Children & Families
Second Sunday - Allage @ St Mary’s 10.30am
A short service of songs, prayers and readings for all the family.
First Sundays - Refresh! @ Oldbury 4pm
An interactive service with crafts and discussion and video readings starting with refreshments.
Third Sunday - Allage @ St Paul’s 9am
A short service of songs, prayers and readings for those early morning people!
Fourth Sunday - Muddy Praise 3pm
The venue for this changes monthly, so do check beforehand. Wellies on for a walk, an eco craft, bible stories and a simple supper together.
NEW JOB ROLE
September 2025
The Parish of Thornbury is looking to employ a Children’s and Families’ Worker to engage with our ongoing work within, and building up, churches and community working closely with the Priest-in-Charge and ministry team across the Benefice. Please click the link below for more information
The Benefice welcomes families and children of every age to each and every service! No worries about noise made - this is their home too!
However, for nervous parents, we have something specially made for little ones every Sunday somewhere across the town and villages. All are welcome to anything and everything!
Fifth Sundays, when they happen, are always something a little different…
Hopscotch
Hopscotch is our lively Tuesday morning toddler group. Run every Tuesday during term time from 9-10.30 with nursery songs and stories for our preschool children and carers. Running late? Please don’t worry and just join us when you can!
Dads and Kids
All are welcome. The craft and activities each month are designed especially for adults to enjoy with the kids.
Tea, coffee and bacon butties available for grown-ups, snacks and squash for children.
Held at 10-12pm on the second Saturday of the month.
At St Mary’s Church Hall, Eastbury Rd, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 1DR
Upcoming dates for 2025 are: 13th September, 11th October, 8th November
Muddy Praise
Our Muddy Praise services are designed for the whole family — a relaxed, informal time filled with activities, songs, and stories that encourage participation and meaningful discussions. We embrace the great outdoors whenever possible, so our venue may change each month to make the most of nature’s beauty. Join us for a joyful and interactive experience for all ages!
The next Muddy Praise will be 28th September, 26th October, 23rd November
Christmas
During December there are several services that are for all the family!
Sunday 7th December at 3pm Refresh! at St Arilda’s
Sunday 14th December at 10:30am All Age service at St Mary’s, Thornbury
Saturday 20th at 3pm - Christingle service at St Mary’s, Thornbury
Wednesday 24th at 11am (rehearsal) and 4pm Crib Service at St Mary’s, Thornbury
Thursday 25th - All Age communion will be held at all our churches. 9am - St Paul’s, 9am - St Mary’s, Shepperdine, 10:30am - St Mary’s, Thornbury, 10:30am - St Arilda’s
