This group is designed to be a monthly session with a guided reflection followed by silence, designed for busy people craving stillness and encouragement. Too tired or frazzled to cope with in depth study or group discussion? More spiritually suited to stillness than sharing? Coffe, tea and cake served from 7.45pm in th Youth Hub. […]
At Open Church, our weekly bible study which is open to all, this week there wil lbe a special presentation by Geoff Payne, who writes creatively using biblical characters. Church will be open from 10.20 am for coffee and the presentation wil lbegin at 10.50 am.
Come for a FREE afternoon of fun activites including a bouncy castle at Christ Church Downend. – yes, it’s FREE, and yes the bouncy castle will be in the church! Bring your friends with you and enjoy a chance to let your hair down. Suitable for children of all ages and their families together. No […]
What could be better on the spring bank holiday than a free cream tea with friends old and new in our beautiful church building at Christ Church Downend. No need to book, just come along between 2 and 4pm on Saturday 30th April. don’t forget to invite your friends along. This event is being run […]
The yew tree in the churchyard at Christ Church Downend has stood for over 100 years and will have seen times of war and trouble as well as times of celebration and joy. This season come and tie a rbbon onto the tree as a prayer for a loved one or to remember those caught […]
Bring the family to get creative with Easter crafts, refreshments and the telling of the Easter story. Easter is a joyful time when we can learn and celebrate what Jesus has done for us. Choose from a variety of activities based on the Easter story. At 11.00 we will join together for our story and […]
Join us for this reflective service as we consider what Jesus went through on the cross on the first Good Friday, and why, through music, silence and word.
If you’re new or fairly new to Christ Church, or you don’t yet feel settled in, come to our welcome event at 4pm on Sunday 10th April at Christ Church. Over afternoon tea you’ll be able to meet the leaders, hear a bit more about our vision and our activities, ask questions and meet other […]
Join us for one rehearsal (Sat 2 April 10-12) and sing with us some joyful songs at the Easter Sunday service at 10.30 am on Sun 17 April. We’ll learn some fun songs that you’ll be able to pick up quickly at the rehearsal. No experience necessary. Let Anita know if you are interested. Hopefully, […]
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 […]