Weekly Bulletin - 16th May

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 - Mission Sunday 

9am Communion service at St A's

10.30am Informal Worship with Children's and Youth Groups at St A's 

6pm Encounter Service 

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


News and Notices

Mission Sunday 18th May
After the 900am and 1030am services there will be stalls from mission partners in the main hall. There will be an opportunity to give to persecuted Christians through the Open Doors Myanmar Earthquake appeal.

Revd John Sabbatical
Revd John is on Sabbatical 1st June-31st August 2025 inclusive.  Alongside annual leave, his last day of ministry until 1st September is Tuesday 13th May.  His email and phone will not be operational during this time so do get in touch again in September.  For other enquiries, please contact the Office, and for urgent matters when the Office is unavailable, please try contacting our Wardens (www.stastb.church/about) or our Pastoral care team (www.stastb.church/pastoral-care). 

Restored Lives
Trinity Cheltenham is hosting the Restored Lives course, offering practical support for those going through separation or divorce, on Saturday 7th June and Saturday 21st June 2025 from 8:45 am to 4:15 pm at Trinity Church Cheltenham. Booking is available via Restored Lives (07-Jun-2025), and more information can be found on the Facebook Event. Flyers will also be available in the church over the weekend.

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 Andrews Summer Holiday Club
St Andrews Summer Holiday Club will be running for primary school aged children on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th August from 9am-12pm. Join us for games, crafts, puppets, Bible stories and more. Sign up on Churchsuite or contact Kate for more information. Kate is also looking for volunteers to help with catering and children's work during holiday club, please speak to her if you'd like to volunteer or to find out more.

Join Us at New Wine!
Our church is heading to New Wine this year – a fantastic time of worship, teaching, and fellowship. To book your tickets, visit New Wine Tickets. If you'd like to join our WhatsApp group for updates and to connect with others going, get in touch with the church office.

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
No weekly prayer zoom this Thursday due do the Ascension Day Service taking place at St Bartholomew's 


Green Tips
Consider buying a second hand book or use the library rather than buy a new book. You can also sell your old books, to ensure that they are reused and reread again. Sites include https://www.worldofbooks.com/

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Contact us
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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