The Bishop of Bristol and the Peache Trustees are pleased to announce that the Revd Daniel Watts has been appointed as the next Vicar of Christ Church Downend. Dan will begin his ministry in the early spring. The Bishop of Bristol said “I am thrilled that Dan is joining us to take up the role […]
Following the sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Christ Church Downend will be open at the following times for private prayer: Sunday 11th September: 6 pm until 8 pm Tuesday 13th September: 11 am until 1 pm and 5pm until 7 pm Thursday 15th September: 11am until 1 pm and 5 pm until […]
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the church building will be open for private prayer on Friday 9th September, from 10am to 4pm and from 6pm to 9pm.
Dear Church Family In the autumn of 2001, I saw the advert for the post of Vicar of Christ Church Downend in the Church Times. On a very grey day Shahne and I travelled down from Crickhowell on impulse to take a look. As it happened, Dave Tooby was doing some work in the church […]
We have received the January 2021 newsletter from Pastor Misa Hiorescu in Moldova. Christ Church supported the building of the church where he is the pastor through a tithe gift taken from donations to the Building4Life project. Pastor Misa Writes: We greet you in Lord Jesus name, dear brothers and sisters! From the beginning I’d […]
Christ Church Downend’s service on the evening of November 8th was a time for private prayer for family and friends we have lost and gone before. On this Armistice / Remembrance Day, wherever we are, let us again reflect and pray for our lost loved ones but also for all those who have perished in […]
We have received the September 2020 newsletter from Pastor Misa Hiorescu in Moldova. Christ Church supported the building of the church where he is the pastor through a tithe gift taken from donations to the Building4Life project. Pastor Misa Writes: Lord’s peace, brothers and sisters! Three months have already passed and I’d like to tell […]
These are the latest prayer requests received from our mission partners’ champions at Christ Church. Open Doors Please continue to pray for Syria, for a final end to the nine years war and a prompt return to normal life. Please pray for Iraq, that God in His mercy will remember them. Thanks to all Open […]
A new series For a Christian, there is no such thing as an ordinary day, an ordinary job, an ordinary life, or an ordinary street. There is certainly no such thing as an ordinary Christian! We believe that every one of us is placed in a unique position by God, each of us with the […]
Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests…. Be alert and always keep on praying for all God’s people. Ephesians 6. 18 Opportunities for prayer with others, to which all are welcome Mondays at 9.15 – 9.45am Morning Prayer A simple form of prayer and reflection on a Bible […]