Exultate Singers in St Matthew’s Church featured in last Sunday’s Songs of Praise on BBC1. It is available for viewing on iPlayer until 3:59pm on Sunday 4th July or longer if you download it first.
News
Songs of Praise
In Memoriam
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Osborne, a long standing and much loved member of St Matthew’s. Worshipping at St Nathanael’s he came up the hill with his family when the parishes combined and has been a tireless worker, particularly with the building management and organisation of the church. He was often the first contact with hall users, a friendly face with the key, and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time.
The funeral will be at 1.30pm on Monday 21st June at St Matthew’s Church. All are welcome.
A Quarter Peal will be rung on the church bells on Wednesday at 7:45pm.
Spring Harvest
A group of us are going to Spring Harvest again next year, why not join in? We are going on the first week of the festival 9th-14th April 2011. Check out the springharvest.org website to download a brochure and booking form to choose accommodation and catering options.
Please send completed booking form to Tanya asap as we need to book on the 8th June.
APCM reports
In order to save trees PCC have decided not to give everyone a hard copy of the official report but to make it available here to download and view. We will make some hard copies available for those who need it.
These reports are all in PDF format for which you will need 
Adobe Reader or a compatible program.
Deanery Synod – Future Strategy
The Diocese of Bristol faces a number of challenges particularly in how best to use its resources, including its finances, in furthering God’s mission. These challenges will affect every Anglican Church in the Diocese, including ours.
As part of the response to the challenges the Deanery will be hosting an evening to engage in conversation about the future. If you would like to contribute to this conversation then please do contact your reps Vanessa Conte or Chris McConnell or speak to Mat.
