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
Life in Full Colour
I love flowers. Whether growing in the garden or brightening a room indoors, there is something wonderful about them. I love their shape, their fragrance, their delicate patterns—but most of all, their colours. A bright tulip or a bowl of pink chrysanthemums can bring a simple moment of joy.
Colour is an extraordinary gift. God could have created a black-and-white world or limited it to a few basic colours. Instead, He filled creation with countless shades and tones.
Think of a summer garden. No two flowers are exactly alike. Even among roses there are endless hues, from the palest cream to the deepest crimson. Wildflowers brighten our hedgerows and fields with equal variety. None of this is essential for life, yet it enriches it beyond measure.
Colour catches our attention and lifts our spirits. It inspires artists, photographers and gardeners, transforming ordinary spaces into places of warmth and beauty.
Our Village Flower Show gives us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate this abundance of colour and creativity. As we walk around the displays, we will see flowers of every shape and shade, each one representing hours of care, patience and dedication from those who have grown them.
The Flower Show this month is also an opportunity to look beyond the skill of the gardeners and recognise the extraordinary creativity of the God who first imagined such beauty. There will be an opportunity to celebrate the creativity of God and competitors at our flower show service, which will be held on Sunday afternoon following the show.
Our faith is not only about duty and responsibility. It is also about wonder, gratitude and joy. Creation reminds us that God delights not only in what is useful, but also in what is beautiful.
So the next time you pass a flower bed, receive a bouquet, or notice a wildflower on a country walk, pause for a moment. Enjoy its colour, admire its beauty, and give thanks to the One whose world is, quite literally, full of colour.
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 May:
Sunday 3rd – 11.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 10th – 11.00am “Sunday Light”
Sunday 17th – 11.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 22nd – 11.00am Morning Worship
Sunday 31st – No Service
Services in June:
Sunday 7th – 11.00am Holy Communion
June 16th we will be celebrating our Patronal Festival with a joint benefice Holy Communion service at 11.00am.
”Sunday Light” is the new name for this informal service of all age worship usually held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Please come and join us.