Messy Church happens in Tuffley on a monthly basis. Helen McGeoch, Pioneer in Tuffley says, “Messy Church is so good, it’s breaking down barriers that separate church from community and
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Archdeacon Hilary family Gospel reading video for May 31
Archdeacon Hilary teaches us on Pentecost and the importance of light in the darkness. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for May 24
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday May 24. Each week, we’re sharing a sermon from a senior member of clergy, a reflection and other content for use in your worshipping community
Dean Stephen Lake’s sermon for May 24
Dean Stephen’s sermon for May 24. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, during the Zoom meeting, click ‘share
Archdeacon Phil family Gospel reading video for May 24
Archdeacon Phil teaches us on the story of Zacchaeus. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, during the Zoom
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for May 17
There have been some changes to our regular communication channels during lockdown, so here’s a roundup of the content available
Bishop Robert family Gospel reading video for May 17
To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, during the Zoom meeting, click ‘share screen’, and select this youtube video.
Archdeacon Hilary Dawson’s sermon on John Chapter 14, 15-21
To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, during the Zoom meeting, click ‘share screen’, and select this youtube video.
Sermons, podcasts and Gospel readings – communications during lockdown
There have been some changes to our regular communication channels during lockdown, so here’s a roundup of the content available
‘Estates Church’: Ministry in financially disadvantaged neighbourhoods
The heart of this post is to make available some information and links that may be useful to those ministering in financially disadvantaged contexts. It follows a zoom conversation on
Letter to clergy regarding time off and wellbeing from Bishop Rachel, April 2018
To: All Licensed Clergy, 11 April 2018 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into
Mar 28: Funeral guidance and resources
To all clergy and Readers As you will be aware the latest national Church guidance is that funerals may now only happen at the Crematorium or at the graveside. Only
Prayer and reflection at the end of your day
Join Bishop Rachel for prayer and reflection:
New Mental Health Reflections published by the Church of England
A series of reflections on how to cope with anxiety and loneliness in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, including simple Christian meditation techniques and five tips, have been published
Livestreaming services and groups – even without wifi
Visit our new Livestreaming hub Getting live content online; to remain connected with those in isolation, is more important than ever. Fortunately, it’s easier than you may think, and more
Mothering Sunday: Bishop Rachel’s sermon
We join Bishop Rachel at Bishopscourt for her Mothering Sunday sermon.
Churches go live online in radical movement across the UK
With a call from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York for us to become a “different sort of church” over the coming months, many are leading the way using digital
Bishop Rachel speaks in the House of Lords on International Women’s Day
So much of what we’re talking about today is rooted both in women and girls being valued – and being able to value themselves
Mandatory Safeguarding Review for parishes: PCR 2
In 2007, the Church of England commissioned a national Past Case Review (PCR) which sought to look at the handling by the Church of child protection cases over many years.
Explore faith: Your SHAPE for God’s Service
SHAPE is for anyone who wants to explore their faith more deeply. It can be a step towards specific vocational work but first and foremost it is about knowing ourselves
Diocesan Clergy Conference 2019
Presentation slides from the Diocesan Clergy Conference, which was held last week in Swanwick, are now publicly available. Slides are offered as PDFs, below: Professor Grace Davie – Keynote. Gathered,
I̶t̶’̶s̶ ̶C̶h̶r̶i̶s̶t̶m̶a̶s̶!̶ Get ready …
OK, it may not be Christmas quite yet, but here are some key things for worshipping communities to think about ahead of the season
Centre for Mission in Matson, radio interview with lead evangelist Andy Wilson
Andy Wilson is the new Lead Evangelist at the Matson Centre for Mission.
