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.
7 weeks
We're looking forward to welcoming people to explore faith as we gather together for an Alpha course. Each week we'll begin with food, watch a video providing some input and thoughts on that weeks topic, and then finish with a group discussion. In total each session will last approximately 2 hours.
Everyone is warmly invited to the District Service, where we will reflect on this year’s theme, Our Story, Our Song, and give thanks for the Eco work taking place across the District. We are delighted that the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference will be joining us as special guests. Why not plan a church or circuit road trip and come along? Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Enjoy a scenic walk along the Dramway and back – choose to walk 3 or 5 miles. All money raised will support Christian Aid and Turnaround Bristol. This event is organised by Shortwood and Staple Hill Methodists and Aboseh. Bring your friends and family for a fun morning of exercise and community spirit!
Here we share good news from across the circuit, telling the stories of past events and moments of joy.
This week, we held our Digital Training: GDPR and Online Safety session, and it proved to be a very worthwhile experience for all who attended. Participants engaged fully, asking important and thoughtful…
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In December, members of the circuit came together to spread festive cheer by wrapping gifts for the guests of Turnaround Bristol, a local charity supporting people experiencing homelessness. It was a joyful…
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At Unity Oldland Methodist Church on Covenant Sunday, we were delighted as a family to celebrate with one of our members who was awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year…
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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.