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St Peter's Church
Bristol
Avon
BS34 7BE
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Who we are
St. Peter's Church Filton in the Diocese of Bristol is a warm and friendly Anglican church with a mission 'To Proclaim the Christian Faith.'
Our strategy is: to worship God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit; to draw all people to the love and fellowship of Christian faith; to teach, sustain and nurture the worshipping community and to outreach beyond the parish into the wider world. We enjoy a healthy attendance from people of all ages at our Sunday services and encourage participation in the many midweek activities.
With a life rooted in the sacraments, we reach out into the community and seek to offer something for all. Our lively Coffee Shop open throughout the week, is a thriving example of our place within the community.
Our strategy is: to worship God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit; to draw all people to the love and fellowship of Christian faith; to teach, sustain and nurture the worshipping community and to outreach beyond the parish into the wider world. We enjoy a healthy attendance from people of all ages at our Sunday services and encourage participation in the many midweek activities.
With a life rooted in the sacraments, we reach out into the community and seek to offer something for all. Our lively Coffee Shop open throughout the week, is a thriving example of our place within the community.
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Church Pastor
Revd Lizzie Gregory
Rector
Church Road
Filton
Bristol,
Avon
BS34 7BE
Filton
United Kingdom
Phone: 0117 931 2808
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Quote of the Day
Nehemiah 8:10
...for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
...for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
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Anglican Church
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Revd Lizzie Gregory
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Rector
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Assistant Priest: Revd Canon Elspeth Desmond
Assistant Priest: Revd Bob Conway
Assistant Curate: Revd Susie Bishop
Assistant Priest: Revd Bob Conway
Assistant Curate: Revd Susie Bishop
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Faith Tutton
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St Peter's Church Bristol Service Times
Please note that due to Covid restrictions we are currently celebrating a 10am Eucharist on Sundays, and a Midweek Eucharist at 12noon on Wednesdays.
Sunday
8am Said Eucharist
10am Parish Eucharist with Sunday Club
6pm Evening Worship
(4pm in Autumn & Winter)
Tuesday
9am Morning Prayer
5.30pm Evening Prayer
6pm Prayerful Communion
Wednesday
9am Morning Prayer
10am Said Eucharist
12noon Midday Prayer
5.30pm Evening Prayer
Thursday
9am Morning Prayer
5.30pm Evening Prayer
Service Times last updated on the 6th of June, 2021
Sunday
8am Said Eucharist
10am Parish Eucharist with Sunday Club
6pm Evening Worship
(4pm in Autumn & Winter)
Tuesday
9am Morning Prayer
5.30pm Evening Prayer
6pm Prayerful Communion
Wednesday
9am Morning Prayer
10am Said Eucharist
12noon Midday Prayer
5.30pm Evening Prayer
Thursday
9am Morning Prayer
5.30pm Evening Prayer
Service Times last updated on the 6th of June, 2021
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Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Tiny Tots: Start time for our service for little people (aged 0-5) has moved to 1.45pm. Come along for a story, song and cuppa for the parents! Every other week, beginning from 21st September.
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Sisters of the Church: As part of their Christmas appel this year, we have been asked to collect men's and ladies' gloves for The Community of the Sisters of the Church, helping those in need around Bristol. There is a box at the back of the church for any items collected. They are also in need of Jars of Coffee, boxes of chocolate, festive biscuits, christmas puddings, tins of ham/meat/salmon, warm scarves, hand cream, small toiletries and argos vouchers for children.
Volunteering in Church: Feel like you want to do something worthwhile and have a little time to spare? We need a number of volunteers in church, from cleaning to cake baking, working in the coffee shop to flower arranging. If you think you can offer any time at all, please be in touch. Being a church goer is not pre-requisite!
Praying for others: If you would like the clergy to pray daily for someone on your mind, please either email Revd Lizzie or write their name in the book outside of the Lady Chapel.
Faith and Fellowship Group: On the first Wednesday of every month, there will be a 'Faith & Fellowship' Group that will meet at the Rectory at 7.30pm. The evening will begin with prayerful consideration of scripture before exploring and sharing concerns regarding faith, life and the universe! We will begin on Wednesday 4th November.
Rosary Group: Revd Lizzie will be starting a Rosary Group on the second Thursday of each month at 12 noon in the Lady Chapel. Experience of praying the Rosary is not necessary as you will be guided through it. If you have one, please bring your own rosary. It will begin on Thursday 12th November.
Parish Pilgrimage 2016: St Peters is planning a pilgrimage to Lourdes from 29th August until 2nd September. If you are interested please contact Revd Lizzie or Elspeth, or put your name down on the list at the back of church. More details to follow.
Volunteering in Church: Feel like you want to do something worthwhile and have a little time to spare? We need a number of volunteers in church, from cleaning to cake baking, working in the coffee shop to flower arranging. If you think you can offer any time at all, please be in touch. Being a church goer is not pre-requisite!
Praying for others: If you would like the clergy to pray daily for someone on your mind, please either email Revd Lizzie or write their name in the book outside of the Lady Chapel.
Faith and Fellowship Group: On the first Wednesday of every month, there will be a 'Faith & Fellowship' Group that will meet at the Rectory at 7.30pm. The evening will begin with prayerful consideration of scripture before exploring and sharing concerns regarding faith, life and the universe! We will begin on Wednesday 4th November.
Rosary Group: Revd Lizzie will be starting a Rosary Group on the second Thursday of each month at 12 noon in the Lady Chapel. Experience of praying the Rosary is not necessary as you will be guided through it. If you have one, please bring your own rosary. It will begin on Thursday 12th November.
Parish Pilgrimage 2016: St Peters is planning a pilgrimage to Lourdes from 29th August until 2nd September. If you are interested please contact Revd Lizzie or Elspeth, or put your name down on the list at the back of church. More details to follow.
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St Peter's Church History
Whilst it is possible to find mention of Filton from 1156 onwards, reference to a church here is more obscure. The Diocese of Worcester records appear to suggest a church at Filton, Bristol in 1254. The architectural style of the tower indicates that it was probably built at the end of the thirteenth century. It is possible that the tower was added to an earlier church. By 1844 the medieval church was both in need of repair and considered too small for the growing population of Filton, and so it was rebuilt to the design of John Hicks, with the exception of the tower and a corner of the chancel. Holy Communion was celebrated once each month and the average attendance was 60 from a population of 245. The rebuilding cost £760, of which the parish contributed £200, subscriptions amounted to £221 and the Rector, James Bedford Poulden gave £339.
Sir George White (1854 - 1916) was an entrepreneur, tramway pioneer, stockbroker, industrialist and philanthropist. He introduced the first electric trams to Bristol in 1895 and to London in 1901. He set up a bus depot in Filton which was later used for bus chassis manufacture. He also set up the British and Colonial Aeroplane Company and when city councils were required to take over privately owned tramway companies in 1914, he replaced the manufacture of buses with the manufacture of aeroplanes. Such aircraft as the Bristol Boxkite, Blenheim, Brabazon, Brittania and of course Concorde came from these factories. Manufacture is still carried out today with BAE Systems, Airbus and Rolls-Royce plc being major employers. Many employees lived and live in Filton, giving it a huge expansion in population from less than 80 in 1700, 113 in 1800, 464 in 1900 to nearly 10,000 today.
The main enlargement of the church took place in 1960/61, when the north wall of the 1844 church was taken out to permit the development of a new north facing Altar, Chancel and Nave. The tower was strengthened at this time to carry a ring of six bells and a needle spire erected. The enlarged church as seen today was consecrated on Lady Day, the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 25th March 1961.
For more information, a book Filton Parish Church, A History and Guide is available.
THE BELLS
Two medieval bells were hung in the tower on the Monday after Michaelmas in 1352. It is apparent from the records that by 1681 they had become cracked and were eventually replaced in 1734 by a ring of five bells hung in an oak frame. The bells were rung from the ground floor of the tower until 1938 when it became clear that the bell frame had become unsafe due to insect attack.
During the war from 1939 - 1945 all church bells were under the control of the Home Guard for use only in the event of invasion. From 1945 until 1960, the bells remained mouth downwards and were 'clocked' by means of ropes attached to the clappers.
In 1960 the bells were removed from the tower. That same year they were returned and with a new treble bell to make up a ring of six, rehung in a metal frame. A band of ringers was trained in time to ring the bells for the consecration of the enlarged church in 1961.
THE BELLS TODAY
The bells are rung regularly at Sunday services, and a weekly practice is held on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm.
If you would like to come along you would be most welcome.
Sir George White (1854 - 1916) was an entrepreneur, tramway pioneer, stockbroker, industrialist and philanthropist. He introduced the first electric trams to Bristol in 1895 and to London in 1901. He set up a bus depot in Filton which was later used for bus chassis manufacture. He also set up the British and Colonial Aeroplane Company and when city councils were required to take over privately owned tramway companies in 1914, he replaced the manufacture of buses with the manufacture of aeroplanes. Such aircraft as the Bristol Boxkite, Blenheim, Brabazon, Brittania and of course Concorde came from these factories. Manufacture is still carried out today with BAE Systems, Airbus and Rolls-Royce plc being major employers. Many employees lived and live in Filton, giving it a huge expansion in population from less than 80 in 1700, 113 in 1800, 464 in 1900 to nearly 10,000 today.
The main enlargement of the church took place in 1960/61, when the north wall of the 1844 church was taken out to permit the development of a new north facing Altar, Chancel and Nave. The tower was strengthened at this time to carry a ring of six bells and a needle spire erected. The enlarged church as seen today was consecrated on Lady Day, the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 25th March 1961.
For more information, a book Filton Parish Church, A History and Guide is available.
THE BELLS
Two medieval bells were hung in the tower on the Monday after Michaelmas in 1352. It is apparent from the records that by 1681 they had become cracked and were eventually replaced in 1734 by a ring of five bells hung in an oak frame. The bells were rung from the ground floor of the tower until 1938 when it became clear that the bell frame had become unsafe due to insect attack.
During the war from 1939 - 1945 all church bells were under the control of the Home Guard for use only in the event of invasion. From 1945 until 1960, the bells remained mouth downwards and were 'clocked' by means of ropes attached to the clappers.
In 1960 the bells were removed from the tower. That same year they were returned and with a new treble bell to make up a ring of six, rehung in a metal frame. A band of ringers was trained in time to ring the bells for the consecration of the enlarged church in 1961.
THE BELLS TODAY
The bells are rung regularly at Sunday services, and a weekly practice is held on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm.
If you would like to come along you would be most welcome.
St Peter's Church Historical Photos
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