Join us for Growing Faith Together
First published 22nd November 2023Come and be inspired by meeting people from across the diocese as we share the joys and hopes of walking and growing together in Christ at our Growing Faith Together conference
News
Reflection on Black History Month
First published 30th October 2023As Black History Month draws to a close we would like to offer reflections from Revd Dr Catherine Okoronkwo, Bishop’s Adviser on Racial Justice and Rashida Hartley, Diocesan Racial Justice Project Officer.
Acting Archdeacon of Bristol and new Associate Archdeacon announced
First published 16th October 2023The Rt Revd Vivienne Faull, Bishop of Bristol, is very pleased to announce that Revd Becky Waring has been appointed as the Acting Archdeacon of Bristol and Revd Adam Beaumont as the new Associate Archdeacon across the Archdeaconries of Bristol and Malmesbury.
Hazelnut Community Farm to feature on BBC Songs of Praise
First published 27th September 2023Hazelnut Community Farm will be featured on BBC One’s Songs Of Praise on Sunday, 1st October at 1.15pm.
Henleaze church receives Gold Eco Church Award
First published 25th September 2023St Peter's, Henleaze becomes the first church building in the Diocese to be awarded the Eco Church Gold Award.
Revd Rosy Ashley appointed as Adviser for Parish Development
First published 20th September 2023Revd Rosy Ashley appointed as Adviser for Parish Development
Transformational funding announced
First published 1st June 2023We’re excited to announce that the National Church are fully supporting our ‘Transforming Church. Together’ (TCT) programme – beginning with £6.8m for the first three years!
Transforming Church update - working groups and draft strategy
First published 28th March 2022Diocesan Synod votes in favour of the draft strategic plan
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'.
Over 2,200 people join the conversation for Transforming Church. Together
First published 28th April 2021A huge thank you to everyone in the region who has helped us shape our vision and priorities for the coming years.
Over 1,000 people complete 'Transforming Church. Together' questionnaire
First published 24th March 2021An update on 'Transforming Church. Together', our open conversation with the region which ends on 16 April 2021.
Workshops announced to gather views from everyone in the region
First published 10th March 2021The diocese is running open workshops during March and April as part of 'Transforming Church. Together'.
Transforming Church. Together.
First published 3rd February 2021The Church of England in the region invites everyone to join a conversation about their future.
New Interim Co-Area Deans for City Deanery Announced
First published 16th December 2020The Bishop of Bristol, Rt Rev'd Vivienne Faull, is pleased to announce that Rev'd Lizzie Kesteven and Rev'd David Stephenson will be the Interim Co-Area Deans for the Bristol City Deanery.
Transforming Church: Discovering how to be a better church for everyone
First published 9th November 2020The Diocese of Bristol is about to embark on a twelve-month review of our vision and priorities, seeking what Christ is calling us to be and to do in the coming years.
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.
