To: Licensed Lay Ministers, Incumbents, PCC Secretaries, Acting Dean, Area Deans, Warden of Readers
6 November 2009
Dear colleagues
Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) and their Expenses in the Diocese of Bristol.
I am writing as Chair of the Council for Licensed Lay Ministry (Readers Council) to provide you with our Diocesan Policy guidelines for the remuneration of [...]
Unfortunately due to the low number of bookings for this event I regret to inform you that it has been cancelled. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this has caused.
Event: Church and School – Together
Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2009
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: St Peter’s Church, The Green Room, Church Lane, Kington Langley, SN15 5NJ
The Cycle of Prayer for October is now available via our Cycle of Prayer webpage.
“Prayer is the test of everything;
prayer is also the source of everything;
prayer is the driving force of everything;
prayer is also the director of everything.
If prayer is right, everything is right.
For prayer will not allow anything to go wrong.”
Theophan the Recluse (1815-94)
Visit [...]
Neville Boundy was Vicar of St Stephen’s in Southmead and Cotham Parish Church. His first play (completed in 1994) FATHER & SON: SON & FATHER – conversations between Jesus and his Father, beginning with the Baptism and travelling to Easter has been widely performed in local Churches and Cathedrals, and in the RSC Actors’ Fringe [...]
Hope’s Place is privileged to be hosting Dr Jo and Rev Gavin Knight, authors of recently-published ‘Disturbed by Mind and Spirit: Mental Health and Healing in Parish Ministry’, along with Marvin Rees for a one-day regional conference and networking-day on mental health and the church.
Gavin and Jo will explore issues of mental health and healing [...]
Sharing the struggle and celebrating the success of church planting
Discover – What is going on in church planting in the UK? Mission21 is your chance to hear about this first-hand from both internationally-recognised speakers and the people who have been busy doing it on the ground.
Discuss – How do you overcome your latest challenge? What [...]
Bristol School of Christian Studies Lecture
“Think of the very worst suffering you have ever read about in history or seen on the news. God had the power to stop it, but he didn’t. He stood by and watched it happen. If you or I stood by and watched similar suffering when we could easily stop [...]
An impacting musical journey into the spirit and world of psalms
“Earlier this year I was fortunate to hear the Sons of Korah live…it was an experience I will never forget. Hearing psalms sung powerfully and with passion, listening and meditating on the Word of God had a powerful impact…” With their unique acoustic, multi-ethnic [...]
A Christian Musical by Roger Jones about St Peter
Christian Music Ministries (CMM) aims to use music to share the gospel, minster in the power of the Holy Spirit and to equip and encourage individuals and churches. Starting in Caesarea, Peter’s story unfolds in flashback. From fishing, his 3 years on the road alongside Jesus and [...]
Ecumenical Conference on the Church’s Ministry of Healing 2009
For: Open to all
Date: Saturday 17th October 2009
Time: 9.45am – 3pm
Cost: £5 payable on the day. Tea and coffee available. Please bring a BIBLE and packed lunch.
Speaker: Bishop Bob Evens, Bishop of Crediton
Venue: Bristol Cathedral, College Green, BRISTOL, BS1 5TJ
Further Info: Please contact Julia Chard 0117 902 [...]
This course equips participants to learn the art of Godly Play storytelling in a small group setting. We also explore the theory of Christian learning and spirituality of childhood which underpins the approach. A fully equipped Godly Play ‘space’ and storytelling materials for more than 40 stories provides the context for the course. The leaders [...]
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‘Let All Creation Sing’
Bristol Cathedral
Saturday 10 October 2008
Service at 3.30pm
A service of celebration in Bristol Cathedral, to which all are cordially invited. Choirs from the Diocese (all denominations – if you have a choir get in touch with Trevor Day using the information below asap!) will [...]
The Cycle of Prayer for October is now available via our Cycle of Prayer webpage.
“Time spent in prayer will yield more than that given to work. Prayer alone gives work its worth and its
success. Prayer opens the way for God Himself to do His work in us and through us. Let our chief work as
God’s [...]
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My name is Ruth Clarke and I am trying to start a Gospel choir and a Gospel band in Swindon. I need help from musicians to do this. The aim is to create an environment where Christians and non Christians can mix freely, while at the same time learn about and proclaim the [...]
British church leaders have expressed support for a Climate Change Day of Prayer on 4 October in the run up to the next United Nations climate change summit due to take place at the end of the year.
“I shall be joining Christians from many different churches on 4 October in praying to the Author [...]
We are acutely aware that many churches struggle to know where to start with the Growth part of the Diocesan strategy and these resources from Paul Griffiths will go someone way to getting you started. Paul is also willing to come as a consultant or facilitator and help your PCC or leadership team think through [...]
A part-time volunteer is required to assist the Ministry Development admin team. The position will be based at Church House in Bristol. Admin tasks include photocopying, filing, typing, updating and maintaining records, preparing materials, etc. We are very flexible about the number of hours and which days you are able to provide assistance with. If [...]
The development of the internet has brought great advantages – but it has also brought new dangers to society and given paedophiles previously unheard of opportunities to groom children for sexual exploitation.
This one-day course will be delivered by Tony Domaille, a professional child protection trainer and consultant, and will bring essential information to those who [...]
The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit was founded over sixty years ago by Canon Ralph Peacey of Bristol Cathedral to encourage clergy (and now licensed lay ministers) in the Diocese of Bristol to make an annual retreat and the keeping of ordination vows. In this Retreat we shall be reading some of the poems of [...]
Liturgy for Holy Week and Easter with Flair and Imagination
Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 7UP
Thursday 8 October 2009 11am to 4pm
led by The Very Revd Victor Stock and Canon Jeremy Davies www.praxisworship.org.uk
Pasch with Pizzazz offers an opportunity to consider afresh the liturgical ingredients at the heart of the Christian proclamation of Christ’s death and [...]
Why not run a radio advert inviting people back to church on Sunday 27th September? This brief looks at the resources available, and offers advice and answers to common questions.
Why run a radio ad at all?
With Back to Church Sunday (B2CS) approaching very quickly, now is the time to start spreading the message about the [...]
Diocese of Bristol | The Bishop of Bristol’s Office
The new Diocesan Strategy for 2010-2015, ‘Releasing the energy’, gives focus to much of our work as a Diocese. As a result, it is important that we are organised in a way that means we can concentrate on our priorities and deliver our core work to a [...]
A Retreat with R S Thomas for Priests & Licensed Lay Ministers at Abbey House Glastonbury 16 – 20 November 2009
Conductor: The Reverend Simon Tatton-Brown
The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit was founded over sixty years ago by Canon
Ralph Peacey of Bristol Cathedral to encourage clergy in the Diocese of Bristol to make an annual corporate [...]
The Diocese of Bristol welcomes 16 newly ordained priests and deacons. On the weekend of the 27th and 28th June, a fresh batch of nine deacons and seven priests were ordained at Bristol Cathedral by Bishop Lee Rayfield.
We gladly welcome them to a growing ministry in the Diocese of Bristol, and pray that [...]
Inviting you to a free seminar in Bristol
Your church and the web: Creating a successful website for your church
• Would you like some top tips for improving your existing church website?
• Do you want ideas as to what makes an effective church website?
• Are you considering having a church website for the first time?
If any [...]
If you are in licensed ministry and your highest theological qualification is a Diploma in Higher Education (or its equivalent) the University of Gloucestershire offers the opportunity to top up this award to an Honours Degree in Applied Theology.
Most clergy entering ministry over the past 20 years have obtained a DipHE level qualification, as [...]
Why has the modern God become incredible? Has God a future in this age of aggressive scientific rationalism? Karen Armstrong, one of the world’s leading commentators on religious affairs who has addressed members of the United States Congress and the Senate, participated in the World Economic Forum, been awarded the Franklin J Roosevelt Four Freedoms [...]
‘Healing Encounters with Jesus’ with Bishop Bob Evens of Crediton (well known for his biblical teaching), leading the contributions. This will be an ecumenical day and all are invited to come.
Date: Saturday 17th October 2009
Time: 9.45am – 3pm
Cost: £5 (payable on the day). Tea and coffee available. Please bring a Bible and packed lunch. [...]
“Reaching the parts others don’t reach…”
You are invited to an open evening with ISR staff to hear about the mission opportunities of engaging with local workplaces. We have a range of volunteers who work within chaplaincies and who come from all sorts of backgrounds and are able to offer a few hours a week and [...]
One hour, one book. And for one week only, the whole Bible in one hour. Is it possible? Come and see how Simon Taylor gets on…
21st July – The Whole of the Bible
28th July – The Book of Joshua
4th August – The Prophecy of Amos
11th August – The Gospel of Mark
18th August – The First [...]
To assist local organisations in their search for funding, The Diocese of Bristol has taken out a subscription to GRANTnet – a straightforward free to use service from GRANTfinder, which can help you to identify suitable funding for your activity or project. Whether you are a Parish Church, School or a community or voluntary [...]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A DATE IN THE AUTUMN. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.
‘In the image of God he created them…’ The Royal College of Psychiatrists estimate that 1 in 100 16-18 year olds has Anorexia Nervosa. It is estimated that 4% of women suffer from Bulimia Nervosa at [...]
2009 Ecumenical Conference on the Church’s Ministry of Healing
‘Healing Encounters with Jesus’ with Bishop Bob Evens of Crediton leading the contributions. Bishop Bob is well known for his biblical teaching and will speak on ‘Truthfulness and the Ministry of Prayer for Healing’.
For: This will be an ecumenical day and all are invited to come
Date: Saturday [...]
Nationally recognised and based in Bath and Wells, each having 6 Saturdays and 6 evenings. Running from June to November 2009. Presenting a wide diversity of lively content and style with discussion, prayer, DVD clips and small groups. National and local tutors from various denominations.
For: Specifically designed for all Christians concerned about the Mission of [...]
An art exhibition by Rev Celia Jones. Celia’s art is born from her spiritual experiences received through prayer and creation. Celia’s hope for the exhibition is that it gives glory to God.
For: Open to all
Date: Saturday 20th June – Saturday 11th July 2009
Venue: Bristol Guild of Fine Art, 68-70 Park Street, BRISTOL, BS1 5JY
What drives someone to become ordained, or licensed as a Lay Minister? Read personal accounts of peoples journeys in this new section of the Diocesan website (links below).
Those being ordained for Christian leadership are not ‘perfect’ or ‘superhuman’. They are ordinary people who have said ‘Yes’ to God’s call and are seeking to live their [...]
The Global Leadership Summit (GLS) is once again coming to Bristol this autumn and leaders from churches in the Diocese of Bristol can make use of discounted rates.
‘This is an opportunity not to be passed by,’ says Bishop Mike who is hosting the GLS at elim@bristol in central Bristol on 2 and 3 October. [...]
Theos is a public theology think tank which undertakes research across a wide range of subject areas. Analysing social and political change and offer interesting new angles and alternative perspectives on the issues that matter. A recent report “Doing God”: A Future for Faith in the Public Square examined the reasons why faith will play [...]
Last February we licensed 14 new Lay Ministers (Readers) and the year before 28, next February there will be another licensing. There is tremendous interest in Lay Ministry within our Diocese, because growth in commitment and growth in influence means more people see their ministry licensed and because the harvest is plentiful and there is [...]
This event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
For: Clergy and spouses
Date: Wednesday 10th June 2009
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: FREE
Speaker: Tim Wraith, Ecclesiastical Insurance
Venue: St Michael’s Church, Old School Rooms, The Green, Stoke Gifford, BRISTOL, BS34 8PD