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St Mary's Church
Almondsbury
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To know God, build up
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Welcome
to St Mary's Church Almondsbury, a Church of England Parish Church in the Diocese
of Bristol.
There has been a
Christian place of worship on this site for at least eight centuries, and
parts of the present church date back to the late Norman period, notably the
fine entrance porch, with the priest's chamber above. The choir, chancel
tower and unusual spire (of a pattern found in only two other English
churches) are certainly several hundred years old. The church today is
lively and active and remains a focus of our community life. It draws
its congregation both from the parish and more widely. While perhaps
between 80 and 100 people gather in St Mary's on an average Sunday, at major
festivals and on other special occasions 300 people or more may be
present. We promise... ...a genuine but non-pressurising welcome; ...to accept you as you are: belief, unbelief, doubts and all; ...to encourage you in your faith journey; ...if you wish, a
confidential listening ear. Serving the whole
Community St Mary's is the
parish church; the church for the whole community, not just for those who
attend its services. We are here to be of
service in the major "life events" of birth, marriage and
death. All those who live in our
community may ask for Baptism for their children, Weddings for couples, and
Funerals for the departed. These are also available to people living outside
the parish who have close links with St Mary's, or who worship with us regularly.
A much-appreciated
event is the marriage preparation course, for those intending
to marry during the coming year. The next date is in March 2010; contact
Janet Olliff (01454 618690) if you are interested in this course. We try to provide
care, comfort, encouragement and support for all who are experiencing
problems, sickness or sadness, from whatever cause: "a problem shared is
a problem halved". If you would find it helpful to talk things over with
the Vicar, or with one of our experienced Pastoral Assistants, or if you
would like someone to pray with you, or you need someone to provide a
sympathetic listening ear, please do get in touch. Send an email or phone 01454
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Church Rooms The Church Rooms
– situated next to the Surgery in the centre of the village – are
available for hiring. Well-presented, modern, with kitchen facilities and car
park; suitable for business meetings, committee meetings, get-togethers, or
regular use by groups. Contact Janet Olliff (01454 618690) for details and
booking. Prayer Our church building
offers a quiet place to sit, to meditate, to pray, to be at peace. The church
is always open during daylight hours: it is your church; please use it. Prayer is a vital part
of our work as a church. Through the intercessions at our services, through
the prayers of individuals using our parish Prayer Diary, and through
occasional prayer meetings, we seek to bring to God the needs of individuals,
of our community and nation, and of His world. Please let us know if
there is someone or something you would like us to pray about. There is a prayer request board in
the Lady Chapel in church, with prayer request cards to fill in and pin up. Bible Reading The stand at the back
of the church has sample Bible Reading Fellowship booklets for you to look at
and borrow if you wish. These are a great help towards daily reading of the
Bible. If you would like to subscribe, or if you have any questions or
comments, please contact David Ashford. Lich Gate Our Church and Village Magazine, The Lich Gate, is published ten
times a year and is delivered free of charge to all homes in the Parish. Copies are also available on the
Church bookstall. Giving Giving to charitable
causes is important to us. The
Parochial Church Council has agreed that we should give at least £4000 a year
to various charitable agencies, both local and national. This is done from our general collection
income, through special collections for named causes, through the Christian
Aid Gift Week, and through the charity bazaar held every November. |
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Contact the Church Office Rev. Philip W. Rowe, Vicar of
Almondsbury and Olveston with Aust |
Email the Website
Administrator |
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