Posts by Jon Tooby

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Easy fundraising

Easy fund raising logo

If you are booking a holiday or travel insurance or buying anything from any of the 3000 participating shops then you could consider registering for easy fundraising and nominate Christ Church as the charity to benefit from your commission. It’s really easy and a great way to raise funds for Building4Life project at no cost […]

Six Nations Rugby 2018

Rugby balls

Why don’t you come and see if the England rugby team can retain their Six Nations title for a third successive year? At the same time you can enjoy fellowship, snacks and the tries with other members of Christ Church whilst watching each England game live. It couldn’t be easier. All you have to do […]

Read the New Testament in a year challenge

An illustrated dove flying out of a Bible

The New Year is rapidly approaching. Perhaps you are wondering what New Year’s resolution might be best for you this year – or perhaps you have long abandoned resolutions which are so quickly broken. Christ Church website offers you the best possible New Year’s resolution. Why not commit to reading through the entire New Testament […]

Latest news from Neema Crafts

Ben and Katy from Neema Crafts and their children

A big thank you to all who purchased items from our recent sale of Neema Crafts at Christ Church, Downend. Over £650 was raised and will make a significant impact through our CMS mission partners in Tanzania, Ben and Katy Ray. Read their latest Christmas newsletter which is full of how the work of Neema is […]

Raising money is as easy as 1,2,3…

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Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be collecting free donations for Christ Church Downend? There are over 3,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury’s – it doesn’t cost […]

Building4Life through to next round of Co-op community funding

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We have just received this fantastic news from the Co-op: Building4Life at Christ Church Downend has been chosen for the next round of the Co-op Local Community Fund. The funding round will start on 12 November 2017 and runs for 11 months until the 27 October 2018. How it works Every time members shop at the Co-op, 1% […]

Building4Life latest news

We are moving out, and moving on! The work has finally begun and a new era in the history of Christ Church is beginning. Huge thanks are due to everyone who have been involved in bringing us to this point… those who have given of their finances, time, skills and energy. Get right up to […]

Christ Church Downend on the move: find out what’s happening and where

Photo montage of events at Christ Church Downend.

Our church building is currently closed for major renovations and refurbishment but Christ Church Downend is still very much up and running. All the usual services and events are still taking place but at different venues. Find out what’s happening and where (Pdf, 1mb). Please come and join us we’d love to see you.

Help us win funding for CCTV at the Youth Hub

The Youth Hub at Christ Church Downend

The Co-op gives 1% of what their customers spend to community projects in the locality of each store. The Co-op in Downend are supporting us to raise funds for the CCTV at the youth hub. Please visit the Co-op website and vote for the youth hub before 11 November and encourage your friends, family and […]