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WelcomeWelcome to the Bristol & South Gloucestershire Methodist Circuit. We are a friendly family of 41 churches and two Methodist / Anglican schools serving communities across Bristol and South Gloucestershire with a membership that spans all ages. We are part of the wider Methodist Church in Britain. Our 2000 members come from many different countries and backgrounds and we aim to help everyone feel at home. COVID - 19 Many of our churches have started to reopen for Sunday worship and limited community activities. Following government and Methodist guidelines anyone attending must wear a face-covering, provide details through the NHS Test & Trace scheme and maintain social distance. Each church has a COVID-19 risk assessment, which is available for inspection and is COVID-19 secure. Please check with your local church for more information, as to whether they are open. We continue to encourage members of our congregations to keep in touch with each other and our staff through e-mail and Social Media. Please keep an eye on our website, Facebook page and the Superintendent's blog so that we can keep you in the loop with any updates and provide you with ideas for prayer and worship. Currently, we are not offering funeral services in any of our churches as crematoriums are still best placed to hold services, which are limited to 30 attendees. If you experience a bereavement you should contact your local Funeral Director who will make the necessary arrangements with your local Methodist Minister. Office staff continue to work from home and will continue to pick up e-mails. From October the Circuit Office will be staffed on Thursday mornings, if you need to call in person you will need to book an appointment slot. Please continue to watch over one another in love. Rev. David Alderman 0117 969 3686 For information about how your personal data is used, please refer to our privacy notice which is available here, Methodist Church Data Policy Follow us
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Latest Coronavirus updates and newsHoly Habits informationA Methodist Way of LifeThe Methodist CentreIntroducing the Harvest Appeal Lend A Hand - volunteer opportunities Safeguarding Foundation Module Online Training Four dates have been arranged for paid staff, Local Preacher, Worship Leaders and church based volunteers to access this Module online For dates and booking information please download the poster Job Vacancies See our Admin page for current vacancies Coronavirus COVID-19 As local churches begin to re-open for Worship and other activities please view church websites, Facebook pages and publicity information for latest news. Last updated : Wednesday 14th October Responding to COVID 19 case action cards Guidance for choirs and musicians UPDATED 12th October Food and drink on church premises UPDATED 12th October Guidance for Toddler Groups UPDATED 12th October NHS COVID-19 Track and Trace App - poster for display in churches Updated Guidance for those leading Worship - 27th September Guidance for Harvest Festivals Guidance on social distancing and the rule of 6 Re-opening church buildings - everything you need to know PUBLISHED 14th September COVID 19 posters to download and print for use in local churches COVID 19 Responsible Person - role description Guidance on wearing facemasks in church buildings Re-opening buildings for community group hire Guidance for Pastoral Visiting Holy Communion - responding pastorally (Faith & Order document) Open for Private Prayer poster Updated guidelines for pastoral visiting UPDATED 3rd June Meaningful phone calls UPDATED 3rd June Advice and support during COVID 19Guidance for staying Positive and Strong UPDATED 1st May COVID 19 Caring Handbook - guidance for supporting the homeless and those in need Bristol based charity coalition to support Bristol's rough sleepers ARK Project contact numbers and times for support and conversation Key contact information POSTED 30th March Rev. David Alderman will also post further updates &reflections on his blog Marriage and RelationshipsA link to our website resources |
