United Benefice Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church
Address
Church Place Pill Bristol, BS20 0AE, United Kingdom

The United Benefice Holy Communion is a Family Friendly service on the fifth Sunday in the month, which is held in sequence at each of the three churches in the Benefice.(Pill, Easton-in-Gordano and Portbury) Please consult our notice board to establish the venue. Since the pandemic our celebrant dips a wafer in blessed wine for each celebrant, but we do not sip from a common cup to minimise the risk of infection.

Palm Sunday Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church
Address
Church Place Pill Bristol, BS20 0AE, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion to celebrate Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the sign of peace.

Compline

Occurring
for 30 mins
Venue
Christ Church
Address
Church Place Pill Bristol, BS20 0AE, United Kingdom

A short evening prayer and meditation to prepare our spirits for the roller coaster of Good Friday and Easter Sunday

Compline

Occurring
for 30 mins
Venue
Christ Church
Address
Church Place Pill Bristol, BS20 0AE, United Kingdom

A short service of prayer to prepare our minds for the events of Easter

Agape Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's Church
Address
St Mary's Church, Portbury, United Kingdom

An Agape Meal followed by a service of Holy Communion and watch as the altar is stripped, and we remember Jesus and his disciples prayeing in the Garden of Gethsemene before Jesus is arrested

Walk of Witness

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St George Church
Address
St George Church, Easton-=in-Gordano, United Kingdom

We carry a cross on the morning of Good Friday to remember the suffering of Christ, carrying His cross to Golgotha. The walk starts at St George at 10.30 am processes through the village to finish in Pill on the green, or retiring to a local church if wet.

Meditation at the Cross

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Christ Church
Address
Church Place Pill Bristol, BS20 0AE, United Kingdom

Prayers music and meditation to share in the suffering of Jesus on the cross

Morning Worship

Occurring
Every First, Second Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Christ Church
Address
Church Place Pill Bristol, BS20 0AE, United Kingdom

A lay led service of worship including prayers, hymns and homily. The service will be held in the Church Room during colder months as the smaller space may be adequately heated. The service is followed by refreshments so we can exchange news, On the Second Sunday of each month, our service is enhanced by live music.

Easter Sunday Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St George
Address
St George, Easton -in-Gordano, United Kingdom

A benefice service of Holy Communion with Hymns and Prayers to celebrate Jesus rising from the dead!

Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Christ Church
Address
Church Place Pill Bristol, BS20 0AE, United Kingdom

A service of Holy Communion using seasonal variations, with hymns.
Services are held in the main church during warm weather, and in the church room during winter months, when heating the main building is difficult and costly. All are welcome to receive bread (wafer) dipped in wine, representing the body and blood of our Saviour, or a blessing. Services are followed by refreshments when we catch up on the parish news.

Morning Praise

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
Christ Church
Address
Church Place Pill Bristol, BS20 0AE, United Kingdom

A lay led service in the Iona Tradition, with prayers, readings and hymns, held in the Church Room during colder months. The service is followed by refreshments so we have the opportunity to share news.