✨ Spotlight on inclusion in action: Fromeside grows Dementia Friendly Church ✨
Fromeside Benefice welcomed over 60 people for a Dementia Friendly Church training day, helping churches learn how to better support those living with dementia.
👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/Ubja50Z5EYz
Churches across our diocese are getting involved with A Million Acts of Hope.
From small acts of kindness to moments of care and connection, it celebrates the everyday ways people and communities are making a difference.
🌱 Want to get involved? Find out more here: https://millionactsofhope.org
An important update on the announcement of the next Bishop of Bristol.
You can read our statement, along with the National Church statement, on our website
https://ow.ly/kfoG50Z4Bs1
Tesco & @easyuk have come together to offer FIVE £1,000 funding pots to churches this May. Sign up, supporters collect free donations as they shop and if they shop with Tesco, you could win! https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/diocese-of-bristol
An update from Bishop Neil on the announcement of the new Bishop of Bristol
For more details, head to our website: https://ow.ly/s2MA50Z4ASj
Thank you for your trust, dedication and support
🌱 Small seeds can bring new life.
From 15–23 May 2026, our Diocesan Pilgrimage will journey parish to parish — and as we walk, we’ll be sowing seeds along the way, supporting local biodiversity and caring for the land we share 🌿
More details: https://ow.ly/UY7L50YIg5u
#KingdomSeedsinLocalSoil
✨ Spotlight on care at sea: Mission to Seafarers in Avonmouth ✨
Chaplains in Avonmouth are supporting seafarers through practical help, advocacy and prayer. They are inviting churches to get involved through prayer, volunteering and Sea Sunday.
👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/JO9H50Z0b9J
✨ Spotlight on church support: diocesan roadshow builds connections ✨
Clergy and parish reps gathered for the DSS Roadshow, exploring practical help for local churches. From buildings to fundraising, the events brought advice, conversation and partnerships.
👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/gZA850ZeEGi
✨ Spotlight on bringing Bible stories to life ✨
Saltmine Theatre Company captivated pupils with performances of Bible stories, from Daniel to the resurrection of Jesus. Full of energy, the shows helped children explore faith in a fun and memorable way.
👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/JZWy50Zb1yz
✨ Spotlight on youth ministry: clergy begin Launchpad training ✨
Clergy across the Diocese of Bristol have started Launchpad, a new training programme with SWYM to help churches grow their work with children and young people.
👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/qU1p50Z3eXe
