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Latest Newsletter from Ben and Katy Ray

Latest Newsletter from Ben and Katy Ray Read about Ben and Katy’s move to their new premises in USA River, Arusha and  the exciting developments in their new workshops for people with disabilities in Tanzania: https://churchmissionsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ray-33.pdf

The Noise 2024

During the May Day Bank Holiday weekend we had our 12th year of volunteering to be part of The Noise, a city-wide weekend of churches showing God’s love in practical ways by serving in our communities. We did some rubbish clearance, put on a Free Afternoon Cream Tea for senior Citizens (with entertainment), and ran a Free Family […]

APCM Outcomes

The following people were elected to serve at the APCM on 12th May 2024: Church Wardens: Bryan Ashton and Maggie Nichols Deputy Warden at Church Centre: Sally Green Deanery Synod: Alison Rowe PCC: Katie Allen, Richard Bacon, Roger Cholmondeley, Julian Cox, Sally Green, Lynda Lloyd, Debbie Pastwa, Andy Pound, Nigel Stowe. Caroline Plummer will continue […]

OCOD Reflections – May

Please click on the link below to read this month’s OCOD reflections: OCOD Reflections May 2024

Annual Report

Please click the below links to view the 2024 Annual Report and Financial statements: Annual report Financial Statements

OCOD – 24hrs of prayer – May

One Church One Day – an invitation for all to unite in prayer 7pm Friday 3rd – 7pm Saturday 4th May – the Noise weekend! Theme – ‘In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.’ James 2:17 Our Mission Focus this month is CMS, Nema Crafts, Tanzania, […]

Ukraine donations – Thank You

All our collection for Ukraine was taken to Southmead today ready to send out next weekend. The charity wanted Gary and I (Diane) to relay their heartfelt thanks for all that was so kindly donated. Matthew 25:31-45.

10th Anniversary Folk Weekend – 19-21st July

Come and join us to celebrate Downend Folk and Roots 10th Anniversary from 19th – 21st July. There is lots going on at the Church for all ages over the weekend, including a Family Ceilidh and ploughman’s dinner! For more information, please read the leaflet below: Folk weekend leaflet word Ceilidh Flyer

Lilie donations – Thank You

EASTER LILIES Thank you to all of you who contributed to Easter Lilies this year whether it was in memory of a loved one or a celebration. There were about 80 lilies donated and Church looked beautiful. Thank you so much. Maggie