Welcome to St. Quiricus & St. Julietta (Tickenham Church)
Set in the North Somerset village of Tickenham, St Quiricus & St Julietta has been serving the local community for nearly 1,000 years. Tickenham Church is a benefice with Christ Church, Nailsea and each month we offer a pattern of services and you are most welcome at any or all of them – full information can be found on our What’s On page.
Everyone is welcome at St Quiricus & St Julietta. During the summers months, we keep our doors open at the weekends for visitors.
We also have a programme of regular activities and frequent special events open to both regular worshippers and the wider community here in Tickenham.
Safeguarding
The parish of Tickenham is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Bath & Wells’ safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Ben Goodhind, Tel: 01749 588917
Out of Hours Safeguarding Information, 31:8, Tel: 0303 003 1111
A MESSAGE FROM OUR RECTOR
Love Where You Live
It’s a lovely phrase, isn’t it? “Love where you live.” It sounds like a slogan you might see on a tote bag in the garden centre or painted on a wooden sign in a local café. I wonder what you love about the place where you live, whether it’s Nailsea, Tickenham or somewhere nearby.
Steve and I have been living in Nailsea for more than a year and have grown to love it. Whether it’s the choice of coffee shops (even Roo tries to stop at them all when we take her for a walk), the view across the causeway from Tickenham Village Hall, trips to the sea in Clevedon or the city in Bristol, there is much to love.
But what if loving where you live is more than enjoying it? What if it’s a call to get involved and care for the place and the people around you?
One of my favourite bible verses is Jeremiah 29:11 (For I know the plans I have for you…), but there is much richness in the whole chapter. Verse 7 says, “Seek the peace and prosperity of the place to which I have carried you… Pray to the Lord for it.” Whether we like it or loathe it (the Israelites were being called to settle in exile in Babylon), God calls us to be rooted in the place where we live.
Loving where we live isn’t just about enjoying the scenery, coffee shops, or proximity to both sea and city. It’s about noticing people, showing up, and asking:
- Who’s struggling?
- Who’s missing from community life?
- Where can I offer a quiet act of kindness or a prayer?
Jesus loved actual places—Galilee, Capernaum, Jerusalem. He didn’t float above reality. He walked roads, knew names, shared meals. As His Church, we’re called to do the same.
So, here’s a simple challenge for the weeks ahead: do one small thing to love where you live. Pick up any litter you see. Say hello to the person you pass by or see alone. Write a thank-you note. Lend a hand. If it’s your practice, pray for your neighbours. Invite someone to church.
Let’s be a people who say—not just with words, but with presence — “We love this place and we are here for good.”
Blessings, Nicki.
We look forward to welcoming you to our church.
Open to Visitors
Tickenham Church is open every Saturday and Sunday through December. Come and see our festive displays.
Tickenham Church is open through every weekend in July, August and September. 10 – 4 pm. Please come and look around our wonderful Church. Keep an eye on the website and roadside signs for opening times.
Services in December:
Sunday 7th – 11.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 14th – 11.00am Family Gift Service
Sunday 21st – 11.00am Holy Communion
4.00pm – Nice Lessons and Carols
Monday 22nd – 3.30pm Quiet Christmas Service
Wednesday 24th – 9.00pm First Candlelit Communion of Christmas
Christmas Day – 11.00am Christmas family Communion
Sunday 28th – No Service
* Gift service For our gift service this year we are not bringing toys and gifts. We will instead have a cash collection for the USPG Christmas Mother and Baby in Tanzania appeal. As St Quiricus & St Julietta is a church dedicated to mothers and children we have decided to adopt this appeal as our chosen charity for Christmas.
** Nine lessons and carols – please note the change of time to 4.00pm. This service will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
*** Quiet Christmas – a time of meditation and music for all those who find Christmas a difficult time.
**** The Christmas eve service of first communion will again be at 9.00pm.