Local Churches

Kensington is a large diverse congregation made up of people from all kinds of backgrounds and nationalities. We love to meet to worship God together on Sundays and throughout the week. Students are really welcome at Kensington, from both UWE and Bristol Uni and we value having students as part of our church family. Our mission at Kensington is to magnify Christ and make disciples here in Bristol and beyond, so we want to support you in your walk with Christ, and encourage you as you seek to live for him during your time at university.

There are always great opportunities to get involved with the church while you are studying, be it with the music, helping with children groups, or welcoming people at the door.

If you would like to find out more about Kensington, or need a lift to Easton then please do get in touch.

Sundays @ 11am and 6pm, https://kenbaptist.org/

Alma is a lively independent evangelical church situated just off Whiteladies Road in Clifton. We have around 100 members of all ages including a significant number of students. Alma members are knit together with strong relationships and a desire to serve God, each other and the community around us. We really value the contribution that students make to church life – so if you are looking for a church where you can escape the student bubble, be supported by a church family and get involved – come and join us one Sunday morning!

Sundays @10:30. BS8 2ES. almachurch.co.uk

Buckingham Chapel is a friendly and warm-hearted fellowship that welcomes visitors of all ages and backgrounds. The unchanging, living and powerful Word of God is central in all our meetings and – by the Holy Spirit’s aid – also in our lives. Through its teaching and preaching, we seek to grow together in the faith, knowledge and grace of our Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ.

Sundays @11:00. Wednesdays @19:30. BS8 1LQ. buckinghamchapel.org.uk
Our live streams/recordings are at youtube.com/channel/UCKHjjnE5ENg0zgOXW97qH1A.

Broadmead Baptist Church is a vibrant and diverse family that loves Christ, as a community, for the city. We love to see the glory, grace and truth of God changing people's lives as they encounter Christ. At Broadmead we want to see students grow in love, in character, in service, as we teach the word of God, in the power of the Spirit, as a family.

Sundays @11:00. BS1 2DL. broadmeadbaptist.org.uk
Our live stream on Sundays is at youtube.com/channel/UCTVSsT3THrKMzcKpaYnau3g.

B&A Church is situated just up the Gloucester Road next to the fabulous St Andrews Park. We are a family of missional communities called “little churches” with a central Sunday gathering for celebration, worship and teaching. Having encountered God’s love ourselves we believe HIS love, brought to us in Jesus, can change us and transform entire cities. This isn’t just about turning up for church on Sunday – it’s about being a movement of people beyond Sundays, building communities of love and putting church in touching distance of people’s lives. So we’re not about a building, event or a day – we are about family and connecting with others in an everyday, accessible way. Put simply, we are just an ordinary bunch of people trying to live life to the full, whilst learning to follow Jesus and make it the most important thing we do. We currently have one student little church in Redland. We’d love you to come and join us.

Sundays @10.30. BS6 5BZ. babristol.org fusionmovement.org/church/686

Calvary Chapel Bristol is an evangelical Christian church in the heart of the city of Bristol. Our focus is on the teaching of the Bible as we go verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter through the entirety of scripture. We desire as a church to minister to the communities of Bristol, especially in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ to all, that they may experience His Love, His Peace, and the truth of His Word.

Sundays @10:30. BS1 5TS. calvarychapelbristol.co.uk

One church, many locations. Life is a journey, and we care about yours. At Carmel, we understand that each Christian has a journey to travel in order to reach their potential and fulfil their destiny in God. One church service citywide on Sunday Morning at 10.00am, via video streaming.

Sundays @10:00. BS4 5NL. carmelcitychurch.org

As a church we seek to be living life on mission with Jesus, growing churches and disciples through choosing to be defined by the word and seeking the Holy Spirit’s lead. As a student community we seek to be a growing family of courageous worshipers walking in the fullness of relationship with God, and the joy of community.

Sundays @10:30 and 18:30. BS2 0ET. bristolcentral.com

Students at Christ Church come together as an integral part of the church’s 20s and 30s group on a Tuesday evening. With time altogether and in smaller groups, in scripture, sung worship, testimony and prayer, we aim to grow together in our identity in Him and in fellowship with the Spirit, that we may become all we can be for Him.

Sundays @10:00, 17:00. BS8 3BN. ccweb.org.uk

City Church Bristol is located in the heart of the city close to the university. We have a dedicated student team that are here to support you as you find your feet in Bristol. We are a lively and God-loving church part of Newfrontiers with a heart for people and a passion for seeing God’s name glorified. We have a large student contingent in the church as well as numerous welcoming families – you’ll fit right in!

Sundays @10:30 and 19:30. BS6 6AH. citychurch.org.uk

Cornerstone Church is a vibrant independent church, passionate about teaching the gospel, sharing the gospel and creating a community. We love Christian Union and are desperate to see students (as well as the rest of our church) empowered. We worship together at 10:30am on Sundays. We are a short walk from Bristol University.

Sundays @10.30. BS6 6AG. cornerstonechurchbristol.com

Ebe is a lively, growing community church based in Horfield, north Bristol. We are a mixed bunch of people, from all ages and walks of life. As students we want to give you opportunities to connect with church family, to grow and develop in your relationship with Jesus, and get stuck into church life and what’s happening in this amazing city!

Sundays @10:30. BS7 0XZ. ebe.org.uk

We are an enthusiastic, diverse and expressive community in the heart of the city. The community around us is anything from bohemian, to artistic, to professional as well as those on the edge of society, yet we are here to connect with all people for the sake of them meeting God. We have a growing student population, particularly international students.

Sundays @ 9:00 and 11:00. Tuesdays @ 19:30. BS2 8JP. elimbristol.org

As part of the Emmanuel Bristol family of churches, we long to be a church that grows more disciples who will grow more churches to show more people that Jesus is Lord. So we aim to keep Jesus at the centre of our life together, depend on Jesus in prayer, and take in and live out his word in every area of our lives.

Sundays @16:30 and 18:30. BS1 2NN. emmanuelbristol.org.uk/city-centre

We are a church family across the ages and love students to be knitted into wider church family life. Our Sunday gatherings are characterised by a longing to become more like Christ ourselves and try to be the sort of church to which we can bring our unbelieving friends. So we are serious about preaching but also give air-time to people’s questions, make the service friendly to outsiders and invite everyone to stay on for tea, coffee, cake and chat afterwards.

Sundays @16:00. BS9 3AN. emmanuelbristol.org.uk/westbury

Grace Church is made up of a friendly, vibrant and growing community of Christians of all backgrounds and ages (including a thriving student population), gathered from across the city of Bristol. We want to be a genuine family of enthusiastic worshippers who are passionate about the truth and relevance of the Bible; eager to live out its message in authentic Christian lifestyles; representing and proclaiming the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world around us.

Sundays @ 10:30. BS16 6XA. gracechurchbristol.org
Email: students@gracechurchbristol.org

Highgrove is a family church in Sea Mills, just up the road from the Stoke Bishop Halls. We are part of the Woodlands Group of Churches and our vision is to continually reproduce the life of Jesus. We look to share the love of Jesus in our needy community. Our students are an important part of our church family. We love seeing our students grow in their faith and in their gifts. There are lots of opportunities for students to join serving teams and to get stuck in.

Sundays @10.30. BS9 2NL. highgrove.church

Hope Community Church is a young, vibrant, informal Congregational Church. We are centred on the good news of Jesus Christ. The core values of the church are about gaining freedom through Christ, reaching out to the marginalised, ‘hear it, pray it, do it!’ & 24/7 prayer.

Sundays @ 10:30. BS8 4ND. hopechapel.co.uk

Potter’s House is a non-denominational Pentecostal church. Our mother church is in South East London. We are part of a network of churches called Christian Fellowship Ministries out of Prescott, Arizona. We have been serving the City of Bristol for over 20 years! Our passion is to SHARE JESUS and tell others about his LOVE. We don’t care how you are dressed, how many tattoos you have or how broken you are. We just want to share Jesus with you, in a friendly and warm environment. At Potter’s House we know that with Jesus at the centre, your best days are ahead of you.

Sundays @11:00. Wednesdays @19:00. BS2 9HH. phbristol.com

Redland Church We want to be a church committed to apprenticing our lives to Jesus in all things. We’re in a season of significant and exciting change. If you want to be part of a community of all ages, where you can get stuck in shaping the future of a Church then check us out. There are opportunities for students to be involved across our Church life and developed as leaders. Redland Church is situated in the middle of Redland Green less than 10 minutes walk from Whiteladies Road.

Sundays @10:30am. BS6 7HE

https://redland.church

Severn Vineyard Church has a thriving student community from Bristol Uni and UWE. We really value the Bible, the Holy Spirit’s involvement in our lives, community and compassion for the poor. Our small groups are a place to share life, to eat, pray, worship, explore the Bible, and serve our city together. As students, we go to the late morning service, then have lunch together afterwards. We have a legendary student weekend away in February and go to the Vineyard’s National Student Conference together in November. You are so welcome to come and join us!

Sundays @ 09:30 & 11:15 BS1 2AG. severnvineyard.org

St Matthews Bristol is a wonderful church family where Jesus Christ is everything. We are a city on a hill, fixing our eyes upon our Great God and Saviour Jesus Christ, growing up into Him and reflecting His light all across the city. We love the Bible, prayer and sharing Jesus with the whole world so that He can become everything to others as well. We are a loving family with a big heart and warmly welcome students and want to support you during your time at University, by being your home away from home.

Sundays @10.30. BS6 5TB. stmatthews-bristol.org.uk

St Nicholas Bristol is a new city centre church plant, a vibrant, Anglican church in the city with a heart for students, young adults and social transformation. Come along on Sunday and say hello or email hello@stnicholasbristol.org. We currently meet at All Saints Church at 10.30am on Sunday then have lunch together afterwards. From 4th November we will also be meeting at 6.30pm followed by drinks.

Sundays @ 10.30. BS1 1UE. stnicholasbristol.org

Trinity Church Bristol is a church family passionate about seeing the Lord Jesus glorified as His Word, the Bible, does its work in people. We prayerfully preach and teach the Word so people are transformed from death to life and into maturity and loving service. We have a special student programme, meeting on Tuesdays, called Focus.

Sundays @16:00, BS6 6AH. Tuesdays @19:30, BS8 2YD. trinitybristol.church/students

Woodlands is an informal, charismatic independent church with lively worship and a thriving student community. Our aim is to be reproducing the life of Jesus in this city. There are several services each Sunday, but most students come to the evening celebration at 7pm, the busiest and liveliest. As a student community, we focus on discipleship, trying to work out our faith in practical ways that make as much sense on Monday as they do on Sunday. We get together every other Tuesday evening and also gather in small groups midweek for more intimate fellowship.

Sundays @8:00, 9:15, 11:00 and 19:00. Tuesdays @19:30. BS8 2AA. woodlandschurch.net

Woodlands Metro is the brand new city-centre campus of Woodlands Church. Not just an exciting place to be for Christians, it’s the church you can bring your friend to, a great environment for those who are not sure about faith. Woodlands Metro is specifically designed for students and young urban professionals, with a highly contemporary, richly creative vibe. Our aim is to help people find and follow Jesus, then mobilise them to love one another and serve the city.

Sundays @18:30. BS1 5DB. woodlandsmetro.church