The Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda, East Africa is coming to Destiny Church on Saturday 1st June at 4pm and 6:30pm.

They are delighted to be hosting this concert at St George’s Community Centre, Willow Close, WSM, BS22 7XF.

Book your free tickets on Eventbrite at the following links:
4pm - https://bit.ly/3JbF6do
and
6:30pm - http://bit.ly/3TUPQBJ

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind inspirational musical experience and fundraiser - it will inspire and encourage you, your friends, and family!

An evening of updates, thanks, worship and prayers

6pm, Sunday 12th May, Locking Castle Church, Weston-super-Mare,

David – an extraordinary keynote speaker from Ukraine will share his first-hand experience of working with displaced people in central Ukraine and mission with those affected by the war.

More info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | www.lockingcastlechurch.org

DOWNLOAD POSTER

Leader: Rev Gail Thomas

Church Address:

Kewstoke Road
Kewstoke
Weston-super-Mare
BS22 9YD

Office Tel: 01934 515922
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.stpaulskewstoke.org.uk

Itinerary of Services:

10.00am Holy Communion (sung).
8.00am Holy Communion.
Every second Sunday at 10am the worship is less formal with a special focus on children and families of all ages

Other Activities:

• Messy Church
• Choir
• Holiday Club
• Community Lounge
• Coffee Mornings

For further details of services, groups & events please either visit the church website or contact the church direct as above

"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1)

We have so much to be thankful for as we look back on 2023 with grateful hearts!

On behalf of the Executive Committee of CTWD, I would like to thank each of our local Church leaders and your congregations for participating in our joint acts of worship and witness, vigils for Ukraine and other community focused initiatives this year.

The Good Friday and Easter Sunday Sunrise Services in Weston and Worle were blessed with good weather and were an apt opportunity to witness to the message of Hope that we have in Jesus through the resurrection! We are thankful to Rev Craig Philbrick and the team at St Paul’s Church for coordinating Easter Sunday morning and the delicious hot breakfast rolls!

Deacon Gary Hoare retired as President this year after several years of leadership.  We honoured his dedicated contributions with a presentation and a public vote of thanks on Good Friday.  Emily Cumberbatch (Locking Castle Church) is our acting President.

Ukraine - We have continued to gather to pray for Ukraine, both in the town centre and across the local churches.  The most recent was at Locking Castle Church, marking 600 days since the war started.  Holy Trinity Elim, St Paul’s and several other Churches are supporting the Ukrainian Community living in Weston.  There is a Ukrainian hub in Waterloo Street. 

AbbeyCare Homes, a local care charity have been running coffee mornings for people living in the town centre, raising awareness and supporting the needs of the elderly.

In Crisis Sheet - CTWD once again have partnered in the production of the In Crisis Sheet – managed by Key Steps, which is a useful resource for sign-posting people in need over the winter months.  Links include mental health, benefits, housing, debt and food.

2024 – as we look towards 2024, CTWD are consulting with local leaders as to our format and governance.  We are keen to operate using 21^st century communications and management tools and to remain relevant and responsive to the needs of our communities across Weston as well as remaining true to our mission and values.

Invitation to Pray-in 2024! - Christians from all local churches are invited to join together for ‘New Year’s Prayers for Weston’ on Thurs 11^th January 2024 – 7pm as part of the St Paul’s Church ‘Encounter’ evening.  We hope you can be with us!

Wishing you His richest blessings for 2024.

Emily Cumberbatch
Acting President, CTWD

More info, links, resources, event info plus church listings are available at:
www.ctwd.org.uk
Facebook: @churchestogetherweston

DOWNLOAD PDF ARTICLE

Christians from all churches across Weston and District are invited to 'Encounter' at St Paul's Church, Walliscote Road, Weston, on 11th January 2024 - 7pm.

Vicar, Craig Philbrick said, 'We'd love to invite other churches to join us to pray for our town and to start the new year united!'

The evening commences at 7pm with worship in the round, there's an open mic, and we conclude at 9:30pm. 

Watch this Preview video!

'It would be great to have church leaders and other congregations together as we pray in all that Jesus wants to do here during 2024,' said Craig.

Please share this invite and flyer around!

We hope to see you there!

DOWNLOAD FLYER

Vigil for Peace

Date: Saturday 11 November
Time: 10:45am

Venue: the "Modern Shrine" situated outside HSBC, High Street, Weston-super-Mare

'We are people of all faiths and of none, unified by our desire to do something locally to show our concern for all the conflicts around the world'

Join us as we Reflect and Stand in Silence

More info: Shena Deuchars (Weston Quaker Meeting) - Tel 01934 625416

We would be grateful if you could pass this information on and encourage people to tell others in their networks. Do bring white poppies and / or candles.

Information on sources of help and support for anyone in crisis in Weston-super-Mare, including mental health, benefits, housing, debt and food. Updated 31/10/2023.

Download PDF

Spectacular scenes in silk by Jacqui Parkinson

A vibrant combination

This is an astonishing display of twelve huge embroidered panels. Inspired by Genesis, the first book in the Bible, textile artist Jacqui Parkinson retells its wonderful story in a vibrant cobmination of silks, hand-dyed materials, metallic leathers, gold leaf - with eight million stitches!

Twelve huge panels

Jacqui has a national reputation for spectacular, large scale work. Her exhibitons have been displayed in many cathedrals and attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors. This exhibition is touring twenty cathedrals. The panels are nearly 3m high and up to 4m wide. They start with strong elemental pieces illustrating the first 'days' of creation; then they become more complex and exuberant, as the story takes us into the Garden of Eden.

Open daily: Mon to Sat 9.30-4.30 Sun 11-3

Please check Cathedral website for opening times and for occasional closures when there may be limited access.

Perfect for family, friends and schoolchildren

You'll find the work eye-catching and very attractive. Children love it. And it's espicially fascinating for anyone who stitches, studying Jacqui's unique techniques close up.

ADMISSION by donation

Suggestion donation - £8
concessions £7 (11-18, students, 65+)
under 10s free; family £20

www.wellscathedral.org.uk
www.creation-threads.co.uk

Download Flyer

Friday 20th October

LED BY
THE REV JUDITH LINCOLN

On the theme
Fruits of Autumn

10.00 – 3.00
£10 – payable on the day - but
Please book a place with
The Rev Steve Marr
Phone: 01934633311
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Download Flyer