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Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Welcome to the November edition of Monthly Diocesan News

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The Diocese of Bristol - "a hopeful place indeed"

Christine Froude

Six months into her new role as an Archdeacon, Christine Froude reflects on what she has seen so far around the Diocese.

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Article link Archdeacon's Visitations - save the dates >>




Mission comes out of some hard graft

Caroline Baston and Simon Dunn

Two churches from across north Bristol have partnered together in an exciting church graft to release the energy of the Church in St Andrews and Bishopston.

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Churches sustain their growth in numbers

Growth

The Diocese of Bristol has consolidated its 2009 attendance growth. Bishop Mike says, "The growth that so encouraged us in 2009 is real - it's not an anomaly!"

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Prisons Week, 20-26 November

Caroline Baston and Simon Dunn

Prisoners and ex-offenders are an easy group to ignore but, as Christians, we are challenged to be there with them.
Find out how you can help supporting ex-offenders.

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Advent & Christmas

Caroline Baston and Simon Dunn

Increase your visibility online this Christmas

With your church now on Google Maps and A Christmas Near You going national, now is the time to update your church's details online.

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Article link Bishop Mike's letter: Come again? >>
Article link Nativity Crib Festival, Chipping Sodbury >>
Article link Advent Quiet Evening, Bristol Cathedral >>
Article link Advent & Christmas resource from CMS >>
Article link Offer a home for Christmas >>



News and events

Article link Environmental updates - presentations and feed-in-tariffs
Article link National Society celebrates 200 years of Church Schools
Article link Get smart and sign up! Reduce lead theft
Article link Next Generation enthused for mission with young people
Article link Working with other faith communities, Swindon, 24 Nov 2011
Article link UNITE Bristol, Worship & Praise, 26 Nov 2011
Article link Global Aware Conference, Bristol, 21 Jan 2012
Article link Young Vocations Conference, Ely, 13-15 Feb 2012
Article link Working Together for the MDG Bible Studies

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