Weekly Bulletin - 5th March
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 - David 9/14; Bewitched
9am Communion service at St A's
10.30am Informal Worship with Children's and Youth Groups at St A's
3:30pm Evensong at St B's
6pm Revival Prayer at St A's
To find out what's happening during the week click here to view our full church calendar.
News and Notices
Office Notice
The church office will be closed on Fridays for the foreseeable future until the current vacancies are filled. Thank you for your understanding.
Jenson's Quiz Night
Come on, Churchdown — get your teams organised for Jenson's Quiz Night at St Andrew's Church on Friday 6 March at 7:30pm.
Join us for a fun and entertaining evening supporting Jenson's Physio Fund, with unique rounds, surprises, and plenty of laughter. Teams of up to six people can take part (£5 per person). Please bring your own drinks and snacks. There will also be a raffle on the night.
For bookings and more information, contact:
Martin Whitehouse – martinwhitehouse586@btinternet.com | 07796 585255
Church Office – admin@stastb.church | 01452 712154
World Day of Prayer 2026
This year's ecumenical service will be held at St Andrew's on Friday 6 March. The service has been written by the women of Nigeria.
Theme: "Come unto me all who are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest."
Everyone is warmly invited. Coffee will be served at 10:00am, followed by the service at 10:30am.
The Bereavement Journey
The Bereavement Journey® is a 7-week course incorporating a series of films and discussion (created by Holy Trinity Brompton many years ago) which gently guides people through the varied aspects of grief and bereavement, enabling participants to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps.
It looks at topics such as separation and loss, the pain of bereavement, anger and guilt, coping with others' reactions, adjusting to change, and so on. It is for anyone who has been bereaved at any time and in any way, and is suitable for those of all faiths or none. There is an optional seventh week concerned with questions about faith in bereavement from a Christian perspective.
The course will be running at St Andrew's Church, Churchdown, on Tuesdays, 7.30–9.30pm, starting 5th May 2026.
For more information, please speak to Sarah Smith (07964 895477) or Catherine Rowland (07531 197510).
Thursday Knitting Group Sale & Churchdown Zero
On Sunday 15 March, the Thursday Knitting Group will be holding a sale of knitwear in the Large Hall after both services. All proceeds go directly to the Gloucester Foodbank, run by The Trussell Trust.
Please note that Churchdown Zero will be one week later than normal, so we will also be meeting at church on 15 March.
Open the Book
Open the Book is an organisation that equips small teams of church volunteers across the UK to go into local schools, sharing the Good News of the Gospel through acting out Bible stories with children.
The St Andrew's Open the Book team go into the junior school every Wednesday morning and have a great time sharing Bible stories in fun and engaging ways.
We need more volunteers to keep this going! If you could help weekly or fortnightly, please get in touch with Kate by emailing children@stastb.church for more information.
New Wine Festival 2026
When: 28 July – 2 August 2026
New Wine is a wonderful time of worship, teaching, and community for all ages — whether you are looking to grow in your faith, be inspired by gifted speakers, enjoy vibrant worship, or give your children and young people space to encounter God.
Beyond the main sessions, it is also a great opportunity to relax, share meals, and deepen friendships within our church family.
To book, visit the New Wine website directly.
To join the St Andrew's New Wine WhatsApp group, contact Caroline Lewtonvia the church office.
Church Electoral Roll
We will shortly be undertaking the annual review of the Church Electoral Roll.
A copy of the current roll is in the concourse of the Church Centre. Please check your name is on it, and if not, complete an application form either on ChurchSuite or by completing a paper application form. Forms are available in the concourse or online at Electoral Roll 2026.
The deadline for applications is 15th April.
Safeguarding Update
Corinne is standing down as Parish Safeguarding Officer after three years of faithful service. We are very grateful for the expertise and care she has brought to the role.
In the interim, the safeguarding team remains well supported: John, Jamie, and Kate (for under-18s) will continue in their roles, with Sue Francis and Debi Parry providing administrative support. The Wardens will assume overall safeguarding responsibility until a replacement Parish Safeguarding Officer is appointed.
The safeguarding@stastb.church email remains the contact point for any queries or concerns.
Please pray for the appointment of a new Parish Safeguarding Officer, and speak to the Vicar if you would like to explore the role further.
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
Every Thursday
7.30pm Zoom Prayer
Meeting ID:717 8863 5477 Passcode: STAPRAYER
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St Andrew's Church Centre, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JT
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