Keynsham Parish

Growing closer to God; growing community

We are a lively community minded Anglican Parish of two town and three village churches, situated between Bristol and Bath.

If you are looking to get married, arrange a baptism, join us on a Sunday or simply drop in and visit have a browse through our webpages to find out more.

We hope from these pages you gain a sense of our joy, and the variety of activities we enjoy. We are Christians and we dare to believe the Lord Jesus Christ is among us.

Revds. Stephen M’Caw, Andrew Judge and Simon Howell

Holy Spirit Day at Chewton Keynsham Saturday 18th May 10-3pm. This will be a day focusing on the person and work of the Holy Spirit based on the Alpha Course Holy Spirit Day. The day will be led by Simon Howell and Andrew Judge. This is open to all. Please bring your own lunch. Please phone the Parish Office on 0117 986 3354 to book your place, as space is limited.

Quiz night Thursday 23rd May Queen Charlton Village Hall 7.30 - £5.00 for a team of four. BYO drinks - light refreshments provided - Call Jeremy Furber on 0117 9863170 or Janet Lane on 0117 9863170.

Womens' Breakfast Saturday 8th June "Faith, Hope and Teenagers" Speaker Caroline Canfield- McCaw. Tickets now available from the Parish Office - £3.00 each.

Temporary Job Vacancy

We require someone to come in and provide holiday cover for Chris O'Hara (possibly split over two sessions) to clean the hall and facilities. We need someone initially for a few days in the middle of May, on a casual but paid basis, with more work envisaged in the future. Please call into the Parish Office or call Chris on 07760 392 276.

The Pentecost promise of God, 'I will pour out my Spirit on everyone,' in Acts 2:17 is illustrated in the 5th May St John's Sunday service.

ST JOHN’S CHURCH KEYNSHAM MUSICAL EVENTS 2013

St John’s Lunchtime Concerts – 2013 programme

All at St John’s on Fridays 1-1.50pm. Free entry – retiring collection

April 26^th - Kennet & Avon Handbell Ringers

May 10^th - Children’s Special – John Watkeys, Ann Quinn, Roger Peach

May 24^th - Kertesz String Quartet (from London, playing on period instruments)

June 7^th - Natalie Morton and Owen Cole – piano duets & solos

June 21^st - Robin Jackson & Maureen McAllister - organ duets

July 5^th – William Stevens (bass/baritone), Helen Davis (soprano), Martin Sussams (piano/organ)

Other musical events at St John’s

Wed April 24^th 7.30 St John’s Talent Evening - in the Hall in aid of @One and Trussell Trust.
Sat Apr 27 – “Messiah” presented by Chew Valley Choral Society
Fri May 10 – 7pm Concert performed by juniors and teens from St John’s Choir
Sat Jun 8 – Musical theatre evening, organised by Lydia Stevens
Sat Jun 29 – Mendip Male Voice Choir, organised by Will Stevens

BRISTOL OLD VIC THEATRE SCHOOL's production of Moonfleet will take place in the Church on Thursday 20th June 2013. Tickets £10.00 (concessions £8.00). Call 0117 986 3960 or the Parish Office for more information.

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