Mothering Sunday Service

Join in our Sunday worship via our YouTube Channel on this link https://youtu.be/PfxO3jHOvb4 Hear a message from Jo Vickery & sung worship from Anita and Susie Dobson. Every Sunday there will be a new worship service published at 10am on our YouTube channel for everyone to join in with. And every other day of the […]

Virtual Children’s Sunday Groups 21 & 22 March 2020

Children’s Resources for this Sunday: Here are some ideas for a family worship time together from Helen Buick our Children’s leader: There is a Youtube film of Helen  https://youtu.be/PKqXhFKr0pk  with an invitation to join in worship together on the YouTube channel. You can follow the written instructions from this post or watch Helen talking you through […]

Coronavirus update: Where are we now? 18th March 2020

19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw […]

Prayer for Christ Church today – St Patrick’s Day

I bind unto myself todaythe strong name of the Trinity,by invocation of the same,the Three in One, and One in Three.Of whom all nature hath creation;eternal Father, Spirit, Word:Praise to the Lord of my salvation,salvation is of Christ the Lord. Waking up to what feels like a very different world 3 words are on my […]

Coronavirus Update No. 3 – 16 March 2020

Following on from the Prime Minister’s announcement earlier this evening, we are reflecting on the considerable implications for everyone at Christ Church and the wider community. It is highly likely that we will have to suspend services with immediate effect, but we are waiting on fuller guidance from the Church of England, before meeting on […]

Coronavirus Update: Saturday 14th March

Dear Christ Church Family, With the coronavirus situation evolving rapidly, we wanted to keep you up to date on the latest implications for us at Christ Church. Following further guidance from the Church of England we have now taken a few further significant steps, in addition to those communicated on Thursday. Sunday and Thursday Services […]

Women’s Quiet Day postponed

Sadly, Mill House have asked us not to come on March 28th due to the virus. We have arranged a new date of Saturday 5th September. If you would like to come, please contact Anita Dobson 07753233950 You can find out more details from Anita or from the event post http://christchurchdownend.com/event-items/womens-quiet-day-at-mill-house/ Those who were booked […]

Coronavirus update

A message from Paul Peterson, our Associate Minister: Dear Christ Church family, At a time of ongoing uncertainty the Church Wardens and I just wanted to update you on how we are responding to the coronavirus threat at Christ Church and reassure you that we are closely monitoring the unfolding situation and advice from the […]

New Destination Lunch

We are planning a “New Destination Lunch” for the whole Church to join in with on Sunday 3 May 2020. You are all invited to a Church Lunch with a difference. The idea is that individuals, couples & families all have lunch with each other in homes all over the Parish. We tried this in […]

Lord Teach us to Pray #Session 8: Spiritual Warfare

Ever feel like life and faith are one long battle field? It’s important to recognise that as Christians we ARE in a battle. A battle between good and evil. The war has already been won by the death and resurrection of Jesus – we ARE on the winning side- but there are still battles and […]