Join us for a celebration meal, our first in the newly re-ordered church building, as part of our opening weekend celebrations. Starting at around 12 15 after the 10.30 Harvest service, we will transform the church into a relaxed and friendly dining space.  Everyone will bring a dish to share, such as a platter of […]

Come and celebrate God’s faithfulness at harvest time as the perfect end to our weekend of celebration for the re-opening of the church. The organ will ring out its beautiful tones after its sabbatical year, (expertly played by Trevor Fowler who has also had a sabbatical!) Come and sing old favourites in surroundings both traditional […]

Shutters Open Calling all photographers! A special Photography Exhibition is planned at Christ Church Downend as part of the Church re-opening weekend on Saturday 6th October. All are welcome to take part. We are looking for images on the theme of “Open". You can interpret this how you choose. The best photographs will be selected and printed […]

Come and explore the newly refurbished building! Pop in for as long as you wish and bring friends, colleagues and neighbours to see what’s been going on while the church has been closed for 11 months. Enjoy refreshments and admire the beautiful flower displays created by our flower team led by Maggie Nichols. Our photographic […]

An evening of entertainment showcasing local talent of all ages. When the church was first built, crafts people lovingly carved and decorated it in wood, glass and stone and textile. Our church building has been freshly renovated and given 21st century treatment so that it can continue to be a place where creative gifts are […]

The church is built on the foundation of prayer. The building will at last be complete and ready to serve as a place of worship for many years to come. But even more important than the physical foundations are those created by the centuries of praying people drawing close to God on behalf of the […]

Would you like to get together with other singles? Come to the home of Richard & Jan Bacon for an evening where there will be plenty of time and space to enjoy good company. This event is part of a programme of events run by Koinonia, a group for singles at Christ Church Downend. Koinonia […]

Step away from a busy life to find quiet, reflection and peace at the beautiful Mill House Retreat Centre near Tiverton, We will drive down together in shared cars in time for coffee in this beautiful old mill house set in attractive grounds with many services from Storage King self storage around the area. After […]

This month we are exploring the songs of the Taize community in France as the context for our worship. At the Taize community people gather from all over the world to worship and find peace. Simple chants in a variety of languages enable strangers to worship as one and allow the Spirit to be heard […]