Brislington community and churches News No 32 for the week from 4th November2023
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Looking ahead to Remembrancetide The first weeks of November are kept as days of remembrance - of war victims, but also of personal loss. The following pages are given to the many events over this period
Looking ahead to Remembrancetide The first weeks of November are kept as days of remembrance. 2nd November All Souls Day (kept on 5th November at St Christopher’s). When we remember those known to us personally or who have died recently on in the past. This is an opportunity to grieve together and to be thankful for lives loved and no longer with us here 5th or 12th November Remembrance Sunday The nearest Sunday to Remembrance Day
11th November Remembrance Day This keeps us in remembrance of lives lost particularly in the First and Second World Wars, but also of the all too many wars in the years since 1945. This year we need to include the victims of Russian war of invasion against Ukraine. We also need to remember the victims in Israel and Gaza at the present time.
Bereavement peer-support group Do you know anybody who would be interested in completing a short free online training course which will guide them through the process of setting up a bereavement peer-support group
in their neighbourhood?
The training encompasses a focus on creating a community peer support group that is sustainable and does not rely on funding. It is based on the successful model of the STAR (Share, Talk and Remember) Bereavement Peer-Support Group in Stockwood Bristol which provides free support for people grieving from a bereavement or difficult transition in their life. The free course is particularly aimed at local residents who are interested in setting up a bereavement peer-support group in their local neighbourhood Here are the start dates for the STAR Training the Trainers Course, which is delivered via Zoom, and consists of 4 modules each delivered as a 2-hour workshop over a fourweek period. (same time each week for 4 weeks): • Wednesday 15th November 2023, 6pm - 8pm (ends 6th
December 2023)
OR Thursday 16th November, 6pm – 8pm (ends on 7th December o
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2023)
To find out more about the training and to book your FREE place, click Here
Brislington Community Act of Remembrance 10.45 am 11th November 2023 Bath Road War Memorial
The Bath Road war memorial has been cleaned and prepared
Brislington churches Remembrance Sunday Services 12th November St Anne
St St Cuthbert Christopher
St Luke
St Peter (Methodist)
Remembrance Sunday: all churches will include memorial services 10.00 am
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Brilliant Hallowe’en at St Anne’s
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Beyond Brislington
How short our media attention span is
It’s said that our children’s attention span is lower than it was. Whether that’s true or not, the media’s inability, including the BBC, to provide a range of news items across a spectrum of world issues has been woefully on show in recent days. A newcomer to the BBC and much of our media might be forgiven for not knowing that there is a European war going on in Ukraine.
In Ukraine, 1000 times more hostages have been taken by the Russians than by Hamas in Israel; Russia is firing 10,000 artillery shells a day into Ukraine, civilian deaths, including children have now reached over 30,000, up to 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, Ukrainian villages and cities , schools and hospitals, power stations and oil refineries have been destroyed by Russian missiles. The Russian invasion of Ukraine poses substantial risks for many other European countries formerly within the Soviet Union and for all other European countries including the UK To find out what is going on, listen to this daily ‘Ukraine – the latest’ podcast
Around our Brislington churches
What’s Christianity all about? Anyone can find out more at the Christian Enquiry Agency. Ask your questions without anyone following up or pressurising you
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Christian perspectives: Click: What is the Bible? Or, of course, pop into one of the Brislington churches on a Sunday and see what we are all about
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November Church services across Brislington There's a great choice of churches, times and types of service across the Brislington churches through November. If you've never been to one, why not give it a try St St Peter St Anne St Cuthbert St Luke Christopher (Methodist) Wednesday 1 st 10.00 am St Cuthbert November
All Saints Day Sunday 5 th November
10.00 am 10.30 am Holy All Age Communion Together
10.30 am 10.00 am Holy Word & Communion Worship
10.30 am Missionary Service
3.00 pm Bereavement Service Wednesday 10.00 am 8 th Holy November Communion
Remembrance Sunday: all churches will include memorial services Sunday 12th November Wednesday 15th November Sunday 19th November
2nd before Advent
10.00 am Morning Prayer
10.30 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Holy Communion
10.00 am 10.30 am 10.30 am Holy Morning Messy church Communion Prayer
Wednesday 22nd November Sunday 26th November
10.30 am 10.00 am 10.30 am Holy Remembrance Remembrance Communion Service Service
10.00 am 10.30 am Holy Sunday Communion Christ the King Worship
10.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am Holy Communion
10.00 am Holy Communion 10.30 am Holy 10.00 am Communion Worship (Christ the Together King)
10.30 am Morning Worship
This Sunday with the bible Every Sunday we have three short passages from the bible to reflect on. There's usually one from the Old Testament - the Jewish bible as well as Christian; one from the life of the early church after Jesus; and one from the gospel stories of Jesus' life. Have a read Here This week we begin to move towards a change of season, from the long run of Sundays after Trinity back in June, towards Advent, the season before Christmas, today the fourth Sunday before Advent – Advent meaning ‘coming’ and referring to the different ways in which Christians understand the coming of Jesus – into our lives, at our death when we come to him, and at the end of time when he returns
St Anne’s Church
St Christopher’s church
St Cuthbert’s church
St Luke’s church
Annual Bereavement Service Sunday 5th November at 3.00p.m. We will be remembering those who have died, particularly those who have died in the past few years. The theme of the service will be thanksgiving to God for their lives and the promise and hope of God’s help in Christ. Where we have been involved in the funeral, the names of those who have died from the parish in the past year will be read out during the service and there will also be an opportunity for anyone to remember those whom they have loved and lost. We do hope that you can come on Sunday 5th November at 3.00pm. and that you will find it a comfort at this time. After the service coffee or tea will be served in church and you are warmly invited to stay. For any who wish, there will be the opportunity too for someone to pray with you more personally. We welcome you with love and Christ’s peace to you, from all at St Luke’s Church.
St Peter’s Methodist church
Craft and Hobbies Club Monday 19.30 – 21.00 Carol Payne 0117 9710747 We are a friendly group of Crafters who love to chat while making items for charity and family. Join us and knit, crochet, sew, cross stitch, etc. Brislington Carers Group We are a friendly supportive group of people who care for someone who has dementia. The meetings allow us time to discuss our caring roles and to feel genuinely listened to. First Wednesday of each month 10.30-12.30 Louise Brown 07752 340370 Brislington School of Dance Tuesday 16.45 – 19.30 Thursday 19.00-21.20 Friday 17.30 – 18.30 18.45-20.45 Saturday 09.00 – 17.30 term time only Debbie Bassett 01761 472 109 Stagehandsdance@gmail.co The Brislington School of Dance was established over 30 years ago by principal dance teacher Debbie Bassett who still runs the school today. Many of the students that grew up taking dance classes now send their own children here. Dancing can impart many skills that can be used throughout life. Zum Zumba Thursday 17.00-19.00 Gill Tippetts 0782 7441 109 Gilltip@gmail.com Jacqui Price 0776 6467 093 Zumba is a combination of salsa and aerobics involving your entire body, from your arms to your shoulders and your feet, so you’ll get a full-body workout whilst having fun and enjoyment.
Tai Chi Monday 14.15 – 15.15 John Bruce 0771 8745 815 Tai Chi is a set of exercises which seek to establish a balanced and relaxed body. Based on Chinese wisdom it is well known for reducing stress and producing excellent health benefits, both mental and physical. Broomhill Food Club Tuesday 12.30 – 14.30 FOOD CLUB | Ebcc (eastbristolchildrenscentre.co.uk) Runs in partnership with Family Action. For £3.50 each week we offer a food parcel worth approx. £15 for anyone who lives in the local community who wants to reduce waste and save money. You are welcome to contact us. Keep Fit Wednesday 10.00 – 11.00 Eileen Scott 0796 9929 733 Scottyartois@hotmail.com Improve mobility, flexibility, strength, balance and general wellbeing, whilst having fun and making new friends. All are welcome. Try the first session for free. Bristol Concert Wind Band Wednesday 19.30 – 21.30 Ian Maitland-Round Info@bcwb.co.uk 0117 4057369 Bristol Concert Wind Band (BCWB) has rehearsed at St Peter’s since 2001 and enjoys an excellent relationship with the Church providing concerts and playing at our Carol Services. BCWB is among the premier wind band in the Bristol area.
Nightingale Valley Community Choir Monday 19.30-21.00 Anya Szreter 07720 390275 Nightingale Valley Community Choir is a fun and friendly group for all levels of ability (or lack of!). No auditions and no need to read music. Performances include Saint Mary Redcliffe Treefest, Beese's Brizday and twice yearly concerts in collaboration with our two sister choirs, Arnos Vocale and The Redcliffe Singers. More information can be found on our website, https://www.keepitvocal.com/ Come and have a free trial session.
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