Here you can find all the latest news from the Diocese of Bristol.
News and updates
Learning together in Uganda
First published 30th July 2013A group of young people from Christ Church, Downend and Holy Trinity, Bradley Stoke are currently in Uganda on a visit to one of our link dioceses, Ankole.
Special Ugandan Service in Bitton
First published 8th August 2013Each month at St Marys Bitton we have a Fourth Sunday Special. In July we decided to have Morning Worship Uganda Style.
Michelle Martin Interview
First published 9th August 2013Bristol Ordinand, Michelle Martin, recently spent 5 weeks in Mbale Diocese in Uganda.She was privileged to be able to do one of her long church placements with the Archdeacon of Mbale Cathedral as part of her training.
Letter from Kigezi
First published 10th August 2013Following a recent trip to Uganda Shirley Danby received good news from Kigezi Diocese.
North Wiltshire Deanery visits the Kigezi Diocese Water Programme
First published 16th August 2013Kigezi Diocese Water and Sanitation Programme (KDWSP) is a Faith BasedMixing cement (mainly the women!).
Update from Bristol West Deanery Link
First published 27th August 2013Latest news from Janani Luwum CollegeEvery December we send a financial gift to Janani Luwum College, St. Philips Gulu and the Diocese of Northern Uganda and we are delighted to hear that it is being well spent.
Lift for Hope Challenge raises £1500
First published 13th September 2013Bristol Diocesan Strategy and Mission Officer and member of Emmanuel Church, Ashley Down, Janey Hiller, took part in a solo strength challenge in support of Rock of Ages a project in Uganda assisting orphans and widows in Kampala.
Ugandan Dean visits City Deanery
First published 2nd October 2013The Very Reverend Kezlon Semanda, the Dean of St John's Cathedral, Kasaka, Central Buganda is in the Diocese of Bristol for the first week of October, 2013.
Safeguarding News - June 2018
First published 8th June 2018Welcome to the latest news from the Safeguarding team. Here you will find all the news, resources and training from Adam Bond and the team.
Shirley Danby attends Consecration in Kabale
First published 8th January 2014Rev Shirley Danby, chair of the North Wiltshire Uganda link committee, will be traveling out to Kabale on the 15th January 2014 to represent Bishop Mike Hill and Bristol Diocese at the consecration of Rev George Bagamuhunda the new bishop of Kigezi.
News from Northern Uganda
First published 14th February 2014The Diocese of Northern Uganda has published an excellent newsletter full of information about their work and partnerships.
Church of Uganda and the Church of England
First published 6th March 2014Following the publication of an article in the Daily Monitor on the 3rd March, 2014 suggesting that the Church of Uganda was breaking away from the Church of England Archbishop Stanley Ntagali has reassured Bishop Mike Hill that the rumours are entirely unfounded.
Drivers urged to join fight against modern slavery at car washes
First published 7th June 2018Anti-slavery campaigners and other key agencies, including the police and councils, are backing the Safe Car Wash App, launched by The Clewer Initiative, the Church of Englands campaign against modern slavery.
Diocese represented at Consecration in Kigezi
First published 8th April 2014Rev Shirley Danby (North Wiltshire Deanery chair) visited Kigezi Diocese in January 2014, where she represented Bishop Mike Hill and the Diocese of Bristol at the consecration and enthronement of Rev Canon George Bagamuhunda as 5th Bishop of Kigezi.
Signposts to God in Uganda
First published 8th May 2014"God seems to be everywhere you look, we saw signs in every town and on every street that revealed a vibrant and all pervasive faith," says Astrid Domingo Molyneux, "it was a truly uplifting experience".
Making disciples in your parish resources
First published 2nd May 2018At our Connected conference in April 2018 we launched the Making disciples in your parish resource.
North Wilts team visit Kigezi Diocese
First published 6th August 2013What an amazing time we all had!
Sad news from Uganda
First published 15th July 2010UCU members caught up in blast.
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.?
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.
Important news from Christian Aid
First published 22nd July 2010Join thousands of others to have your say on Global Poverty and Climate Change.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fair Trade in Bristol
First published 24th January 2011Big Swish, Oxfam Clothes Swap.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Bishop's Consecration announced
First published 27th August 2013The Diocese of Kigezi Electoral College and House of Bishops, through the normal and official procedure, have elected Rev. Canon George Bagamuhunda to be the next Bishop.
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.
Lent ideas provided by Jenny Foster, Bristol's Fair Trade Champion
First published 31st January 2012Global Aware Bulletin February 2012
Lent talks address issue of Climate Change
First published 6th March 2012Rev Andrew Doarks from Bristol South Deanery visited Mbale Diocese in December 2011 and saw for himself the devastating effects of climatic changes on the lives of people in Uganda.
Northern Uganda in the spotlight
First published 15th March 2012In 2012 Five Talents is investing over 90,000 in a project in Northern Uganda designed to help Ugandans work their way out of poverty through small loans and business advice.
Anglican Communion News releases article on Kony Video
First published 16th March 2012A film detailing atrocities committed by the Northern Uganda rebel leader Joseph Kony has become an Internet sensation, but faith leaders in the region said they fear the production will cause further trauma.
Church of Uganda Responds to Kony 2012 Campaign
First published 21st March 2012Joseph Kony and the LRA left Uganda in 2006 at the beginning of the Juba peace talks and havent been in Uganda for more than five years. Since then, the people of Northern Uganda have been returning to their homes.
Bristol Woman to spend 2 years in Mbarara
First published 26th March 2012Louise Talbot who left the UK for Uganda in March 2012 grew up in Bristol and attended St Alban's, Westbury Park with her parents.
Church Planting to be discussed at Diocesan Synod
First published 25th May 2018We are inviting anyone interested in finding out more about Diocesan Synod to come along to the next meeting on Saturday 9 June and see for themselves the role that it plays in the running of the Diocese.
Ordinary times - Revd Kat Campion-Spall
First published 18th June 2018In our latest blog, Revd Kat Campion-Spall, Associate Vicar of St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol, considers the blessing of living in 'ordinary times'.
Bristol West Deanery, supporting clergy education in North West Uganda
First published 19th November 2008An inspirational leader. Before becoming vicar of Stapleton in 1970, Canon Norman Campbell had been a missionary in Northern Uganda since 1949.
Celebrating 100 years of the Mother's Union in Uganda
First published 19th November 2008The Mothers Union in Uganda was started in 1908 by Mrs. Weatherhead, wife of the then head teacher of Budo Junior School.
The Peter Fund, supporting young people in rebuilding their lives
First published 24th November 2008Peter FundSt Peters Henleaze is linked to St Philip's Pro-Cathedral in Gulu.
Recipe of the Day
First published 28th November 2008White Ant Relish
Visitors from Uganda to St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
First published 6th July 2009SMRT has recently come through that they have received funding grants to allow two teachers and two pupils from their link school in Ikoba to come over and visit Bristol in September 2009.
Meryl Streep came Out of Africa, Mary Head, Julia and Derek Lettey went into Africa ...
First published 15th December 2008A day in the life of an African adventurer begins with break of dawn and the incessant sound of cocks crowing.
Bristol Girl travels to Uganda
First published 14th February 2009Emily Paginton, 18, in her final year at St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School travels to Uganda on the 15th February 2009 with a party of teachers and pupils from Bristol Schools.
Mothers' Union Members and School Children learn about life in Gulu, Northern Uganda
First published 25th February 2009Almondsbury village recently played host to Mrs Christine Abia, who was visiting from the diocese of Northern Uganda. Christine's visit was part of a three week tour of the Bristol Area as a guest of the Bristol West Deanery.
Latest news from Swindon Deanery
First published 20th July 2009Since our return from Uganda Chris Hawkes and I have been actively developing links between our local schools and schools in Uganda.
My Trip to Uganda - by Emily Paginton
First published 25th February 2009Emily's trip was organised in partnership with DFID.
A life well lived ...
First published 24th July 2009It is with sad, but grateful hearts that we received the following message from the Diocese of Northern Uganda."From Rev. Willy AkenaChristian greetings from the Diocese of Northern Uganda is the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Ugandan Church leads campaign against corruption
First published 5th December 2008Rt Rev Zac Niringiye, Assistant Bishop of Kampala attended the launch of the Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU) in November.
Mission in West Buganda
First published 10th August 2009Romans gives us an insight into a convention at Kako in West Buganda Diocese which he attended with Tabitha Ddembe and Amy a young woman from the UK.
North Wiltshire Deanery supporting education in Kigezi
First published 31st March 2009When Chris Dobson and a team from Bristol Diocese went out to Uganda in January they took with them a gift of 300 from North Wiltshire Deanery to purchase books for Lake Bunyonyi Secondary School.
Container on it's way to Uganda
First published 10th August 2009This month Bristol West Deanery will be packing a container with school equipment, desks, chairs, screens, computers, all you need to run a school and sending it out to Kitgum in Northern Uganda.
New Bishop elected for Northern Uganda
First published 13th August 2009The following is an extract from the website of the Diocese of Northern Uganda.
Father John Bradley
First published 17th August 2009We have been deeply saddened by the news of the sudden death of Father John Bradley on Wednesday 12th August, one of the assistant priests at Westbury-on-Trym Parish Church; he will be greatly missed. His funeral will be held on Wednesday 2nd Septemb
Bishop Lee heads for Uganda
First published 13th May 2009Sunday 17th May Bishop Lee, Chris Dobson and Richard Crofts from Bristol Diocese fly out to Uganda as part of our 40 year celebrations.
Food shortages hit Northern Uganda
First published 20th August 2009According to an IRIN report of18 August 2009a prolonged drought is hitting 17 districts in the North, North East and North West of Uganda.
Our actions affect the lives of our partners
First published 14th May 2009The following article is written by Richard Croft who will be travelling to Uganda from 17th May - 10th June, 2009.
Message from North Mbale
First published 19th August 2009Dear Chris, We have learnt with shock the demise of our Bro. John Bradley but also due to the fact he was in the Lord's Ministry, we believe God has called him to himself for a divine purpose.
Consecration of new cathedral for West Buganda
First published 24th August 2009The official opening of the new cathedral at Kako is on Sunday 30.8.09.
40 years and still going strong ...
First published 9th June 2009Mary Fallon writes:A happy reunion for me personally with Bishop Paul and Maama Margaret Kizito when they arrived at Chippenham Deanery.
Message from Mbale Diocese
First published 24th August 2009Dear friends,Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.We as a Diocese, are very much suddened to learn of the death of Father John Bradley.
Our hearts were full of joy ...
First published 10th June 2009North Wiltshire - Kigezi Link: 40th Celebrations remembered by Jane GibbsFrom the moment that our visitor, Canon Stanley, arrived at Heathrow he was a friend and a most rewarding person to introduce round the Deanery.
Latest update on the Kitgum Container
First published 1st September 2009I thought that your parishes may like to know that the 8000 raised from 6 parishes and individuals has enabled us to send a 40Ft container to two church schools in Kitgum, one of which is the Janani Luwum Memorial school, 20 kms north of Kitgum.
All aboard for Kitgum
First published 14th September 2009Article written by Ricky Winn of Bristol West Deanery Uganda Link. A great opportunity arose in July when Clare Jefferies, a teacher at Nailsea School, Somerset let us know that her school was being completely rebuilt.
Commemorative Banner to celebrate 40 years of the link
First published 10th June 2009Many thanks go to Mrs Joan Hawkins and the banner group from St Mary's Church, Almondsbury, who made this wonderful banner to commemorate our 40 years of partnership.
Daphne Hardwick writes from Uganda ...
First published 13th October 2009You can follow all Daphne's updates here. Crossing the lineI arrived here in West Ankole last Wednesday having crossed the Equator en route.
Over £2,000 raised for our Links, thank you!
First published 19th June 2009Thank you to all those generous givers who have supported the work of the Diocesan Link during the week of celebrations.
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.
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.
Visit of Canon Edidah Mary to Bristol Diocese
First published 26th June 2009Bristol Diocese Mothers' Union is linked with West Ankole in Uganda so it was with great pleasure that we welcomed Canon Edidah Mary in June.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sharing the Good News
First published 25th November 2013Seventeen people traveled to Northern Uganda in October 2013 to learn from our link partners and to review the way our link operates.
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.
Breaking new ground ... report from the City Deanery
First published 6th July 2009Arrival of Revd. Romans Serunjogi, Mission Co-ordinator for Central Buganda Diocese to stay in the East Bristol Partnership for two weeks.
Connected conference 2017
First published 29th April 2017Below you'll find videos of the main speakers from the day - Revd Dr Sam Wells, Very Revd Heidi Kinner, Mary Hawes, Jimmy Dale and Rt Revd Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol.
80 mile bike ride to raise funds for Youth Trip to Uganda
First published 24th April 2018A group of 14 young people and youth leaders will be cycling from Avonmouth to Swindon over the May Bank Holiday to raise money towards a trip to Uganda this July.
The Church and the Environment: Getting Real about Creation Care
First published 18th April 2018On Saturday April 14, the Bristol Diocese Environment Group in conjunction with the Diocese Social Justice Network hosted a day conference on the environment.
Why use a card reader in church?
First published 24th April 2018Many people no longer carry cash, and so it's becoming increasingly important to provide other ways for people to give. One solution is getting a card reader for your church, which works alongside a smart phone or tablet.
How can we all be inclusive?
First published 23rd April 2018As a church family we want to include children, young people and adults of all abilities and needs in all aspects of church life, but the truth is that many of us struggle to make this a reality.
Derek Chedzey to become next Archdeacon of Hereford
First published 23rd April 2018The Diocese of Hereford has announced that Derek Chedzey is to become the next Archdeacon of Hereford.
Fire-damaged Bristol church to reopen as museum and events venue
First published 5th April 2018A 200-year-old former church in Bristol city centre is being restored to create a new events museum and venue.
Being a dementia-friendly church
First published 19th April 2018Most of our churches are experiencing increasing number of people living in with dementia, both within their congregations and in their local communities.
Hope Bristol 2018 - Building Bristol as a City of Hope
First published 18th April 2018Hundreds of young people from churches across the UK gathered in Bristol to help transform the city earlier this month.
