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Christmas Trail

December 18, 2021 – December 24, 2021 Any time Church open for final crib scene 20,22, 24 Dec 10- 11.30 and at Crib Service 4pm Christmas Eve

Look for the nativity figures around Downend High Street and scan the QR codes to watch the story of Christmas unfold.  The trail begins on Saturday 18th December and runs till Christmas. Visit the final crib scene at Christ Church Downend at the opening times of 20, 22 and 24th December from 10-11.30 and at […]

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Midnight Communion

December 24, 2021 11pm

Enjoy this beautiful service of celebration as the moment arrives to remember Jesus’ birth. Traditional carols, readings and a message of hope. COVID restrictions may need to be in place, we will update nearer the time but please get in touch if you have any queries. There are accessible facilities in the building. Contact the […]

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Carols by Candlelight

December 19, 2021 5pm and 7.30pm

Enjoy this beautiful service of celebration as we hear God’s rescue plan for the world by sending Jesus. Traditional carols, Christmas choir, readings and a message of hope. Booking is essential for this service, which is run at 5pm and repeated at 7.30pm.  The booking links below go live on 15 Dec at 12pm Sun […]

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Carol Singing at Pendennis Flats

December 15, 2021 6.00pm

Join us as we share the message of hope outlined in traditional and modern Christmas carols. We will be joining other local churches and will move around the outside of the flats, beginning at Staple Hill Community Hub. We will end with hot chocolate and mince pies. We’ll provide the carol sheets. Bring suitable clothing […]

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Booking for Christmas Services

November 29, 2021

Due to demand, we are asking people to book ahead for the Carol services and Crib service this year. Follow these links to Eventbrite or call the Church Office 0117 908 9867   Please note the booking links go live on 15th December. Carols by Candlelight: Sun 19 Dec 5pm and 7.30pm A traditional service with readings, choir, […]

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Christingle Services

November 28, 2021 10.30 and 4pm

A fun interactive All Age service where the children receive decorated oranges to symbolise Jesus coming into the world. At this service we collect donations for The Children’s Society. If you would like a candle shaped donations pot in advance to collect coins, please get in touch. These can be brought to the service. The […]

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Christmas Coffee Morning

November 27, 2021 10-12.30pm

Enjoy some Christmas shopping and a coffee and mince pies at our coffee morning on Sat 27th Novemver 10- 12.30 in the church. Handmade crafts and local sellers will have plenty of tempting items on offer to help with your gift buying and card sending. Funds raised will support local and overseas mission.

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Newcomers Tea

November 21, 2021 4pm - 5.30pm

If you’re new, fairly new to Christ Church, or you feel you don’t really know what goes on, come and find out more at our Newcomers Tea. Meet the leaders, have the chance to ask questions and find out what makes us tick. We’ll serve you tea, cake and sandwiches. Please let Anita know you […]

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Living in Love and Faith Thursday daytime course

November 18, 2021 11:00am - 12:30pm

Along with churches throughout the country and in our diocese, we are engaging with the Living in Love and Faith initiative. LLF is asking how do questions about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage fit within the bigger picture of the good news of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to live in love and faith […]

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Service of Remembrance with Thanksgiving

November 14, 2021 6.30pm

If you have lost a loved one whether recently or long ago, you may find that simple acts such as lighting a candle or hearing their name read out can be a powerful way to express grief and to honour their memory. At this service of Remembrance with Thanksgiving there will be a chance to […]

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