Welcome

Welcome to BedminsterChurches.net the online community of the lively and diverse group of churches and fellowships worshipping God in Bedminster, Bristol, UK.

Whether you go to church in Bedminster, further afield, or not at all, you'll find lots of useful stuff here. Check the calendar to find out what's on and where, or get involved in the community section for fun and games, bible studies, or post a message on the shareboard.

There are contact details and phone numbers, plus information about the groups and organisations that meet at each church.

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
John 13:34

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Spirit and Truth

Spirit and Truth

Spirit and Truth is a regular opportunity for contemporary worship in South Bristol. It takes place at St Francis Church, Ashton Gate on the last Sunday of the month at 6.30pm. There is a programme of guest speakers, worship, interactive responses, prayer ministry and relevant, applicable teaching. Find out more.

Read the bible in a year

Read the bible in a year

A group in the parish are attempting to read through the whole bible in a year using a special bible, divided into daily readings with notes by Selwyn Hughes.

Discussion forum now online!
If you are taking part you can discuss progress, share experiences and support each other on the online discussion forum here:
http://2010.cwrforum.org.uk/biay/index.php

Login details are on the bookmark in your 'One Year Bible'

If you would like to know more about the Bible in a Year challenge, please contact Rachel Ireland at St Aldhelm's or Sarra Blakemore-Philips at St Francis'

Operation Noah - Faith communities tackling climate change

Operation NoahOperation Noah is a Christian campaign focused on solving climate change and its associated ecological and social justice issues. Operation Noah urges a rapid and radical transformation of our economy and culture - towards liveable, supportable lifestyles. A support group for South Bristol has been formed. Contact Mark Letcher at St Francis, North Street or find out more.


House Groups

House Groups are a fantastic way to meet people, share experiences and grow in faith. We meet for an hour or so in small groups in someone's home. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and the study material is interesting and accessible to everyone. There are lots of different groups and venues available across the Parish meeting in the evenings and during the day.

Details of Lent Groups 2010 are being posted.

Find out more, then come along and join in!

Contemporary Christian Music

Contemporary Christian Music on  BCFM


If you thought Christian music was just 'Songs of Praise' and Cliff Richard, think again!

Listen to CCM Sundays at 9pm on Bristol Community FM on 93.2FM or visit www.bcfm.org.uk and listen online!


Prayer Labyrinth

Easter Labyrinth 11-22 April 2006

An Easter Labyrinth was opened St Paul's Crypt during Holy Week & Easter 2006. Visit the online version and more at the Past resources page.

Genealogy and Family History in Bedminster

Trying to trace your family tree? Want to search the Bedminster Parish Records? Here's a page of links and resources which might help.

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If you want to find out more about this website visit the about site section.
Something to share?

View the Shareboard
If you have a message, prayer request, something to give thanks for, or something to share, why not add a message to the shareboard.

Diary dates
For Sunday and mid-week services and other regular meetings please see the pages for the individual churches or check the calendar pages for more events.

Quiz night at St Paul's

March 12, 2010 - 7:30 pm

Usual format - teams of four. Cost £4 inc supper.

Mothering Sunday at St Francis

March 14, 2010 - 10:15 am

A service to celebrate love and parenting, with music led by the band. Small gifts will be given out to celebrate the amazing work of parents and carers. All welcome.

St Aldhelm's Barn Dance

March 20, 2010 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pull on your checked shirts for the usual fun and games of the St Aldhelm's Barn Dance.

St Aldhelm's Annual Open Meeting

March 21, 2010 - 11:30 am

St Aldhelm's Annual open meeting will follow the morning service. Come along to keep up to date with what's happening.

Palm Sunday Celebration

March 28, 2010

A combined Joint Action Bedminster service to celebrate Palm Sunday.

Further details and publicity to follow.


Other churches in the area

This site is run by the three Bedminster Parish churches which are also members of 'Joint Action Bedminster'.

Joint Action Bedminster is an initiative by a group of local churches to work together to build God's kingdom in South Bristol. For more information about JAB and the churches involved, please visit the Other Churches pages.

Parish trip to Iona

Stephen Smith from St Francis has written an account of the trip by 14 members of the parish to the Iona Community in Scotland. Read more...

Make Poverty History

We're proud to support Fair Trade, TraidCraft and Make Poverty History.

Make Poverty History brings together a cross section of nearly 100 charities, campaigns, trade unions, faith groups and celebrities who are united by a common belief that we are in the middle of an unprecedented opportunity to tackle the issue of world poverty.

You can read more about Trade Justice here.

Disability Living Allowance

Do you know someone over 60 who has difficulty getting around, or looking after themselves? You might be able to get them extra money. Drop into St Pauls on Mondays to see an advisor from the South Bristol Advice Service. Find out more.

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