Bishop Mike licenses new church centre
First published 11th May 2015At a special celebration service on Sunday 10 May, Bishop Mike dedicated and licensed a new church centre in Stoke Gifford for public worship, marriages, baptisms and funerals.
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Parties in the park
First published 11th May 2015In the last couple of years,Churches Together in Greater Bristol (CTGB) have helped set up three city-wide gatherings in the open air, under the banner of Together for Bristol.
Helping people deal with debt
First published 27th November 2014A rising number of Church of England parishes are providing help to people with problem debt, a new survey has found.
Thanksgiving for Frenchay Hospital
First published 3rd September 2014There was a special service of Thanksgiving for Frenchay Hospital at St John the Baptist in Frenchay in July.
An 'audacious' community project
First published 3rd September 2014Members of St Michael's Church, Stoke Gifford have been taking a look at their new church and community centre ahead of its dedication next month.
Swindon examples - How do Christians care for others?
First published 8th October 2014This unit of local RE asks the questions 'How do Christians care for others?' and examines the case studies of Swindon Foodbank and the Gateway Furniture project.
Reflections on the Malmesbury baptisms
First published 10th October 2014I was proud to proclaim "This is my faith" in front of my wife, my friends from the Abbey, our baptismal group and ministers, the Archbishop and God!
Church at the centre of the community in Pinehurst
First published 10th October 2014Justin's visit has left a real buzz with those he met and it has increased people's awareness of the local church being active and a force for good in our neighbourhood.
MentorMe: helping rebuild lives
First published 13th November 2014MentorMe is a Christian organisation based in Bristol, supporting ex-offenders.
A Friend's Scheme for a Parish Church
First published 11th July 2014Have you ever wondered how to set up a 'Friend's Scheme'for your parish church?
How to build a community centre
First published 16th July 2014Our investment in the new centre embodies our mission to put across the Christian message of love and service in a very practical way.
Thousands of Bristol children given Christmas story
First published 5th January 2017The Mothers Union has helped share the Christmas story with thousands of children in Bristol.
Swindon churches raise £10,000 for Christian Aid
First published 6th December 2013Inspired by the 2012 Paralympics, Swindon Old Town's Partnership of Churches more than doubled their fundraising target for a Christian Aid project to help people living with disability in Lebanon and the West Bank.
Archdeacon visits new debt centre
First published 16th December 2013Archdeacon Christine Froude has visited a newly opened debt centre in Sea Mills, Bristol as part of the Christmas Starts with Christ campaign.
Yarn-bombed Christmas tree doubles as blankets for homeless
First published 21st December 2016Knitters from a church in Bristol have not only created their own Christmas tree from yarn but when the decorations come down they're recycling it into blankets for local homeless charities.
The Filling Station - what's it about?
First published 8th July 2013As it gathers momentum, we speak to Revd Nick Crawley to find out more about this growing [largely rural] ministry and what's been driving it.
Week of prayer and fasting for social action
First published 21st December 2016During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Together4Bristol and Christian Action Bristol have called for a week of prayer and fasting to prepare for transformation of our city through engaging in social action.
Everesting challenge for church
First published 15th June 2017Determined cyclist Rich Wiles-Teoh has cycled the height of Everest to raise funds for St Andrews Church in Castle Combe.
Mar Thoma Bishop visits Bristol
First published 4th March 2013The Mar Thoma Bishop of North America and Europe, Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius, was in Bristol this weekend to visit members of the Mar Thoma parish of St Thomas, who share a building with St Anne's Anglican church, Eastville.
Spiritual gifts for Colerne
First published 4th March 2013A member of the congregation at Colerne parish church has put her artistic gifts to good use by creating a series of icons for the church's Lady Chapel.
St Matthew's Church Passion
First published 25th March 2013In an exciting project for Good Friday, St Matthews Kingsdown will be performing a passion play.
Student Faith Crawl
First published 12th April 2013In March, the University of Bristol Chaplaincy organised a "Faith Crawl", enabling students from different faith backgrounds to engage with the city's different faith communities.
Faith, Hope and ...Foodbanks?
First published 14th May 2013With the number of foodbanks rising to cope with growing demand, we take a step back to ask what the root causes might be, and what is the role of the church in its ministry to stand alongside those in poverty.
Millenium Youth Choir goes west
First published 8th March 2013Members of the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) Millennium Youth Choir will soon be heading to the west of England for a busy Easter course.
Funding boost for St Andrew, Castle Combe
First published 14th December 2016St Andrew, Castle Combe is set to benefit from a 596,000 rescue funding package from the National Churches Trust, the UKs church repair and support charity.
Chancellor rules on Lacock cup
First published 5th December 2012The Chancellor of the Diocese of Bristol, Revd Justin Gau, has ruled at a Consistory Court held at St Cyriacs Church, Lacock that the parish can sell a piece of silverware known as the Lacock Cup to the British Museum.
Swindon churches engage
First published 25th January 2013Bishop Lee has celebrated the results of a survey which demonstrates the extensive engagement of Christians in Swindon with children and young people.
Soundwell lights up for Candlemas
First published 6th February 2013Over 500 people took part in a community lantern procession organised by members of St Stephen's Church in Soundwell to celebrate the feast of Candlemas on Saturday 2nd February.
Growth: a good problem to have
First published 11th February 2013St Michaels Church in Stoke Gifford is launching a £5.8m project to build a new multi-purpose church and community centre in the parish, following sustained growth in the church over the last decade.
Bring #JoyToTheWorld with www.AChristmasNearYou.org
First published 18th November 2016This Christmas the Church of England is launching a new website inviting people across the country to attend local parish services at Christmas.
Rehabilitation Marketplace
First published 24th November 2016Sixty-One is coordinating an event showcasing the work of 10 local charities who work with offenders, a number of local prisons and probation.
People with memory problems helped by church cafe
First published 21st July 2017People with memory problems in Bristol are being invited to a monthly cafe at Holy Trinity Church, Hotwells each month.
Re-fuelling rural churches
First published 15th November 2012The Filling Station, which started in the Diocese of Bristol, is supporting and strengthening local churches in rural areas across the country.
Outreach in east Bristol
First published 14th May 2012What's so inspiring? A heart for Jesus and proactive outreach to the local community is delivering growth in attendance, awareness and giving at St. Aidans in east Bristol.
Cafe church in Gloucestershire
First published 14th May 2012What's so inspiring?....
Glowing reviews of Uganda Fire 2012
First published 23rd May 2012The Uganda Fire Choir and Band has been touring the diocese for the last 12 days performing and sharing their faith in in schools and churches.
Last Sunday I was delighted to join the ...
First published 12th September 2012Last Sunday I was delighted to join the last morning of the residential weekend which is the start of our new Lay Ministers' Formation Year.
Shoebox theology
First published 13th November 2012I had the best afternoon for ages today. I was invited down to the Operation Christmas Child collection centre at Christ the Servant church in Stockwood today by my friend and colleague Sue Farrance.
Stepping out in faith
First published 10th October 2012Last month saw churches extending an invitation to people in their communities through Back to Church Sunday and as numerous Alpha courses started.
The Advent Journey
First published 18th November 2016Advent is a season of expectation and preparation, as the Church prepares to celebrate the coming of Christ.
Severnside Churches Celebrate Together
First published 12th September 2012Old Down Manor opened its doors to the Severnside Churches as they hosted an ecumenical Songs of Praise on 9 September.
Creative play with the Scrapstore Playpod in Pucklechurch
First published 5th July 2011The Scrapstore Playpod has revolutionised play at Pucklechurch Primary School. It essentially allows them to use manufacturing offcuts such as tubes, nets and hoops in their creative play.
Bristol NW Foodbank meets physical and spiritual needs
First published 31st August 2011With Harvest approaching, one woman's initiative in setting up a "foodbank" in north-west Bristol embodies God's spiritual and physical provision.
Mission through partnership in East Bristol
First published 5th February 2011Revd Trevor Denley, an Ordained Local Minister in the East Bristol Partnership, gives an account of an Anglican and a Methodist Church working together in mission.
“Mixed economy†yields growth in Almondsbury
First published 4th February 2011As part of our Growth in Numbers series, Revd Philip Rowe tells how a "mixed economy" approach in Almondsbury, north of Bristol, has seen more people engaging in the life of the church.
Annual C in the Park service brings churches together
First published 18th July 2016Churches from across Bristol have taken part in an annual open air church service in a Downend park.
Celebrating Bristol NW CAP Debt Centre
First published 22nd August 2019Celebrating the work of the Bristol NW CAP Debt Centre .
Taking SHAPE in Avonside
First published 15th April 2019Avonside Mission Area has recently completed the Your SHAPE for God's Service sessions produced by the Diocese.
Yate and Fromeside podcast bringing encouragement and hope
First published 1st April 2019Last Easter, Yate and Fromeside Mission Area started experimenting with podcasting. Nearly one year later it has proven to be a success.
Pattern Church receives planning approval
First published 3rd April 2019In late March 2019, Pattern Church in Swindon received its planning permission from Swindon Borough Council to adapt and convert the old Great Western Railway Pattern Store into a new worship space.
Inspire Youth Pilgrimage
First published 20th August 2019In May sixteen young people and eight adults from across the Yate and Fromeside Mission Area set off on a 62-mile pilgrimage walking from St Peters Frampton Cotterell to the Cathedral in Sailsbury.
Way Open for Social Justice Projects in Avonside
First published 13th December 2018Its amazing how God opens doors! Recently, the Anglican churches of the Avonside Mission Area threw open their doors for their annual Lent Course.
Kingdom Come: Seeking God's Kingdom in Bristol
First published 15th August 2019This October, young people from across Bristol will gather together at St Nicholas to seek God at 'Kingdom Come'.
St Nicholas Bristol thanks All Churches Trust
First published 7th May 2019It has been just over four months since St Nicholas Bristol reopened its doors, following the first phase of refurbishment of a building previously used by Bristol City Council as an archive space.
ASMA Prayer Celebration
First published 24th October 2019Members of Avonside Mission Area gathered for a prayer celebration on Wednesday 16 October.There were 75 people present who followed the 4Ws of the Mission Area.
Morning Evangelism in Avonside
First published 24th October 2019In February, Avonside Mission Area started a weekly Tuesday morning prayer meeting. This forms part of their Evangelism Mission Shaped Community, hosted by Revd Hartmut Kopsch.
ASMA Ventures into new territory
First published 1st November 2019Stimulated by the Avonside Mission Area, members of St Marys Stoke Bishop, St Marys Shirehampton, St Edyths Sea Mills, St Peters Lawrence Weston and St Andrews Avonmouth have all been encouraged to form missional communities.
