On Ash Wednesday at this special service we receive a cross marked on our foreheads as a sign of repentance as we begin the period in the Church’s year called Lent. We offer ourselves anew to the Lord as we seek his forgiveness and prepare our hearts to be ready for the gratitude we experience […]
Yes, it will be flipping amazing! We’ll have various pancakes to eat and pancake based crafts as we celebrate this time of year where enjoy the good things of life (chocolate spread, golden syrup…) before the time of sadness during Lent when we think of how we do wrong that damages the world. Suitable for […]
A time of reflection, learning, creativity and blessing at the eve of a new week. Music and liturgy taken from the Celtic tradition.
It’s good to celebrate with food! Join us for a bring and share lunch as we welcome Dan and Julia Watts, recently arrived from Yorkshire and settling in to the area. Today will be their first official Sunday. To sign up for what food you will bring, see the boards at church / Church Centre […]
Come and celebrate with us as we welcome Rev Daniel Watts as our new vicar. In the service we will be able to thank God for his faithfulness to us and pray for all that lies ahead. The service will feature guests from the Diocese of Bristol and from the local community. The service will […]
Wondering what it’s all for? Where you belong, where to find meaning? Try the Alpha course, an internationally recognised course helping people discover what really matters. Monday evenings from 23rd Jan 7.45pm Discussion and videos, cake & coffee. No question too outrageous, no one turned away.
Whether you’re new to Church, or been for a while but still feel you’re starting to settle in, come along to our newcomers lunch and ask those questions you’ve been wanting to ask, meet the leaders and find out about our vision for God’s work in and through Christ Church. We would love to connect […]
Come and join us for a fun quiz evening. Team of up to 6 can enter, or you can come along as individuals / small groups and we will find you a team. Suitable for 7-ish and upwards. Tickets £5 for adults, £2 for under 18’s. (Pay on the door.) A light hearted quiz with […]
Come and find a warm welcome at our Warm Spaces Cafe every Thursday. We’ll provide hot drinks, soup and roll and cake from 12 noon, space to work, relax, chat as you prefer. Live music from The Music Train 1st & 3rd Thurs of the month, and from other musicians on the other weeks. All […]
Come and celebrate with us the miracle of Jesus’ birth among friends old and new at this traditional communion service with carols and reflection. The Church Centre offers a warm welcome on this special morning. Contact the Parish office on 0117 908 9867 or office@christchurchdownend.com for enquiries.