This needs a longer item than we have space for this week. Look out for more in the bulletin about the latest banners in church and how they came about.

Being part of a preparation group is one of the best ways to come to a decision about whether or not to take this important step. We never assume that everyone who joins has already decided to be confirmed. We… Read more

Our Craft Club is going strong on Wednesday afternoons. It is a great place to get to know people, be creative and contribute to the community. If you are interested in joining, or know someone who would enjoy coming along,… Read more

Last Sunday Simon delivered an excellent sermon on Disappointment to start off our Sermon series entitled My Excess Baggage. If you missed it you can watch it here: Sunday 31st July 2022 – 11am All Age Service – YouTube Raymond will… Read more

It would be good to know if there are any qualified first aiders in the congregation. The list we previously held in the office is very out of date. If you are happy to have your name on a list… Read more

The lost property box is getting full with jumpers, scarves and hats etc. Please check to see if anything belongs to you. Anything in there at the beginning of September will be taken to a charity shop.

Is increasingly becoming full of out of date items. If you leave anything in the fridge, please make sure it is clearly labelled with your name. Anything that’s found to be out of date will automatically be thrown out. Thank… Read more

As a response to the climate change emergency, Bristol Diocese are running a Day Conference at the Pattern Church on Saturday 17th September. It is open to anyone, but particularly all involved in Church Leadership, Lay or Ordained. There is… Read more

It’s very hard to know precisely how many Christians there are in Afghanistan, because they must keep their faith completely secret. Afghanistan is number one on the Open Doors World Watch List. Persecution has increased since the Taliban took control… Read more

Confirmation should never be something I do just because I have reached a certain age. Or because it is expected that I will. I have to mean it. But what is “it”? Being part of a preparation group is one… Read more

In the autumn we will be studying the final and most mysterious book of the Bible – Revelation. Many of us will be familiar only with the seven letters to the churches at the beginning of the book and with… Read more

Historic Churches Trusts make grants of money to churches. Ride + Stride is their single largest source of income and since 1984 has raised £1.6 million in Wiltshire. Half of that money went to the Historic Churches Trust. The other… Read more