Bristol Diocese has Something to Celebrate
The Diocese of London was left trying to explain how the Bristol Diocese won the Church Times Cricket Cup by five wickets with two overs to spare. The London team had arrived confident that they would win the trophy for… Read more
Celebrate St Francis Day in St Francis School!
St Francis of Assisi was one of those people whose faith marked his whole life. He was determined that every aspect of his life would come under the rule of God – and it did. Because of his uncompromising faith… Read more
Getting Involved with the Bible in Schools
Jem Hudson from Foundation Matters is coming to St Francis on Thursday 11th October. He gives each year group an overview of the Big Story of the Bible in 45 minutes and offers the children a chance to take part… Read more
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like... Two Festive Dates for Your Calendar
This year’s Christmas programme at St. John’s is going to be full of festive opportunities to engage with our local community. As well as Christingles services, the Carol concert and Christmas services, we also have these special events that we’d… Read more
PCC Vision Day
Two hours simply fly by at a PCC meeting. That is not the vicar being sarcastic. It is a fact. By the time we have done matters arising, discussed the minutes of last meeting, listened to the treasurer’s report, ratified… Read more
Alpha
Billy Graham, had a profound impact upon the church in Britain. We are all familiar with his invitation to “Get up out of your seat” as he called people to discover new life in Christ. That kind of instant conversion… Read more
St Francis Day
There are lots of legends about St Francis of Assisi. “There was even a time when St. Francis is said to have quieted a flock of noisy birds that were interrupting a religious ceremony! Much to the wonder of all… Read more
St John’s Craft Club
This is really going strong with four new people coming in on Wednesday. Lots of people with the same hobby get together to chat and sew / knit / crochet and even make Christingles! Catherine is the person to contact… Read more
Too Good to be True?
Until December only The Ecclesiatical Insurance Company will give St John’s £130 every time someone takes out home insurance with them. So when your home insurance policy is due for renewal, why not obtain a quote from the Ecclesiastical? To… Read more
The Alpha Banner
A big thank you to the Hawkes brothers, who spent quite a lot of Monday morning up a ladder attaching the Alpha course banner to the church. We want to promote this widely, because it really is a great course…. Read more
Farewell to the Revd Andrew Dean
Andrew’s funeral service was a truly memorable occasion. I am delighted that a number of you were able to come to the service at Kingsdown or view it on the screens here in church. You shared that experience with those… Read more
News of Other Congregations
Rodbourne Cheney Baptist Church (RCBC) Paul Rhodes, minister at Rodbourne Cheney Baptist Church (RCBC) conducted his final service last week. On Monday he started work with Barnabas Fund, an organisation dedicated to supporting persecuted Christians around the world. No immediate… Read more