Awake, Arise! Bristol

The darkness in our society is great. All around us, we are seeing the consequences of rejecting God’s good ways: disorder, brokenness and death. We are in a fight for life, for family and for freedom.

But there is hope.

In the midst of fast-moving cultural changes, we have an opportunity to stand up, speak out and shine his light in this dark world. God is calling his people to awake and arise.

Are you ready to respond?

Connect with like-minded Christians from across the UK as we gather for Awake, Arise: a day of teaching, worship, prayer and testimonies that will encourage and equip you to:

• Look up and see Jesus, the Lord of all
• Wake up and understand the battle around us
• Rise up and bring the hope of Jesus to the heart of society

Contributors include Andrea Williams and Andrew Marsh from Christian Concern, with more to be announced.

They will provide:

• Stories and news on important legal cases involving Christian freedoms
• Updates on urgent issues in public policy, including education and protection of life
• Ways for you to pray and take effective action
• Ideas for how you can make a difference where God has placed you
• Opportunities to ask questions and access additional resources

It’s time for God’s people to awake and arise. Will you answer the call?

Book your ticket today, and encourage others to come with you.

Programme

09:30 Doors open

10:00 Welcome, worship and prayer

10:30 Look up and see the Lord of all

11:15 Refreshment break

11:45 Wake up and recognise the battle around us

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Worship

14:15 Rise up and bring the hope of Jesus to the heart of society

15:15 Refreshment break

15:45 Praying for the nation

16:15 Closing comments

16:30 End

Ticket Information

General admission is £30 (including refreshments and a sandwich lunch).

There are also discounts available for those booking as a group of three.

Please note that ticket sales will end on Tuesday 30 September 2025. If you have questions about this, please contact our events team at events@christianconcern.com

Speakers and Contributors

Andrea Williams (Christian Concern), Keynote Speaker

Having qualified as a barrister in 1988, Andrea Williams founded Christian Concern and the Christian Legal Centre, which have run some of the most high-profile Christian interest campaigns and legal cases in Europe. A prolific media commentator, she has been a frequent presence on major TV channels and radio stations. She is passionate about seeing every area of society transformed by the gospel, including seeing Jesus Christ being honoured in our education system. She is married to Gareth and they have four adult children. On overcoming cancer in 2010 she took up marathon running and has completed her 12th race.

Venue and travel information

Woodlands Church is located in Clifton just off Whiteladies Road, on the corner of Belgrave Road and Woodland Road. The main entrance is on Woodland Road, using the Foyer to enter the Main Hall.

The nearest train station is Clifton Down Station. The main railway station, Bristol Temple Meads is approximately 3 miles away and has a taxi rank.

We will have access to the car park of Hampton House/University of Bristol, accessed from lane off Tyndall's Park Road and has steps which lead down from into Woodland Road via the Chaplaincy car park (which is private, so please do not park there). The nearest public car park is just up Whiteladies Road in Clifton Down Shopping Centre, a 5-minute walk from the venue.

Additional information

Please don't hesitate to contact our events team for further information at events@christianconcern.com or call us at 020 3327 1120

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We look forward to seeing you!