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St Paul's Church, Preston, Paignton

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St Paul's Church, Preston, Paignton in Paignton, Devon
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About St Paul's Church, Preston, Paignton

Among the Church of England congregations of Devon, St Paul's Church, Preston, Paignton gathers in Paignton. The congregation draws worshippers from Paignton and the wider Devon area. Service times are not yet listed here, so please contact the church directly before planning a visit.

The Church of England family of churches carries a long and particular story within the wider Church. The Church of England is the established church in England, with a parish system that reaches every community in the country. Shaped by the English Reformation, it holds catholic and reformed traditions together, from quiet rural evensong to lively city congregations. It cares for around 16,000 church buildings, and average weekly attendance is roughly 700,000. The tradition traces its modern form to the 16th century (English Reformation). As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts around 700,000 weekly attenders.

The congregation shares in a long history of worship in England, home to the Church of England alongside thriving Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and independent churches. Paignton lies within Devon, whose county town is Exeter. The church forms part of the wider Church of England presence across Devon.

Planning a visit? Arriving ten minutes early leaves time to find a seat and say hello. Parking near British churches is often limited, so check the surrounding streets or walk if you can, and if step-free access or a hearing loop matters to you, it is worth ringing ahead, as provision varies from building to building.

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Browse all Church of England churches in the UK, or stay local and see Church of England churches in Devon. Our denomination guide compares the main Christian traditions found across Britain and Ireland.

Getting there

Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.

Frequently asked questions

Where is St Paul's Church, Preston, Paignton?

St Paul's Church, Preston, Paignton is in Paignton, Devon.

What denomination is St Paul's Church, Preston, Paignton?

St Paul's Church, Preston, Paignton worships within the Church of England stream of Christianity. The Church of England is the established church in England, with a parish system that reaches every community in the country.

When are services at St Paul's Church, Preston, Paignton?

Service times for St Paul's Church, Preston, Paignton are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.

Is St Paul's Church, Preston, Paignton accessible?

Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.

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