"There is a long history of protest within the church" - Bishop of Bristol
First published 17th January 2022Bishop Viv comments on the acquittal of climate protester Revd Sue Parfitt
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"Uncertainty and loss of control is also the world into which Jesus was born" - Bishop Viv's Christmas message
First published 22nd December 2021On the fourth Sunday of Advent, the Bishop of Bristol gave her Christmas message live on BBC Radio Bristol and BBC Radio Wiltshire
"Multi-faith activities are hugely important for mutual friendship and understanding"
First published 22nd December 2021Bishop Viv and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Clifton visited the Park Row Synagogue earlier this month for the building's 150th anniversary
Revd Sally Robertson appointed as new Area Dean for Swindon
First published 20th December 2021Sally will take the post over from Revd Trudie Wigley, who has been elected as Chair of Clergy in Bristol Diocesan Synod
O Come All Ye Faithful: A quick guide to carol services in 2021
First published 10th December 2021As well as a huge choice of churches offering traditional carol services this Christmas, there are many outdoor and varied carol services to choose from across the Diocese of Bristol.
"The Holy Spirit is working in our lives today" - confirmations at Bristol Cathedral
First published 7th December 2021Bishop Viv confirmed 23 people during a service on 5 December
Christingle with a twist
First published 1st December 2021The pandemic showed us that there are many creative ways to hold Christingles, and that innovation has continued this year as churches across the diocese hold a variety of celebrations.
'Courage, the devil is dead' - Diocesan Synod November 2021
First published 23rd November 2021The Bishop of Bristol's address from the first in-person Diocesan Synod meeting since the start of the pandemic.
Bishop of Bristol speaks in House of Lords debate on police crime bill
First published 19th November 2021Last month Bishop Viv contributed to a number of House of Lords debates on topics including the new police crime bill, climate change risk and ethnicity pay gap reporting
Eco parish November update: Seed bombs and solar tiles
First published 18th November 2021How our local churches have been answering the call to create a just and sustainable world in the Diocese of Bristol recently
Refurbished church holds confirmations in North Wiltshire
First published 10th November 2021Bishop Lee confirmed eight people during a service at St Peter & St Paul on 7 November
Remembrance Day 2021: Revd Mark Nam laid wreath on Whitehall commemorating Chinese 'forgotten army'
First published 9th November 2021The Chinese Labour Corp (CLC) was was a force of 140,000 Chinese workers recruited by the British government in the First World War
Bishop of Bristol supports call for mandatory Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting
First published 26th October 2021Bishop Viv hopes the Church of England might consider participating in a pilot study
Bishop of Bristol appoints new Diocesan Secretary and CEO
First published 25th October 2021The Bishop of Bristol and the Chair of the Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Leaman as the new Diocesan Secretary and CEO.
General Synod Election 2021 results
First published 18th October 2021New General Synod members have been elected to represent the Diocese of Bristol
Lay ministers licensed at Bristol Cathedral
First published 8th October 2021Read the stories of the LLMs who were licensed this year
Ashton Keynes Primary celebrates 150th anniversary
First published 8th October 2021The school marked the birthday with an official opening of its new learning hub, which was blessed by the Bishop of Swindon
"A very special day" - confirmations at All Saints Clifton
First published 7th October 2021Bishop Viv confirmed three people during a service on 3 October
Homeless Sunday, 10 October 2021
First published 6th October 2021On Homeless Sunday, churches and individuals take time to reflect upon homelessness and the issues surrounding homelessness in the UK.
Harvest Festival live - Holy Trinity Westbury on Trym
First published 27th September 2021The BBC Radio 4 service included a sermon from Revd Canon Dr Martin Gainsborough and worship led by the church choir
Renewed and rejoicing - St Mary's Purton finishes Renewal Project
First published 21st September 2021Almost 200 people came to the open day celebration of the Grade I-listed medieval church
North Swindon celebrates launch of new church, The Well
First published 21st September 2021The new plant from Pattern Church, Swindon, welcomed over 150 people to its first service on Sunday 12 September
Holy Trinity Church Kingswood celebrates 200th anniversary
First published 17th September 2021"Memories were shared, old friends remembered and community renewed as we had fun together in ways that have not been possible for so long" - Revd Beverley Charles
Local teenage author to share powerful life story at Roofbreakers event
First published 15th September 2021Jonathan Bryan is a disability activist and the author of highly-acclaimed book, ‘Eye Can Write', which tells his powerful story of communicating through his eyes
New church to serve North Swindon communities
First published 9th August 2021The Well will hold its first service in a local school this September
Bishop of Bristol appointed new lead bishop for buildings
First published 14th July 2021The Bishop of Bristol, Vivienne Faull, and the Bishop of Ramsbury, Andrew Rumsey, will jointly take over the role.
Bishops ordain new deacons and priests in Bristol Cathedral services this weekend
First published 2nd July 2021The Rt Revd Vivienne Faull, Bishop of Bristol, will ordain 22 candidates as priests and deacons during four services over the coming weekend.
Bishop of Swindon joins Cathedrals Cycle Route relay
First published 29th June 2021To launch the Cathedrals Cycle Route, a cycle relay is taking place this summer between each of the 42 Church of England cathedrals.
Thousand-mile climate relay to pass through Bristol Diocese
First published 17th June 2021More than 400 people have signed up so far to walk or cycle the Youth Christian Climate Network relay due to travel the UK this summer.
Online support space launched for Chinese-heritage clergy
First published 17th June 2021The Teahouse aims to amplify minority voices within the Church of England and provide community
South Gloucestershire church leads worldwide celebration of unique invention
First published 20th May 2021This June, churches around the world will mark the 200th anniversary of the Ellacombe Chimes, invented at St Mary's Church in Bitton
Bishop of Bristol's speech in House of Lords May 2021
First published 18th May 2021On Monday 17 May in the House of Lords, the Lord Bishop of Bristol, Rt Revd Vivienne Faull, made a speech in response to the Queen's speech.
Diocese of Bristol welcomes new guidance to help address questions of ‘contested heritage'
First published 11th May 2021The guidance for parishes and cathedrals addresses concerns over memorials with links to slavery and other ‘contested heritage'.
Diocese of Bristol participates in Messy Church research study
First published 6th May 2021Findings released from national research into non-traditional church gatherings
Diocese divests from fossil fuel companies
First published 27th April 2021The Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance is divesting from fossil fuel companies, and commits to its investments remaining free of holdings in coal, oil and gas in future.
From Lament to Action: Archbishops' Anti-Racism Taskforce report
First published 22nd April 2021The Diocese of Bristol welcomes the Archbishops' Anti-Racism Taskforce's report and supports call for urgent change.
Faith manifesto launched for Bristol mayoral elections
First published 19th April 2021Bristol Diocese is part of a multi-faith group that has released a faith manifesto in the lead-up to the Bristol mayoral election this May.
An Easter message from the Bishop
First published 4th April 2021This sermon was given by Bishop Viv on Sunday 4 April 2021 at Bristol Cathedral.
International Women's Day in the Diocese of Bristol
First published 8th March 2021The diocese invites everyone to share their stories of women in the diocese who have inspired them
'Let us lose our lives to end the structural sin that is racism' - a sermon for Racial Justice Sunday 2021
First published 15th February 2021The Revd Canon Dr Martin Gainsborough, Chaplain to the Bishop of Bristol, delivered delivers a sermon on Racial Justice Day 2021
Covid-19 Update: adapting in times of adversity
First published 22nd January 2021Since the most recent lockdown was announced, some churches have made the difficult decision to close their buildings and offer digital services only until restrictions ease
Rev'd Melanie Otto announced as Priest in Charge of St Agnes and St Anne's
First published 11th January 2021The Bishop of Bristol, Rt Rev'd Vivienne Faull, is pleased to announce that Rev'd Melanie Otto will be the new Priest in Charge of the churches of St Agnes and St Anne's.
Living in Love and Faith resources published
First published 10th November 2020The Church of England has published a landmark set of resources drawing together the Bible, theology, science and history.
Transforming church. A message from the Bishop of Bristol.
First published 4th November 2020The Bishop of Bristol announced a new focus of work for the upcoming months, to shape the future of the Diocese of Bristol.
