By Mark Tanner “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25 This verse is so relevant today in and more ways than some may think. Today’s interpretation of the ‘fear of man’ is being anxious, scared or wary, manifesting in being constantly worried about the actions of others, whether they be individual or…
Learning to Live the Jesus Life
Learning to Live the Jesus Life
Posts by Anita Dobson
Today at our APCM celebration service, we hard about “unsung heroes”: people who serve behind the scenes. Watch the interview of Peter and Myrtle Morgan describing how they bless local families at Jigsaw, our weekly toddler group. Who is your unsung hero? Give them a thank you and maybe tip us off so we can celebrate more unsung heroes in the future!
Community Events for all the family Join us this May bank holiday weekend at Christ Church Downend for two free events. Sat 2 May 2-4pm Community Cream Tea. Delicious food, live music and a friendly atmosphere. No need to book. A free event with love from the Christ Church Downend community to you. Most dietary needs can be catered for. Accessible building…
The Diocese of Bristol newsletter has featured the work that Julie Gardner has done as Schools Chaplain to grow the links with our local schools. Plenty to give thanks for here! Since June 2024, Julie Gardner has been working closely with these schools to reestablish old links and implement new ways to serve the needs of teachers and pupils. Her appointment has…
What is it that keeps you going? Currently, we are bombarded with news and social media channels that constantly stoke the fires of anxiety and uncertainty. Pompous egos, excessive pride and limitless selfishness fuel the destructive conflicts and wars, the aggressors never being interested in the protection and empowering of people but about their insatiable greed to own as much as they…
Have you heard of a Rhythm of Life? Christians through the centuries have found it helpful to lay down a structure for their lives to ensure that their relationship with God is embedded centrally into their lives rather than as an afterthought. As you spend time with God this season, you might feel the need to put in some structure for a…
We are used to the idea of a medical, but what about a spiritual health check? During Lent we will be spending time with God, asking, “How are we doing, you and I?” A time of honest reflection; a time to take stock. Sometimes we need help to know ourselves really well and to see what God is saying to us. This…
Our sermon series for Jan/ Feb focuses on the book of Nehemiah and the blessings of repentance: this is where we start with God: repentance is our launchpad for a closer relationship with God and a growing love for him and for others. It may seem like a tough subject but the blessings will surprise us all in their abundance! Jan 11th…
On Tues 20th Jan at 7.30pm there will be a concert by the AYF band, the vibrant, faith filled Ugandan band guaranteed to warm the heart and raise faith levels. This time a young team is coming to visit the local secondary schools as well as perform and give testimonies. Do invite your friends and neighbours. There won’t be any charge and…
We would love to celebrate the birth of Jesus with you! For details please contact the office 0117 908 9867 parishadmin@christchurchdownend.com Our building is accessible and the church has an accessible loo.