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Lay Ministers encouraged to preach a radical message
First published 20th February 2012Around 350 people joined Bishop Lee in the Bristol Cathedral on Saturday 18th February to witness the licensing of nine new lay ministers and the welcome of another new lay minister from Oxford Diocese.
Bishop's letter: Changing seasons through Lent
First published 6th February 2012This month Bishop Lee invites us to embrace Lent as a time for necessary endings so we can truly experience God's new beginnings.
Getting to grips with AT2 to raise attainment in RE
First published 6th February 2012A presentation on getting to grips with AT2 to raise attainment in RE from the 2012 SACRE conference by Dilwyn Hunt.
Assessment for Learning in RE (Key Stage 3 / Key Stage 4)
First published 6th February 2012Three presentations on Assessment for Learning in RE from the 2012 SACRE conference, by Esther Messinger, Julian Selman and Leah Osborne.
RE Through Games and Drama: the role of the RE Co-ordinator EYFS + KS1
First published 6th February 2012A presentation on RE through games and drama and the role of the RE-cordinator at EYFS and KS1 from the 2012 SACRE conference by Margaret James.
Teaching Christianity Well: The Key Ideas behind the Christian Story for Key Stage 2
First published 6th February 2012Ideas and resources for Key Stage 2 on explaining key themes in Christian belief and practice.
Raising the profile of RE in your school
First published 6th February 2012A presentation on raising the profile of RE in your school from the 2012 SACRE conference by Dilwyn Hunt.
RE and Reasoning Skills (Key Stage 3 / Key Stage 4)
First published 6th February 2012This presentation by RE specialist Dilywn Hunt explores reasons and reasoning, and how to help pupils marshal an argument.
Lent ideas provided by Jenny Foster, Bristol's Fair Trade Champion
First published 31st January 2012Global Aware Bulletin February 2012
New Sikhism lesson plans for Awareness, Mystery and Value (Bristol LA)
First published 30th January 20128 lesson plans to cover Key Stage 2 Unit 10
I am becoming more convinced that 'lead...
First published 24th January 2012I am becoming more convinced that 'leadership' is the combination of 3 things.
David Stevens, a life transformed, even until death
First published 17th January 2012Over 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.
David Morris from Christ Church Clifton looks back on a trip to Uganda in 2012
First published 10th January 2012June/July 2011 saw a team of ten head out to Uganda for three weeks of international mission.
Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi announces his retirement
First published 9th January 2012Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi has called for the election of the next Archbishop of the Church of Uganda.
Brilliant New Collective Worship Site
First published 9th December 2011From the National Society: http://www.worshipworkshop.org.uk/
Leadership Conferences in Uganda
First published 6th December 2011You challenged me to align my values so that my talk matches my walk .. the teaching was so good that we needed at least a full week.
A Christmas sketch
First published 6th December 2011So, what is the nativity?
The story of Mary and Joseph
First published 1st December 2011With Christmas approaching this story of transformation from TearFund from Janet May reminds us of the power of the Gospel to bring about social change.
The Diocese of Bristol - "a hopeful place indeed"
First published 9th November 2011Six months into her new role as an Archdeacon, Christine Froude reflects on what she has seen so far around the Diocese.
Who is my friend? A social networking lesson
First published 3rd November 2011What impact does social networking have on our self worth and relationships? How can social networks enhance our lives, and what boundaries need to be set to keep us safe and build healthy relationships?
Bristol West Dinner and Promises Auction raises over £2000 for Deanery Link
First published 20th October 2011Ricky Winn writes that the Bristol West Deanery Link had a wonderful evening and wants to thank all those who supported the event at All Saints, Clifton on Friday 14th November or gave auction promises.
This is not just about Jimmy Savile and his posthumous reputation
First published 19th October 2011I must say I have found it very difficult to understand those who call in on radio phone-ins to voice their displeasure at those who have come out and spoken of their abusive experiences in the Jimmy Savile scandal.
After the riots (6)... a time to act
First published 30th September 2011In 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 2011In 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 2011In 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.
Faith and worship at St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
First published 14th September 2011St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School have launched anew website which includes a compelling summary and presentation about the role of faith and worship in their school life.
After the riots (3)... in the riot van
First published 12th September 2011In 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 2011In 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 2011The 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 2011When 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.
Bristol NW Foodbank meets physical and spiritual needs
First published 31st August 2011With Harvest approaching, one woman's initiative in setting up a "foodbank" in north-west Bristol embodies God's spiritual and physical provision.
Martyrs' Day
First published 19th July 2011On visits to Uganda, I find that I can give as much energy as required if I can have a rest day now and again. Such a day was planned for June 3rd.
The incident of the mud in the night!
First published 19th July 2011Stuart Taylor recently returned from Uganda after a trip to the Diocese of Northern Ugandawith Kate Welham from Red Maid's School in Bristol.
Jimmy Rocks, an evangelist at heart
First published 13th July 2011Jimmy 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.
Come to us, or go to them?
First published 12th July 2011Here's an excellent video for your youth group.
Creative play with the Scrapstore Playpod in Pucklechurch
First published 5th July 2011The Scrapstore Playpod has revolutionised play at Pucklechurch Primary School. It essentially allows them to use manufacturing offcuts such as tubes, nets and hoops in their creative play.
Spiritual leadership
First published 27th June 2011This presentation was given by Revd Canon David Hoyle at the Diocese's Headteachers' Conference on 6 May 2011.
Creative prayer ideas
First published 26th June 2011Are you in need of ideas for making prayer time during all-age services and children's work more engaging?
Review of Education Capital - Sebastian James Report
First published 15th May 2011This Review was commissioned by the Secretary of State for Education in 2010. It was led by Sebastian James, the Director of Operations for Dixons plc.
St. Chad's Patchway wins Church School Award
First published 15th May 2011We are extremely proud to announce that St. Chad's Patchway C. of E. Primary School in South Gloucestershire has been named as Wales and West Regional Winner of the Church School Awards 2011!"
The Lord's Prayer
First published 15th April 2011These two PowerPoints present the Lord's Prayer, one traditional and the other a modern take on Jesus's words in Luke 11:1-4.
Gospel reflection
First published 14th April 2011This reflective podcast for young people was recorded for Clifton Diocese in Lent 2011. It is based on John 5.
An all-age Easter talk
First published 13th April 2011An inclusive All-age Easter talk involving children and young people...Buy some plastic Easter Eggs - the kind that open so that you can put things inside.
10 ideas for rethinking Sunday School with youth
First published 29th March 2011This is a challenging article from the wonderful RETHINKING YOUTH MINISTRY.
RIP Rev Phoebe Mutabaazi
First published 21st March 2011Bristol Diocese extends its love and sympathy to the family of Rev Phoebe Mutabaazi after her sudden death on Friday 11th March 2011.Faithful to the end she was involved in work at the Cathedral offices when she was taken ill and sadly passed away be
Kingswood churches launch Bristol's first Street Pastors
First published 22nd February 2011Members of churches in Kingswood are preparing to train as Street Pastors in order to care for others, especially young people, who find themselves in need of help in the town centre late at night.
Bishop Mike explores Fairtrade in Uganda
First published 6th February 2011Bishop Mike visited a Ugandan tea plantation to discover what difference Fairtrade might make in developing countries.
Mission through partnership in East Bristol
First published 5th February 2011Revd Trevor Denley, an Ordained Local Minister in the East Bristol Partnership, gives an account of an Anglican and a Methodist Church working together in mission.
“Mixed economy†yields growth in Almondsbury
First published 4th February 2011As part of our Growth in Numbers series, Revd Philip Rowe tells how a "mixed economy" approach in Almondsbury, north of Bristol, has seen more people engaging in the life of the church.
A policy for Relationships and Sex Education
First published 4th February 2011This is a sample policy about Relationships and Sex Education which Church Schools can take and adapt.
St Stephen's reveals Reconciliation Reredos
First published 1st February 2011On Friday 21st January a piece of art history and hope for the future was unveiled in St Stephens Church, Bristol, with the Reconciliation Reredos.
Primates meeting respond to the murder of David Kato and the ongoing troubles affecting the Anglican
First published 1st February 2011The Primates meeting in Dublin has issued a joint statement in response to the death of Ugandan, David Kato.
Fair Trade in Bristol
First published 24th January 2011Big Swish, Oxfam Clothes Swap.
Election of new bishops for the diocese of Ruwenzori and West Buganda
First published 17th January 2011Article reprinted from the Church of Uganda Website, photographs by Walter Dirks The House of Bishops, sitting on November 5, 2010 elected Rev. Canon Geoffrey Makumbi and Rev. Reuben Kisembo as Bishops of West Buganda and Ruwenzori respectively.
The Future of Partnership - Report on the Partnership for World Mission Conference (PWM) held at Swa
First published 10th January 2011Over 90 representatives attended, most of them from Anglican dioceses, mission agencies and overseas churches. The theme of the conference, The Future of Partnership was introduced by the chairman of PWM, the Rt Rev Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol.
New Bishop for Rwenzori announced
First published 6th November 2010The House of Bishops in Uganda appointed Revd Reuben Kisembo to be the next Bishop of Rwenzori to succeed Bishop Patrick Kyaligonza.
Celebrating festivals
First published 12th September 2010What happens when Year 6 students feel that they have heard the same story, the same way, every year at festival time?
Anne Frank teaching material
First published 12th September 2010We have produced a range of lesson plans on the theme of Why did Anne Frank go into hiding?
The environment and religious beliefs
First published 31st August 2010Here are some resources to help consider questions about the environment and a variety of religious beliefs.
Beyond the grave
First published 31st August 2010Here are two resources to help consider the topic of death and what Christians believe happens after death.
Changing poverty and injustice
First published 31st August 2010Here is some KS2 material which can be used to prompt discussion about poverty and injustice, and how and why Christians address these issues.
Creative curriculum planning
First published 31st August 2010Here are some tools to help with the planning of your RE lessons for Key Stages 1 and 2, connecting them with themes which will span the whole curriculum.
Good news from Bishops Conference in Uganda
First published 31st August 2010Read a helpful and informative articlefrom the Anglican Communion News Service about the recent conference of bishops from across Africa that met in Uganda.
Poor yet rich
First published 31st August 2010Bruce Clifford spent July in Uganda as an ordinand on a church placement that was facilitated by our Diocesan link. Here he reflects on his experiences.How can we help make poverty history in Uganda?
City Deanery tree planters in West Buganda
First published 19th August 2010From left to right:Dave Matthews, Clare Hayes,Andrew Hyde, Natalie Berry, Joanna Hyde, Rev Susan Allman and Catherine Forman.
Home town boy, James Ssebaggala, becomes new Bishop of Mukono
First published 19th August 2010Born, bred, schooled, married, re-schooled and working in Mukono District. Most of James' life has revolved around the Diocese of Mukono.
Important news from Christian Aid
First published 22nd July 2010Join thousands of others to have your say on Global Poverty and Climate Change.
New Bishop of Ankole Consecrated
First published 21st July 2010Bishop Frederick Sheldon Mwesigwawas consecrated as the new bishop of Ankole Diocese on the 18th July, 2010.
Latest Global Community Links News
First published 19th July 2010Planning a link visit that will have a development dimension? Hoping to organise a project through your link that will educate people about world development issues / poverty, etc.?
Sad news from Uganda
First published 15th July 2010UCU members caught up in blast.
New Bishop for Mukono Diocese
First published 5th July 2010Praise to our Saviour Jesus Christ our Lord.Rev. Canon James William Ssebaggala Walusimbi has been elected the next Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Mukono.
Leighton Carr, From House Builder to Church Builder
First published 1st July 2010Leighton Carr, Architect, seeker, teacher, designer, problem solver, imaginer, communicator and now ...Priest in the Church of England.
Matt Trendall, from rat race to a different reality
First published 30th June 2010Matt Trendall felt some sort of calling to ministry aged 21 but had a strong desire to go out into the real world first.
Alice Kemp, life in all its fullness
First published 30th June 2010Alice Kemp has had a challenging few years juggling training for ministry with caring for her disabled son and running a small business.
Steve Wilkinson, out of the comfort zone
First published 30th June 2010Steve Wilkinson knows what it is like to live a life where he is consistently challenged to step out of his comfort zone.
Ruan Crew, Bristol student comes home
First published 30th June 2010Graduating from Bristol University he spent two years English teaching and Evangelism in Poland, followed by a move to the Netherlands with Dutch
Martin Gainsborough, From Vietnam to Barton Hill, university lecturer prepares for ordination
First published 30th June 2010Martin Gainsborough lectures in Politics at Bristol University, with a special interest is Vietnamese politics.
Martin Gordon, A life lived in community
First published 30th June 2010There 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.
Bristol Diocese and Masindi Kitara form new Link ...
First published 29th June 2010June 2010 marked the first exchanges in our new link with the Diocese of Masindi Kitara when Jackie Waters-Dewhurst hosted Bishop Stanley Ntagali at All Saints Centre.
Shirley Danby
First published 29th June 2010Shirley 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 2010Tanya 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 2010Caroline Yandell was ordained Deacon in 2009 and priested in 2010. She is currently serving her curacy in Henleaze.
Jo Northey
First published 22nd June 2010Jo Northey was ordained Deacon in July 2009 and priested in 2010. She is curate at Christ Church Swindon.
Hilary Blancharde
First published 22nd June 2010Hilary Blancharde was ordained Deacon in 2009 and priested in July 2010. She is curate of Holy Trinity Horfield.
Erica Bebb
First published 22nd June 2010Erica 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 2010Lee 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 2010Each year, dozens of people in the Diocese of Bristol are putting themselves forward for ordination or Licensed Lay Ministry.
Lessons from Uganda by Simon Stevenette
First published 1st March 2010In January 2010 four people from Bristol Diocese spent two weeks in Uganda exploring their own calling in the context of ministry in Uganda.
Perpetua Gimadu remembered
First published 22nd February 2010In June 2009 Bishop Lee Rayfield and Rev Chris Dobson were privileged to stay with Maama Perpetua and Bishop Daniel Gimadu in their home.
The life and times of Bishop Patrick Kyaligonza
First published 22nd February 2010By Raymond BagumaThe world is a stage, and all men mere players, Shakespeare once said. But nobody foresaw that the Rev. Canon Patrick Kyaligonzas part in the script of life would end sooner than later.
Rwenzori Diocese Bishop killed in road accident
First published 11th February 2010(Article reproduced from Anglican Mainstream website) Bishop Patrick Kyaligonza was killed in a road crash this week. His wife Rose has been injured.
New Bishop Elect for Ankole Diocese
First published 25th January 2010Rev. Dr Sheldon Mwesigwa has been elected as the new Bishop of Ankole to replace the outgoing Bishop, the Rt Rev George Tibeesigwa.
Northern Uganda gets a new Bishop
First published 4th January 2010St Philips Cathedral was abuzz with preparations for many days before the big event.An outdoor podium was reconstructed; the Cathedral roof was painted; the surrounding houses were spruced up and a lot of garden.
The Container is at its last resting place!
First published 4th January 2010It is always wise to have someone local with you when you try to find a bus at a Ugandan bus park.
Training Clergy, Changing Lives
First published 17th December 2009Rev Herbert Beegumanya graduated in June 2009 with an upper second class honours degree from Uganda Christian University.
Barrie Green
First published 30th November 2009Barrie Green was licensed as Priest-in-Charge of St Pauls Parish in Bristol on Sunday 1st November.
Canon Nick Hay
First published 30th November 2009Nick Hay was one of a number of clergy starting new roles in the Diocese over November 2009.
Christian Aid News
First published 10th November 2009Christian Aid - Christmas AppealIm contacting you to let you know about some excellent resources we have for Advent and Christmas this year in the hope that they could be highlighted in your churches and other networks.
Bristol and Swindon Blue Wave
First published 13th October 2009Join the national rally to encourage our leaders to take seriously the challenges posed by Climate Change when they meet in Copenhagen in December.