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Lisa’s last Sunday JUNE 14th
Some quick outakes from the AV-desk camera screen and hand held camera
taken during the Farewell Service
Some quick outakes from the AV-desk camera screen and hand held camera
taken during the Farewell Service
Introducing the Sermon for the day.
(See 'Services' PAGE for the sermon audio) |
Lisa breaks into song:
'I did it my way' |
The sermon gets underway. The story of the
18 camels will always be remembered... |
MORE and other photos are presented on the 'Lisa Pix' page
but for the video recording - watch here or on YouTube
but for the video recording - watch here or on YouTube
Easy fundraising for St Stephens
DID you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be raising free donations for St Stephen's Church, Soundwell, Bristol with an app called: easyfundraising?
THERE are over 8000 retailers on board ready to make a donation - including eBay, Argos, John Lewis & Partners, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S - and it won't cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds. All you need to do is:
1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-good-cause (or use QR code below).
2.Search for and click on St Stephen’s Church, Soundwell, Bristol, a
3. Join for free.
THEN: Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
After you've checked out, the retailer will make a donation to St Stephen's at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and St Stephen's will be really grateful for your donations.
Thank you for your support.
THERE are over 8000 retailers on board ready to make a donation - including eBay, Argos, John Lewis & Partners, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S - and it won't cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds. All you need to do is:
1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-good-cause (or use QR code below).
2.Search for and click on St Stephen’s Church, Soundwell, Bristol, a
3. Join for free.
THEN: Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
After you've checked out, the retailer will make a donation to St Stephen's at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and St Stephen's will be really grateful for your donations.
Thank you for your support.
Normal SUNDAY Service 10.30am
Children and young people can enjoy YOUTH CHURCH*, in the Church Hall, 10.30am
parents/carers will be expected to stay with younger children.
WEDNESDAY Service 10am: A simple service in the Lady Chapel
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month beginning in July.
CAFE CENTRAL: takes place on Sunday mornings after the main service.
CHURCH GROUPS:
take place on various dates and times - see 'What's On' and also the 'Groups' Page for more detail
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE:
An informal worship with song, prayer and discussions followed by refreshments in the Church Hall!
(Next meeting 17 July 2026).
WE have relaxed the need for wearing a covid mask in church, in line with the current public/general recommendations.
Wearing a mask is now an optional personal choice.
Children and young people can enjoy YOUTH CHURCH*, in the Church Hall, 10.30am
parents/carers will be expected to stay with younger children.
WEDNESDAY Service 10am: A simple service in the Lady Chapel
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month beginning in July.
CAFE CENTRAL: takes place on Sunday mornings after the main service.
CHURCH GROUPS:
take place on various dates and times - see 'What's On' and also the 'Groups' Page for more detail
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE:
An informal worship with song, prayer and discussions followed by refreshments in the Church Hall!
(Next meeting 17 July 2026).
WE have relaxed the need for wearing a covid mask in church, in line with the current public/general recommendations.
Wearing a mask is now an optional personal choice.
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OUR monthly publication: Open Space is downloadable for viewing as a PDF file.
It contains thought provoking messages, news, readings and collects for the month ahead, information, a Prayer Cycle and a Diary of our various meetings. Also, there are details of various upcoming events. Previous editions can be found on our What's On>Church Newsletter page, but for the latest JULY edition (or the previous June one), just click on the files shown opposite: |
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CLICK-A-SERMON:
Audio for Sunday 5th July 2026 (5th Sunday after Trinity)
Readings: Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19 & 25-30
with Revd Sandy Cooper Associate Minister
Audio for Sunday 5th July 2026 (5th Sunday after Trinity)
Readings: Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19 & 25-30
with Revd Sandy Cooper Associate Minister
(Please note: NO audio was recorded for 21 or 28 June)
(PREVIOUS 'CLICK-A-SERMON's CAN BE FOUND ON THE 'SERVICES' PAGE)
(PREVIOUS 'CLICK-A-SERMON's CAN BE FOUND ON THE 'SERVICES' PAGE)
DIAL-A-SERMON:
available by phone 0117 456 2090 - (Cost is the same as a local call)
available by phone 0117 456 2090 - (Cost is the same as a local call)
THE ST STEPHENS LEGACY VIDEO is shown below:
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CAR PARKING DISCLAIMER:
WE are very grateful to Soundwell Academy for the occasional use of their car park outside of their usual hours.
Soundwell Academy and St Stephen’s Church remind car park users that they will not accept responsibility for any accidents,
damage or losses.
Please take care on any frosty or slippery surfaces.
CAR PARKING DISCLAIMER:
WE are very grateful to Soundwell Academy for the occasional use of their car park outside of their usual hours.
Soundwell Academy and St Stephen’s Church remind car park users that they will not accept responsibility for any accidents,
damage or losses.
Please take care on any frosty or slippery surfaces.
ST STEPHENS:
WE are a friendly growing bunch of people, of all different ages, committed to a journey of connecting with God,
with each other and with the community in which we belong.
We normally meet together in a variety of ways and in different groups through the week, for fun, friendship, to learn about God, and to try to meet the varying needs of the community in Soundwell, as circumstances allow.
WE would love to help you with other things on other days of the week, like weddings and baptisms.
WE are a friendly growing bunch of people, of all different ages, committed to a journey of connecting with God,
with each other and with the community in which we belong.
We normally meet together in a variety of ways and in different groups through the week, for fun, friendship, to learn about God, and to try to meet the varying needs of the community in Soundwell, as circumstances allow.
WE would love to help you with other things on other days of the week, like weddings and baptisms.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! saintstephensoundwell
- SAFEGUARDING ISSUES -
St Stephens Church, Soundwell, takes its duty and obligation to protect all, extremely seriously.
We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines.
You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at
www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
IF you have any safeguarding concerns or issues contact:
Nicola Bailey, telephone 07 939 873 503.
or phone Adam Bond at Bristol Diocese 0745 807 3272
or email safeguarding@bristol diocese.org
or in an emergency phone 999 and inform the police.
Further information can be found on our Safeguarding Page.
- SAFEGUARDING ISSUES -
St Stephens Church, Soundwell, takes its duty and obligation to protect all, extremely seriously.
We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines.
You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at
www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
IF you have any safeguarding concerns or issues contact:
Nicola Bailey, telephone 07 939 873 503.
or phone Adam Bond at Bristol Diocese 0745 807 3272
or email safeguarding@bristol diocese.org
or in an emergency phone 999 and inform the police.
Further information can be found on our Safeguarding Page.
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