We are a friendly family of 34 churches and two Methodist / Anglican schools and outreach and social projects serving communities across Bristol and South Gloucestershire with a membership that spans all ages.
Welcome to our circuit! Whether you’re new to the area or looking for a church home, we have a warm and welcoming community for everyone. Explore our churches, find service times, and discover opportunities to grow in faith.
Find your churchAdventurous, inclusive and Spirit inspired: We encourage and nurture the growing of our local communities so that all may encounter God’s love in Jesus.
Join us for worship, fellowship, and community events happening across our circuit.
The Church will be transforming some of our building into a winter wonderland based on the Land of Narnia. You are invited to book a one hour FREE session to meet some of the characters, hear their story and take part in an activity they have for you.
Join this in-person event in Bristol for an opportunity to explore reparative justice, reflect on the impact of historic injustice, and consider how we can work towards healing, justice and reconciliation.
Join us at the Avon Valley Railway for an evening of carol singing and Christmas cheer onboard our steam train! Our much-loved carol train is returning for two evenings this year. Join us on the 5th & 6th December for an evening of merriment and festivity.
Here we share good news from across the circuit, telling the stories of past events and moments of joy.
On Sunday 25th October, at Potterswood, we celebrated our 134th anniversary, with an uplifting and joyful service led by Superintendent Teddy Kalongo. Our church was established in 1892, as ‘the Tin Mission’…
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Alveston Methodist Church brought a little extra warmth to Halloween this year by offering a welcoming stop for families and children enjoying their trick-or-treating. A gazebo was set up outside the church,…
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Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church celebrated creativity, community and care for the environment at last Sunday’s Café Church service, led by the Messy Church team. The gathering gave people an opportunity to reflect on…
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The Methodist Church takes Safeguarding very seriously. We have trained Safeguarding Officers in each of our churches, together with a Circuit Co-ordinator and a District Safeguarding Officer. All of our paid staff, Clergy, local church officers, Local Preachers and those working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are required to have on-going Safeguarding Training and a current DBS check.
All our leaders undergo comprehensive safeguarding training and background checks.
We foster a culture where everyone looks out for one another with care and respect.
Our safeguarding procedures are transparent, regularly reviewed, and easily accessible.
We encourage open dialogue and provide clear channels for reporting concerns.