Midweek Communion with healing Eucharist
Spoken service of Communion with healing prayers. All are welcome.
Dads and Kids
Fun and friendly!
Activities and crafts for all ages. Bacon butties served for adults juice and snack for children.
All Age Service at St Mary’s
A relaxed service for all ages, we encourage all of the church family to join us in welcoming new members to our community!
St Paul's Open Afternoon
St Paul’s Church is open to all visitors. If you would like a chat with our team or a quiet place for reflection please stop by. All are welcome.
Choral Evensong at St Mary’s
Evensong is described by The Guardian as ‘one of England's richest heritages – a living musical tradition that costs nothing to experience live’. Every month, we hold a service of Choral Evensong so you can appreciate this wonderful and evocative institution in the ancient surroundings of St Mary’s, Thornbury.
The service has been sung regularly since the 16th Century and is based on the daily offices held in the medieval church. Music – and the choir – is at its heart, and each service taps into the rich vein of English church music composed throughout the centuries.
Because of its ancient lineage, the old forms of the prayers and bible readings are used. After the introduction to the service, the choir recites the appointed Psalm which you can follow in the Prayer Book. The Lesson from the Old Testament is read and then the Choir sing the Magnificat, the song of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The New Testament Lesson is followed by the Choir singing the Nunc Dimittis, the song of Simeon. We then say together the Apostles’ Creed, and prayers are sung by a Cantor and the Choir which end with a reflective period where the Collects are read. An anthem is sung and a final hymn concludes the service, leaving you to sit for as long as you want and reflect on the day gone by.
If you get a chance, do come along to this rarely held service and be steeped in history.
All Age Service at St Paul’s
A simple service for all ages can take part in. All are welcome.
Holy Communion at St Mary’s
A simple service of Communion at the parish church with our church choir and community.
Sunday Afternoon Concert
Nota Bene
Returning by popular demand, this Bristol-based a cappella ensemble brings dynamic performances filled with energy and charm. Their wide-ranging repertoire—from early music to jazz and pop—continues to delight audiences with polished harmonies and engaging presentation.
Midweek Communion (with prayers for MU)
Spoken service of Communion with the MU prayer included. All are welcome.
Holy Communion at St Mary’s
A simple service of Communion at the parish church with our church choir and community.
Muddy Praise - Pet Service
Muddy Praise with a walk, activities, a bible story and supper together at the end. Location will be at St Mary’s.
Bereavement Service
This annual service offers a chance to remember those we have loved and lost and is open to all who are grieving, no matter how recent or long ago the bereavement. Prayers, hymns and space to reflect, followed by refreshments.
Holy Communion at St Mary’s
A simple service of Communion at the parish church with our church choir and community.
Refresh! with Baptisms
An interactive intergenerational service with activities, refreshments and a time of discussion, video readings and reflections. All are welcome!
All Souls' Requiem Service
All Souls' Requiem service at 6pm on Sunday 3rd November. Service for the departed with Faure's Requiem interspersed throughout
Midweek Communion with healing prayers
Spoken service of Communion with healing prayers. All are welcome.
Holy Communion at St Paul's
A simple service of Holy Communion with hymns and prayers. All are welcome.
Remembrance Day Service
Civic Service with representation from lots of our local services including RBL, local Scouts and Guides, Cadet services and others. Minute of silence timed as closely as possible with the National Silence at 11:00am.
All Age Service at St Paul’s - Safeguarding Sunday
A simple service for all ages can take part in. All are welcome.
Holy Communion at St Mary’s
A simple service of Communion at the parish church with our church choir and community.
Midweek Communion (with prayers for MU)
Spoken service of Communion with the MU prayer included. All are welcome.
Muddy Praise
Muddy Praise with a walk, activities, a bible story and supper together at the end. Location to be announced in the Newsletter.
Communion Service
Early Morning Communion Service for those that would like communion. The benefice will also be gathering at 6pm for the Advent service of Light.
Midweek Communion with healing prayers
Spoken service of Communion with healing prayers. All are welcome.
Holy Communion at St Mary’s
A simple service of Communion at the parish church with our church choir and community.
All Age Service at St Mary’s
A relaxed service for all ages.. All are welcome to attend!
Carol Singing
Join us in spreading some Christmas Cheer around St Mary’s Church Hall. All are welcome and refreshments will be served at the hall afterwards.
Midweek Communion (with prayers for MU)
Spoken service of Communion with the MU prayer included. All are welcome.
Christingle
Service welcome to all. Children will be offered a Christingle orange, lit during the service for a song by candlelight. Christmas carols and children's hymns for the season will be sung. Simple prayers and a jolly service to mark the season.
Lessons and Carols
Traditional candle lit service of Lessons and Carols (Not normally all 9!) some from the bible and some poems interspersed with carols and music by our church choir. Service finishes with with mince pies and mulled wine.
Crib Service
Family friendly service. Children are welcomed to join in and act out the Christmas story. Rehearsal in the morning (11am) for those that can make it, where parts and costumes are handed out. Very welcome to join in even if it is the afternoon only. There is room in the stable for unicorns and dinosaurs too! Traditional carols and fun for all the family.
Rehearsal is at 11am!
Holy Communion at St Paul's - Christmas Day Service
A simple service of Holy Communion with hymns and prayers. All are welcome.
Holy Communion at St Mary’s
A simple service of Communion at the parish church with our church choir and community.
Harvest Lunch
Join us in celebrating the Harvest season with our community! Everyone is welcome to attend at St. Mary's Church Hall. If you'd like to participate, please sign up at any of our churches.
Harvest Holy Communion at St Paul's
A simple service of Holy Communion with hymns and prayers. All are welcome.
Heritage Open Day
Heritage Open Day is happening at St Mary's Church, Castle Street, Thornbury on Saturday 13th September 2026.
This is the only day during the year St Mary's Church opens the tower to the public. Come and climb the 133 steps to brave the heights and surround yourself in the beautiful views from the top. Please call the office to book a place on a tour. 01454 281900.
(Tours run 13:30 - 16:30. Only ages 8 and above can visit the tower. Sorry there is no disabled access to the tower).
Ride and Stride
The Ride and Stride event in Gloucestershire is a fundraising and heritage initiative organised by the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust. It invites participants to travel between historic churches—usually by walking, cycling, or a mix of both—visiting as many churches as they can in a single day.
The aim is to raise money for the upkeep and preservation of historic places of worship across the county, many of which are important architectural and community landmarks. In Gloucester and the surrounding area, churches open their doors to welcome visitors, offering a chance to explore local heritage while supporting conservation work.
It’s a relaxed, inclusive event that combines outdoor activity, community engagement, and a strong focus on protecting historic churches for future generations.
Holy Communion at St Mary’s - Patronal Festival
A simple service of Communion at the parish church with our church choir and community.
Mothers’ Union Mary Sumner Day - All Age Service at St Mary’s
A relaxed service for all ages, we encourage all of the church family to join us in welcoming new members to our community!
Refresh! Picnic and Praise
An interactive intergenerational service with activities, refreshments and a time of discussion, video readings and reflections. All are welcome!
Holy Communion at St Mary’s - Lammas
A simple service of Communion at the parish church with our church choir and community.
Holy Communion at St Paul’s - Lammas
A simple service of Communion at the parish church with our church choir and community.
St Arilda’s Walk
The walk will begin at St Arilda’s Church and will follow Rectory Lane to St Arilda’s Cottage at Kington. It is about a 1 mile walk. All are welcome to join.
Time confirmed for 6:00pm
St Paul's Open Afternoon
St Paul’s Church is open to all visitors. If you would like a chat with our team or a quiet place for reflection please stop by. All are welcome.
GODPARENT SUNDAY at St Mary’s
A simple service of Communion at the parish church with our church choir and community.
Holy Communion at St Paul's
A simple service of Holy Communion with hymns and prayers. All are welcome.
Choral Evensong at St Mary’s
Evensong is described by The Guardian as ‘one of England's richest heritages – a living musical tradition that costs nothing to experience live’. Every month, we hold a service of Choral Evensong so you can appreciate this wonderful and evocative institution in the ancient surroundings of St Mary’s, Thornbury.
The service has been sung regularly since the 16th Century and is based on the daily offices held in the medieval church. Music – and the choir – is at its heart, and each service taps into the rich vein of English church music composed throughout the centuries.
Because of its ancient lineage, the old forms of the prayers and bible readings are used. After the introduction to the service, the choir recites the appointed Psalm which you can follow in the Prayer Book. The Lesson from the Old Testament is read and then the Choir sing the Magnificat, the song of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The New Testament Lesson is followed by the Choir singing the Nunc Dimittis, the song of Simeon. We then say together the Apostles’ Creed, and prayers are sung by a Cantor and the Choir which end with a reflective period where the Collects are read. An anthem is sung and a final hymn concludes the service, leaving you to sit for as long as you want and reflect on the day gone by.
If you get a chance, do come along to this rarely held service and be steeped in history.
Dawn Service for Easter
A service for the start of Easter day on our beautiful hilltop at Oldbury. Followed by tea and toast.
Easter Vigil
The service will include incense, the choir, an Easter fire, and will include the blessing of the paschal candle.
Walk of Witness at St Arilda’s
All are welcome.
The walk of Witness is a service to remember that Jesus had to carry his cross publicly through the streets of Jerusalem. It is a public statement of faith and can feature a retelling of the crucifixion story.
