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Welcome to the Village Church website!
We are a growing church in Emersons Green, Bristol and we're all about knowing Jesus and making him known - we believe that Jesus Christ is a person whose worth surpasses everything else. Whoever you are or whatever you've done you're more than welcome to come along to our Sunday service - it would be great to meet you! I hope the information on this page gives you a feel for who we are and what we do and if you've got any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.
Jonny Herring
Pastor, the Village Church
Sunday
services
If you would like to find out more about the Village Church the best place to start is our weekly Sunday service. We meet every Sunday at 10:30am in Mangotsfield Primary School in Emersons Green (for just over an hour) and you're more than welcome to come along. We're informal - dress casually and come as you are. We sing the best of traditional hymns and contemporary songs. There's praying and there's preaching. There are also separate groups for children and young people.
christianty explored
Thursday
Christianity Explored
If you're new to church or to Christianity and you want to find out more we run a course called Christianity Explored. It's relaxed and it gives people the time and space to think about who Jesus is and why he really matters. Anybody is welcome to come along; nobody is asked to read aloud, sing or pray. And it's also an opportunity to ask any questions you want to in a safe setting. Please contact us if you'd like some more information about the next course.
Who's
Who?
The Village Church is lead by a team of elders and deacons. The responsibility of the elders can be summarised in a sentence: ...be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care... (1 Peter 5:2). In the same way that a shepherd is all about their sheep, the elders are all about the members. People, rather than programmes, are a priority for the elders. Deacons are servant leaders. They are biblically qualified men and women who are responsible for the practical needs of the Village Church.
Ben
Elder
I was appointed an elder in 2021. I'm married to Reb, who I met at school in Bridgend, and we have three children, Ava, Noah and Isla. I'm also a very proud Welshman. Shwmae!
John
Elder
I was appointed an elder in 2010. I'm married to Judith and we have three children and nine grandchildren! We lived in Kenya for 12 years before moving to Bristol.
Reb
Deacon
I was appointed a deacon in 2021. I'm married to Ben (see above), and we have three children, Ava, Noah and Isla. I'm responsible for administration at the Village Church.
Beth
Pastoral
Worker
I've been at the Village Church since it started in 2010. I'm currently doing a two-year church based internship with Biblical Counselling UK. I'm married to Dave and we have two children, Meg and Cat.
Jonny
Pastor
I started working at the Village Church in 2012. I'm married to Charlotte and we have four children, Amelia, Alice, Annabelle (The A Team) and Luke, and four chickens.
Sim
Pastor-in-
Training
I was appointed a Pastor-in-Training in 2024. I'm married to Rachel and we have one baby (due January 2025!) I am responsible for the Village Youth. I also love running!
Jason
Elder
I was appointed an elder in 2021. I'm married to Lorraine and we have two children, Jake and Milly.
I love God's creation - skiing down mountains and cycling through fields - it's fantastic!
Mark
Deacon
I've been serving in practical ways since the Village Church started in 2010. I'm married to Kate and we have two children, Erin and Joey. I'm the Village Church Treasurer.
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