CHRISTIAN
DIRECTORY LISTINGS
CHRISTIAN
What do Christians believe?
The Christian Church is grounded in the Old Testament revelation of God as Holy, Just and Gracious. However, the faith of the Church is based on the teaching and life of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe to be the Incarnate Son of God, the revelation of the Creator God who is addressed as Father. This teaching is set down primarily in the four Gospels, and the writings of the Early Church - the New Testament.
Jesus lived in 1st century Israel and He was crucified on the orders of Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor of the Land, on charges instigated by the Jewish Authorities. As the Son of God Incarnate He taught that His life and mission encapsulated and inaugurated the Kingdom of God. Christians believe that after His crucifixion in Jerusalem the prison of death could not hold Him and He rose from the dead on the third day; appearing to many hundreds of people over the following forty days. The historical importance of this event is testified to by the fact that the first Christians, who were Jews, changed their day of Worship from the Jewish Sabbath to the day of Resurrection - Sunday, the first day of the week.
Christians believe that every person is made in the image of God and is of inestimable value to God. However, only those who have come to a real, vibrant, faith in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth are able to address God as Father; having come into a new relationship with Him. This salvation event involves a personal response to the offer of forgiveness and new life, the offer that God in Christ has made through the Cross and Resurrection. Two of the most important events in the life of a Christian are Baptism and the celebration of the Last Supper; the Eucharist. These rites are part of Christian obedience to the commandments of Jesus Christ, and the teaching of the Early Church.
Christians believe in the revelation of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit; One God in three Persons. At Pentecost the Holy Spirit was poured out on all the believers gathered in Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit enabled them to witness fearlessly to the truth revealed in Jesus Christ, assuring them of the real, empowering presence of the Risen Christ. Christians today have access to God through the active and empowering presence of the Holy Spirit and the spiritual gifts and graces that He brings with Him. Many Christians throughout the ages have been challenged to work for social justice and equality, as the Holy Spirit has guided and empowered them.
The Christian Church today is made up of many different denominations who are actively working to achieve unity, often in the local context. This is demonstrated locally as the churches in Chepstow and District work together for the sake of the Gospel of Christ.
CHEPSTOW & DISTRICT
ANGLICAN
St Mary's Priory Church, Church Street, Chepstow
Tel: 01291 620980 Rev Chris Blanchard
E-mail: frchris1@btopenworld.com
Sunday 8.00am Holy Eucharist;
10.00am Parish Family Eucharist
6.30pm Taize Worship (2nd Sunday)
St Christopher's Church, Bulwark Road, Chepstow
Tel: 01291 620980 Rev Chris Blanchard
E-mail: frchris1@btopenworld.com
Sunday 10.00.am. Morning Worship
6.30pm Evensong (1st & 3rd Sunday) (3.30.pm. Dec to March)
St Tewdric's Church, Mathern
Tel: 01291 622317 Rev Julian E. Ll White
Sunday 9.00am Holy Eucharist (not 3rd Sunday)
9.00am Matins (3rd Sunday)
6.00pm Evensong (with a short Holy Communion 3rd Sunday)
Wednesday 10.00am Holy Communion (1st Wednesday each month)
St Andoenus's Church, Mounton
Tel: 01291 622317 Rev Julian E. Ll White
Sunday 10.15am Holy Eucharist
10.15am Family Service (3rd Sunday)
St Peter's Church, St Pierre
Tel: 01291 622317 Rev Julian E. Ll White
Sunday 11.10am Holy Eucharist (1662 Rite)
St Arvans, Itton, Kilgwrrwg, Devauden and Penterry Churches
Tel: 01291 622064 Rev Michael Gollop
For details contact Rev Michael Gollop
St
Luke's Church, Tutshill
Tel: 01291 622442
Sunday 10.45am
1st Sunday: Word, Prayer and Praise
2nd Sunday: Service of the Word with Holy Communion
2nd Sunday: 5.45 pm ‘Not the 6 O’clock service’
3rd Sunday: For all the Church family
4th Sunday: Holy Communion
5th Sunday: Morning Worship
Sunday 10.30am Junior Church; 7.15 pm CYFA
St Mary's & St Peter's, Tidenham
Tel: 01291 622442
Sunday 9.00am Holy Communion
St Michael & All Angels, Tidenham Chase
Tel: 01291 622442
Sunday 6.00pm Evensong (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sunday)
Holy Communion (4th Sunday)
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
The King's Church, Bulwark Road, Bulwark
Tel: 01291 623551 Mr Robert Atkins
Sunday 10.30am Worship & Breaking of Bread
Powerhouse (Sunday School)
6.00pm Gospel Service
BAPTIST
Chepstow Baptist Church, Lower Church Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HJ
Tel: 07712 899958 Rev Roger Taylor
Email:
pastor@chepstowbaptist.org.uk
Internet:
http://www.chepstowbaptist.org.uk/
Sunday 10.30am Morning Worship with Junior Church
6.00pm Evening Worship
CATHOLIC
St Mary's RC Church, Bulwark Road, Chepstow
Tel: 01291 622649 Rev W.J.B.English
E-mail:
stmaryschepstow@btopenworld.com
Mass: Sunday 11.00am
Mon, Wed, Thurs 9.30am
Saturday 6.00pm
Confession: Saturday 12.00pm
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday 9.00am-5.00pm
METHODIST
Chepstow Methodist Church, Albion Square, Chepstow
Tel: 01291 622100 Rev Rod Ingrouille
E-mail:
info@chepstowmethodist.org.uk
Internet:
http://www.chepstowmethodist.org.uk/
Sunday 9.00am Morning Worship
10.30am Morning Worship with Junior Church
6.00pm 1st & 3rd Sundays
Thursday 12-12.30pm
OTHERS
ALL NATIONS CHURCH
Tel: 01291 645765 Mr Mark Smethurst
For all details of meetings contact Mr Mark Smethurst, 13 Thornwell Road, Bulwark
BROCKWEIR MORAVIAN CHURCH, Brockweir
Tel: 01568 615912 Rev Beth Torkington
Sunday 6.00pm Weekly Worship with Holy Communion on 2nd Sunday
STROAT EVANGELICAL CHURCH, Gloucester Road, Stroat
Tel: 01594 529209 Mr Chris Rees
Sunday 11.00am Family Worship with Powerhouse (Junior Church)
6.00pm Evening Worship
RELGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
The Quaker Movement arose in the mid 17th Century. Its followers called themselves "Friends". They began their radical redefinition of Christian Truth in England, where George Fox was the driving force in the early years. At the centre of the Quaker faith lies the conception of the Inner Light. This principle states that in every human soul there is a certain element of God's own Spirit. This element is known to Friends as "that of God in everyone". Creeds do not form the basis for association in their fellowship. There are Friends whose faith is most sincerely expressed in the traditional language of orthodox Christianity. Other Friends could justly be described as religious humanists. There are no clergy, all members have a responsibility for the life of the Meeting, but most have a Clerk, and others help carry out specific responsibilities. Meeting for Worship takes place regularly at the meeting house or other fixed place. Meetings are held in silence except for Ministry. Quaker Faith and Practice is expressed in the Testimonies of Peace, Equality and Simplicity that lead to Social Responsibility in the world.
CAERLEON
Caerleon Town Hall, Caerleon
Tel: 01633 776390
Meetings are held on the 1st and the 3rd Sunday of the month at 10.30am.
COLEFORD
Staunton Village Hall, Staunton ,Coleford GL16 8NX
Tel: 01594 841 800
Meetings are held each Sunday at 10.30am.