Come with us to celebrate that Jesus is alive! Our short interactive service gives children and parents/ grandparents and carers a chance to explore faith, worship together and feel a sense of togetherness with other families. Each family is based at a separate table for a cafe style atmosphere. Action songs, talk, prayers and activities […]
Wait with us as we watch for the joy of daybreak on Easter Sunday. This service of contemplation and hope includes songs from the community of Taize in France, which welcomes people from all over the world to sing simple monastic style chants of praise and comfort in a variety of languages. Please book a […]
Follow the last hours of Jesus’ journey to the cross on Good Friday. This year you are invited to come to the churchyard at Christ Church Downend in your own time from 2 April to Easter Sunday 4 April and follow the trail to remember and reflect on the events of Good Friday. There will […]
Come to an hour of prayer and reflection on the meaning of Good Friday and what Jesus achieved for us on the Cross. This service will take place in Christ Church Downend. Please book a place at the service by contacting the Parish office on 0117 908 9867 or on office@christchurchdownend.com Covid restrictions apply: distancing, […]
We used to often ask each other, “How are you?” without really expecting much of a reply except “Fine!” Now we are learning to be more prepared for an honest answer, as it’s more “ok” to describe our feelings rather than hide them. This is true in the church too, and how refreshing! God can […]
Tues 23 March marks exactly a year since we first went into lockdown. The government and charities have declared it to be a Nationa Day of Reflection, with 1 minute’s silence at 12.00pm. At Christ Church we invite you to come for prayer: 12 -1pm Just before 12 the bell will be tolled to lead […]
Join us for a traditional Ash Wednesday service as we begin the season of Lent: a time of valuing simple things; stripping back to basics; gonig deeper. Ash will be sprinkled rather than marked on the forehead this year. Please book via the booking link here https://forms.gle/bJjdcVpq5rhFB1TX8 or email the Parish office by Tuesday lunchtime or call […]
Join us for a traditional communion service as we celebrate the birth of Christ together. Traditional carols, readings and a message to uplift our hearts. Booking is essential due to COVID restrictions. Please contact the parish office on 0117 908 9867 for the phone number of Sally who will manage bookings. COVID measures in place: […]
Join us for a service of celebration that God is with us. A short service with Christmas carols, a message of joy and hope, and activities for all ages. Seating will be cafe style around tables and also in the balcony. Children are welcome with their families and might like to bring a favourite present […]
What’s that hiding amongst the displays in the shops of Downend High Street this Christmas? A donkey? A sheep? An angel? Join our Christmas Trail to search the High Street shop windows, find the Nativity characters, scan the QR code and watch videos of the Christmas story. You can get hold of a Trail map […]