Christ Church Downend Monthly News – June 2023
…..What’s on and when, how to join in and what to pray for…. Click for the latest news of what is happening at Christ Church Downend – Christ Church Monthly News June 2023 (pdf, 401kb)
Announcements
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Christ Church Team Commissioning, APCM and shared lunch – Sunday 21st May
Sunday 21st May will be a special day in our church’s life. There will be just one morning service at 10.30 on that day, as the new leadership team is commissioned. Following the service we’ll be holding our APCM at midday which provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months at Christ Church and […]
Revd Daniel Watts appointed as next Vicar of Christ Church Downend
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 […]
Church open for prayer and book of condolence
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 […]
Church open for prayer Friday 9th September
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.
Update on the Parish Profile
An updated Parish Profile has been approved by the PCC. This will be a key element in the recruitment of a new incumbent and was amended in the light of an appointment not being made in March. Download the Parish Profile (Pdf, 3,145kb) The post will be re-advertised in the Church Times on 25 March for several […]
Opportunity to apply for the role of Assistant Parish Administrator
Christ Church Downend is seeking to appoint an Assistant Parish Administrator to support the mission of the church in the local community. Hours would be 14 hours per week – ideally on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and be based in the Christ Church Parish Office on North Street Downend. You will need to be […]
Parish Profile and Parish Reps
At the last PCC meeting the updated Parish Profile was approved. This will be a key element in the recruitment of a new Incumbent. We are very grateful to Jon Tooby for all the work he put in to produce this informative document. Download the Parish Profile (Pdf) We encourage you to pray that suitable […]
Parish Profile Consultation
As we begin the process towards the appointment of a new vicar, the PCC has commissioned a small group to put together the Parish Profile, an important document outlining the vision, characteristics, needs and aspirations of Christ Church at this time. To enable us to do this well we’re asking members of the Christ Church […]
New Sunday Teaching Series – The Parables
As we start a new month we’re beginning a new Sunday teaching series, which Nigel launched yesterday. Over the next 8 weeks we’ll be exploring some of the parables of Jesus including a few lesser known ones, and asking what they might teach us today. You can find a full outline of the series here. Preachers will be providing some questions to get us […]