Weekly Bulletin - Feb 28th
Welcome to our weekly church bulletin, here's what is coming up in the life of St Andrew's and St Bartholomew's!
This Sunday - Love for enemies
9am Communion service at St A's
10.30am All Age Service at St A's
6pm Encounter Service
To find out what's happening during the week click here to view our full church calendar.
News and Notices
Grandparents and faith
Grandparents are more important in the lives of our grandchildren than ever before. That makes us some of the world's greatest influencers. Ian and Rosi White will be leading four sessions to explore faith and grandparenting. If you have grandchildren, you're uniquely positioned to bring love, joy and faith to your wider family.
"Grandparents and faith" will happen at 7.30pm on Tuesdays, March 11th, 18th, 25th and April 1st. You can book in on Churchsuite here or contact Ian White (07780 665868).
Men's Curry Night - 6th March
Men at St Andrew's and St Bartholomew's are invited to join us for a curry at the Nepalese Chef in Cheltenham (30 Clarence Street, GL50 3NX) at 7.30 pm. It'll be a great opportunity to meet people, and to bring friends along. Please sign up here if you're coming so we can ensure there are enough seats for everyone, and to see what lifts we can share.
Men's breakfast
The next Men's breakfast is on Saturday the 22nd March at our usual time of 0830 for 0845. We will be welcoming Will Bell from Christian Vision for Men who will be telling us about his own story and what his organisation does, along with the ever-popular full English breakfast. Sign up here. Other Dates for your diary, Men's walk 10th May 2025, Family Canoeing 21st June 2025.
Space to Live In – Sunday 16th March, 7–9pm
It's back! We can't wait to gather again for an evening of powerful worship. If you've never been to Space to Live In before, you're in for something special. And if you have, well then we're excited to welcome you back!
🌿 Imagine space to praise.
🌿 Imagine space to listen.
🌿 Imagine space to soak in His presence.
We are expectant for an evening of encounter and transformation. Bring yourself—and a heart ready to worship.
And bring your friends and bring your family—let's step into His presence together with joy and thanksgiving! 🙌
The Passion Week of Jesus
Gateway Theology School (GTS) is offering a new course at St Andrew's during Lent: 'The Passion Week of Jesus'. We believe Jesus' death and resurrection was the most significant event in all of human history – but what were the key events leading up to his death? And how did everything Jesus said and did in that final week take on far greater significance in light of the cross? Come and find out! This will be an in-depth biblical study looking at all 4 Gospels, led by Daniel Button. Tuesdays 7-9pm, for 6 weeks, from March 11(Online Zoom option is now set for Fridays 7-8.45 starting 14th March). To register, see Dan or info@gtstheology.org
BLT (Baibes, Lunch and Toddlers) - Request for help
Could you help make soups for our mums and toddlers group? Our church toddler group, BLT, runs every Wednesday from 11:30am-1:00pm and during the group, we provide homemade soup and cake for all the families who attend. At the moment, however, we are really struggling to provide lunch as a number of our kitchen team have had to step down. If you are available on Wednesday mornings and would be willing to join our friendly team making soup either weekly, fortnightly or monthly, please contact our children's pastor Kate at children@stastb.church
Young Adults at St Andrews
Our Young Adults ministry is a growing community of students, young professionals, and those exploring faith, coming together for friendship, faith, and fun. We meet after the first Encounter service each month and for other social gatherings, including food, outdoor activities, and serving together. Join us for upcoming events like brunches, walks, worship nights, and BBQs! Find out more and get involved here.
Ash Wednesday Service
Join us at St Andrews Church for our Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, 5th March, at 7pm. This is a time for reflection, prayer, and marking the beginning of Lent together. All are welcome.
If you would like to include any updates in the weekly bulletin, send them to Adam. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday at 1pm.
Giving at St Andrew's and St Bartholomew's
Generous giving is an integral part of Christian discipleship. The apostle Paul says that giving is a primary responsibility for Christians: 'But since you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you – see that you also excel in this grace of giving. 2 Cor 8:7. For more information on how to give and where your money goes please download our giving flyer here.
Please click here to make a one-off donation or set up a direct debit.
Church Electoral Roll Renewal
We are renewing our Electoral Roll, which means everyone must complete a new form to remain registered, even if you were on the previous roll.
Why Join?
Being on the roll allows you to:
Vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
Stand for election to the PCC or Deanery Synod
Help shape church governance at local and diocesan levels
Who Can Join?
You must be:
Aged 16 or over
Baptized
A member of the Church of England, either living in the parish or attending St A's or St B's for at least six months
How to Register
Forms are available via ChurchSuite here or from the Church Centre. Return completed forms to the Church Office or email admin@stastb.church, any form completed via Churchsuite will be automatically sent to us.
Pastoral Care
As part of our Christian community, we provide mutual support for one another. Much of this happens informally with friends within the church and through the connect groups. However, sometimes people will require more personal support and encouragement either as a 'one-off chat' or on a more ongoing basis. We have a pastoral care team who can provide this type of care. Please contact Nigel Roe (Team Leader) on 07780 994827 or Rosi White on 07426 357967.
Weekly Prayer Zoom Details
Every Thursday
7.30pm Zoom Prayer
Meeting ID:726 2837 5971 Passcode: STAPRAYER
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Green Tips
Pray for world leaders who will be at the World Sustainable Development Summit next month. For wisdom, co-operation and action.
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Contact us
St Andrew's Church Centre, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JT
www.stastb.church
01452 712154
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Closed Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am
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