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• May 18, 2012
• 15:25

  Government agrees £30 million extra to resolve VAT concerns

   » ‎ Latest News
  The Church of England has welcomed the agreement with the Government over the future funding of alterations and repairs to its 12,500 listed buildings, which will provide £30 million a year extra money.

• 0:00

  Results of House of Bishops’ election for CNC

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Bishop of Gloucester and the Bishop of Carlisle have been voted onto the Crown Nominations Commission, CNC, the body that will nominate the next Archbishop of Canterbury. This result of the vote by the House of Bishops completes the make-up of the 16 member voting body of the CNC.
• 0:00

  “Send your Holy Spirit to light up our lives” – Torch Relay prayers released

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Two new prayers, released today at www.olympics.churchofengland.org, are to ‘accompany’ the Torch Relay on its tour of England. They will be used by many of the CofE’s 16,000 churches publicly as the Torch makes its 70-day tour of the nation, travelling within an hour of 95 per cent of people in the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey.

• May 17, 2012
• 13:16

  ReSource weekend - Somerset

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  ReSource weekends are excellent immersive mission experiences and great learning opportunities. You can do any single weekend or do several. We recommend four over time!

• 13:16

  ReSource weekend - Birmingham

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  ReSource weekends are excellent immersive mission experiences and great learning opportunities. You can do any single weekend or do several. We recommend four over time!

• 13:16

  ReSource weekend - Telford

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  ReSource weekends are excellent immersive mission experiences and great learning opportunities. You can do any single weekend or do several. We recommend four over time!

• 10:53

  Transition Minister & Priest-in-Charge, Holy Trinity Bradley Stoke (half-time, fixed term)

   » ‎ Latest News
  This is an opportunity to have an impact on the community of Bradley Stoke at an exciting time of change and transition.
• 8:54

  ISR News Briefing, May 2012

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  ISR brings you news, events and resources to help you and your church engage with issues of social and environmental justice, social responsibility and faith in the workplace.
• 8:32

  BIG Green Week, Bristol Cathedral

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  The week from 9th June to 17th June this year is BIG green week in Bristol. The festival programme features one hundred events over nine days in Bristol, and Bristol Cathedral is very much involved. BIG green week is all about raising awareness, giving hope, and encouraging action. It is a city-wide opportunity to share [...]

• 0:00

  Inspection report on Ridley Hall published

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England has published an inspection report on Ridley Hall, Cambridge.
• 0:00

  Government agrees £30 million extra to resolve VAT concerns

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church of England has welcomed today's agreement with the Government over the future funding of alterations and repairs to its 12,500 listed buildings, which will provide £30 million a year extra money. This is on top of the £12 million already in the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS).

• May 16, 2012
• 16:02

  Disarming Denial – Operation Noah’s Annual Supporters’ Conference, Oxford

   » ‎ Latest News
   June 23 11-4.00pm Venue: Wesley Memorial Church, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford OX1 2DH. More details at: www.operationnoah.org/disarming-denial
• 15:57

  Flame 87.7FM, Swindon

   » ‎ Latest News
  Swindon Churches Together are running Flame 87.7FM, a community radio station, throughout May.
• 15:55

  Striving for Sanctuary, Birmingham

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  Striving for Sanctuary - Climbing the Mountain of Integration, Churches' Refugee Network Conference
• 15:53

  Spectrum: 19th May, Bristol Cathedral: Christians making a difference in Bristol

   » ‎ Latest News
  ISR, as part of the Churches Together in Greater Bristol is helping organise this second (annual) event.
• 15:49

  ‘Responsible Capitalism?’ morning conference, Swindon

   » ‎ Latest News
  A morning conference to consider the economic crisis and what needs to change to build a fairer economy for the future.

• 10:45

  Walter Wink

   » ‎ Greenbelt Blog

  

  When Walter Wink died last Thursday (10 May, 2012), Greenbelt lost one of its most powerful and prophetic theological influences. Below, just two of those involved in the festival in the past who had the privilege of hearing and working with Walter remember him and celebrate his legacy. There will be hundreds more with similar stories to tell.

  Garth Hewitt (founder of Amos Trust)

  I was sad to hear the news of Walter Wink’s death. I felt that it was a great privilege that we had him several times at Greenbelt. I was strongly influenced by hearing his talks and by reading his books such as “Naming the Powers”, “Unmasking the Powers” and “Engaging the Powers”. I read books of his on no- violence and transforming Bible study – and many will have been very helpfully influenced by his book on “Homosexuality and the Christian Faith.” For me I heard him at the right time and I began to understand the incredible significance of a gospel of non-violence that rejects the myth of redemptive violence and that speaks truth to the powers. Many others will have been equally moved by him.

  Strangely, one of the moments that had the deepest impact on me was when I wandered into the back of a seminar and it was a question time and somebody asked him about a passage in St Matthew’s gospel and he replied: “Yes, I think Matthew was wrong on this.” It was one of those enlightening moments when I thought, “We can say that?!” It opened me up to a far more creative and liberating view of the Bible. It’s a moment for which I am very grateful.

  Martin Evans (former Greenbelt festival manager)

  The importance of Walter Wink’s ‘The Powers’ trilogy cannot be underestimated. It has made an immense contribution to our understanding of our relationships with each other, with institutions and with God. But remember Walter most as a human being. Walter was warm, funny, and totally and utterly – in a gentle, twinkling way – challenging. His unique contribution was a deep understanding of the interface between theology and the psyche. The Powers trilogy will play an important role in understanding the human condition for a long time to come, and he will be greatly missed.

  For me, being a part of the Greenbelt family has been such a privilege. You get to meet, listen to and share with, the most extraordinary and thrilling bunch of people, who possess deep humanity and fantastic ideas. Walter was one of this bunch. He will be remembered with love, warmth and continuing excitement – because of his ideas and his humanity. Our prayers and thoughts are with June, his wife.

  

• 10:01

  Inspiring stories of growth

   » ‎ Latest News
  New initiatives are springing up all over the diocese as parishes engage with ‘Releasing the Energy’ and roll out their growth plans.

• 8:28

  Pray with us

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  Join us on Monday 28th May 2012 at 12noon (local time) wherever you are in the world - to pray for fresh expressions of church and all who champion, lead or attend them.

• May 15, 2012
• 9:17

  Diocesan Office to move this summer

   » ‎ Latest News
  The Diocese of Bristol’s Diocesan Office will be relocating later in the summer (2012) following motions by the Diocesan and Deanery Synods and in accordance with the Diocesan Strategy.
• 8:46

  Bristol Noise 2012 – A Volunteer Revolution!

   » ‎ Latest News
  The Noise 2012 took place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend across Bristol.
• May 14, 2012
• 11:20

  Commitment: Cafe church in Gloucestershire

   » ‎ Latest News
  What’s so inspiring? Every month, 40+ adults and about ten children take part in Café Church in Doynton, a rural village of just 360 inhabitants. Who’s involved? Holy Trinity, Doynton (Kingswood & South Gloucestershire Deanery). What was the thinking behind it? Faced with a family service that had no families taking part, the congregation at [...]
• 10:47

  Numbers: Outreach in east Bristol

   » ‎ Latest News
  What’s so inspiring? A heart for Jesus and proactive outreach to the local community is delivering growth in attendance, awareness and giving at St. Aidan’s in east Bristol. Who’s involved? Ministry team, PCC and congregation of St. Aidan’s (City Deanery). What was the thinking behind it? The parish has a two-pronged approach to mission: it [...]
• 10:35

  Influence: Church and Primary Academy in Westbury-on-Trym

   » ‎ Latest News
  What’s so inspiring? In Westbury-on-Trym, the parish church and CofE primary school (the first in the diocese to convert to academy status) are working together to provide a distinctively Christian education and ethos for local families. Who’s involved? Holy Trinity,Westbury-on-Trym (Bristol West deanery); Westbury-on-Trym Church of England Academy; Diocesan Dept. for Children and Young People. [...]
• 9:34

  Partnership: Context-based training in North Wiltshire

   » ‎ Latest News
  What’s so inspiring? Students from Trinity College in Bristol have been working together with parishioners in North Wiltshire to breathe new life into rural ministry. Who’s involved? The Woodbridge Group of Churches (NorthWilts deanery); context students from Trinity College Bristol. What was the thinking behind it? Four years ago, Richard East, then the vicar of three parishes, began discussions with [...]

• 0:00

  Church Commissioners announce annual results for 2011

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church Commissioners have today published their full Annual Report and Accounts for 2011, announcing a 2.9 per cent total return on their investments during 2011 and confirming the fund’s strong long-term performance.

• May 11, 2012
• 13:30

  Paradise: Lost & Found - Full lineup and ticket offers

   » ‎ Greenbelt Blog

  

  Paradise: Lost & Found is now just over a week away, and we’re pleased to have tickets available at £5 for the first fifty people to buy.

  It’s sure to be a great event – ten speakers giving short talks about how we lost Paradise and how we might be able to reclaim it once more.

  Giving short-form talks are Tamsin Omond, Ann Pettifor, Lucy Winkett, Rose Hudson Wilkin, Paul Vallely, Abdul Rehman Malik, Symon Hill, Christopher Barnatt, Martin Wroe and Peter Graystone. For more information on our speakers, and the titles of their talks, see the event page »

  We’re also offering the first fifty tickets for £5 – on a first come first served basis. You don’t have to do anything special – just head to the online box office to make your purchase »

  Subsequent tickets are £10, and all tickets can be booked without booking fee.

  We look forward to seeing you there!

  

• 11:17

  Ministry to older people: The Rich Pattern of Life course

   » ‎ Latest News
  Course material to use one-to-one with an older person has been added to the Ministry Development section of this website.

• May 10, 2012
• 11:00

  Flags and Bunting for Greenbelt 2012

   » ‎ Greenbelt Blog

  

  Greenbelt’s talented Site Vibing team turn a Racecourse into a place fit for a celebration – and you can take part in the buildup by contributing bunting and flags in advance of the festival…

  Once again, Site Vibing co-ordinator Saga Arpino has fabric bundles ready for people to make into bunting and simple flags.

  FLAGS

  The rainbow of flags now stretches across the Grandstand, but we still need more to fill in the gaps and make it even more impressive. The flags measure 1.2m by 0.8m and need hemming on four edges. The fabric has been pre-cut, so if you have a little time and a sewing machine, this is a simple job. We’re looking for six people to take on forty flags each – it should take about four hours. Email vibing@greenbelt.org.uk if you’re able to help…

  BUNTING

  Add your contribution to over 1km of bunting hung around the site. We can provide fabric, or if you’d like to source your own, follow this simple pattern – contact vibing@greenbelt.org.uk for more information, tips, and where to send your contribution once it’s made.

  If you can sew, but don’t have a sewing machine, and would still like to take part, come into our office and use ours! Let us know when you’re available by emailing vibing@greenbelt.org.uk, and we’ll supply tea, biscuits and travel expenses.

  We need all completed flags and bunting to be back with us by Monday 9 July – so get sewing, and thanks again for helping us make our site a wonderful place to be!

  

• 9:28

  Open Garden Afternoon, West Kington

   » ‎ Latest News
  Back by popular demand – West Kington hosts its Open Garden Afternoon on Sunday 17 June 2012. West Kington has a reputation in Wiltshire for some fabulous private gardens. And with good reason since four garden designers live in the village alongside two landscape gardeners, a specialist topiary nursery, a wholesale plant nursery and a [...]

• 0:00

  Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, elected to the Crown Nominations Commission

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Most Revd Dr Barry Morgan, Primate of The Church in Wales, has been elected to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury, the body that will nominate the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
• May 09, 2012
• 0:00

  Welcome for Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The CofE's ethical investment advisory group and rural affairs team have welcomed the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill included in the Queen’s Speech, saying ‘supermarkets operating ethically and appropriately with their farmer and other suppliers will have nothing to fear from this welcome piece of legislation’.
• 0:00

  Church Commissioners appoint Chief Operating Officer

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church Commissioners have appointed Jozek Fiedosiuk as Chief Operating Officer for their investment activities.

• May 08, 2012
• 17:44

  February-March 2012: Travel Log

   » ‎ Taizé
  The Taizé brothers living in Nairobi have just spent a month in Kigali to begin preparing for the November meeting. They met with the heads of the various churches present in Rwanda, contacted the authorities and services implicated in the practical arrangements and made visits to see young people throughout the country. Here are a few excerpts from ones of the brothers' diary: 15th February. We land in Kigali to stay for a month. This is the first phase of preparation on the ground for the (...)

• 15:56

  Bristol vacancies buck national trend

   » ‎ Latest News
  Most parishes in the Diocese are experiencing a growth in numbers during a clerical “vacancy” following a leadership development process, countering the general assumption that parishes decline during vacancies.

• 10:28

  Share thoughts - May 2012

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  Share thoughts for May2012: start simplicity is a key to sustainability.

• 10:28

  Share thoughts - May 2012

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  Share thoughts for May2012: start simplicity is a key to sustainability.

• 10:12

  The Bridge - update May12

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  Tim Lea explains what has happened at The Bridge since it featured on expressions the dvd - 1.

• 10:12

  The Bridge - update May12

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  Tim Lea explains what has happened at The Bridge since it featured on expressions the dvd - 1.

• May 06, 2012
• 13:15

  Prayer Times

   » ‎ Taizé
  All are welcome to come and experience the beauty of prayer with Taizé songs during the pilgrimage of trust in Chicago. Friday, May 25th, 8:00 pm Saturday, May 26th, 9:00 am, 12:30 pm and 8:00 pm Sunday, May 27th, 8:00 pm Monday, May 28th, 9:00 am and 11:30 am. Sullivan Athletic Center, 2323 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago

• May 04, 2012
• 10:38

  Re-imagining church: new look for mission course

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  The Fresh Expressions mission shaped intro course has been given a makeover.

• 10:12

  msm South Yorkshire - Doncaster (taster)

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  mission shaped ministry taster evening in Doncaster.

• 10:12

  msm South Yorkshire - Doncaster (taster)

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  mission shaped ministry taster evening in Doncaster.

• 9:51

  A US persepctive

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  Fresh Expressions US asks, what is fresh expressions all about?

• 0:00

  Canterbury Diocese elects six representatives to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Following a vote by members of Canterbury Diocese's Vacancy-in-See Committee, six representatives have been elected to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission, the body responsible for the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

• 0:00

  Tamsin Omond, Ann Pettifor and Lucy Winkett amongst speakers confirmed for Paradise Lost & Found

   » ‎ Greenbelt Blog

  

  On Sunday 20th May, we’re are pleased to host an afternoon of thought-provoking short talks from economists, campaigners, writers and thinkers.

  The event aims to start discussion around Greenbelt’s theme for 2012 – Saving Paradise. Each of the ten speakers will be offering ideas around how paradise was lost, and how it might be possible to recover it again.

  Contributors include environmental campaigner Tamsin Omond, economist Ann Pettifor, Speaker’s chaplain Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, author and Greenbelt trustee Martin Wroe, St James Piccadilly’s Canon Lucy Winkett, writer and campaigner Symon Hill of Ekklesia, writer and activist Paul Vallely, journalist Abdul-Rehman Malik and Professor of Computing Christopher Barnatt.

  The event starts at 14.30 and tickets cost just £10.

  Find out more or buy tickets from the Greenbelt Box Office »

  
• May 03, 2012
• 17:30

  Introducing Greenbelt Ambassadors

   » ‎ Greenbelt Blog

  

  What makes Greenbelt special isn’t necessarily the programme or the venues, it’s the people. We’re always keen to get new people, with fresh perspectives, to join our diverse gathering…

  That’s why we’re now launching our Ambassadors scheme – a new way of encouraging our faithful supporters to help spread the word.

  If you can help – if there are people you know would get something out of the festival and would make our annual celebration even brighter – then we’d like to invite you to become a Greenbelt Ambassador.

  The scheme will hopefully develop in years to come, but for this year we’d like to focus on growing a network and providing Greenbelt enthusiasts with resources to help spread the word. You’ll receive a festival DVD, posters, leaflets and special offers and we’ll be on hand to answer any questions.

  If you’re interested, fill in your details on this form, and a Greenbelt goody bag will be on it’s way shortly…

  

• 14:39

  Ljubljana, May 2012: A mosaic of encounters in the midst of the Slovenian springtime

   » ‎ Taizé
  From 28 April to 1 May 2012, an international meeting for young adults was held in the Slovenian capital. This new stage of the pilgrimage of trust on earth enabled young people from numerous countries to experience Slovenian hospitality and to deepen their faith. On the banks of the Ljubljanica, the first real days of spring gave a fine impression of serenity to the pedestrian city centre. As in a mosaic, each of the participants, volunteers, and Christians of the city contributed their (...)

• 13:21

  Be the Link – connecting churches with their local schools

   » ‎ Latest News
  Introducing the new Diocesan initiative that aims to train, equip and officially commission ‘Be the Link’ school visitors.
• 9:38

  Director of Education

   » ‎ Latest News
  Full time 35 hours Salary £53,000 – £ 55,000 p.a. The Diocese is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring leader to have strategic responsibility for the Diocese work with Schools and academies, and work with children and young people in parishes and deaneries. You will lead a dedicated and talented team which supports and [...]

• May 02, 2012
• 13:00

  Hospitality. Learning. And Pilgrimage.

   » ‎ Greenbelt Blog

  

  or Why Greenbelt is a lot like St Alban’s Cathedral

  Yesterday, the Greenbelt staff team enjoyed its annual day out of the office together. It’s a chance for a change of scene and a different perspective. Last year we went to Kew Gardens. Yesterday we went to St Alban’s Cathedral. While we were there, what struck me is that the Cathedral and its long history demonstrate three of the characteristics I hope Greenbelt does, too.

  • St Alban’s Cathedral aims to offer hospitality to all. Those of all faiths and none and those of all backgrounds. It provides a place of welcome. It always has done. Its founder, Alban, first welcomed an itinerant Christian preacher way back in the third century (and finished by paying for that welcome with his life). And the Cathedral still plays host to the community at large – and not just those who visit it and are involved in its life for religious reasons. I’d like to think that – at Greenbelt – we’re committed to the same welcome and inclusion.

  • It aspires to be a place of learning. From its monastic roots, with a rich and radical tradition of educating anyone from the locality who wanted to learn, the Cathedral is still committed to development and exploration. Greenbelt, too, is a place of learning and transformation. We all hear and experience things through Greenbelt we would not otherwise encounter. Our lives are expanded, challenged, changed. Greenbelt is a learning community.

  • And finally, of course, St Alban’s Cathedral is a place of pilgrimage. The tomb of St Alban, this country’s first martyr, is visited by thousands each year. And has been for centuries. Although not quite as old yet, Greenbelt is for many a staging post. Many describe it as marking the end of their year. They measure where they’re at in their lives in terms of festivals. For many, Greenbelt represents a gathering of the clans – the place where friends meet up to catch up with each other on their different journeys.

  Greenbelt is many things to many different people. But I’d like us to aspire to sharing St Alban’s Cathedral values. To be, among many things, about hospitality, learning and pilgrimage.

  —-

  Join The Alban Pilgrimage on Saturday 23 June. Registration and more information here »

  

• May 01, 2012
• 14:13

  X-treme - update May12

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  Four members of the X-treme fresh expression of church in Seascale recently braved the Irish Sea for baptism.

• 14:13

  X-treme - update May12

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  Four members of the X-treme fresh expression of church in Seascale recently braved the Irish Sea for baptism.

• 13:41

  Re-imagining church: new look for mission course

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  The Fresh Expressions mission shaped intro course has been given a makeover.

• 0:00

  Diamond Jubilee New Testament a ‘bestseller’ as more than 400,000 ordered by UK Churches as gift for the nation

   » ‎ Church of England News
  Since going on sale in the first week of April, more than 400,000 copies of the Diamond Jubilee New Testament have been ordered by churches of all denominations around the UK and other countries too – more than double the expected amount. Due to the success of the project, the deadline for ordering has been extended to 14th May at 12 noon, for delivery by 30th May.
• 0:00

  Church Commissioners appoint new Head of Strategic Land Investment

   » ‎ Church of England News
  The Church Commissioners today announce the appointment of John Weir as Head of Strategic Land Investment in their Property Investment Department.

• April 30, 2012
• 21:49

  Three international retreats

   » ‎ Taizé
  This April, the brothers of Taizé living in Kenya have led three international retreats, one in Mombasa and two in Nairobi. A hundred and sixty young people aged 18 to 30 from six East African countries attended. "Let's meet up in Kigali at the November meeting" on leaving the young people expressed their desire to continue the friendships made during the days punctuated by common prayer, reflection and sharing. African youth have the ability to create a festive atmosphere with very little: (...)
• 21:49

  Three international retreats

   » ‎ Taizé
  This April, the brothers of Taizé living in Kenya have led three international retreats, one in Mombasa and two in Nairobi. A hundred and sixty young people aged 18 to 30 from six East African countries attended. "Let's meet up in Kigali at the November meeting" on leaving the young people expressed their desire to continue the friendships made during the days punctuated by common prayer, reflection and sharing. African youth have the ability to create a festive atmosphere with very little: (...)

• 9:07

  National changes to NHS & Health & Social Care

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  Current advice for churches
• 9:07

  National changes to NHS & Health & Social Care

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  Current advice for churches

• 9:06

  msm West Midlands - Wolverhampton (taster day)

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  Fresh Expressions taster day in Codsall, Wolverhampton.

• 9:06

  msm West Midlands - Wolverhampton (taster day)

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  Fresh Expressions taster day in Codsall, Wolverhampton.

• 9:06

  msm West Midlands - Wolverhampton (taster day)

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  Fresh Expressions taster day in Codsall, Wolverhampton.

• 8:53

  LEARNING FOR LIFE : The stipend program schools in Mymensingh

   » ‎ Taizé
  Brothers from Taizé have been living in Bangladesh for many years. They have started small schools for children of very poor Muslim, Hindu and Christian families. Mymensingh is a town with thousands of students. Many come in from the villages or small towns in the area and often they are from poor families, perhaps even the first generation who can read and write. Many of them need financial help to continue their studies. This is why the Brothers of Taizé already 25 years ago, started a (...)
• 8:53

  LEARNING FOR LIFE : The stipend program schools in Mymensingh

   » ‎ Taizé
  Brothers from Taizé have been living in Bangladesh for many years. They have started small schools for children of very poor Muslim, Hindu and Christian families. Mymensingh is a town with thousands of students. Many come in from the villages or small towns in the area and often they are from poor families, perhaps even the first generation who can read and write. Many of them need financial help to continue their studies. This is why the Brothers of Taizé already 25 years ago, started a (...)

• 8:52

  Living Place Project

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  Revd Chris Lewis tells how Mount Zion Baptist Chapel' training garden is generating 'spin offs' which are reconnecting with the community.

• 8:52

  Living Place Project

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  Revd Chris Lewis tells how Mount Zion Baptist Chapel' training garden is generating 'spin offs' which are reconnecting with the community.

• April 29, 2012
• 9:33

  New Bristol Cursillo Spiritual Director

   » ‎ Latest News
  Revd Richard Hovey has been appointed the Spiritual Drector (clergy lead) of Cursillo in the Diocese of Bristol.
• April 27, 2012
• 14:35

  “You are here” Mission Training, Oxford

   » ‎ Latest News
  An exciting opportunity to explore from CMS how we engage in mission with the people and places around us. CMS currently has 13 mission partners working in the UK. You are invited to come and meet those mission partners and exchange ideas with others who are committed to living out God’s mission in Britain today. “You are Here” is [...]
• 14:16

  Course – Discover Christian Living, Staple Hill

   » ‎ Latest News
  Course – Discover Christian Living Part One – A Study of the Letters of Paul (Part One)  Starting Wednesday 9 May at 7.30pm – Tutor Revd Barry Bishop  
• 14:13

  A Study of the Gospel of John, Bristol

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  Evening and Lunch Time Course – Discover Life – A Study of the Gospel of John Starting Monday 30 April at 7.30pm – Tutor Revd Dr David Hart (and starting Wednesday 2 May at 1pm – Tutor Jessica Cheetham)
• 14:11

  Kainos Youth Event with the Uganda Fire Choir, Stoke Gifford

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  An evening for young people from the age of 11-18 Kainos is a well established youth event drawing young people from across the city. Chill out with friends at the coffee shop before an evening of music, dance and fun. For more info visit: [www.bristol.anglican.org] 6pm-9pm, 20th May.
• 14:08

  Uganda Fire part of the Arts Trail, Southville

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  The Uganda Fire will be playing a gig as part of the Southbank Arts Trail on Saturday 19th May The AYF choir will sing at St Paul’s Church, Southville between 2.00 and 3.00 pm on Saturday 19th May. Coffees and teas available this will be an opportunity to come along and enjoy some great gospel [...]
• 13:59

  An evening concert by the Uganda Fire Choir, Bristol

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  An evening concert by the Uganda Fire Choir on Friday May 18th, featuring special guest, Johnson Gakumba, the Bishop of Northern Uganda. A fantastic opportunity to learn more about our link with Uganda, to discover how God is at work in people’s lives and to be challenged and encouraged. The AYF have been together many [...]
• 13:56

  Uganda Fire and Flame of Hope music evening, Marshfield

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  An evening of music, fun and faith with the Uganda Fire Choir and two local choirs, the Marshfield Bach Singers and the Marshfield Male No-Voice Choir. 7.30pm-9.30pm To book, please call: Andrew Gammie, 07789958451 / 01225 892392
• 13:50

  Music and stories from the Uganda Fire Choir, Swindon

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  Invite a friend to come with you for an inspiring evening of music, dance, stories and faith with the AYF Choir from Uganda. One of the leading gospel choirs in Uganda they have toured regularly in the UK and America as well as leading worship and missions in Jerusalem and across Africa. 7.30pm-9.30pm
• 13:48

  Uganda Fire mission event, Malmesbury

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  Special guest concert featuring the AYF choir from Uganda, music and stories of faith in the beautiful surrounds of the Abbey. 7.30pm-9.30pm Bring a friend.
• 13:47

  The Road to Bethlehem, Bristol

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  Speaker: Leila Sansour who is from a Palestinian Christian family.
• 13:44

  Crossbar Challenge Sports Quiz, Downend, Bristol

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  Multi-Media Sports Quiz with buffet and licensed bar. Friday 11th May at 7.30pm Warm up for Euro 2012 and the London Olympics with this multi-media sports quiz. Tickets cost £5 including buffet. Licensed bar. Organised by churches in Downend and World Sports Ministries. To reserve a place for an individual or a team of 4-6 [...]
• 13:30

  Photography & Prayer / Painting & Prayer Retreats

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  Please contact St Denys Retreat Centre to book. Tel: 01985 214824 or email stdenys@ivyhouse.org   CARM:  Painting and Prayer Tutor:  Ann Pack Chaplain:  The Revd Norman Howes CARM:  Photography and Prayer Retreat Tutor:  Peter Boorman Chaplaim:  The Rev Norman Howes
• April 26, 2012
• 13:15

  Olympic Torch Prayer Baton

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  Join in with this opportunity to bless the nation through prayer.

• 12:30

  Further lineup announcements for Greenbelt 2012

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  In case you aren’t subscribed to our e-bulletin Dispatches, here’s a new batch of lineup for Greenbelt 2012 that we announced last Friday.

  Don’t forget that our April ticket deadline is approaching this Monday (30 April). Book your tickets before May to receive a saving of up to 20% off ticket prices onsite. Head to our Box Office now »

  New Music lineup includes Idlewild’s Roddy Woomble, Denison Witmer, Hope & Social, Jackie Oates, Chris T-T, Gavin Osborn, In Case Of Fire, Tom & Olly, Luke Sital-Singh, Tibi & Her Cello, and Martyn Joseph hosting his songwriters’ circle The Rising.

  Our second music stage emerges from underground and nestles beneath The Canopy – Guvna B, Yes Sir Boss, Tunde, The Austin Francis Connection, Lee Mitchell and Flight Brigade, plus the previously-announced Rams’ Pocket Radio, Jose Vanders and Luke Leighfield.

  The Talks lineup gets stronger and stronger, with new additions John Polkinghorne, Michael Battle, Emma Major, Jane Mason, John Dear, Margaret Hebblethwaite, Mary Jackson, Rotimi Akinsete, Sara Batts, Veronica Zundel, Hazel Rolston and Jo Swinney, plus more… And our What Happens When You Pray? panel, in association with Cheltenham Science Festival, brings together Professor Christopher French, Mark Vernon and Rev Richard Coles.

  Performing Arts features hard-hitting drama from Clean Break in their play Dream Pill; the new play from the writer of BBC1’s Miranda, James Cary’s The God Particle; and a welcome return for “performance activist” Peterson Toscano.

  And we’ve got more for Children and Families too – with No Nonsense Theatre Company’s puppet production of The Emperor’s New Clothes, Paul Cookson hosting The Family Twist, Simon Mayo introducing his new book Itch, Edible Poetry with Talia Randall, and crafts with Sew Far Sew Good, BEES and Jon McKay. Plus our new venue The Village Hall hosts Zumba, circus skills, storytelling, drumming and much more besides.

  

• 11:33

  (CEN) Stepping out in faith

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  Graham Cray, Archbishops' Missioner and leader of the Fresh Expressions team, explores the story of Walking Church. Graham Cray's CEN column from Friday 27th April 2012.

• 11:18

  Share thoughts - October 2010

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  Share thoughts for October 2010.

• 11:17

  Luton vision day

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  Fresh Expressions vision day in Luton.

• 11:17

  Luton vision day

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  Fresh Expressions vision day in Luton.

• 11:16

  New resource: Pioneers 4 Life (Dave Male)

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  A new book edited by Dave Male, draws together strategic thinking and shared experiences of a number of pioneers, practitioners and leaders.

• 11:12

  First pioneer minister for United Reformed Church

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  Janet Sutton is the United Reformed Church's first pioneer minister.

• 11:12

  First pioneer minister for United Reformed Church

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  Janet Sutton is the United Reformed Church's first pioneer minister.

• 11:07

  e-xpressions December 2009

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  The December edition of e-xpressions, the Fresh Expressions email newsletter.

• 11:07

  e-xpressions December 2009

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  The December edition of e-xpressions, the Fresh Expressions email newsletter.

• 9:10

  Letters home

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  Letters Home, a new research bulletin, is a collection of pieces written by pioneers called to follow Christ beyond the existing Church.

• 0:00

  Archbishopric of Canterbury: Chair of Crown Nominations Commission appointed

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  The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon the Lord Luce KG, GCVO to be Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for its selection of the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

• April 25, 2012
• 15:05

  Fees: Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages

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  Notice from the Home Office: Changes in Registration Fees.

• 13:42

  Meeting in Chicago: Taizé-Chicago: Three-minute version

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  Pilgrimage of Trust in Chicago - 2 min 41 sec from Taize on Vimeo.

• 10:00

  Audio recording of the Diocesan Chrism Eucharist sermon

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  Enclosure: [download]

  Bishop Lee's sermon at the 2012 Diocesan Chrism Eucharist is now available as an audio download.
• April 24, 2012
• 12:56

  Parishes Jubilee celebrations highlighted on new website

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  A new website offers Church of England churches the opportunity to highlight the wide range of community and parish events being organised for the Queen’s Jubilee

• 0:00

  VAT lobby on alterations

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  Vital alterations to churches should be not be compared to installing luxury swimming pools, says Second Church Estates Commissioner.

• April 23, 2012
• 16:30

  The Bible, Zionism and Palestine conference in Sheffield

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  A range of speakers familiar to Greenbelters, as well as a host of other thinkers from a range of perspectives, are coming together in Sheffield on 24-26 May to take part in The Bible, Zionism and Palestine conference at the University of Sheffield’s Department of Biblical Studies.

  The conference looks at the Biblical roots of many of the conflicts in the region, asking not only whether the Bible should be used as an authoritative text to legitimise either side’s actions, but also whether the Bible is “an ancient and deeply ethnocentric text, [… and] ultimately not sympathetic with humanist values such as human rights and equality”.

  The conference features Rev Dr Naim Ateek, Ilan Pappe, and Professor Mary Grey (who will be appearing at Greenbelt 2012), plus Rabbi Professor Dan Cohn-Sherbok and Professor Nur Masalha, among many others...

  Tickets for the three-day conference (including lunches) is £70 for non-students, £30 for students. There is also a basic student rate (without refreshments), which is £15.

  For more details and to register for the conference, head to the conference website »

  

• 9:01

  Walking Church

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  Phil Wood explains how Wood Green Mennonite Church is piloting a 'walking' fresh expression in London - a mixture of walking, talking, prayer, liturgy and meditation.