Victoria Methodist Church, Bristol 
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Victoria is situated at the city end of Whiteladies Road, near the University of Bristol and BBC.Our minister is Revd Debbie Godefroy. She can be contacted by 'phone on 0117 962 1200. Her monthly letter comes from our Magazine. |
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There are strong historical links between Bristol and John Wesley, who first preached in the open air here. The oldest Methodist building in the world, John Wesley's New Room, is in the centre of Bristol.
Here is a prayer written by John Wesley, it appeared in ‘Thoughts upon Slavery’, in 1744
God of love,
Whose love embraces all humanity, whose mercy is over all, and who has mingled of one blood all the nations of the earth,
have compassion on those who have no helper,
who are outcast, downtrodden, and by the sins of men held captive.
Arise, burst their chains asunder,
and, more especially, break the chains of sin.
By your love, release us, free us all, that all may be free indeed.
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Last update:18.11.08 |
Online Bible Study
Recently, the web team at Methodist Church House launched an online Bible study called A Word in Time at www.methodist.org.uk/bible
A Word in Time follows the readings in the Methodist Prayer Handbook and offers commentary, explanations and questions to ponder on the selected passages.
Writers from all around Methodism have written a week of studies, providing the reader with a tool that allows them to make sense of the Bible and its relevance to 21st century life. This new application brings together the 40,000+ readers of the Methodist Prayer Handbook along with online disciples in their search for daily spirituality.
In December, an audio version of A Word in Time was launched, giving readers the chance to listen live to the Bible reading and study, or download the day’s offering to a computer or mp3 player to be listened to on the journey to work, or while making dinner or at a time more convenient to them.
A prayer from the Methodist Prayer Handbook
Jesus, abject and despised, let us not be ashamed to follow you.
Jesus, hated & persecuted, let us not be afraid to walk in your footsteps.
Jesus, blasphemed and condemned, let us be counted your friends.
Jesus, mocked and scourged, let us bear all things patiently
Jesus, crowned and derided, let us not be overwhelmed by our injuries and grief. Amen
John Wesley, 1703-91
A Word in Time is a daily Bible Study linked to the Methodist Prayer Handbook on the Methodist Church web site.
Please note that our Morning Services
now begin at 10:30
November
| 2nd | 10:30 am |
Morning Worship – Mr John Wing |
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6:30pm |
Evening Worship – at Brentry Church |
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9th |
10:30 am |
Morning Worship - Revd. Dr Jonathan Pye |
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6.30pm |
Evening Worship – at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church |
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16th |
10:30 am |
Morning Worship – Mrs Pam Roberts |
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6.30pm |
Evening Worship – Revd. Debbie Godefroy |
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23rd |
10:30 am |
Morning Worship – Mr. John Barnett |
| 6.30pm | Evening Worship - Mr Ken Napier | |
| 30th | 10:30 am | Morning Worship and Holy Communion – Revd. Debbie Godefroy |
| 6.30pm | Evening Worship and Holy Communion - Revd. Debbie Godefroy |
December
| 7th | 10:30 am |
Morning Worship – Miss Christine Stones |
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6:30pm |
Evening Worship – Mr. Ken Napier |
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14th |
10:30 am |
Morning Worship and Holy Communion – Revd. Debbie Godefroy |
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5.30pm |
Giving Tree Service at Tyndale Baptist Church |
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21st |
10:30 am |
Morning Worship – Rev. John Clapham |
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4.00pm |
Carol Service followed by Tea |
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25th - Christmas Day |
10.00am |
Christmas All Age Worship |
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| 28th | 10:30 am | Ecumenical Morning Worship at Tyndale Baptist Church |
| No evening service |
January 2009
| 4th | 10:30 am |
All Age Worship for Epiphany - Revd. Debbie Godefroy |
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6:30pm |
Evening Worship – Mr. David Speirs |
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11th |
10:30 am |
Morning Worship – Mrs Pam Roberts |
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6.30pm |
Evening Worship – Dr. Vicky Davies |
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18th |
10:30 am |
Covenant Service including Holy Communion – Revd. Debbie Godefroy |
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6.30pm |
Evening Worship – Miss Jenni Gill |
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26th |
10:30 am |
Morning Worship – Mrs Rachel Fletcher (University Chaplain) |
| 6.30pm | Evening Worship - Mr Ken Napier | |
February
| 1st | 10:30 am |
Morning Worship – Dr. Vicky Davies |
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6:30pm |
Evening Worship – Mr. John Barnett |
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8th |
10:30 am |
Morning Worship – Mr. David Speirs |
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6.30pm |
Ecumenical Service at Holy Trinity, Westbury on Trym |
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15th |
10:30 am |
Morning Worship and Holy Communion – Revd. Debbie Godefroy |
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6.30pm |
United Service at Brentry Methodist |
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22nd |
10:30 am |
Morning Worship – Revd. Debbie Godefroy |
| 6.30pm | Evening Worship – Miss Christine Stones | |
March
| 1st | 10:30 am |
Morning Worship - Mr. John Barnett |
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6:30pm |
United Service at Westbury on Trym Methodist |
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Activity |
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Contact |
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Sunday |
Worship |
11:00am & 6:30pm |
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Junior Church & Crèche |
11:00am |
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Pam Roberts 0117 973 6904 |
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MethSoc |
8:10pm |
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The Manse |
Debbie Godefroy |
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Tuesday |
Women's Fellowship |
2:45pm |
Last Tuesday monthly |
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Sheila Lang |
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Bible Study |
7:30pm |
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15 Montrose Ave |
Mary Hill |
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Prayer Group |
8:15pm |
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15 Montrose Ave |
Mary Hill |
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Women's Night |
7:30pm |
Alternate Tuesdays |
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Phyllis Slade 0117 951 3119 |
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Other Groups |
House Groups |
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Janet George |
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Enjoying Art Group |
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Sarah Ball |
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Vic Rambling Group |
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Ian Campion-Smith |
| Book Club | Alternates Sunday/Thursday | Hodgkin House | Pam O'Hara |