Weekly Bulletin - 1 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
9am Communion service at St A's
10.30am All-age service at St A's
To find out what's happening during the week click here to view our full church calendar.
News and Notices
New staff appointments
We are delighted to announce that Jared Williams has been appointed as Worship Pastor and Gaz Moseley as Administration & Communications Coordinator. They both join the church team on 1 June.
"Hello! I'm Jared. I'm married to Sarah, and among us we have five children, ranging from 14 down to Delia Rose who was born at home this week. We've been coming to St. Andrew's for about two years so it's a real joy to be stepping into this role as Worship Pastor.
I've previously served in churches in Loughborough and Bristol, and through my work with United Bible Societies I've had the chance to lead the sung worship in a variety of cultures and languages and shaped how I think about worship as something bigger than any one style or setting. I'm excited for the season ahead, serving with our amazing team of volunteers, and helping us grow in our love for and walk with Jesus."
"Hello my name is Gareth (Gaz), and I will shortly be joining the team as your new Administrator and Communications Coordinator. I very much look forward to meeting you all. Please don't hesitate to come and say hello—though I may need a gentle reminder of names from time to time!
I currently hold a similar position in the Parish of Winchcombe, and I am excited to bring my experience and skills to serve the community in Churchdown. I am married to Ali, and we have two children, Olivia (15) and Theo (13). We live in Longlevens with our deaf white cat, Pearl. Music plays an important part in my life—I am an organist, pianist, and drummer. I'm confident that, with the support and guidance of the team, my transition into this role will be a smooth one. I am truly looking forward to being with you, worshipping with you and serving our Lord alongside you."
Vacancy at St John's
St John's Church are looking for a church administrator for 2 mornings per week (in total 6-8 hours). If you would like to know more please contact St John's church office 01452 8555553 or office@stjohnschurchdown.org.uk
Encounter
Encounter will not be held on Sunday 3 May and will return on 17 May.
Youth Fundraiser Dinner – Monday 4 May, 6:00–7:30pm
We're excited to invite you to this year's Youth Fundraiser Dinner – a curry night featuring flavours from Indian to Thai.
Enjoy great food, community, and the opportunity to support our youth ministry. Thanks to your generosity, previous events have raised over £5,000, helping families in need, supporting volunteers, and enabling retreats and festivals. We would love to continue that impact this year.
Book with a minimum donation of £5 per person, with any additional giving greatly appreciated. Advance booking is preferred to help us plan for dietary requirements, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Children under 5 eat free.
Women's Breakfast – Saturday 9 May, 9:00–10:30am
Join us for our next Women's Breakfast, with a range of hot and cold options available.
Penny will be leading a journaling exercise as we learn to hear from God. Do invite a friend and book your tickets.
We are planning to provide journals for those attending, so early booking would really help us ensure we order the right quantities. You can sign up here.
APCM – Sunday 10 May, 12:00 noon (St Andrew's Church)
Please pray for all those who are standing for election for PCC and Deanery Synod. We are delighted that we have candidates for all of our Deanery Synod vacancies.
A person entitled to attend the meeting and vote in the election of parochial representatives of the laity (if a vote is necessary) may apply for a postal vote by contacting the church office during working hours. Postal votes are only needed if we have more candidates than available vacancies.
After School Club fundraiser – 27 June 2pm–4pm
Save the Date: St Andrews will be hosting an afternoon tea on Saturday 27 June from 2pm–4pm to raise money for After School Club. Come along for sandwiches and scones, knitwear sales and children's activities and help us to raise £1000 to cover costs for another year of After School Club.
Outdoor Baptism Service – Sunday 5 July (late afternoon)
We will be holding our annual outdoor baptism service on Sunday 5 July.
If you would like to be baptised, or reaffirm baptism vows made on your behalf as an infant, please speak to Revd John Monaghan. Young people can also speak to Jamie Flores (Youth Pastor).
Whole Church Breakfast – Sat 11 July (Save the date)
Save the date for our Whole Church Breakfast. This is for everyone—youth, women, men, and children—all are welcome.
Further details and booking information will be available soon.
New Wine Festival 2026 – 28 July to 2 August
The New Wine Festival is a six-day Christian gathering with worship, teaching, and community for all ages. It's a great opportunity to grow in faith and build relationships with others from our church family.
Holiday Club – Tue 18 to Thu 20 Aug, 9:00am–12:00 noon
St Andrew's Jungle Expedition Holiday Club will be running this summer, and we're looking for volunteers to help make it happen.
We need support across a range of areas, including tech, kitchen team, and working with the children.
If you're able to help in any of these roles, even for part of the time, please contact Kate at children@stastb.church.
If you would like to include any updates in the weekly bulletin, send them to comms@stastb.church. 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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01452 712154
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Closed Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am
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