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 […]
As Christmas Eve turns into Christmas Day, join us for a beautiful traditional service of communion as we gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Traditional carols and a message of hope through Christ’s birth, lit by candlelight and surrounded by the crib figures. Due to COVID restrictions booking is essential. Booking opens 6th December […]
Come and enjoy the beauty and wonder of a candlelit carol service as we ceelbrate the coming of Jesus to bring hope and a future to the world. Traditional carols sung by a quartet, Bible readings tracing God’s plan from ancient times to the birth of Jesus, and a message to uplift us. This year […]
Come and enjoy the beauty and wonder of a candlelit carol service as we celebrate the coming of Jesus to bring hope and a future to the world. Traditional carols sung by a quartet, Bible readings tracing God’s plan from ancient times to the birth of Jesus, and a message to uplift us. A chance […]
Join us as we gather for our afternoon cafe style service around tables and enjoy fun, games, songs and story in worship of Jesus the King. Nativity costumes, Christmas jumpers and onesies strongly encouraged! Book for this service by emailing children@christchurchdownend.com COVID measures: hand sanitiser on entry, Track & Trace, QR code, masks for 11’s […]
That special glow of candles and the smell of oranges… it’s #Christingle time! This year with a difference… we will guide each family table through making your own Christingles during the service and enjoy a 40 minute time of interactive songs, story, puppets, crafts and prayers hosted by the #messychurch #messychristingle team. Christingles are an […]