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Who We Are

We are a small congregation drawn from many nations, meeting at Unity Chapel in Lockleaze and gathering from across Bristol and the surrounding area.

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Our Church

“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.”

Romans 8:2

We are a small congregation from many nations trusting to live by His Word and His Spirit, the transformed life that was purchased for us by the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Our church, the family of believers, is based in the heart of a vibrant and colourful part of Bristol. Our congregation come together to worship in one location from many different parts of Bristol and the surrounding areas.

There are also those who make the journey from other counties as well. Our biblical picture of church is that of a glorious family that belongs to God the Father through Jesus Christ the Son.

When we gather as His church, under His divine direction, we are truly thankful for His saving grace and immensely privileged to be His hands, His feet, His voice, His church! His love poured out on our hearts enables us to express our love to Him with hands lifted high in worship and hands extended out to one another in service.

Come worship with us, participate in fellowship, and uncover the treasures of the local church.

Family Integrated Church

An illustration of families of all ages gathered together on green hillsides, facing a cross

As a family-integrated Church we prioritise integrating families into the worship service and discipling process rather than separating them into age-specific groups.

This approach emphasises the role of parents in discipling their children, fosters inter-generational relationships, and aims to reflect a more biblical model of church life.

By worshiping and learning together, families can deepen their bonds and grow in faith together. Children can witness their parents’ faith in action and parents are encouraged to be more intentional in their role as spiritual leaders of their family.

School aged children are invited to attend Little Arrows, our Bible class for primary-age children, which takes place each Lord’s Day at 09:30am.

If you’re curious about family-integrated church and discipling children to engage with and enjoy the Lord’s Day to its fullest, why not check out The Family at Church: 20 Days to Transform Your Local Church Experience by Scott Brown.

Church Officers

Pastor Dia Moodley

Pastor-Teacher and Lead Elder

Pastor Dia has been pastoring our congregation for almost two decades. He is dedicated to teaching the truth of God’s Word.

Bro. Ogi Mihaylov

Elder

Bro. Ogi is a husband and father to three sons. His passion is music and he leads the congregation in music and singing at all services.

Bro. Prem Kumar

Deacon

Bro. Prem is dedicated to serving God’s people in practical ways in order for the church to run faithfully.

Bro. Samuel Bandi

Deacon

Bro. Samuel serves the church by supporting its practical needs and caring for the congregation. He is dedicated to helping the ministry of the church.

Bro. Phil Allen

Youth & Young People Mentor

Bro. Phil has been a member of our church for almost two decades. He has a passion for encouraging and supporting the members of the church. His current role is as a spiritual and practical mentor to our teenagers and those at University.

Resources We Use at Church and at Home

  • 1689 London Baptist Confession (opens in a new tab)

    Particular Baptists

    The confession of faith to which Spirit of Life Church subscribes.

  • Westminster Shorter Catechism

    Westminster Assembly

    A concise series of 107 questions and answers written to teach the Christian faith.

  • The Valley of Vision

    Arthur Bennett, editor

    A collection of Puritan prayers and meditations intended to encourage thoughtful, scriptural prayer.

  • Christian Living in the Home

    Jay E. Adams

    Practical biblical counsel on Christ-centred family life, communication, guidance and discipline.

  • The Family at Church (opens in a new tab)

    Scott Brown

    Twenty short studies encouraging families to engage fully in the ordinary life and worship of the local church.

  • A Theology of the Family

    Scott T. Brown and Jeff Pollard, editors

    Historic Christian teaching on family life gathered from fifty-six pastors and theologians.

  • Fundamentals of the Faith

    John MacArthur

    A clear, Scripture-rich workbook introducing the foundations of Christian doctrine.

  • Prayer

    John Bunyan

    Two works explaining prayer in the Spirit and the believer’s approach to the throne of grace.

  • Family Worship Bible Guide (opens in a new tab)

    Joel R. Beeke

    A practical resource for family worship, offering concise chapter-by-chapter reflections across the whole Bible.