Easter Message

As we greet Easter morning once again, I’m reminded of how powerfully God’s love breaks through even the darkest of places. The stone is rolled away, and with it comes new life, new hope, and the deep reassurance that nothing – not even death – can separate us from God’s love.

Here in the Thornbury Benefice, we’ve seen glimpses of resurrection all around us: in the care we show one another, in the beauty of our local countryside bursting into spring, and in the quiet faithfulness of worshipping communities holding one another in prayer.

This Easter, may you know that same hope in your own life – the kind that lifts hearts and brings peace in uncertain times. Whether you’re celebrating with family, walking to church through fields in bloom, or lighting a candle at home, may you sense the joy of the risen Christ walking alongside you.

With every blessing for a joyful and hope-filled Easter.

Revd Joy Ludlow

The congregations across our United Benefice in Thornbury, Oldbury and Shepperdine welcome all comers. Please feel free to come and join us at any of our services in any of our churches.

Check our ‘What’s On’ page for more details on services.

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Holy Week and Easter Services

St Mary's Thornbury

A diverse community of worshippers sharing in all kinds of different services in our beautiful Grade I Listed building. St Mary’s also has an active church choir who welcome newcomers!

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St Paul's, the Hackett

St Paul's is the small daughter church in the parish of Thornbury, on the outskirts of the town on Hackett Lane. This is a small community church with a lively and enthusiastic congregation, a couple of young organists, and a simple, homely environment.

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St Arilda's, Oldbury

St Arilda's is a small country church in the village of Oldbury-on-Severn, with a passion and heart for the local community, and a small but enthusiastic worshipping congregation. This is a deeply welcoming church for visitors, walkers and enquirers, all are welcome
For more details visit the Oldbury parish website at: http://www.arildachurcholdbury.co.uk/

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St Mary's, Shepperdine

St Mary's is a small tin tabernacle on the banks of the River Severn that hosts a small congregation on a monthly basis (in ordinary times) for BCP services. Also used for regular services at Rogation and Harvest it is a building at the heart of the farming community. It is always open as a place of pilgrimage and prayer for those walking in the area.

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St Mary's Church Hall, Thornbury

St Mary's Church Hall is available to hire.
For bookings please email thornburybenefice@outlook.com or call the Parish office on 01454 281900.
Large Hall Dimensions: 11.5m x 7m x 3m tall. Small hall can be separate or included in the same hire.

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