Read an entire gospel this week! Not as scary as it sounds! At our recent Sunday service, Cathie Watson helped us think about the benefits of reading the bible. This is all ahead of our new teaching series that we are calling All things new. The series will take us into Lent, through Easter and […]
The weekend of 2-5 June is a special celebration of the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. The Platinum Jubilee is a great time to engage with our neighbours, so you might want to hold your own street party with your neighbours and friends. How do I go about it? Here are some tips to […]
At Christ Church Downend for most of the last 12 years we have been able to employ someone in the role of head of children’s and families ministry. Over the last 15 months since our previous children’s ministry head stepped down, as the shape of the ministry has changed during the covid pandemic it has […]
In our church services on the 16th January 2022 we are exploring together what are spiritual gifts, what are our spiritual gifts and how we can be encouraged to use them in and beyond the church to build one another up (1 Corinthians 14:12). As part of his sermon, Aidan recommends a resource produced by […]
Whether you’re new to Christ Church, been away for a while or just wanting to be inspired, this Sunday’s 10.30 service will help you find out more about the wide range of activities that happen under the name of Christ Church. You might get better informed for your prayers, learning who heads up different activities […]
“Return to your first love” As we begin the new year, what better way to start than to focus on God’s love for us and our love in return, so that all we do in 2022 is a response to that love. 5 churches are joining together to pray continuously for a week, covering our […]
These prayers were written by May-Anne Taylor and were used at our Celtic Advent service on the 12th December. We thought that they were so beautiful that we would share them with you here. Still. Be. Surrender. Help us to feel Your deep peace fall over us in the knowledge that our renewing and refreshing […]
It’s coming! The choir have started rehearsing, and people are already asking whether they can book for the carol services… We are glad to plan all the usual joyful elements of our Christmas programme but with some COVID restrictions in place such as mask wearing and distanced seating, and booking in advance for the more […]
LICC (The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity) are conducting research into what is happening in the everyday lives of Christians in the UK. They are exploring the main places where Christians spend their time, how they are living out their faith in those places, and the things people do to grow as disciples (spiritual disciplines/practices). […]
If you’re new, or feel new, come ot our newcomers tea on Sunday 21 November at 4pm to meet the leaders, get more of a sense of what we’re about and ask any questions you wish. All over a cup of tea, cake and snacks. You’re welcome to bring friends/ family with you, including children. […]