United Benefice of Thornbury and Oldbury with Shepperdine

A diverse and welcoming set of churches in the market town of Thornbury and the surrounding villages. Do feel free to come and visit us in any one of our four churches - they are all different! Family and all-age services are provided on a weekly basis somewhere across the benefice. 

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Easter Vigil with incense

for 1 hour
St Mary's Thornbury
Castle Street Thornbury Bristol, BS35 1HQ, United Kingdom

Join us at St Mary's Church this Easter for the beautiful and solemn Easter Vigil service. As night falls, we will gather in prayer, light candles to celebrate the resurrection, and share in scripture, song, and reflection. The service will include the traditional use of incense, adding a sense of reverence and symbolism as our worship rises together in hope and joy.

Dawn Service

for 1 hour
St Arilda's Oldbury
Church Road Oldbury-on-Severn Bristol and Gloucester, BS35 1QG, United Kingdom

Celebrate the joy of Easter morning at St Mary's Church with our Dawn Service. As the sun rises, we will gather to proclaim the resurrection with uplifting hymns, prayer, and a message of new life and hope. This peaceful and inspiring service is a wonderful way to begin Easter Day together in faith and fellowship.

Easter Communion service

for 1 hour
St Paul's
Hacket Lane Thornbury BRISTOL, BS35 3TZ, United Kingdom

Join us at St Paul's Church for our Easter Day Holy Communion Service as we rejoice in the resurrection of Christ. This celebratory service will include joyful hymns, scripture readings, a sermon of hope, and the sharing of Holy Communion. All are warmly invited to come together in thanksgiving and fellowship on this most joyful day in the Christian calendar.

Our churches

Safeguarding

All involved in the Benefice of Thornbury, Oldbury and Shepperdine strive to create and maintain safe environments for all that promote well-being, prevent abuse, and create nurturing, caring conditions. We follow the House of Bishops’ guidance and policies and appoint Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO).

The PSO for Thornbury is Chris Verey - Tel 01454446638
The PSO for Oldbury & Shepperdine is Meg Adnams, who Chris Verey will shortly replace.

The PSO works closely with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), who can be contacted via https://www.gloucester.anglican.org/about-us/safeguarding where you will find a list of diocesan contacts. A list of local authorities and volunteer agencies who can help is posted in each church.

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