The Key is an exciting, training resource which has been developed for equipping and inspiring those who work with children and young people in a variety of church settings. We can now confirm dates and locations for training this summer and autumn.

The DCYP's course programme for 2012-13 is now available to download here and the website is ready to take bookings here. An exciting range of courses at highly competitive rates is planned for headteachers, senior staff, teachers, governors, clergy and TAs/HLTAs.

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Due to the success of the Next Generation Conference in October 2011, the Youth and Children’s Advisers from the Dioceses of Bristol and Bath & Wells are teaming up to tour both dioceses in 2012 with free training for children and youth leaders, church leaders, teachers and headteachers.

Are you a church-visitor to a school? Do you have a heart for serving your local school?

Introducing the new Diocesan initiative that aims to train, equip and officially commission ‘Be the Link’ school visitors...

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Early Years RE - Persona Dolls

Many teachers speak of the power of having familiar persona dolls in the classroom and the imaginative way in which young children can exercise their curiosity about difference. They can ask the doll questions and become familiar with her/his beliefs which provides an excellent start for RE.

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As you may know, the Diocese of Bristol link to the Anglican Church in Uganda focuses on friendship, shared joy and mutual prayer. This Pentecost a well known Ugandan gospel choir “Uganda Fire” (or “AYF Uganda”)  will be touring the Diocese, sharing their music and stories of faith. The tour will coincide with the arrival of the Olympic Flame in the region and with the Chippenham Deanery Mission – Flame of Hope.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee this year will be celebrated from Saturday 2 June to Tuesday 5 June. The occasion brings many opportunities to celebrate, focus and give thanks for Her Majesty’s faithful, gracious and devoted service to the nations.

Resources to inspire family ministry

With Spring in the air and some nice weather too, there is no better way to spend time than with my wife and kids. For churches, parent and toddler work can transform relationships and strengthen families, yet sometimes men may have very limited access to the parent and toddler world.

BRISTOL SCHOOLS COMPETITION TO CELEBRATE THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER's 350TH ANNIVERSARY

Bristol schools are invited to take part in a city-wide competition organised to mark the 350th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer which occurs this year. The competition, Celebrating Prayer in England, is being organised by Bristol’s Diocesan Board of Education. It will be open to all children aged between five and 14 in local authority and independent schools in Bristol.

Read the Bristol Evening Post's article here.

Newly christened The Post announced today (April 19) that actress Prunella Scales will be awarding prizes on June 20 for the Bristol schools competition Celebrating Prayer in England. The competition celebrates the Book of Common Prayer and its 350th anniversary this year.