A welcoming
and inclusive Church.
Here for everyone.

The congregations across our United Benefice in Thornbury, Oldbury and Shepperdine welcome all comers. Do please feel free to come and join us at any of our services in any of our churches.

As we journey into the 5th week of Easter together, let's continue to walk hand in hand as a community, exploring and discussing our path forward. Your presence and participation are invaluable as we navigate the road ahead. Join us in shaping our shared future.

A young member of our community has penned some wonderful prayers, and we're excited to showcase them on our website. Dive into these heartfelt expressions of faith and inspiration, and feel the warmth of our community's spirit.

Prayer for help

Dear God,

Sometimes we feel lost and alone,

Like the sheep that wandered far from home.

Help us to listen for your gentle call,

To follow you closely, never to fall.

When others feel lost, help us to see,

To reach out our hands, to set them free.

Thank you God, for your loving care,

In every moment, you’re always there.

Amen

Prayer of thanks

Dear God,

Thank you for your love that never ends,

Just like the shepherd who searched for his friend.

Thank you for caring for each one of us,

Even when we wander, you never fuss.

Help us to remember, wherever we may roam,

You’re always there, guiding us home.

Amen

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  • St Mary's Thornbury

    A diverse community of worshippers sharing in all kinds of different services in our beautiful Grade I Listed building. St Mary’s also has an active church choir who welcome newcomers!

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  • St Paul's, the Hackett

    St Paul's is the small daughter church in the parish of Thornbury, on the outskirts of the town on Hackett Lane. This is a small community church with a lively and enthusiastic congregation, a couple of young organists, and a simple, homely environment.

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  • St Arilda's, Oldbury

    St Arilda's is a small country church in the village of Oldbury-on-Severn, with a passion and heart for the local community, and a small but enthusiastic worshipping congregation. This is a deeply welcoming church for visitors, walkers and enquirers, all are welcome

    For more details visit the Oldbury parish website at: http://www.arildachurcholdbury.co.uk/

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  • St Mary's, Shepperdine

    St Mary's is a small tin tabernacle on the banks of the River Severn that hosts a small congregation on a monthly basis (in ordinary times) for BCP services. Also used for regular services at Rogation and Harvest it is a building at the heart of the farming community. It is always open as a place of pilgrimage and prayer for those walking in the area.

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  • St Mary's Church Hall, Thornbury

    St Mary's Church Hall is available to hire.

    To enquire about a booking please email thornburybenefice@outlook.com or call the Parish office on 01454 281900.

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Services

2nd Sunday

8am Spoken Holy Communion at St Arilda’s (with tea & toast)

9am Holy Communion at St Paul’s

10.30am All Age at St Mary’s

6pm Choral Evensong at St Mary’s

1st Sunday

9am Holy Communion at St Paul’s

10.30am Holy Communion at St Mary’s

3pm Refresh!

at St Arilda’s

4th Sunday

9am Holy Communion at St Paul’s

10.30am Holy Communion at St Mary’s

3pm Muddy Praise (Venues vary)

6pm Evensong from BCP at St Arilda’s

3rd Sunday

9am All Age at St Paul’s

10.30am Holy Communion
at St Mary’s

6pm Evening Prayer at St Arilda’s

5th Sundays

8am Holy Communion at St Mary’s

10.00am Benefice Service (unless otherwise stated)