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Cotham Club Presents: Zaid Hilal Band
The Zaid Hilal Band plays spellbinding Palestinian folk-pop-beyond: powerfully imaginative music with a message, marked by emotive balladry and wild and passionate dancefloor anthems, shot through with flavours from the Middle East.
5 Years of One Equal Music
Join us to celebrate 5 years of One Equal Music at St Paul's with a special Lunchtime Concert followed by a community drinks reception. We will be hearing live music from two young exceptional young musicians, sharing some stories of how OEM has built Confidence, Creativity, and Community over the last 5 years, and exploring all that is to come!
Retreat on the Streets: A Quiet Day
The day will be led by David who has been exploring themes and practice of Urban Pilgrimage in recent years. Where is God in the City? Can we recognise grace, connection, life, prayer amidst the busy complexities of the everyday urban environment and those who share it?
The day will be based at St Anne’s Church in East Bristol (also home to the Hazelnut Community) and will include prayer walks in the local area.
More details including booking info to follow.
Cotham Club Presents: Bristol Reggae Orchestra
Join Cotham Club for a celebration of Cotham Parish Church’s 50th anniversary with their 50th schedule gig - The Bristol Reggae Orchestra.
Bringing lovely sunny vibes to the music scene since 2010, the UK's only community reggae orchestra is at its dizzyingly inventive peak, weaving righteous reggae, driving ska, jazz and classical into an unforgettable, toe-tapping, crowd-pleasing dancehall party.
The 30-piece ensemble is packed with talent, playing a mixture of lovingly crafted original tunes and great arrangements of exultant classic tracks by reggae's biggest names such as Bob Marley, Toots Hibbert and Lord Tanamo, each delivered with sincerity, passion and infinitely infectious positivity.
A towering set of surefire dancefloor fillers guaranteed to brighten up the gloomiest of days and impossible not to move to. Hail up. Feel the rhythm. Embrace the love.
Cotham @ 50 Festival Eucharist
Our 50th anniversary celebrations conclude with a festival Eucharist incorporating Harvest, gathering the goodness of 50 years and looking to the future, followed by coffee and fizz and a Palestinian feast in aid of the Amos Trust.
Cotham Club Presents: Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty Quartet
A live powerhouse of spacey, head-bobbing, cinematic jazz/electronica.
Prolific Bristol-based bass-player/composer Al Swainger and his jaw-droppingly accomplished instrumental collective meld immaculate progressive jazz with cinematic electronic ambience to a truly unique and seductive effect.
Like Trees Walking
Philip’ latest play.
Poems, readings and music. Theme: Seeing/partial seeing/not seeing.
Christian Aid Ceilidh
Our Benefice Christian Aid annual fund raiser is almost here. The scene is set for a wonderful evening of music, dancing, camaraderie and a delicious meal. Please invite your family and friends and book your tickets via the headfirst link below or on the tablets at the back of church. Don't miss out. It will be an evening to remember!
Lent & Easter
This Lent and Easter, we warmly invite you to journey together through a season of reflection, renewal, and hope.
Regular Events
Cotham Club
Community through music with great global sounds
Cotham Club is a monthly world music gig in the church that builds connection and community through music. Space to sit or to dance, and enjoy a drink from the bar. Described as ‘a brilliant, eclectic live global music club with a passion for community at its core.’
Friday nights, 7.30 - 10pm
Earthy Foundations
Rooted in God’s love
A friendly gathering for young children and their carers. Come and join the fun as we learn and grow together through indoor and outdoor play, song and stories.
Welcome, community and refreshments all provided.
Tuesdays in term-time - 10 to 11.30am, in church
Green Cotham
Friendship with the earth and each other
A gardening project inviting you to get close to nature, meet others, and promote local biodiversity and wildlife. Run by the church in partnership with High Kingsdown Community Association. Come and join a supportive group and get your hands dirty – no gardening experience required. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided.
Wednesdays 2-4pm, meeting in the church car park.
Eco Gathering
Faith and action in a time of climate emergency
Share with us as we explore our response to climate and ecological emergency, Including space for reflection, some lively discussion and debate, information and an exciting range of developing partnerships.
On the third Sunday of the month at 5pm with refreshments from 4.30pm, usually at St Paul’s.
Time out Teas
A friendly monthly gathering for cake and conversation, activities, games and entertainment. First Thursday afternoon of each month, 2:30 - 4pm. Come along for some time out and some tea!
Small groups and study courses
We have a variety of small groups - meeting in church and in people’s homes - deepening a sense of belonging and exploring faith together. Food often features!
We also hold short courses two or three times a year on different topics.