Please click below for a printable copy of the magazine: Farewell Wully     On the afternoon of Ash Wednesday Wully Perks’ coffin was received into St James church where it lay overnight in the chancel following a short service led by Joanne Hodge. The church remained open until 6pm for those who wished to come and say their private farewells to a much-loved friend and lay minister.    Wully's funeral took place the following day, Thursday 19th February which, poignantly, would have been...

Please click below for a printable copy of the magazine: Licensing Service Wednesday 4th March 2026 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church Our new Rector, Revd Peter Huxtable   New beginnings   As your new Rector allow me to introduce myself   It’s a great pleasure to write my first article for the Magazine just as I arrive in post here. Ruth and I are very much looking forward to settling in and putting our roots down here in Yate and getting to know lots of you amongst the churches and the wider town...

Archdeacon Christopher's Announcement The Acting Bishop of Bristol, the Rt Rev'd Neil Warwick, is delighted to announce that the Rev'd Regan Meares will be the new Team Vicar of Yate. Regan will be licensed by Bishop Neil on 14th May at 7.30 pm in St Nicholas Church.   Regan is a great fit for Yate. His enthusiasm is infectious, he is a natural evangelist, and he brings wide experience in youth, schools and prison ministry. We look forward to welcoming him, praying for him as he moves and...