It is so powerful to pray and to pray specifically for God to move in our Church ministry here in Downend, so every 2 months we gather together specific prayer needs from each area of Ministry at Christ Church and give them out at our services. Here is the March/April edition of Christ Church Prayer. […]
When we can’t carry on as normal, it makes us stop and think, doesn’t it. For several years on Good Friday morning we have enjoyed the peace of the churchyard for our reflections. The crosses and tomb in the Spiritual Garden have provided our focal point. This year they are hidden behind fencing and builders’ […]
Listen to Jo Vickery’s interview on BBC Radio Bristol by Jonathan Ray as he talks about the Building for Life project at Christ Church, the audio should be played with immersive sound so that the quality is at its highest.
Unfortunately Christ Church Junior School building is closed due to snow so we are having to cancel the 10.30 service this Sunday (4th March). The 9.15am service at the Church Centre Quakers Road has also been cancelled. However the 6.30pm service at the Parish Hall will go ahead unless the weather deteriorates further. Nigel will […]
We have been told that our first payment from the Co-op Local Community Fund is on its way. Since 12 November, Co-op Members have chosen to support Building4Life with their 1% and have raised £366.64. Here’s how it works: every time members shop at the Co-op, 1% of what they spend on selected own-brand products […]
All our Building4Life information is now available from a single page on this website. Click on the Building4Life banner on the home page or look for the Building4Life item under “About us” in the menu at the top of any page.
The ‘Blue Planet effect’ has seen action being taken in politics, by individuals and the Queen to cut plastic use. David Attenborough’s documentary highlighted the hideous damage being done to the oceans by our throw away society. Anglican Bishops have called on Christians to care for God’s creation by participating in their Lent Plastic Challenge. So how can we […]
You might have read in our previous Building4Life update that our contractors, Hart Construction, are going to send us a short progress report every 2 weeks. Here is the link to the first of the reports: Christ Church – Progress Report 09.02.18. As well as a short summary of progress to date, it also contains […]
Building4life Latest news on progress and fund raising After 3 months we have much to celebrate and thank God for! The build is progressing well, with all the asbestos safely removed, underfloor heating going in and flooring going down. The whole of the electrics and heating have been renewed and the cables/pipes and ducting for […]
If you are booking a holiday or travel insurance or buying anything from any of the 3000 participating shops then you could consider registering for easy fundraising and nominate Christ Church as the charity to benefit from your commission. It’s really easy and a great way to raise funds for Building4Life project at no cost […]