Cross Vision: Ransom - Nigel Savage

March 31st 2019. Cross Vision: Ransom: Mark 10:45 (Hosea 13:14, Acts 20:28)

The Cross is at the heart of the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It has become the defining image of worship for Christians, and what was a fearful symbol of torture and execution in the Roman world is now worn casually as jewellery by people of faith and without it. The cross is like a diamond with many facets, and this Lent we will be looking at three aspects of the work of Christ on the cross. Download Discussion notes

Podcast 7pm: Cross Vision: Ransom - David Mitchell

March 31st 2019. Cross Vision: Ransom: Mark 10:45 (Hosea 13:14, Acts 20:28)

The Cross is at the heart of the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It has become the defining image of worship for Christians, and what was a fearful symbol of torture and execution in the Roman world is now worn casually as jewellery by people of faith and without it. The cross is like a diamond with many facets, and this Lent we will be looking at three aspects of the work of Christ on the cross. Download Discussion notes

Podcast 11am: Cross Vision: Ransom - Nigel Savage

March 31st 2019. Cross Vision: Ransom: Mark 10:45 (Hosea 13:14, Acts 20:28)

The Cross is at the heart of the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It has become the defining image of worship for Christians, and what was a fearful symbol of torture and execution in the Roman world is now worn casually as jewellery by people of faith and without it. The cross is like a diamond with many facets, and this Lent we will be looking at three aspects of the work of Christ on the cross. Download Discussion notes

Kingdom Theology Evening 10th April

Jesus talked more about the “Kingdom” than he talked about anything else combined. It was a priority for him and so it is one for his followers too. Together we will consider some of the key marks of the “Kingdom” as found in the Gospels. At this event we will pay attention to what it might have felt like to be around Jesus and his movement, and how the “Kingdom” he proclaimed is an alternative way of life that continues to unsettle family, politics and religion even as it blesses those things! Book on line click here

Podcast 9am: City of Hope: A new Jerusalem Speaker - Hazel Askew

March 24th 2019. City of Hope: New Jerusalem (Luke 19v41-44, Revelation 21)

This month we are looking at the topic of building Bristol as a City of Hope.

Towards the end of the book of Hebrews the story is recounted of men and women of faith who lived their lives wholeheartedly for God. Within this story there was a hope for a new city, a heavenly city where God's will and love would be fully know. Download Discussion notes

City of Hope: A new Jerusalem Speaker - David Mitchell

March 24th 2019. City of Hope: New Jerusalem (Luke 19v41-44, Revelation 21)

This month we are looking at the topic of building Bristol as a City of Hope.

Towards the end of the book of Hebrews the story is recounted of men and women of faith who lived their lives wholeheartedly for God. Within this story there was a hope for a new city, a heavenly city where God's will and love would be fully know. Download Discussion notes

City of Hope: A new Jerusalem Speaker - Jon Wilcox

March 24th 2019. City of Hope: New Jerusalem (Luke 19v41-44, Revelation 21)

This month we are looking at the topic of building Bristol as a City of Hope.

Towards the end of the book of Hebrews the story is recounted of men and women of faith who lived their lives wholeheartedly for God. Within this story there was a hope for a new city, a heavenly city where God's will and love would be fully know. Download Discussion notes

Podcast 7pm: City of Hope: A new Jerusalem Speaker - Jon Wilcox

March 24th 2019. City of Hope: New Jerusalem (Luke 19v41-44, Revelation 21)

This month we are looking at the topic of building Bristol as a City of Hope.

Towards the end of the book of Hebrews the story is recounted of men and women of faith who lived their lives wholeheartedly for God. Within this story there was a hope for a new city, a heavenly city where God's will and love would be fully know. Download Discussion notes

Podcast 11am: City of Hope: A new Jerusalem Speaker - David Mitchell

March 24th 2019. City of Hope: New Jerusalem (Luke 19v41-44, Revelation 21)

This month we are looking at the topic of building Bristol as a City of Hope.

Towards the end of the book of Hebrews the story is recounted of men and women of faith who lived their lives wholeheartedly for God. Within this story there was a hope for a new city, a heavenly city where God's will and love would be fully know. Download Discussion notes

Silent Disco - Sat 30th March

Join us for our silent disco on Sat 30th March at Woodies. 8-10.30pm, over 18s. All money raised goes to support our amazing partnership with Hands at Work, caring for orphans in South Africa. Book your tickets and bring a friend!

Matt shares a story

Matt shares a story of someone who he talked with and prayed for this week.

City of Hope: God's heart for children - Krish Kandiah

March 17th 2019. City of Hope: Children - (Acts 19v1-22)

This month we are looking at the topic of building Bristol as a City of Hope. When a city is broken it is often the poor, the marginalised and the young that suffer the most. Download Discussion notes

Home for Good www.homeforgood.org.uk

Fostering is caring for vulnerable children in your home. There are many different kinds of fostering, offering a variety of suitable placements for children and young people.

As the Church responds to our Biblical call to care for the vulnerable, we will see families stepping forward to foster or adopt every child waiting for a home, we will see safe and welcoming churches being a committed supportive community for every family, and we will see every Christian playing their part for vulnerable children.

Podcast 7pm: City of Hope: God's heart for children - Krish Kandiah

March 17th 2019. City of Hope: Children - (Acts 19v1-22)

This month we are looking at the topic of building Bristol as a City of Hope. When a city is broken it is often the poor, the marginalised and the young that suffer the most. Download Discussion notes

Home for Good www.homeforgood.org.uk

Fostering is caring for vulnerable children in your home. There are many different kinds of fostering, offering a variety of suitable placements for children and young people.

As the Church responds to our Biblical call to care for the vulnerable, we will see families stepping forward to foster or adopt every child waiting for a home, we will see safe and welcoming churches being a committed supportive community for every family, and we will see every Christian playing their part for vulnerable children.

City of Hope: God's heart for children - Tim & Bev Dobson

March 17th 2019. City of Hope: Children - (Acts 19v1-22)

This month we are looking at the topic of building Bristol as a City of Hope. When a city is broken it is often the poor, the marginalised and the young that suffer the most. Download Discussion notes

Podcast 11am: City of Hope: God's heart for children - Tim & Bev Dobson

March 17th 2019. City of Hope: Children - (Acts 19v1-22)

This month we are looking at the topic of building Bristol as a City of Hope. When a city is broken it is often the poor, the marginalised and the young that suffer the most. Download Discussion notes

Junior Love Running 19th May

Calling all runners aged 3-15! Join other Love Runners and take part in this year’s Junior Love Running event on Sunday May 19th and raise some money for great charities . Four races for different age groups. More details and booking click here

Woodies gets the Eco Church Bronze Award!!

The People and Planet group tell us what we’ve done to win the Bronze Eco Church Award and how we can continue to play our part in caring for the planet. To find out more and get involved with People and Planet click here.

Stories: Tilly's Healing

Tilly tells her story of how God healed her broken foot.

Woodlands Bible School: Session 3 on Hebrews with Tim Dobson

28th February: Strength Bible School - Hebrews – from a Good to a Better Way (3)

You may feel that you have a good life, but Jesus will always make it better! As we start our series looking at the book of Hebrews, we hope that each of you will take the chance to read through the whole book. Some of it may seem difficult to understand but it is well worth reading. Hebrews helps us to make the link between the Old Testament and Jesus, it reinterprets the Old Testament images of High Priest, Tabernacle and covenant in terms of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Here are some pointers to help you read it well. Download notes here

Podcast 7pm: False Friends: Overcoming Escapism - Clare Thompson

February 17/24th 2019 False Friends: Overcoming Escapism (Ecclesiastes 2: 1-11 and 24-26)

Escapism is ‘the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities,(especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.’ Is this the disease of our age? 21st century culture provides myriad opportunities to escape the sometimes difficult realities of our lives, and more than ever before we are becoming defined by those choices. The problem with escapism is that if we use to it avoid the pain of difficult moments, anxiety or loneliness we stop maturing as people and growing in faith. Escapists can become socially and spiritually stunted, or even addicted as they turn to their chosen method of distraction or ‘dutch courage’ to help them through difficult times. Download note here