Show and tell the love of God in Jesus Christ.
Thornbury United Reformed Church is located on the corner of Chapel Street and Rock Street. Car parks in St Mary's Street and Rock Street are in close proximity to the church. Please click here for a map of our exact location.
Eco Church Silver Award Winner
We are working to be ever more responsible in our use of the world's resources and although pleased to have achieved the Silver Award are now looking to the future and the gold award.
Worship
* Sunday morning services start at 10.45am.
* Communion is usually shared on the Second Sunday of each month
* House Groups with Bible study and time for Prayer are held during Lent, Advent and other time of the year
Mission
Thornbury United Reformed Church's mission is to "Show and tell the love of God in Jesus Christ, by building a relationship with God, with one another and with the wider community."
History
Whilst the present building is dated 1826, worship and witness has been taking place at or near the current site since 1672. Originally known as the Dissenter's or Independent Chapel in the early 1900s it became part of the Congregational denomination. With the uniting of the Congregational and Presbyterian denominations in 1972 the church became an active member of the newly formed United Reformed Church.
The current building is Grade 2 listed, and is within the Thornbury Conservation area. The surrounding walls, some parts of which are older than the building itself, are also listed. Handel Cossham who bought the old Methodist Church in Chapel Street, (now known as Cossham Hall) for use by the people of Thornbury, was a member of the Independent Chapel.
Wider Church and Community Use
The Church is said:-"to be provided by God for the use of the community, and is under the Stewardship of the United Reformed Church."
Current organisations using the buildings include:-
* Saturdays - 10.00-12.00 - Coffee Morning and Fairtrade Stall
* Ukranian Hub - a weekly gathering of Ukranian friends and families for mutual support, music (a brilliant ukulele band) and cake!
* Haven Memory Cafe - fortnightly
* Thornbury Choral Society
* Thornbury Community Choir
* Good Afternoon Choir
* Windband
* Thornbury Town Band
* Write Now - creative writing group
In addition the church is regularly used for Community Events including concerts, art exhibitions, birthday parties, etc.
Church Booking Enquiries
For enquiries by email regarding booking the church or halls please click here.