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Welcome to the Bristol & South Gloucestershire Methodist Circuit.

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.

Find a Church near you

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 church
Adventurous, inclusive and Spirit inspired: We encourage and nurture the growing of our local communities so that all may encounter God’s love in Jesus.

Upcoming Events

Join us for worship, fellowship, and community events happening across our circuit.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026
Circuit Event

Reparative Justice – In-Person Event in Bristol

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.

John Wesley's New Room
11:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Sat, 05 Dec 2026
Circuit Event

Carols and Steam

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.

Good News

Here we share good news from across the circuit, telling the stories of past events and moments of joy.

Read more about Celebrating 134 of Years of Potterwood
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Good News
November 6, 2026

Celebrating 134 of Years of Potterwood

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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Read more about A Warm Welcome on Halloween at Alveston Methodist Church
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Good News
November 4, 2026

A Warm Welcome on Halloween at Alveston Methodist Church

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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Read more about Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church Gets Creative with Recycling at Café Church
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Good News
November 2, 2026

Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church Gets Creative with Recycling at Café Church

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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Our Commitment to Safeguarding

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.

Trained Leadership

All our leaders undergo comprehensive safeguarding training and background checks.

Community Care

We foster a culture where everyone looks out for one another with care and respect.

Clear Policies

Our safeguarding procedures are transparent, regularly reviewed, and easily accessible.

Open Communication

We encourage open dialogue and provide clear channels for reporting concerns.