
Welcome to the Ordinary Season
After the celebrations of Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost, we now enter what the Church calls Ordinary Time—but there is nothing ordinary about life in the Church! This is a season for growing. This is the season in which we celebrate Creation with Environment Sunday and Lammastide services. This is a season for new life. This is also a season to steadily grow in grace and discipleship, and for noticing God at work in the everyday moments of our lives. The green of the liturgical season reminds us of growth and renewal—a time to be rooted and grounded in Jesus.
As we move through the weeks ahead, may we be attentive to God’s quiet presence, faithful in small things, and encouraged by the companionship we share in Jesus.
With every blessing, Revd Joy Ludlow, Vicar, Thornbury Benefice
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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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.
Thornbury Parish
Annual Parish Council Meeting
Thank you to all for attending the Annual Parish Council Meeting which was held at St Mary’s Church on 18th May 2025.
Please see documents pertaining to the meeting below.
Services
2nd Sunday
9am Holy Communion at St Paul’s
10.30am All Age at St Mary’s
6pm Choral Evensong at St Mary’s
6pm Holy Communion at St Arilda’s
1st Sunday
9am Holy Communion at St Paul’s
10.30am Holy Communion at St Mary’s
3pm Refresh!
at St Arilda’s
4th Sunday
9am Holy Communion at St Paul’s
10.30am Holy Communion at St Mary’s
3pm Muddy Praise (Venues vary)
6pm Evensong from BCP at St Arilda’s
3rd Sunday
9am All Age at St Paul’s
10.30am Holy Communion
at St Mary’s
6pm Evening Prayer at St Arilda’s
5th Sundays
8am Holy Communion at St Mary’s
10.00am Benefice Service (unless otherwise stated)


