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. 

What's on

Christmas Eve at Thornbury and Oldbury Benefice

Occurring
for 12 hours, 45 mins
Venue
St Arilda's Oldbury
Address
Church Road Oldbury-on-Severn Bristol and Gloucester, BS35 1QG, United Kingdom
St Mary's Thornbury
Address
Castle Street Thornbury Bristol, BS35 1HQ, United Kingdom
St Paul's
Address
Hacket Lane Thornbury BRISTOL, BS35 3TZ, United Kingdom

Please come and join us to celebrate the season.

Christmas Day Services at Thornbury

Occurring
Thursday 25 December 2025 Thursday at for 3 hours
Venue
St Arilda's Oldbury
Address
Church Road Oldbury-on-Severn Bristol and Gloucester, BS35 1QG, United Kingdom
St Mary's Shepperdine
Address
Nupdown Road Shepperdine, BS35 1RP, United Kingdom
St Mary's Thornbury
Address
Castle Street Thornbury Bristol, BS35 1HQ, United Kingdom
St Paul's
Address
Hacket Lane Thornbury BRISTOL, BS35 3TZ, United Kingdom

We are opening all the churches in our Parish on Christmas day! We hope you can make one of the times and locations to come and celebrate the day with us.

Benefice Service

Occurring
Sunday 28 December 2025 Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Arilda's Oldbury
Address
Church Road Oldbury-on-Severn Bristol and Gloucester, BS35 1QG, United Kingdom
St Mary's Shepperdine
Address
Nupdown Road Shepperdine, BS35 1RP, United Kingdom
St Mary's Thornbury
Address
Castle Street Thornbury Bristol, BS35 1HQ, United Kingdom
St Paul's
Address
Hacket Lane Thornbury BRISTOL, BS35 3TZ, United Kingdom

Benefice Service for the 5th Sunday of the month. Held in St Mary's Church Hall and open to all.

Thornbury and Oldbury Benefice

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Every 5th Sunday

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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