Local Churches

Alma is a very friendly evangelical church determined to be faithful to Jesus. We love that UoB hold their main CU meetings here and we are easy to find - just off Whiteladies Road in Clifton. Jesus is central at Alma and we are passionate about staying close to him, his truth and each other. Please come and help us build a truly Jesus centered, missional and biblical family. We are thrilled to be one of the most racially diverse churches in the city with around 70 members of all ages and backgrounds, including students from both UoB and UWE. If you're looking for Jesus, family and an extremely warm welcome, please call in one Sunday!

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

(Please note: On Sunday the 15th of September 2024, we are having a baptism service so we will meet at 4pm instead)

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 @ 11am and 6pm (and extra time for students and young adults @ 8pm). Wednesdays @ 7:30pm. 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 @ 11am. 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 @ 10:30am. BS6 5BZ. babristol.org fusionmovement.org/church/686

Calvary Chapel Bristol is an evangelical Christian church in the city of Bristol. Our focus is on the teach 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 @ 10:30am. BS5 0BJ. calvarychapelbristol.co.uk

At Carmel, we believe that every Christian needs a place of fellowship in which they can freely worship the Lord, grow in their faith and be part of a Christian community. You would be most welcome at our Sunday church services at 10.00am, or our weekly prayer meeting on Sunday evenings at 6:00pm.

Sundays @ 10am and 6pm. 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 @ 10:30am and 6:30pm. BS2 0ET. bristolcentral.com

Students at Christ Church come together as an integral part of the church’s 20s and 30s group on a once-a-month Tuesday evening. We meet every third Tuesday of the Month in the main church building from 7:30pm to 9pm. This is called our ‘All Together’ meeting: We have a time of social catch-up at the beginning (with refreshments) followed by a brief introduction to the evening, a bible passage, discussion in groups and finished by a time of prayer.

Sundays @ 8am and 10am. 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 @ 10:30am. 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 @ 10:30am. BS6 6AG. cornerstonechurchbristol.com

Ebe Church is informal, diverse, and we welcome everyone to be a part of it. We believe that Jesus is real, that He changes our lives, and that we become more like Him as we get to know Him better. We want to share that with our friends, family, and our communities. Wherever you are at with faith we’d love to meet you and help you connect with us in whatever way fits for you right now. Contact us on our socials: ebechurch.

Sundays @ 10:30am. BS7 0BA. 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 @ 9am and 11am. Tuesdays @ 7pm. BS2 8JP. elimbristol.org

At Emmanuel City Centre, we are made up of all sorts of different people: students and retired people, singles and marrieds, children and the middle-aged, those just investigating Christianity and those who have known Jesus the whole of their lives. We are united by Jesus and our attempts to live for him in response to his perfect love for us. Emmanuel City Centre is a place where you can bring your questions and doubts – whoever you are, we long that ECC might be a place where you hear and trust in the good news of the gospel.  We would love to have you with us!

Sundays @ 4:30pm with student groups @ 6:30pm. BS1 2NN. emmanuelbristol.org.uk/city-centre

We are a church family across the ages who want to gather together to hear from God's word and live the life he calls us to. We love students as part of our church family and want them to be knitted into the wider church family life. In our Sunday gatherings we long to grow together to be more like Christ and welcome unbelieving friends to come and join us too, to have an opportunity to ask questions in response to his word. There is always tea, and cake afterwards, and then student small groups after our main church gathering.

Sundays @ 4pm. 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 @ 10:30am. BS16 6XA. gracechurchbristol.org Email: students@gracechurchbristol.org

Highgrove is a family and community-focused church in Sea Mills, just up the road from the Stoke Bishop Halls. We are part of the Woodlands Church Family. Our students are an important part of Highgrove and the church is led and populated by many former Bristol University students! We love seeing our students grow in their faith and in their gifts. There are lots of opportunities for to join serving teams and to get stuck in to every aspect of church and community life: from leading worship and serving in our youth and children’s teams, to serving as a volunteer in Cafe on the Square, a community cafe in the heart of Sea Mills.

Sundays @ 9.30am and 11am. BS9 2NL. highgrove.church

Hope Chapel is a church whose focus is shaped around 4 dreams, within the vision ‘to bring hope to all people through the good news of Jesus Christ.’ The 4 dreams within this are ‘to be a church that children love’, ‘to be a family for those on the margins of society’, ‘to be a prayer centre for the city’, ‘to be at the heart of the community’. Hope doesn’t have a specific ministry to students but you are very welcome to come and get stuck in.

Sundays @ 10:30am (breakfast from 10:15am). BS8 4ND. www.hopechapel.co.uk

Kensington Baptist Church 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 6.30pm. BS5 0NX. https://kenbaptist.org/

Philip Street Chapel is a gospel-centred family church in the heart of Bedminster. We focus on being a church that cares about reaching our community & the world, growing in our faith, and supporting one another. We’d love for you to be part of Philip Street. You’d be very welcome!

Sundays @ 10:45am. BS3 4EA. philipstreet.org.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 @ 11am. Wednesdays @ 7pm. BS2 9HH. phbristol.com

Our mission as a church is to invite and equip people to apprentice their lives to Jesus. 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. We run a small group for students and 20s and 30s on Monday evenings.

Sundays @ 10:30am. BS6 7HE. 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 love to take time to eat lunch together after the service. 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 @ 10am, 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 @ 10:30am. BS6 5TB. stmatthews-bristol.org.uk

St Michael's in Windmill Hill is a welcoming, supportive and vibrant community just a stone's throw from the University's Bedminster accommodation. We are committed to serving Jesus and supporting the local community and each other through Sunday services, discipleship and other events throughout the week. If you are a student looking for a home and family who can provide support, encouragement and teaching then we'd love to welcome you to St Mike's. We meet Sundays at 10.00, or you can email us at smaaapa@gmail.com.

Sundays @ 10am. BS3 4LW. stmikechurch.co.uk

St Nicholas Bristol is 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 10:30am and 6pm with student socials after the evening service.

Sundays @ 10:30am and 6pm. 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 @ 4pm, BS6 6AH. Tuesdays @ 7:30pm, 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 @ 8am, 9:15am, 11am and 6:30pm. Tuesdays @ 7pm (for midweek student gatherings). BS8 2AA. woodlandschurch.net

Woodlands Metro is a new city-centre church community planted out of Woodlands Central. Metro is a church for everyone, no matter where you are on your faith journey. It is contemporary in style and specifically designed for students, professionals and young families. They have a weekly 11am morning service at Bristol Cathedral School. The students who worship at Metro on a Sunday are a really friendly group, and if you wish, they join with Woodlands Central for midweek student fellowship.

Sundays @ 11am. Tuesdays @ 7pm (for midweek student gatherings at Woodlands Church). BS1 5TS. woodlandsmetro.church