys, music and refreshments.
Our Friendship Group for older neighbours meets weekly for chat, tea and informal talks of interest on Thursday afternoons during term time at 2.30pm.
special Events
August 26th-27th 2023: Community Weekend
Our annual weekend of fun activities for everyone, ranging from brass bands to pasta making, litter picking to BBQs, cakes throughout!
October 14th 2023: Autumn Fair
The return of our traditional Fair of stalls and refreshments.
Christmas 2023
Events will include our annual sing along with our friends from the Crystal Palace Bands around the Christmas Tree and outdoor crib followed by mulled wine and mince pies, and our ever popular Christingle Service for families of all ages.
March 10th-16th 2024: New Life Arts Festival
An arts festival with exhibitions and refreshments in the church in the run up to Easter
