Weekly Bulletin - 7th March
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 - Judging Others
9am Communion service at St A's
10.30am Informal Worship with Children's and Youth Groups at St A's
3:30pm Evensong at St B's
Churchdown Zero will be in the Large Hall after the 10:30am Service!
To find out what's happening during the week click here to view our full church calendar.
News and Notices
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
Experience Easter!
St Andrews will be running an Easter Experience for some of the children at Churchdown Village Infant School on Tuesday 8th April from 1pm-3pm. We are looking for a team of 4-6 volunteers to help us with running different activities for the children to help them explore what happened in the Easter Story. If you are available and interested in helping please contact Kate at children@stastb.church
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.
Bereavement Café
The Bereavement Café will take place again this Tuesday 11th March, 1.30-3pm in the Lounge. Open to all who have been bereaved recently or in the past. Come on your own or with a friend to meet others also affected by loss, to share experiences, for space to remember those who have died, and to enjoy a cuppa and cake.
If you would like to include any updates in the weekly bulletin, send them to Adam. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday at 1pm.
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.
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.
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
Don't forget Churchdown Zero is at church every second Sunday for you to refill with their plant based cleaning products. Never tried it or forgotten your bottle? They tend to always have spare. Give it a try!
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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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