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Our onsite chapel and reception rooms will be yours for the day to hold whatever kind of service you wish; traditional, ecological, religious or humanist, and our experienced team will be on hand to help you arrange every detail and guide you through this difficult time.
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Memorial Woodlands Woodland Cemetery: Earthcott Green, Alveston, Bristol BS35 3TA
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On the fourth Sunday of each month there is a Family Service at 9.15am at St Paul’s, a Family Eucharist at 10.45am at St Mary’s, and the evening service is normally Choral Evensong. Other Sunday morning services are Eucharistic, with Sunday School at St Paul’s, and provision for children at St Mary’s. We also have service at 4pm in St Mary’s, on the first and third Sunday of every month. The style of this “4all” service is informal, with modern music and a Christian message, and everyone is warmly welcomed. Kids Praise continues at 4pm on the second Sunday of each month, beginning in February. St Mary’s Church is open every day.
St Mary's Church, Castle Street, BS35 1HQ
Tel: 01454 281900
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11 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HA
Tel: 01454 412223
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- Promote harmonious relations between people of different faiths in the local authority area of South Gloucestershire.
- Involve faith groups in the civic life of South Gloucestershire, giving them a representative voice.
- Improve the quality of life for local people by working together on agreed projects, demonstrating partnership between different faiths.
- Encourage dialogue and provide an opportunity for faith organisations to network with each other and relevant bodies.
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Gillingstool, Thornbury, BS35 2EG
Tel: 01454 419118
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We aim to increase awareness of God's presence, celebrate His love and to grow and learn as Christians through mutual support and care. Love and service are the mainsprings of our congregation as we look to be good neighbours to all.
For more information, see our web page or contact Don Grimsell.
High Street, Thornbury
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The church is at the corner of Chapel Street and Rock Street, with car parks close by in St Mary Street and Rock Street.
Family Service is at 11am on Sundays, including communion, and a second Sunday Hospital Service is at 7pm(Thornbury Hospital).
Activities include a House Group at 7.15pm on Wednesdays, United Ladies Guild 2.30pm on Thursdays, Time for God Prayer Group at 9.30am on Fridays and Tea, Coffee, Traidcraft Goods and TCT Book Stall 10am-12noon on Saturdays.
7-11th January, CTK Church Hall, Castle Street, Thornbury
The Octopus pantomime can always be relied upon to bring a smile to the faces of those who are quick enough and lucky enough to get hold of a ticket. In this latest production the beautiful Belle finds herself trapped in an enchanted castle with a scary beast but with lots of funny characters to keep her company. Meanwhile, the dreadful Gaston and his sidekick Didier are plotting to hunt down the beast and force Belle into a marriage she doesn't want.
How will it all turn out? Well, the only way to know is come and see the many characters created by the pen of Tony Domaille coping with the dark forest, enchantment, a sly wolf, and Gaston's enormous ego (as well as a boil on his bottom!) Don't miss out on lots of laughs, music, colour and fun for all the family.
Beauty and the Beast runs from Wednesday 7th January to Saturday 11th January (week nights 7.30pm, Saturday 11am and 2.30pm) Tickets £6 Adults and £3 Concessions, available from 1 December from RA Bennetts, The Plain, Thornbury and from Gill Brooks 01454 416637 or Paul Beever 01454 414894.
www.octopus-thornbury.co.uk
7.30pm
A seven week marriage enrichment course for couples - starting on Thursday 15th January. Please contact Craig for details (856416).
6.30pm, St Mary’s Church, Thornbury
There is a new singing group in Thornbury – THE OCTAVES. This is for girls and boys aged 7 to 11 and is open to children from all schools and all churches.
They will be available to sing at functions in and around Thornbury and had their first public performance at the Christingle service in St Mary’s Church in December.
OCTAVES stands for Our Children in Thornbury Are Very Enthusiastic Singers! So if that sounds like you or a child that you know, come and join us for a good singing start to the new year.
Further information from 01454 411253 or by email below.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/youth_groups
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4pm, St Mary's Church
This informal service of worship, with an encouraging Christian message, looks at that great Old Testament prophet Elijah. There is special provision for children as well as opportunities for prayer or reflection, and of course a warm, friendly welcome. 4all; first and third Sundays of every month.
7.30pm, St Paul's Church, Thornbury
The Vicar will give a lecture on St. Paul’s theology and his approach to evangelism. Everyone will be welcome.
7.30-9pm, URC
Thornbury Churches Together are organising an open discussion considering the different positions that churches may hold with regard to marriage. The evening will include three church leaders presenting their points of view, as well as the opportunity for everyone to contribute. All will be welcome.
St Mary's Church, Thornbury
A Choral Evensong followed by a presentation on the Life and Ministry of St. Paul.
4pm, St Mary's Church
4all meets for informal worship on Sunday afternoons on the first and third Sundays of each month.
We will be continuing our study of the prophet Elijah and the relevance of his message for today.
The fun starts in the bar of Christ The King Social Club at 7.30pm and continues with a 3 course meal in the church hall at 8pm.
Presented by ACT in conjunction with The Actor Factory.
Watch the mystery unfold before your very eyes and use your powers of detection to work out WHO DONE IT! Tickets, £12 and £11 for FACTS, can be purchased from Thornbury Garden Shop from 2nd January or from Jenny Dennis on 01454
417038.
3.45pm, St Mary's Church Hall, Thornbury
For children aged between seven and eleven. Further details from David Primrose on 01454 413209 or by email below.
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4pm, St Mary's Church, Thornbury
For children up to the age of seven, with their families, for a time of lively family worship. Further details from David Primrose on 01454 413209 or by email below.
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Since October, the Church Council has been systematically considering aspects of the designs for the re-ordering of the Parish Church, and choosing between the various options suggested by the architects. Each month, these options have been on display, and comments and feedback from church members and other parishioners have been greatly valued.
In February, the intention is to consider proposals for the Organ and the Chancel Arch. These will be available in church and on the website below from 15th February.
With the developments in the proposals, the Diocese has also decided it would be timely to arrange for a meeting of the statutory consultees in the Church to consider the proposals.
That will involve the Church Buildings Council (formerly Council for the Care of Churches), English Heritage, Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, South Gloucestershire Council, Victorian Society, the parish and the Diocesan Advisory Council.
Their guidance, at this stage, will be much appreciated. If you have any comments or queries, please do contact the Vicar directly.
www.thornburyparish.org
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4pm, St Mary's Church
This informal service of worship, with an encouraging Christian message, looks at that great Old Testament prophet Elijah and the relevance of his message for today.
There is special provision for children as well as opportunities for prayer or reflection, and of course a warm, friendly welcome. 4all; first and third Sundays of every month.
