January 2020
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n THOUGHT OF THE MONTH
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from Tim Wickstead, Bedminster Quaker Meeting
n tables in every Quaker Meeting House sit copies of Quaker Faith and Practice. This book is an attempt to express truth through the vital personal and corporate experience of Friends. Largely composed of extracts from Friends’ writings, it is described by former BBC religious affairs correspondent, Rosemary Harthill, as ‘a treasure-chest of psychological and spiritual wisdom’. Now, once in a generation, its 10th
revision since 1738 is underway. It is a bold challenge to take a hard look at ourselves, to springclean outdated clutter and listen deeply for new leadings and growing points, seeking insights from younger and more diverse people. Are we a faith fit for the 21st Century? We’ve seen growth recently at Bedminster Meeting, where adults have been led in a workshop by our children’s group to
consider responses to the climate emergency. How can we support each other tenderly in potentially difficult conversations when we’ve all made different life choices based on differing incomes and circumstances? It gives huge cause for hope in 2020 to witness the direct simplicity of young people when discussing sustainability, without needing complicated language or witty asides. ‘Every new age
is inconceivable beforehand, afterwards, inevitable,’ said the poet Marge Piercy.
Regular services
n St Aldhelm’s Church Chessel Street, Bedminster BS3 3TT hello@staldhelms.org Minister Rev Nick Hay 07534 249338 staldhelms.org Sunday 10am Morning service, informal with mix of traditional and contemporary songs. Creche, Sunday school, refreshments; House groups meet on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm.
Sunday 10.30am Worship is a mix of contemporary and traditional with groups for children and young people. Also: 1st Sunday 9am Traditional Communion Service; 2nd Sunday 7.30pm Praise and Prayer.
0117 977 2484 victoriapark.org.uk Sunday 10.30am Interactive service with all ages together (Communion every 3rd Sunday). Friday 10.30am Coffee morning and food bank for those in food poverty. See website for all other groups and hall hire bookings.
n Bedminster Church of Christ 298 St John’s Lane, BS3 5AY Minister Jason Snethen 07795 560990 churchofchristbristol.org Sunday 10am Bible Hour for all ages; 11am worship; 5pm worship; Tuesday 7.30pm Bible study; Thursday 10am Coffee morning; Friday 3.45-5pm After-school; 7-9.30pm youth group. n Bedminster Quaker Meeting House Wedmore Vale BS3 5HX Clerk Gillian Smith 0117963 4712 bristolquakers.org.uk Sunday Worship 10.45am; 2nd & 4th Sunday Children’s meeting; 2nd Sunday Shared lunch.
n St Paul’s Church 2 Southville Road, Southville BS3 1DG stpsouthville@gmail.com Rev Nick Hay 07534 249338
saintpaulschurch.co.uk
n St Francis Church 279 North Street, Ashton Gate BS3 1JP staldhelmsandstfrancis.org.uk Priest-in-charge Rev Andrew Doarks 0117 963 9121 Sunday 10am Communion or Morning Worship; 1st Saturday 10am Open church; Thursday 10am Eucharist. n Victoria Park Baptist Church Sylvia Avenue BS3 5DA
Christmas at your local churches Bedminster Church of Christ 298 St John’s Lane, BS3 5AY SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 Carol service, 5pm TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve family devotional, 7.30pm WEDNESDAY JANUARY 1 New Year's Day service, 10.30am with refreshments to follow
Bedminster Methodist Church British Road, BS3 3BW SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 Candlelit carol service, 4pm led by Rev Sally Spencer
St Aldhelm’s Church Chessel Street, BS3 3TT CHRISTMAS EVE Midnight Mass, 11.30pm CHRISTMAS DAY Morning worship, 10am
SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 Carols by Candlelight, 7.30pm CHRISTMAS EVE Midnight Mass, 11.30pm CHRISTMAS DAY Present service, 10am
Victoria Park Baptist Church
St Paul’s Church 2 Southville Road, BS3 1DG
Sylvia Avenue BS3 5DA SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 Morning carol service, 10.30am SUNDAY DECEMBER 22
n Salvation Army Padstow Road, Bristol, BS4 1EN Lieutenants Clare and Matthew Kinsey salvationarmy.org.uk/bristolbedminster Sunday 10.30am Morning Worship
Carols by candlelight, 6.307.30pm MONDAY DECEMBER 24 Time for friendship and calm before the big day, 2-4pm TUESDAY DECEMBER 25 Christmas morning service (bring your favourite gift) SUNDAY DECEMBER 29 Christmas communion service, 10.30am
n NEWS Developing skills to save lives St John's Ambulance is recruiting young cadets to join their south Bristol unit. Young people join St John Ambulance to gain relevant experience before pursuing a career as a paramedic or health care professional. The cadets welcome young people aged 10 to 17 and the group meets every Thursday, 7pm in Bedminster. There are many different activities to get involved with, including learning and teaching others first aid, volunteering at events, engaging in social action and helping the local community, developing confidence and communication skills through the cadet leadership courses, and taking part in residential camps. If interested in joining St John's Ambulance's South Bristol Cadets, contact Victoria Smith on 07814 299 259 or email victoria. smith2@sja.org.uk.
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