Sign up to host Ride and Stride
Churches across the Diocese are being invited to be open to welcome visitors on Saturday 12 September 2015 as part of the annual Ride and Stride fundraising event. Ride and Stride is a national event...
View ArticleBishop Mike licenses new church centre
At 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. The new auditorium,...
View ArticleArchdeacon Christine’s Visitation Charge
As Christians we have a compelling vision of the world as a different place, where peace and justice reigns, where creation is redeemed and restored, where God is sovereign and where interdependence is...
View ArticleSearch is on for UK’s best church architecture
HRH The Duke of Gloucester is to help select the UK’s best church architecture for two prestigious design awards being run by the National Churches Trust and the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors...
View ArticleRide+Stride
Taking part in Ride+Stride is an excellent way to combine raising a bit of money for your church with spending an enjoyable day out exploring your local area on foot, bike or horseback, and visiting...
View ArticleClimate change and mission: an opportunity
At the July meeting of the General Synod there was a discussion on combatting climate change and a motion was passed committing us to various work in support of the pursuit of a low carbon future....
View ArticleChurch seating expo
Planning a reordering or need to review your seating? The Diocese of Llandaff invites you to view and try a selection of chairs and benches from four leading UK manufacturers. Llandaff Cathedral,...
View ArticleRe-use of churchyards for burials
Our churchyards form not only a cherished part of our shared national heritage and landscape but also, critically, an important demonstration of our mission, witness and beliefs. It is right therefore...
View ArticleParish Buying news
New boiler contract launched You can now purchase boilers (and all the accessories) through Parish Buying. You can get excellent savings and a range of good quality products – all available to view on...
View ArticleAnyone need £100k for the church roof?!
In a new grant round that sees £25 Million going to Listed Place of Worship roof repair projects, grants from £10,000 to £100,000 are now available. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced this...
View ArticleSimpler faculties for your church building
As part of a national project to simply the faculty system for work to our church buildings, there will be changes from 1st January 2016, which most parishes will find very welcome. There will be a new...
View ArticleRoof Repair Fund – applications now open!
As you may be aware, applications for the second round of the Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund opened yesterday, 2nd December. Full information, including the revised guidance, is available on...
View ArticleRoof Repair Fund
The date for applications for the second round of the Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund is next month. Full information, including the revised guidance, is available on www.lpowroof.org.uk....
View ArticleCharitable Grants for Churches 2016
There are a number of charitable grants available for churches. This document lists details of the trusts, including the amount of potential grant available, the particular interests of the trust, and...
View ArticleIntroduction to the SPAB Maintenance Cooperatives Project
An introduction to the SPAB Maintenance Cooperatives Project for those in the Diocese of Bristol and beyond who may be interested in getting involved. The presentation will take place at 7.30pm on...
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