On Sunday 25th October Nigel preached on 1 Peter 2 but left the last part of the passage to the Thursday communion service as there was so much to cover. Here is the text of his sermon on Thursday 29th October, for those of us who couldn’t be there to hear it in person!

Our church roof has been leaking for some time and badly needs fixing. We have roofers all set to mend it, after the long summer letting everything dry out. 200 year old buildings like the church need maintenance and care by specialist teams. Could you help us to raise the £40 000 we need to pay the bill? We know this sounds…

Sally has a remarkable and hope-filled story about how her family came to faith in Jesus. Enjoy!

We are collecting wonderful stories from the congregation, as people share how the God of the Psalms who comforted and supported the writers in the storms, is the same God today, and he still brings us through today’s storms of suffering, fear, doubt and grief. Could you share your story? Here, Helen Rees tells her story: I’m Helen Rees & I’ve been…

As we continue our series on the Psalms -Finding your voice- we were treated to Psalm 23 on Sunday. This 3 x 3 summary is one that is worth sharing! God’s Provision Prompts Praise; God’s Presence Provides Peace; God’s Protection Promotes Perseverance. Thank you Peter Misselbrook for this gem.

We are diving into the Psalms in June and July, with a sermon series called Finding Our Voice- Praying the Psalms This leaflet will help you to enjoy a daily devotional time: read one psalm, take one pause and pray one prayer. Pick up a leaflet on Sunday or you can download it here: https://christchurchdownend.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Finding-Our-Voice-Praying-the-Psalms-3.png https://christchurchdownend.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Finding-Our-Voice-Praying-the-Psalms-2.png https://christchurchdownend.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Finding-Our-Voice-Praying-the-Psalms-1.png https://christchurchdownend.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Finding-Our-Voice-Praying-the-Psalms.png

By Mark Tanner “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25 This verse is so relevant today in and more ways than some may think. Today’s interpretation of the ‘fear of man’ is being anxious, scared or wary, manifesting in being constantly worried about the actions of others, whether they be individual or…

Community Events for all the family Join us this May bank holiday weekend at Christ Church Downend for two free events. Sat 2 May 2-4pm Community Cream Tea. Delicious food, live music and a friendly atmosphere. No need to book. A free event with love from the Christ Church Downend community to you. Most dietary needs can be catered for. Accessible building…

The Diocese of Bristol newsletter has featured the work that Julie Gardner has done as Schools Chaplain to grow the links with our local schools. Plenty to give thanks for here! Since June 2024, Julie Gardner has been working closely with these schools to reestablish old links and implement new ways to serve the needs of teachers and pupils. Her appointment has…

What is it that keeps you going? Currently, we are bombarded with news and social media channels that constantly stoke the fires of anxiety and uncertainty. Pompous egos, excessive pride and limitless selfishness fuel the destructive conflicts and wars, the aggressors never being interested in the protection and empowering of people but about their insatiable greed to own as much as they…