We work where the need is greatest, regardless of religion, through local organisations in more than 50 of the world's poorest countries. At home and overseas, Christian Aid campaigns to change the structures that keep people poor, challenging inequality and injustice.
The West office in Thornbury supports the work of hundreds of churches and thousands of volunteers in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
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Our onsite chapel and reception rooms will be yours for the day to hold whatever kind of service you wish; traditional, ecological, religious or humanist, and our experienced team will be on hand to help you arrange every detail and guide you through this difficult time.
We offer a full 24 hour funeral directing service and can help you to arrange a funeral at your local church or crematorium as well as at Memorial Woodlands itself.
If you are arranging a funeral now or making plans for the future, please do come to see our beautiful grounds for yourself and learn about our range of services, funeral plans and woodland memorials. We’ll give you all the time, support and advice you need.
Memorial Woodlands Woodland Cemetery: Earthcott Green, Alveston, Bristol BS35 3TA
Memorial Woodlands Westbury office: 18 High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3DU
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On the fourth Sunday of each month there is a Family Service at 9.15am at St Paul’s, a Family Eucharist at 10.45am at St Mary’s, and the evening service is normally Choral Evensong. Other Sunday morning services are Eucharistic, with Sunday School at St Paul’s, and provision for children at St Mary’s. We also have service at 4pm in St Mary’s, on the first and third Sunday of every month. The style of this “4all” service is informal, with modern music and a Christian message, and everyone is warmly welcomed. Kids Praise continues at 4pm on the second Sunday of each month, beginning in February. St Mary’s Church is open every day.
St Mary's Church, Castle Street, BS35 1HQ
Tel: 01454 281900
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11 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HA
Tel: 01454 412223
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- Promote harmonious relations between people of different faiths in the local authority area of South Gloucestershire.
- Involve faith groups in the civic life of South Gloucestershire, giving them a representative voice.
- Improve the quality of life for local people by working together on agreed projects, demonstrating partnership between different faiths.
- Encourage dialogue and provide an opportunity for faith organisations to network with each other and relevant bodies.
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Gillingstool, Thornbury, BS35 2EG
Tel: 01454 419118
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We aim to increase awareness of God's presence, celebrate His love and to grow and learn as Christians through mutual support and care. Love and service are the mainsprings of our congregation as we look to be good neighbours to all.
For more information, see our web page or contact Don Grimsell.
High Street, Thornbury
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The church is at the corner of Chapel Street and Rock Street, with car parks close by in St Mary Street and Rock Street.
Family Service is at 11am on Sundays, including communion, and a second Sunday Hospital Service is at 7pm(Thornbury Hospital).
Activities include a House Group at 7.15pm on Wednesdays, United Ladies Guild 2.30pm on Thursdays, Time for God Prayer Group at 9.30am on Fridays and Tea, Coffee, Traidcraft Goods and TCT Book Stall 10am-12noon on Saturdays.
10am-2pm, Christ the King Church
10am-4pm, URC
With coffee, Fairtrade and Christmas Cards
10am to 1pm, St Mary's Church Hall
If you could help for some of that time please let us know. Mike/Carole Ball, Ian/Vivienne Larkin or Mike Spiller.
6pm, St Mary’s Church, Thornbury
Experience Christmas guided journey as Act of Worship.
7.45pm for 8pm at 80 Knapp Road
Tom's House Group will NOT meet on 2nd December as originally planned but will instead meet on Tuesday 9th December when we will have a shorter discussion followed by a home Eucharist led by Canon Ken Preston. All welcome.
Dates for Tom Keates Housegroup during the Autumn are the following Tuesdays: 16th September, 7th and 21st October, 4th and 18th November, 2nd December.
Newcomers welcome, call 885058 for details.
6pm, St Paul’s Church, Thornbury
7.30pm, St Mary’s Church, Thornbury
With Revd David Self.
7.30pm at Vivienne and Ian Larkin's home
A Christmas gathering, and the chance to watch another film from Nicky Gumble on passages from Philippians. We offer this to anyone particularly those who have completed the alpha course. It is an opportunity to see what is on offer, to discuss with us the time and way we meet and to share a few Christmas goodies! Contact Sheila Jones 412989 for further details and to confirm if you wish to attend.
11am and 6pm, St Mary’s Church
A presentation for the general public on plans for reordering St Mary's Church.
The PCC has made the second of its major decisions regarding the preferred design for the re-ordering of the Parish Church. The chosen option introduces a gracefully shaped mezzanine floor, allowing stair and lift access to the Parvis room and a new Tower Room, as well as additional seating space and meeting areas.
For large services, seating for over forty additional people will bring the maximum capacity up to about four hundred and seventy. On the ground floor there will be enhanced kitchen facilities, with two toilets in the Tower, one fully accessible.
The overall cost of this part of the work will be in the region of £80,000 out of an estimated total cost of £850,000.
This follows on from last month’s decision to mark the transition between fellowship and worship areas using differences in lighting, flooring and furnishings.
In the first few months of the new year, there will be a series of further decisions to make, as the architects provide more detailed designs. We are very grateful for all the comments received, which help the PCC make informed decisions. We will continue to consult each month prior to our PCC meetings.
The PCC will then vote on the preferred option on Tuesday 13th January.
7.45am f0r 8am breakfast, Thornbury Baptist Church
Matthew Riddle, our prospective Conservative candidate, will be talking at our next Men's Breakfast, to which women are invited. He will talk about his politics and his faith, and answer questions.
Ends 9.45am. Mike Spiller 260153.
4pm, URC
7:30pm, Aust Church, Aust (nearest postcode BS35 4BA)
All on a Winter's Night - with material from three albums and an anthology, Johnny Coppin, one of England's finest singer/songwriters, presents a rich mix of traditional carols and new songs, together with stories , superstitions and folklore from all over the uk and beyond.
Johnny Coppin made his name in the 70s with the cult folk-rock group Decameron but has worked as a solo performer for many years. Joining him for All on a Winter's Night will be multi-talented musician and fine reader of stories Paul Burgess (of the Old Swan Band) on violin and recorders, and on guitars Mick Dolan, who has worked with Steve Winwood, Dr Hook and Show of Hands.
Tickets £10/£8conc
Call 01454 632306 or 07949 836503, or click below for more details.
www.aust.music.btinternet.co.uk
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7.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall David Niven, Cary Grant and Loretta Young star in this Christmas tale of love and ambition in which an angelic Cary Grant, brings divine intervention to a threatened marriage in a Victorian house. The Christmas bells and choirs cannot be silenced and love conquers all. 'U' certificate, it’s suitable for all. The hall will be decorated for Christmas and appropriate refreshments will be served. Come and enjoy. Tickets will soon be made available through Andrew Gazzard, Marjory Entwistle, Gill Spiller at each Church.
