Don’t do church? Think again…

Try Messy church—a new, exciting way of doing church, once a month after school on Fridays (4-6pm) for families.

See the Messy Church page for more details

presented by Revd Karen Jones with support from the healing team—see the Courses page for more details.

invite you to a farewell party for Bishop Samuel Kamya.

Comic Relief Fundraiser Event at St Matthew’s Church Hall for the Young People.

(Details to follow from Ali)

AND—Car Wash on the forecourt.

Much cleaner than the automatic car wash!

This will be less formal than a service, providing space for individuals to meet with God or to seek ministry with members of the healing prayer team. It will run from 5.30pm until about 7.30pm, please feel free to ‘drop in’ during this time.

third Saturday of the month.

Drop in between 9:30 and 11:30
Join us for breakfast, coffee, newspapers, chat & family fun activities
Adults £1, children 50p

Kerri Smith & Joe Vaughan

Leader: Revd Tanya Lord

As part of the devotions for Holy Week the Bristol Phoenix Choir will be giving a performance of John Stainer’s well-loved setting of the Crucifixion. The Organist will be Paul Walton. Solos will be sung by members of the choir. Tickets are £5 from choir members or via the contact on their web site. (There is no charge for members of the St Matthews congregation but you may like to make a donation.)

We understand singers are also welcome, rehearsals are 7:30&ndashl8:30 on Tuesdays 16th & 23rd March, £10 sheet music fee.

Leader: Minty Hull

Leader: Revd Mat Ineson
Preacher: Revd Joyce Caithness

Leader: Mat Ineson

Jesus’ Final Words

1st Hour (12pm) meditations led by Richard Pendlebury

2nd Hour (1pm) meditations led by Tracey Wheeler

3rd Hour (2pm) It is Finished
Leader: Revd Joyce Caithness
Preacher: Revd Tanya Lord

We’ll be meeting as usual to prepare the church for Easter & would welcome helpers and contributions to flowers and greenery.

For further information, ask Sue Rowlands or just turn up on the morning—all ages and skill levels welcome!

Retelling the Easter story for children from 3–11 & their families followed by an egg hunt.

Leaders: Revd Mat Ineson, Minty Hull & Tracey Wheeler

If you want to vote at the elections or stand for the PCC you need to be on the Church Electoral Roll. Forms will be available shortly or can be downloaded from the Resources page for you to register if you are not a member already.

This will be less formal than a service, providing space for individuals to meet with God or to seek ministry with members of the healing prayer team. It will run from 5.30pm until about 7.30pm, please feel free to ‘drop in’ during this time.

At this meeting we will elect new members of the PCC and a new church warden, and receive reports about the life of St Matthew’s. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and comment on the life of the church.

If you want to vote at the elections or stand for the PCC you need to be on the Church Electoral Roll. Forms will be available shortly or can be downloaded from the Resources page for you to register if you are not a member already. The roll closes two weeks prior to the meeting.

Please do make this annual meeting a priority and do also be praying for, seeking and encouraging people to stand as Churchwarden and for the PCC.

The next Confirmation Service will be at Redland Parish Church. If you or any of your children would like to consider being confirmed at this service then please speak to Mat as soon as possible.

We would like to take a small group of young people for a day visit here.

(Contact Ali for details/cost—Parents Guide on Youth Board)