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St Mary's Church
Almondsbury
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To know God, build up each other as
Christians, and proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord to our neighbours |
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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 November 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 623223. |
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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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