Sally has a remarkable and hope-filled story about how her family came to faith in Jesus. Enjoy!
Learning to Live the Jesus Life
Learning to Live the Jesus Life
We have received the following list of prayer requests from TEN, one of the mission organisations that Christ Church supports: “I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.” Job 19:25, NIV Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your commitment to pray for TEN and for the work of our partners in Europe.…
We are collecting wonderful stories from the congregation, as people share how the God of the Psalms who comforted and supported the writers in the storms, is the same God today, and he still brings us through today’s storms of suffering, fear, doubt and grief. Could you share your story? Here, Helen Rees tells her story: I’m Helen Rees & I’ve been…
As we continue our series on the Psalms -Finding your voice- we were treated to Psalm 23 on Sunday. This 3 x 3 summary is one that is worth sharing! God’s Provision Prompts Praise; God’s Presence Provides Peace; God’s Protection Promotes Perseverance. Thank you Peter Misselbrook for this gem.
We are diving into the Psalms in June and July, with a sermon series called Finding Our Voice- Praying the Psalms This leaflet will help you to enjoy a daily devotional time: read one psalm, take one pause and pray one prayer. Pick up a leaflet on Sunday or you can download it here: http://christchurchdownend.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Finding-Our-Voice-Praying-the-Psalms-3.png http://christchurchdownend.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Finding-Our-Voice-Praying-the-Psalms-2.png http://christchurchdownend.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Finding-Our-Voice-Praying-the-Psalms-1.png http://christchurchdownend.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Finding-Our-Voice-Praying-the-Psalms.png
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…
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…
This is the latest newsletter from our mission partners, Mihail and Ina Hiorescu, in Ursoaia, Moldova.
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…