Pentecost Sunday June 8th is the day that the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples like tongues of fire, and we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit with a Benefice Service of Holy Communion at St Mary, Portbury at 10..30 am. The service will be followed by light refreshments as we meet together to catch up on local news. Do come and join us If anyone would like a lift to Portbury, please contact a member of the PCC.Our readings for this Sunday are:Genesis Chapter 11, verses 1-9 The Tower of Babel Acts Chapter 2, verses 1-21 The Coming of the Holy Spirit and Peter's Sermon.John Chapter 14 verses 8-17 and 25-27 Jesus is one with the Father, and promises the coming of the Holy Spirit,,
Christ Church is open from 2.00pm to 4.00 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month to welcome thosse whose memory is becoming problematic, and their friends. You can meet, chat about times old and new, and enjoy home made cake and tea, coffee or other beverages. Why not pay us a visit and see if you enjoy meeting up for a chat.
Maggie Robbins and her helpers have resumed our popular soup lunches, cost £3.50 on the second Monday of each month, in the Church Room. For safety, guests will be seated on tables of 6, so smaller groups restrict the spread of viruses, and we will still sanitise hands etc. To join us, please phone Mrs. Robbins on 01275 374534 so we can plan tables safely. Lunch starts at 12.00 noon.We have cancelled the April Soup lunch out of respect for the funeral of Ena Rogers.Lifts available by arrangement, just ask!
