November 29th this year is the 40th Anniversary of our LEP (Local Ecumenical Partnership) here in Westbury Park. To celebrate this fact we will have a special service on Sunday 28th November. The former General Secretary of Methodist Conference – Revd David Deeks and the Archdeacon of Bristol – Revd Tim McClure are going to be with us and we would like to invite back as many
old friends as we can get in touch with too.

So please can you put the date in your diary and if you are in touch with anyone who used to be part of our two churches (or are one!) please could you pass their contact details to Abigail in the office so that we can invite them to share in our celebrations.

A youth event for secondary school children

Henleaze Youth Work Project are putting on two youth nights, on 19th June and 17th July, 7.30 – 9.30 pm, at Westbury Park Methodist Church.

They will feature: Wii, table tennis, a nail bar, art, fruit smoothie-making, a tuck shop and a “Chill Room”.

Title: Tree Aid
Location: WP Methodist
Description: Tree Aid is a local environmental charity based in the South West, but operating in rural Africa to restore and preserve their woodlands in a way that benefits the local community. They are one of the Church in Westbury Park’s supported charities for this year, as they are also for the Westbury Park Festival.

As part of Connect 2010, Tree Aid will be coming to Westbury Park Methodist Church to talk about their work. Please come along and find out about this fascinating and important organisation – and to see what you will be supporting. More details on the flyer.

Tea and cakes will be available!
Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2010-06-24

Full of colour, texture, sound and movement, planet Earth has always inspired people to the pleasure of artistic expression. Now that we face the great challenges of climate change, can art help us to recover a celebration of and care for planet Earth?

CTW presents the Connect 2010 Arts Festival, a local celebration of the Earth in art. Friday 18th to Sunday 27th June, at various venues in the local area. Leaflets are available in any CTWA church and online.

The Electoral Roll is being revised prior to the Annual Meeting. Anyone who is not already on the Roll (if you have joined the church in the last 12 months for instance) and now wishes to be added, please obtain the appropriate form from the back of the Church or from Margaret Seaman, Electoral Roll Officer.

The annual meeting itself will be held on Sunday 25th April, after the 10.15 service.  This meeting will be an important step in the church as we will for the first time be appointing a joint Ecumenical Parish Council rather than two separate committees, so please do turn up.  The meeting should be expected to last until almost 1pm, when anyone who wishes to is invited to a bring-&-share lunch.

Salmon forms with full details of the Away Day on Saturday 24th April have been available at the back of both churches for the last couple of weeks.  The day will cost £10 each (to cover the buffet lunch and a donation to St Mary’s Church), and is on the theme of Discipleship.  The day runs 10am – 4pm.

Please strongly consider going, and return your form to the parish office as soon as possible.

Bristol Concert Orchestra brings a free concert to St Alban’s Church, and entry is free if you are accompanied by anyone under 12.

Includes Poulenc The Story of Babar the Little Elephant and Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld.

Full details and ticket reservation available from http://www.bristolconcertorchestra.org.uk/

The play by Alan Ayckbourn.
April 22 – 24th April 2010 at St Alban’s Church Hall at 7.30 pm.
Adults: £7.50 — Children/Students: £4.50
More info: http://www.stalbansplayers.org.uk

Title: The Crucifixion
Location: St Alban’s
Link out: Click here
Description: John Stainer’s The Crucifixion, sung by St Alban’s Choir on Passion Sunday. Featuring Reg Barnwell (tenor), Mike Newington-Wise (bass), Simon Hogan (organ) and conducted by Nigel Walton.
Free!
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2010-03-21

Title: Father and Son: Son and Father
Location: St Alban’s
Link out: Click here
Description: The renowned passion play by Neville Boundy with John McGrellis as Jesus and David Collins as the Father.
Tickets (£5; concessions £3, family £12) available from Parish Office (see Contact Us).
“This is a beautifully constructed, wise, probing, and stimulating play. It should be seen everywhere.” – Church Times
Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2010-03-30