Weekly Bulletin - 18th 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 - Easter Sunday! 

6am Sunrise Service at St B's

9am Communion service at St A's

9am Communion service at St B's

10.30am Easter Celebration with Children's and Youth Groups at St A's 

To find out what's happening during the week click here to view our full church calendar.

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.

News and Notices

Hedge Cutting
If you would like help to lower the high hedge at the back of the St Andrew's car park this Tuesday morning, please contact Andrew Smith or come along at 10am.

Youth Fundraiser Dinner

5 May 2025, Monday, 6-7:30pm 

Returning is our Youth Fundraiser Dinner, with this year's dinner being Mexican themed! All proceeds will support youth and families for our residentials throughout the year. Please join us at the large hall at St Andrew's church, with a minimum donation of £5pp. If you can't come, but are happy to support, please feel free to donate regardless, any amount would be a huge help in our youth's fundraising efforts. For more details and to sign up, click here. 

Science and Faith Day 

28 June 2025, Saturday, 10am-4pm

Here, we can explore how Science and Faith can fit together in the pursuit of truth, and hearing what it's like to be a Christian in different STEM careers. Whether you're currently or formerly in a STEM career, or deciding to study it at A-Level or University, or if you're just curious about science and faith, all are welcome! The day will include breakout sessions, keynote speakers, testimonies from members in STEM careers, and we're providing lunch! Tickets are £10pp. Book today by clicking here.

St Andrew's Thursday Knitters
St Andrew's Thursday Knitters have sent £650 to the Gloucester Foodbank, run by the Trussell Trust. This money has been raised from our recent knitwear sales at Church and from donations we have received. Thanks to everyone who has supported us and to all our knitters!

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!

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.


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
Could you go for a prayer walk in nature? Go and discover something new about God's Creation

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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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