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💛 DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK | 19–25 May This year’s focus is early diagnosis and spotting the signs. 🔍 Check out the Symptoms Checklist 👉 ow.ly/240g5… Churches across our diocese are taking action with training to support their communities.

Join us at the Church Commissioners’ AGM & Stakeholder Engagement Event 📍 Bristol Cathedral 📅 Thursday 19 June 2025 🕙 10am–3pm

Following the joint letter from senior faith leaders on migration rhetoric, we want to reaffirm that the Diocese stands against all forms of hatred towards refugees and any other vulnerable groups in society. 🔗To read more about the joint letter: www.bristol.anglican.org/news/bishops...

✨ Spotlight on Kingswood and South Gloucestershire Deanery: Growing Leaders ✨ Over the last 10 months, six churches from the northern end of Kingswood and South Glos have come together to invest in future leaders through the CPAS Growing Leaders course

🌟 Exciting news! Four of our churches have been awarded grants as part of the Church of England’s 2024 conservation scheme, ensuring the preservation of our cherished heritage. Discover the full story here: www.bristol.anglican.org/news/bristol... #BristolHeritage #DioceseOfBristol

🕊️ Bishop Viv Joins Faith Leaders Calling for Migration Rhetoric Rethink Today, Bishop Viv joined senior faith leaders in signing a joint letter calling on the Prime Minister to rethink the government’s migration rhetoric.

🧠 Join us at Let’s Talk Dementia – a free event at the Watershed, Bristol on Sat 17 May! Come learn more about dementia, meet experts, and enjoy dementia-friendly arts sessions. No pressure – just drop in when it suits you! 🎟️ Free tickets: ow.ly/AKfc5…

🚨Last chance to secure your spot at Mission in a Strange New World🚨 📅 Saturday 17 May 2025 | 🕤 9.30–16.30 📍 Trinity College Bristol Join us for a powerful day exploring mission in a post-Christendom culture. 🎟️ Last chance to grab your tickets! Register now via the QR code or link in bio.

🎬 Bristol voices shine in national Vocations Sunday film! Revd Mel Takáč & Iain Nash from @BristolDiocese share their inspiring journeys in the Church of England’s 'Is it You?' film. From ordination to family ministry, their stories show how God calls in personal, unexpected ways.

Statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV The Bishops of Bristol and Swindon rejoice with our sisters and brothers in the Roman Catholic Church across our region on the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope and Bishop of Rome.

A prayer for Pope Leo XIV

Commemorating 80 Years Since VE Day - 8th May 2025 Today we mark 80 years since the end of WWII in Europe—a time to reflect, give thanks, and pray for peace. 🕛 National two-minute silence - Thurs 8th May @ 12pm 🔔 Church bells ring out - Thurs 8th May @ 6:30pm

🧡 Prayer for Schools – You’re Invited! 🧡 Encounter Christianity have partnered with Bristol Schools Connect and Together for Bristol to host a powerful evening of prayer and thanksgiving for our amazing pupils, teachers, governors, and parents across the city. 🙏

👋Are you aged 18–30 and wondering if God is calling you into ministry? Join the Diocese of Bristol’s Ministry Experience Scheme — a 10-month, paid opportunity to explore life in the church, get real theological training, and serve your community.

⭐ Save the date for our upcoming Church Teams Day⭐ Join us on Saturday 27th September at Pattern Church, Swindon, for our next Church Teams Day - an event supporting churchwardens, treasurers, and parish officers with practical advice and resources.

Join us on Saturday 17 May, at Trinity College Bristol for an inspiring event on understanding and responding to a post-Christendom/Christian culture with keynote speaker Dr Stuart Murray-Williams. Workshops include: 📌Community Organising 📌Street Ministry 📌Enterprise and New Monasticism

Are you passionate about communications and public relations, and eager to support the mission of the Church of England across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Wiltshire, and Swindon? We're looking for an experienced comms professional to join us as Parish and Public Affairs Officer.

⭐Are you 18-30 years old and interested in learning more about ministry? ⭐ Join us at Pattern Church in Swindon for our Young Vocations Evening. An event for people wanting to explore God’s calling on their life.

Today is World Earth Day - a day to remind us that everyone has a shared responsibility for the health of the planet and that corporations, governments, communities, and individuals must work together to achieve this goal.

Following the news of Pope Francis' death on this Easter Morning, aged 88, Bishops of Bristol and Swindon paid tribute to him, saying: "It is beautiful that, just yesterday, Pope Francis' last public act was to offer his Easter Blessing in St Peter's Square.

A statement on the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis.

A prayer following the death of Pope Francis. 🙏

On this Easter Sunday, hear some words from Associate Archdeacon, the Revd Adam Beaumont as we rejoice at the resurrection of Jesus. #EasterSunday #Resurrection #EasterCelebration #EasterJoy youtu.be/ewAkzBAwYZ8

A blessed Easter from all at the Diocese of Bristol. 🙌Christ is risen!🙌 #EasterBlessings #DioceseOfBristol #ChristIsRisen #EasterJoy #HappyEaster

✝️ A prayer for Good Friday - Lord Crucified, in your suffering we see the depth of your love. Keep us near the Cross, where your grace is poured out. Amen. #GoodFriday #PrayerForToday #HolyWeek

This morning, clergy and lay ministers from across the diocese came together at Bristol Cathedral. Alongside the Rt Revd Vivienne Faull, Bishop of Bristol, the Rt Revd Neil Warwick, Bishop of Swindon, and the Very Revd Dr Mandy Ford, Dean of Bristol, they renewed their vows during the Chrism service

It's not too late to book your free spot to join the Easter Sunday Eucharist service at St Mary Redcliffe. This is a great opportunity to join this special sung Eucharist at 10 am. Alternatively, you can watch it live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Grab your free tickets here: ow.ly/q7xq50VCsNl

Looking for a Holy Week church service near you? ⛪ Visit A Church Near You to find your local church at the link in our bio 🔗 #HolyWeek #ChurchService #LocalChurch #ChurchNearMe #EasterServices #AChurchNearYou #LivingHope