Weekly Bulletin - 11th April
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 - Palm Sunday
9am Communion service at St A's
10.30am Informal Worship with Children's and Youth Groups at St A's
5pm Evensong at St B's
To find out what's happening during the week click here to view our full church calendar.
Easter at St Andrew's and St Bartholomew's - Reminder
17th April - Maundy Thursday – "It is finished!" - a performance meditation on the crucifixion by Paul Hobbs– 7:30pm.
18th April Good Friday - Walk of Witness starting at Innsworth Junior School – 9am.
(The walk of witness finishes at St Barts at approx. 11.30-12noon for a short outdoor service. you can download the guide below)
Walk of Witness - Print A4 Landscape 2025.pdf
Easter Sunday – 6am. - Sunrise Service at St B's
Easter Sunday - 9am. - Holy Communion at St A's
Easter Sunday - 9am. - Holy Communion at St B's
Easter Sunday - 10:30am. - All-age Celebration with an egg hunt at St A's
News and Notices
Easter Coffee & Pastries – Sunday 20th April
To celebrate Easter together, we're having a joint coffee time with pastries for both the 9:00am and 10:30am congregations. Join us between the services, from 10:00 to 10:30am, for a chance to connect and enjoy some refreshments. Please note: there will be no coffee after the 10:30am service, as this joint gathering is replacing the usual post-service refreshments.
Teo Shuli
Teo Shuli died on 13 April last year. It is the Albanian tradition to remember his life on the first anniversary. The family are having a short service at his graveside at St Bartholomew's on Sunday at 3pm. Everyone is welcome to join us.
See the Servant Musical - 6pm Sunday 13th April
Palm Sunday "See the Servant Musical" at St Lawrence Church, Sandhurst GL2 9NP An Ian Donald musical talking about how Jesus came to serve the world and how we are called to do the same, using words from the book of Isaiah. Musicians from St Andrew's. All are welcome. Performance from 6pm until 7pm followed by refreshments. Free entry with donations going to Mindsong, a charity reaching people across Gloucestershire with dementia through music and song.
Jonathan Veira in Concert – Saturday 3rd May, 7.30pm
Come and enjoy an evening of music and laughter with the brilliant Jonathan Veira at St John the Evangelist Churchdown and Innsworth. Tickets are £15 (or £13 early bird up to 6 weeks before) and are available online or from the church office (Tues, Thurs & Fri, 9.30am–12.30 pm). Book early to avoid missing out on this wonderful event! Contact 01452 855553 / office@stjohnschurchdown.org.uk.
Men's walk
On 10th May men at St Andrew's and St Bart's are invited to join us on a walk round Haresfield Beacon. You can either meet at St Andrew's at 9 am and share lifts, or meet us at the Edgemoor Inn on the road to Pitchcombe at 0930 where we still start and finish the walk. We expect to be back to the pub by 1230, so people can finish with a pub lunch if they want, but it's not obligatory! Please sign up here to let us know you are coming. This will be a great opportunity to bring a friend along, so please join us and invite someone!
Electoral Roll – Final Submission Date
Please note that Monday 14th April is the final day for submission of Electoral Roll forms. After this date, the roll will be closed for new additions. You can complete one here.
No Thursday Prayer Meeting – 17th April
There will be no Thursday Prayer Meeting on 17th April due to Paul Hobbs' event taking place that evening.
Encounter – Schedule Update
Please note that, due to the upcoming bank holidays, our usual Encounter schedule will be slightly different over the next couple of months. Encounter typically takes place on the first and third Sundays of each month. However, there will be no more Encounter evenings during April. Our next gathering will be on Sunday 18th May at 6pm. We'll return to our usual twice-monthly pattern in June, meeting on Sunday 1st and Sunday 15th, both at 6pm.
If you would like to include any updates in the weekly bulletin, send them to Adam. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday at 1pm.
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held in St Andrew's Church on Sunday, 11th May at 12 noon
At the meeting we will be electing members to fill vacancies to the PCC and the Deanery Synod. In the event of voting being necessary, then anyone on the new electoral register is entitled to vote by post. If you would like to request a postal vote, please contact the Church Office at admin@stastb.church or in person for an application form. Requests for a postal vote application form should be received in the Church Office by 12 noon on Thursday 8th May, and returned to the Church Office before the start of the meeting. Actual postal votes will then need to be submitted in the following seven days. Nomination forms for the PCC and Deanery Synod are also available from the Church Office
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
No Thursday Prayer Meeting – 17th April
There will be no Thursday Prayer Meeting on 17th April due to Paul Hobbs' event taking place that evening.
Green Tips
Light pollution can not only prevent us from seeing the stars but also confuse nighttime wildlife. Consider whether outdoor decorative lighting is essential. Or have it on a timer to only come on when it is needed.
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St Andrew's Church Centre, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JT
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01452 712154
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