Sunday 3rd December

10am All Age Worship - Toy Service

Sunday morning advent worship suitable for everyone.  This is our Toy Service so you are invited to bring your brand new gifts for our Christmas Appeal to place under the tree. We encourage people to wear a Christmas jumper to this event - but any jumper will do!

5pm LIGHT UP A LIFE Carol Service with St Peter’s Hospice

A Special Christmas service of remembrance and celebration with St Peter's Hospice and supported by our brass band.  Due to ongoing building works, seating to this event will be restricted. Doors opening from 16.15.

Sunday 10th December 

10am FAMILY CAROL SERVICE

Come and join us for our Family Carol Service as our young people present 'Amazing Days'.  All children are invited to come dressed as a nativity character - and don't worry if you don't have a costume - we have plenty!

Sunday 17th December

10am All Age worship 

Sunday worship suitable for everyone - it's the third week in advent, so expect to sing some carols!

5pm CAROL SERVICE

Our main Carol Service of the year, featuring singing of carols, participation from our musical groups and the real Christmas Story.

Christmas Eve

10am All Age Worship

Sunday worship suitable for everyone - on this special day.

5pm CAROLS IN THE SQUARE (Fountain Square)

This is the event you don't want to miss - it's become a Christmas tradition for Staple Hill community! Brass band around the tree, singing carols, a bit of banter from Colin, but more importantly, remembering the real reason for the season! Wrap up warm and bring a torch.

Christmas Day

11am CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP

This is a great opportunity to remember the real meaning of Christmas on the day itself.  A really relaxed meeting - why not bring one of your presents with you to show everyone else?

From 10.30am to 3.30pm CHRISTMAS DAY CELEBRATION & DINNER

Anyone who would benefit from sharing Christmas Day with others is welcome to stay for dinner and celebrate with others.  Booking Essential - please see details further down this page

More information about Christmas Day and our Christmas Appeal can be found elsewhere on this page.

New Year's Eve Sunday 31st December

10am All Age Worship

Sunday worship suitable for everyone.  As it's New Year's Eve we will be sharing in bacon sandwiches as part of our meeting - why not?!

9.20am -  9.30am A short time of prayer together to start the day

10.00am - 11.15am All Age Worship followed by coffee

11.30am - 12.15pm Children's Church For ages 3 to 11 years old

11.30am - 12.15pm Youth Group - For ages 11 years +

3pm - 4pm Page Park Praise (monthly May-Sept - please check facebook)

4pm - 6pm Messy Church (monthly - please check facebook)

Sunday Morning All Age Worship

An inclusive meeting for all ages, including singing, music, Bible reading, prayer, talks and sermon etc.  We always include an offering which funds our weekly expenses.  There are usually parts of the meeting designed for children, although most adults enjoy this just as much!  You can sit anywhere, wear what you like and come as often as you like - everyone is welcome!

Children's Church

Children's church is for children aged 3 to 11 years old.  This is a time for children to learn more about God and the Bible.  An opportunity to sing, draw, make things, play games, chat and have fun.  There is no formal charge, but donations are helpful to fund the activities.

Youth Group

Our youth group is for those in secondary school and older.  It's an opportunity to explore the Bible and what is means to be a Christian.  The youth group is much more than just a Sunday meet-up, they enjoy regular residential trips, take part in special events, trips and musical activities.

Page Park Praise

During the summer we organise several of these events - as long as it doesn't rain!  Based around the bandstand in Page Park, you can join in with the singing if you want to and a short Bible message is given.  We also have a gazebo with free children's activities.  Bring a picnic and join us!    

Messy Church

Messy Church is a different form of worship for both children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality.  We hold these once a month and they offer a great time of fun, learning, games and craft, plus a meal for the whole family.  If you're not used to formal worship services this could be for you, bring the whole family along!  There is no charge, but donations are helpful to fund the activities.

Christian faith during the week, when our doors are open to offer programmes and activities for the community.

Monday

8pm - 9.30pm CAMEO Craft Group (monthly)

Tuesday

11am - 12pm Extra Slice Group (in our building) (Coffee from 11.30am)

6:30pm - 7.10pm Young People's Band rehearsal (weekly)

7.20pm - 8pm Singing Company rehearsal (Junior Choir) (weekly)

8pm to 10pm - Senior Band rehearsal (Fortnightly)

8pm - 9.30pm Songsters rehearsal (Senior Choir) (Fortnightly)

Wednesday

9:30am - 10.30am Tots on the Hill (toddler group) (Term time only)

3.30pm - 4.30pm Extra Slice Group (online)

8pm - 9pm Extra Slice Group (Linda's house)

8.15pm - 9.15pm Extra Slice Group (online)

Thursday

12.30pm Lunch Club (booking required)

8pm - 9pm Extra Slice Group (Colin & Nicola's house)

8.15pm - 9.15pm Extra Slice Group (online)

Saturday

10am - 12pm Coffee Morning (monthly - please check facebook)

The Salvation Army provides a range of services to support families, young people and children from all backgrounds, ages and walks of life to develop and grow their own personal relationships with each other and with God. We are blessed to have a number of children in our church.

Children's Church: Sundays 11.30am - 12.15pm (for ages 3 to 11 years old)

This is a time for children to learn more about God and the Bible.  An opportunity to sing, draw, make things, play games, chat and have fun.  There is no formal charge, but donations are helpful to fund the activities.  The children also take part in special events including occasional parties and trips and participate in musical groups.

Messy Church: Monthly Sundays 4pm - 6pm

Messy Church is a different form of worship for both children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality.  We hold these once a month and they offer a great time of fun, learning, games and craft, plus a meal for the whole family.  If you're not used to formal worship services this could be for you, bring the whole family along!  There is no charge, but donations are helpful to fund the activities.

Tots on the Hill: Wednesdays 9.30am - 10.30am

A friendly group for babies and toddlers and their parent/carer featuring song, story, play and snack time.  This group is part of our Church outreach and includes Christian rhymes, songs and stories.  There is a charge of £3 per session.

Musical Groups: Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8pm

Any young person who attends our church is welcome to join one or both of our two musical groups, their rehearsals are on Tuesdays.  These groups: Singing Company (children's choir) and Young People's Band, provide worship music in our Sunday All Age Worship and also take part in other special events.  During the rehearsals, parents are welcome to grab and coffee and wait in the foyer.  

We want young people to feel valued, to understand their significance, skills and talents and to give them a voice among their families, friends, where they live and in their future.  A number of young people are a part of our church.

Youth Group: Sundays 11.30am - 12.15pm

Our youth group is for those in secondary school and older.  It's an opportunity to explore the Bible and what is means to be a Christian.  The youth group is much more than just a Sunday meet-up, they enjoy regular residential trips, take part in special events, trips and musical activities.

Students

Students are very welcome at The Salvation Army Staple Hill.  Please contact us if you need a lift and we can also arrange for Sunday dinner if you would like it.

Musical Activities

Many of the young people who attend our church are involved in our musical sections.  This includes our Singing Company, Young People's Band, Songsters, Band and Worship Band.  Most rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings.  

Our Extra Slice groups are an essential way to get to know each other and grow as Christians.  In church it can be easy to get lost in the crowd and these groups provide an opportunity to build relationships, study the Bible, apply it to our lives, support each other and pray.  For those who find it difficult to make an in-person meeting, we also offer online groups.  These groups are an 'Extra Slice' following on from Sunday worship, we have groups at various times and in various places so the choice is yours.  Please ask if you want more information about these groups.

Music is a central part of The Salvation Army in Staple Hill and it plays an essential role in our worship and outreach.  We have 5 different groups for music making:

Young People's Band & Singing Company

Any young person who attends our church is welcome to join our Young People's Band or Singing Company (children's choir).  They rehearse on Tuesday evenings, take part on Sunday mornings and provide music at other special events.

Songsters, Band & Worship Band

Our Songsters (adult choir) and Band meet on alternate Tuesday evenings to rehearse and are an integral part of our worship on Sundays.  They also provide music at numerous special events throughout the year, both in our building and in the local community. We also have a worship band consisting of keyboard, guitars and singers that meets periodically to practice.

The Salvation Army is in the centre of the Staple Hill Community and provide a regular programme of community activities as well as responding to need as it arises.  Here's a flavour of what we do:

Tots on the Hill: Wednesdays 9.30am - 10.30am

A friendly group for babies and toddlers and their parent/carer featuring song, story, play and snack time.  This group is part of our Church outreach and includes Christian rhymes, songs and stories.  There is a charge of £3 per session.

Lunch Club: Thursdays 12.30-1.30pm

Our weekly lunch club for the over 60s provides a main course, dessert and tea or coffee for £5.  If you are interested in joining us then just ask or give us a call to book a place.

Emergency Food Store Thursdays 10am - 12pm

We are open on Thursday morning to provide basic food parcels for people in need.  Everyone is welcome, ID is not required, but we do ask you to fill in a short form for our records.

SORRY BUT THIS FACILITY IS SUSPENDED WHILST WE ARE UNABLE TO USE OUR BUILDING

Coffee mornings Saturdays 10am - 12pm (monthly)

About once a month we organise a coffee morning to raise money for different projects, please keep an eye open for the next one. Homemade cake, hot drinks and sometimes even a bacon roll!

We are unable to accept any items of clothing, bedding or furniture at our building in Broad Street.  There are a number of Charity shops in Staple Hill who will be glad to take your donations.

If you particularly want to donate your items to The Salvation Army then the nearest Charity Shop is in Kingswood: 387 Two Mile Hill Road, BS15 1AD, 0117 9616129.  (Please note they do not accept furniture).  There is also a clothing bank in the public carpark near Tesco, Staple Hill.

The Salvation Army has a larger Donation Centre in Filton that accepts clothing, homeware, books, toys, etc and also furniture: Unit 1, 31-39 Gloucester Road North, BS7 0SH.  Email address: bristol.DC@satcol.org
Phone: 01173 636404.  They are also able to collect.

Thank you for supporting the Salvation Army in this way.