Muddy Praise
Jan
26

Muddy Praise

Muddy Praise with a walk, activities, a bible story and supper together at the end. Location to be announced in the Newsletter.

This week will be at the Vicarage.

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Dads and Kids
Feb
8

Dads and Kids

Fun crafts to enjoy together (Parents, Carers, Grandads, Uncles can join too!)

Crafts aimed at pre-school / Key stage 1 age kids with Dad’s help.

Bacon sandwiches, snacks and drinks available.

COME AND JOIN US!

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St Mary's Music Concert
Feb
16

St Mary's Music Concert

Sunday Afternoon Concert - Join us for an enchanting musical experience at St. Mary's Church Thornbury. Mark your calendars for the 16th Feb at 4 PM.

Thornbury Chamber Players
A talented group of local musicians dedicated to performing string orchestra and chamber repertoire, bringing classical music to the community.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of music in the captivating ambiance of St. Mary's Church.

Free Entry and Refreshments will be served.

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Baptisms at St Mary’s
Feb
22

Baptisms at St Mary’s

Join us for a joyful celebration! This family-friendly service warmly welcomes new families into our church community.

If you would like to participate as a candidate for Baptism, please reach out to Life Events. lifeevents.thornburybenefice@outlook.com.

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Refresh!
Mar
2

Refresh!

An interactive intergenerational service with activities, refreshments and a time of discussion, video readings and reflections. All are welcome!

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Dads and Kids
Mar
8

Dads and Kids

Fun crafts to enjoy together (Parents, Carers, Grandads, Uncles can join too!)

Crafts aimed at pre-school / Key stage 1 age kids with Dad’s help.

Bacon sandwiches, snacks and drinks available.

COME AND JOIN US!

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St Mary's Music Concert
Mar
16

St Mary's Music Concert

Sunday Afternoon Concert - Join us for an enchanting musical experience at St. Mary's Church Thornbury. Mark your calendars for the 16th MAR at 4 PM.

Nota Bene
This Bristol-based a cappella ensemble captivates audiences with vibrant vocal harmony, performing everything from medieval part songs to jazz and modern pop with dynamic flair.

Free Entry and Refreshments will be served.

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Muddy Praise
Mar
23

Muddy Praise

Muddy Praise with a walk, activities, a bible story and supper together at the end. Location to be announced in the Newsletter.

This week will be at the Vicarage.

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Refresh!
Apr
6

Refresh!

An interactive intergenerational service with activities, refreshments and a time of discussion, video readings and reflections. All are welcome!

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Dads and Kids
Apr
12

Dads and Kids

Fun crafts to enjoy together (Parents, Carers, Grandads, Uncles can join too!)

Crafts aimed at pre-school / Key stage 1 age kids with Dad’s help.

Bacon sandwiches, snacks and drinks available.

COME AND JOIN US!

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Maundy Thursday Agape Supper
Apr
17

Maundy Thursday Agape Supper

A reflective service with a quiet supper together, ending with the stripping of the altars in preparation for Good Friday.

With a focus on the Last Supper, the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples, and the origin of the Eucharist. Jesus shared bread and wine, as his body and blood.

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Walk of Witness at St Arilda’s
Apr
18

Walk of Witness at St Arilda’s

All are welcome.

The walk of Witness is a service to remember that Jesus had to carry his cross publicly through the streets of Jerusalem. It is a public statement of faith and can feature a retelling of the crucifixion story.

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Dads and Kids
May
10

Dads and Kids

Fun crafts to enjoy together (Parents, Carers, Grandads, Uncles can join too!)

Crafts aimed at pre-school / Key stage 1 age kids with Dad’s help.

Bacon sandwiches, snacks and drinks available.

COME AND JOIN US!

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St Mary's Music Concert
May
18

St Mary's Music Concert

Sunday Afternoon Concert - Join us for an enchanting musical experience at St. Mary's Church Thornbury. Mark your calendars for the 18th May at 4 PM.

Minpins Children’s Choir
Supported by Stroud Choral Society, this choir features young singers from Year 3 through Year 7/8+, showcasing a delightful range of musical talents.

Free Entry and Refreshments will be served.

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Dads and Kids
Jun
14

Dads and Kids

Fun crafts to enjoy together (Parents, Carers, Grandads, Uncles can join too!)

Crafts aimed at pre-school / Key stage 1 age kids with Dad’s help.

Bacon sandwiches, snacks and drinks available.

COME AND JOIN US!

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St Mary's Music Concert
Jun
15

St Mary's Music Concert

Sunday Afternoon Concert - Join us for an enchanting musical experience at St. Mary's Church Thornbury. Mark your calendars for the 16th MAR at 4 PM.

Cantanti Choir
Cantanti is a small mixed voice choir (approximately 25-strong) with a repertoire from Bach and madrigals to current songs from the shows.

Free Entry and Refreshments will be served.

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Dads and Kids
Jul
12

Dads and Kids

Fun crafts to enjoy together (Parents, Carers, Grandads, Uncles can join too!)

Crafts aimed at pre-school / Key stage 1 age kids with Dad’s help.

Bacon sandwiches, snacks and drinks available.

COME AND JOIN US!

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St Mary's Music Concert
Jul
20

St Mary's Music Concert

Sunday Afternoon Concert - Join us for an enchanting musical experience at St. Mary's Church Thornbury. Mark your calendars for the 20 July at 4 PM.

Church Choir and Soloists

Free Entry and Refreshments will be served.

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St Mary's Music Concert
Jan
19

St Mary's Music Concert

Sunday Afternoon Concert - Join us for an enchanting musical experience at St. Mary's Church Thornbury. Mark your calendars for the 19th Jan at 4 PM.

Allan Schiller
We are thrilled to welcome the esteemed pianist Allan Schiller. With a career spanning over 50 years, Allan has performed with all major British orchestras, collaborating with renowned conductors like Bernard Haitink, Georg Solti, and Malcolm Sargent. Internationally, he has toured Canada, the former Soviet Union, Italy, and South America. His UK highlights include BBC broadcasts of chamber music and solo recitals, as well as notable performances for HM the Queen and HRH Prince Philip.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of music in the captivating ambiance of St. Mary's Church.

Free Entry and Refreshments will be served.

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Dads and Kids
Jan
11

Dads and Kids

SORRY THIS IS CANCELLED THIS MONTH - WE RETURN ON 8TH FEB

Fun crafts to enjoy together (Parents, Carers, Grandads, Uncles can join too!)

Crafts aimed at pre-school / Key stage 1 age kids with Dad’s help.

Bacon sandwiches, snacks and drinks available.

COME AND JOIN US!

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Crib Service
Dec
24

Crib Service

Family friendly service. Children are welcomed to join in and act out the Christmas story. Rehearsal in the morning for those that can make it, where parts and costumes are handed out. Very welcome to join in even if it is the afternoon only. There is room in the stable for unicorns and dinosaurs too! Traditional carols and fun for all the family.

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Lessons and Carols
Dec
22

Lessons and Carols

Traditional candle lit service of Lessons and Carols (Not normally all 9!) some from the bible and some poems interspersed with carols and music by our church choir. Service finishes with with mince pies and mulled wine.

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Christingle
Dec
21

Christingle

Service welcome to all. Children will be offered a Christingle orange, lit during the service for a song by candlelight. Christmas carols and children's hymns for the season will be sung. Simple prayers and a jolly service to mark the season.

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OPEN AFTERNOON - WEST END REORDERING COMPLETE!
Dec
15

OPEN AFTERNOON - WEST END REORDERING COMPLETE!

We are delighted to share that the reordering of the West End of St Mary’s Church is nearly complete!

To mark this exciting milestone, we are opening the church doors all afternoon on 15th December, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

During the afternoon, refreshments will be served in the new servery, and you’ll have the chance to meet and chat with the architect, Mr. Henry Sanders, along with Revd Joy and the wardens.

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