New church to serve North Swindon communities
First published 9th August 2021The Well will hold its first service in a local school this September
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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.
