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A peace that passes understanding

First published 1st October 2013

This is what has been missing from my life, this is the way that I want to live my life.


Joy replaces pain

First published 30th September 2013

I began to become aware of a joy and peace within that I never imagined. To my relief, depression, nightmares and unexplained illnesses in my body gradually faded.


Rebels

First published 20th September 2013

Are rebels good or bad? The answer to this question will depend on your point of view.


Fear of death

First published 26th March 2013

I remember looking down at my blood-soaked trainers and thinking Well.


Facing death without fear, David Stevens' story

First published 5th March 2013

As part of our life stories series, we talked with with David Stevens about how his faith has enabled him to face death without fear following a diagnosis with cancer.


From suicide to salvation, Steve and Sue's story

First published 28th February 2013

In local churches thoughout the Diocese of Bristol, people's lives are being changed by the power of God.


Message from The Dean

First published 29th January 2013

There are different ways of measuring what it is like to live in a recession.


Ian Tweedie-Smith, Purton

First published 2nd November 2012

Revd Ian Tweedie-Smith was licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Purton, west of Swindon, on 17 October 2012.


Howard Jameson, Patchway

First published 2nd November 2012

Revd Howard Jameson is licensed on Wednesday 7 November as Priest-in-Charge of Patchway in north Bristol.Howard writes:


Sally Wheeler, Marshfield Benefice

First published 18th October 2012

Revd Sally Wheeler was licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Marshfield Benefice on 8 October 2012.Sally writes:


Martin Hancock, Hengrove and Whitchurch

First published 18th October 2012

Revd Martin Hancock was licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church Hengrove and of St Nicholas Whitchurch on 14 and 15 October 2012.


A Community of Brokenness held together in the Hand of God.

First published 24th September 2012

Stories from a working class congregation. This booklet was put together by Joe Hasler to clarify the challenges and strengths of a group of churches and the available leadership in the area.


Teresa Taylor, Mangotsfield

First published 9th September 2012

Revd Teresa Taylor will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Mangotsfield on Wednesday 19 September.


Linda Fletcher, Park & Walcot

First published 9th September 2012

Revd Linda Fletcher was licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Parks and Walcot in Swindon on 16 July 2012.Linda writes:


Sarah Evans, By Brook

First published 9th September 2012

Revd Sarah Evans was licensed as Team Vicar of the By Brook Benefice and Associate Minister of North Wraxall on 12 June 2012.


Bill McDougall, Bradley Stoke

First published 9th September 2012

Revd Bill McDougall was licensed as Priest-in-Charge and Transition Minister of Holy Trinity, Bradley Stoke North on Wednesday 5 September.


One of the recurring themes of these Oly...

First published 2nd August 2012

One of the recurring themes of these Olympic weeks is the value of being part of a team, being part of a bigger thing than just 'me and my gold medal'.


Ex-violent gang member shares story of finding freedom. Lydiard Millicent.

First published 17th July 2012

Rob Joy, a 33-year-old former South of England gang member whose violence, crime and drug addiction sent him to prison, will be telling his story and sharing how he found freedom at two free events in Lydiard Millicent this month.


David Stevens, a life transformed, even until death

First published 17th January 2012

Over the last year, David Stevens has shared how God transformed his life in a series of videos, right up to the point of his death this month.


After the riots (6)... a time to act

First published 30th September 2011

In the final article in our After the riots series, City Canon, Tim Higgins, issues a rallying cry to the local church.


After the riots (5)... what about wealth?

First published 26th September 2011

In the penultimate article of our After the riots series, Simon Topping challenges us to step back and be challenged by the radical notions in the Gospel of justice.


After the riots (4)... love thy neighbour

First published 19th September 2011

In the fourth of our "After the riots" series of articles, Simon Bale, one of the Diocese's Social Responsibility Officers who is part of the ISR team, argues for the role of the Church in healing our neighbourhoods.


After the riots (3)... in the riot van

First published 12th September 2011

In the third of our "After the riots" series, Andy Paget, the senior police chaplain to Avon & Somerset Police reflects on the role of a chaplain in the middle of the riots conflict.


After the riots (2)... what young people think

First published 4th September 2011

In the second of our "After the riots" series, Jim Davis of the Children's Society reflects on the differing responses of young people... and adults.


After the riots (1)... the Church's response?

First published 2nd September 2011

The riots in early August led people to ask fundamental questions about our society and culture. As a Church, how do we respond?


Introduction: After the riots...

First published 1st September 2011

When rioting and looting ignited in London on 6 August and swept across England for almost four days, the nation and wider world stopped in shock to ask what was going on in our society.


Jimmy Rocks, an evangelist at heart

First published 13th July 2011

Jimmy Rocks is an Ordained Pioneer Minister at St Michael's Stoke Gifford and is motivated by a desire that others may come to know Jesus Christ as he did.


Leighton Carr, From House Builder to Church Builder

First published 1st July 2010

Leighton Carr, Architect, seeker, teacher, designer, problem solver, imaginer, communicator and now ...Priest in the Church of England.


Alice Kemp, life in all its fullness

First published 30th June 2010

Alice Kemp has had a challenging few years juggling training for ministry with caring for her disabled son and running a small business.


Ruan Crew, Bristol student comes home

First published 30th June 2010

Graduating from Bristol University he spent two years English teaching and Evangelism in Poland, followed by a move to the Netherlands with Dutch


Martin Gordon, A life lived in community

First published 30th June 2010

There are a number of different perspectives from which ordination can be approached, and here Martin Gordon, who has worked in politics and international development, gives us an insight into the way his belief in community has underpinned his path to ordination.


Shirley Danby

First published 29th June 2010

Shirley Danby was ordained deacon in July 2009 and will be priested on 3 July 2010. She serves as a curate in the Upper Thames Group of parishes in North Wiltshire.


Tanya Lord

First published 22nd June 2010

Tanya Lord was ordained Deacon in 2009 and priest in July 2010. She is curate of St Matthew and St Nathanael, Kingsdown.


Caroline Yandell

First published 22nd June 2010

Caroline Yandell was ordained Deacon in 2009 and priested in 2010. She is currently serving her curacy in Henleaze.


Jo Northey

First published 22nd June 2010

Jo Northey was ordained Deacon in July 2009 and priested in 2010. She is curate at Christ Church Swindon.


Hilary Blancharde

First published 22nd June 2010

Hilary Blancharde was ordained Deacon in 2009 and priested in July 2010. She is curate of Holy Trinity Horfield.


Erica Bebb

First published 22nd June 2010

Erica Bebb was ordained Deacon in July 2009 and priested on 3 July 2010. She is a curate at Sea Mills. Here she reflects gratefully on the opportunity for ordination.


Lee Barnes

First published 22nd June 2010

Lee Barnes was ordained Deacon in 2009 and ordained Priest a year later. He is a curate at Malmesbury.


Q&A with David Hoyle, new Dean of Bristol

First published 7th June 2010

"What would my super power be? I sing like a walrus, I want to sing like an angel."


Hearing God's call, Chris Owen's and Helen Baber's stories

First published 11th May 2010

Each year, dozens of people in the Diocese of Bristol are putting themselves forward for ordination or Licensed Lay Ministry.


Barrie Green

First published 30th November 2009

Barrie Green was licensed as Priest-in-Charge of St Pauls Parish in Bristol on Sunday 1st November.


Canon Nick Hay

First published 30th November 2009

Nick Hay was one of a number of clergy starting new roles in the Diocese over November 2009.

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