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Embrace the Future Gift Day – The Result

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.(Psalm 136.1)

We would like to thank everyone for their incredible generosity on our Gift Day. The amazing sum of £225,000 has been given, or has been pledged. We would also like to thank all those who attended the 24 hour Prayer Vigil and Gift Day, this wonderful result is evidence of the power of those prayers. None of this could have happened without those who planned the Vigil, and provided hospitality for visitors, thanks also to them.

This is a tremendous start towards our target of raising £725,000 to repair and develop our Churches. We can now start to move forward and embrace the future with confidence. For more information about Embrace the Future, see Buildings Development Programme.

Welcome to Portishead Church of England serving the whole of the town of Portishead. We have two churches: St Peter’s situated between Church Road North and Church Road South off the High Street and St Nicholas’ situated along the coast on Nore Road. We work in close partnership with our two church primary schools, St Peter’s and Trinity, and in association with the St Barnabas Centre, where our church office is based.

We strive to be a Christ-shaped community responding to the liberating love of God, celebrating the joys of life, struggling together with the pains and challenges of life and acknowledging the certainties, doubts and questions faith can bring. In addition to our regular pattern of Sunday worship we have a wide range of activities for all ages as well as seeking to be actively involved in the life of our town.

Our clergy are available to all those living in the town and are happy to conduct Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals for all, regardless of their existing link with our churches. The clergy also welcome being informed of those in particular need who may welcome a visit or other support.

We hope you will enjoy exploring this site and discovering more about the life of Portishead Church of England and all that it has to offer.

News & Announcements

Wednesday 22nd February

Ash Wednesday
We mark the beginning of Lent with special services: 10.30am at St Nicholas’ Church, 8pm at St Peter’s Church. During both services we will be offering the traditional ceremony of ashing, where, those who wish, receive the sign of the cross on their forehead in ash. All welcome.

Starting Saturday 25th February

Lent Breakfasts
On Saturdays throughout Lent, starting on 25th February, we will be holding our Lent Breakfasts, 8.30am, at St Nicholas’ Church. These gatherings begin with a thirty minute time of reflection and worship and then we share a simple breakfast together. They are open to everyone. On these occasions entry to the church is via the Vestry Door on the north (car park side of the church).

Saturday 25th February

Portishead Wedding Network Fair
St Peter's Church is hosting Portishead Wedding Network's first wedding fair on Saturday 25th February between 11.00am and 4.00pm. Details are here.

Wednesdays in Lent, starting Wednesday 29th February

Space2Be - the gift of peace to a busy world
Find a place of peace, refreshment and relaxation in a busy world. Between 2.30 and 8.00pm drop into St Peter's Church to enjoy massage, listening, reflection, storytelling, craft, refreshments and our indoor garden. Details are here.

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March

Portishead Big Sing 2012
You are invited to the Portishead Big Sing 2012. It will be led by Alison Adam from the Iona Community. She will help us to explore new music for worship and share the joy of singing. The weekend will be rounded off with a special Eucharist on Sunday. Full details of the event, and some information about Alison are given here.

Tina Hodgett the Tweeting Parish Pilgrim
The Parish of Portishead is happy to announce that you can follow how one of their clergy spends her time during the week. More details are here.

8-10th June 2012
Parish Weekend 2012
In 2012 our parish weekend away will be at Brunel Manor. Put the date in your diary now so that you can join us for this special weekend. Click here to download the booking form.