This year our Christingle service got even better: stay for refreshments! The Christingle service is an interactive service for children and families, celebrating the coming of Jesus and the work of The Children’s Society which supports vulnerable young people. It involves songs, a talk, oranges, sweets and candles, creating a beautiful treat for all the […]
Over the summer, we’re doing things a bit differently! After a time of worship all together, you can stay in for the talk, or you can go out as individuals or families (children must be accompanied by an adult) to explore prayer in different ways. 1. Pick up a treasure hunt form at the welcome […]
Join us for a “proper” cream tea with sandwiches, cakes and scones. Tickets £10 from the parish office: 0117 908 9867 or parishadmin@christchurchdownend.com We are raising money for repairs to the chancel roof.
Vintage Adventure presents a day packed with Olympic fun and friendship for seniors, suitable for all and especially those who won’t get to go on holiday this year. Lunch and refreshments provided. Activities, games and entertainment provided. To book: contact the Church office 0117 908 9867 parish admin@christchurchdownend.com The action takes place at our Church […]
In association with Downend Folk & Roots, we are celebrating ten years of hosting the Folk & Roots concerts at Christ Church Downend by hosting events and concerts for the local community. Tickets needed for Friday & Saturday events from https://downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/whats-on No tickets needed for Sunday event but do let us know you’re coming: anita.dobson@christchurchdownend.com […]
A fund raising cake sale on behalf of Haven Home in India, after the service on Sunday We are hoping to raise enough money to fund a bore well. Bring your wallets or offer to make a cake!
‘Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land.’ Dear Saints Our opportunity to unite in prayer for a full 24 hours is just one week away, 19:00 Friday 5th […]
Join us for a peaceful day of refreshment at Mill House Retreat Centre near Tiverton in Devon. We go in shared cars and arrive for coffee and chat, followed by a time of reflection and then a time of silence before lunch. Walk the lanes, explore the garden, marvel at the sculptures, curl up with […]
On Good Friday, reflect on the Cross in our traditional service At the Foot of the Cross, with traditional hymns. 2pm at Christ Church Downend. On Easter Sunday, join us for a traditional communion at 9.15 am at the Church Centre, Quakers Road in Bromley Heath BS16 6NH or for the interactive all age communion […]
Join us for a journey through the story of Easter, from Palm Sunday to the Cross, and on to the Resurrection. Experience the power of the story through music and spoken word. This is a free concert, with refreshments at the interval.