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Join Bristol’s first ever ‘home edition’ Sleep Out
and raise funds to provide food and shelter for somebody facing homelessness in our city. (Author: )

Working Together to Change the Asylum System
We have seen, in the response to this pandemic, that certain changes are possible, and want to seize on this momentum to effect permanent change. (Author: )

One25 and the Mayoral Commission on Domestic Abuse
Anna represents One25 on the Mayoral Commission on Domestic Abuse, which will harness the expertise of city partners to achieve the goal of making Bristol a city free from domestic abuse and gender inequality. (Author: )

Stewardship COVID-19 Rapid Relief Fund £60K boost to Bristol Foodbanks
The funds are being used to purchase and distribute food, and also to provide advice and support to clients. The demand for support is expected to increase further and be sustained throughout this year and into 2021... (Author: )

Bristol and South Gloucestershire Trussell Trust Foodbank April Stats
The figures are a 258% increase on the same period last year, including a 300% rise in parcels given to children. This isn’t right and cannot continue... no one in Bristol and South Gloucestershire should need to use a food bank. (Author: )

Showing God's Love in Practical Ways During Lock Down
We hope you are enjoying the sunshine and keeping well! We have a few updates we wanted to share with you as we continue to be showing God's love in practical ways during lock down! (Author: )

Food Poverty – a sad reality of life
Food poverty is a sad reality of 21st Century Britain. The proliferation of foodbanks and community projects focusing on food provision, alongside increasing numbers of children on free school meals speak into that fact. (Author: )

CAP Debt Centre in South Bristol
Severn Vineyard Church are delighted to announce that their CAP debt Centre is now officially open in the South of Bristol, working in partnership with Christians Against Poverty (Author: )

Christian Aid and Bristol Link Beira call Bristol to stand with Cyclone Idai victims
...in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, specifically Bristol’s Twin City Beira. Donate via www.caid.org.uk and https://tinyurl.com/y44fzbsy (Author: )

The Noise 2019 - Deadline for Volunteer Registration Sunday 7th April!
Volunteers of all ages - get signing up individually, as a group, as a family or as a youth group for one day or more of #TheNoise2019 (4-6 May) (Author: )

Need for shelter space!
Based on the increasing need for shelter beds, the Shelter Programme Steering Group are looking for venues where temporary night shelters could be hosted. (Author: )

Müllers is Preparing for Change
Müllers will be relocating its office and museum?in summer 2019! We have been given the opportunity to move into one of the orphanage buildings on Ashley Down that George Müller built and used to care for orphans in the 1800s. (Author: )

North Bristol Foodbank Urgently Seeks New Home
In order to keep providing a vital service to local people, North Bristol Foodbank is asking the community for urgent help to find a new home for their warehouse as soon as possible. (Author: )

Host a Big Quiz as part of We Won’t Stop: Bristol
you’ll be helping those living in some of the poorest parts of the world, as well as bringing your community together. (Author: )

PCC Pride Award ceremony celebrating Ashley Churches Together Serving (ACTS)
It was a great atmosphere of community spirit. Good to see the church community recognised and honoured... (Author: )

Suicide Prevention Bristol
We patrol areas of Bristol on foot and by car to locate people at risk. Then we use our skills in crisis intervention to offer supportive listening to start a dialogue and to encourage more hopeful solutions than suicide. (Author: )

One25 Annual Report 2017/2018: Achieved a lot...with more to do!
146 Women are sex-working on Bristol's streets: It's dangerous, lonely and difficult to leave (Author: )

North Bristol Foodbank tackles holiday hunger and Universal Credit
The challenge of supporting and meeting needs of food poverty continues to increase. The reality of holiday hunger over the summer has been seen in all our foodbank outlets as well as the arrival of Universal Credit. (Author: )

Christian Action Bristol: Who we are, what we do, and how to get involved
We want to release the full potential of the Christian community to create positive change in our city. (Author: )

Bristol Refugee Festival 2018
This month Bristol will be celebrating its annual Refugee Festival. This is a chance for the city to come together, in a series of events that celebrate our City of Sanctuary. (Author: )

The blessing of working together
God does amazing things through his church, when we work together in unity. Christians who work together in this way find they are blessed. (Author: )

Help break the chains of leprosy
The Leprosy Mission is asking Christians to pray for people affected by leprosy in Niger, one of Africa’s poorest nations. (Author: )

Zero Hunger Bristol
20,000 people use Bristol food banks every year. Not all things labelled ‘food’ have enough nutritional value to warrant the name. A poor diet in childhood impacts on physical and mental health, education and life chances. (Author: )

The Noise 2017 - Video Review of the whole weekend
The first high profile Noise weekend happened in 2001 with 30 volunteers. In 2017, we continue to grow and worked in South Bristol for the first time, with over 860 volunteers involved. (Author: )

Beloved April Newsletter and Happy Easter
The two new parlours we contacted in December are now being visited each month. There has been some amazing prayer encounters at some of the parlours. (Author: )

Introducing Jenny Foster and Leprosy Mission
part of the Global Aware partnership in Bristol, Jenny has recently taken over as Regional Manager at The Leprosy Mission England and Wales... She has a big heart for justice and is a very good public speaker on these issues... (Author: )

Christian Action Bristol Newsletter 18
The 2017 Global Aware conference will focus on gender equality and the impact it has on communities across the globe. You’ll meet likeminded people who care about people and planet, gain knowledge of the specific issues encountered when tackling... (Author: )

Fresh Vision: A week of prayer and fasting for social action
We hope that Christians across Bristol will pray individually and in their churches throughout the week for guidance on how we can best engage with our localities and with wider issues of social justice (Author: )

Bristol Noise Update (including dates for 2017)
We are excited to announce dates for The Noise 2017 in Bristol...showing God’s love in practical ways...Following the success of our first year of having interns, we are now taking applications for the Bristol Noise Internship (Author: )

Challenging bad news with good news
Every person is our sister or brother, every person is a sanctuary of human dignity. To be people of sanctuary is to be people of creative welcoming and valuing. (Author: )

One25 helps record number of women escape sex work on Bristol’s streets
One25 helps record number of women escape sex work on Bristol’s streets (Author: )

How you can support Christian Climate Action
a community of Christians supporting each other in following Jesus Christ in the face of imminent and catastrophic anthropogenic climate change, in acts of non-violent direct action. (Author: )

Free Garth Hewitt Concert organised by Kairos Bristol
The renowned troubadour and gospel singer's concert will focus on Garth’s experiences in Palestine. (Author: )

Use Your Loaf!
Jesus often celebrated communal meals with his followers. You can follow his example! LOAF stands for food which is: Locally produced, Organically grown, Animal friendly and Fairly traded. (Author: )

Farmer from Nicaragua visiting Bristol for Fairtrade Fortnight greeted by Bristol Mayor
Fairtrade Fortnight this year highlights the fact that many of the farmers who provide our food can’t afford to feed their own families. Fairtrade can change all that. (Author: )

The EU Referendum
Christians will be campaigning on both sides. It is not our job to tell people how to vote – but one part of our role is to help Christians think and pray about the issues. (Author: )

The people of Bristol's desire to support the refugees of the world!
Given the epic scale of the refugee crisis today, many people are wanting to help however they can... No gift of time or money is ever too small (Author: )

The Noise 2016
It's the start of 2016 and Bristol Noise continues to grow... Our values are still to 'serve community', 'build unity' and 'encourage discipleship’ as we show God's love in practical ways in urban estate communities in Bristol. (Author: )

Leprosy Mission - Rebuild Nepal
Could your church mark a Sunday between January 1 and 25 April 2016 as your World Leprosy Sunday? (Author: )

Terrorist sympathisers' versus honest debate
that the West's own actions led to the creation of, or significantly strengthened the Taliban, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and ISIS/Daesh is an inconvenient truth which is given little room in our own media, but is openly debated internationally. (Author: )

Quakers in Britain respond to terrorism
The military actions of Western nations recruit more people to the cause than they kill. Every bomb dropped is a recruitment poster for ISIS, a rallying point for the young, vulnerable and alienated. (Author: )

Urgent Call from the National City of Sanctuary Network
Please do write to your MP and get your family and friends to do so too. MPs need to know that we, supporters of sanctuary across our nations, are many! (Author: )

Message to attendees of Faith Action in Bristol
a short follow-up from the 'Faith Action in Bristol' The Audit Report demonstrated the quantity, range and quality of the work being done by faith-based groups in Bristol (Author: )

Helping refugees in Europe: Your questions answered
Find out how you can help desperate refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants who have been forced to flee their homes. (Author: )

Silent Procession in Bristol for people killed by Climate Change
People brought flowers and carried a coffin to remember those who have died. They placed the flowers outside each city centre bank which makes such investments and took a letter into each bank... (Author: )

Nepal Thalassaemia Society needs help ….. URGENTLY
Our clinic was transfusing at the time of the quake and by some miracle our heroic nurse managed to get all the children out to the garden to safety…. and continue the transfusions through out the numerous after shocks. (Author: )

United Reformed Church minister's letter to David Cameron goes viral
"Spend time in Scotland visiting people on zero hours contracts. Spend a week or two living on the minimum wage, or volunteer in a food bank for a whole day." (Author: )

Call to Prayer for the General Election and the Nation
We can no longer divorce our Faith from politics....we need to raise the bar in praying for God's Kingdom to Come and Will to be done... (Author: )

Who is my neighbour? Bishop's Letter General Election 2015
"we support policies which respect the natural environment, enhance human dignity and honour the image of God in our neighbour." (Author: )

Does politics really matter?
We should think about human dignity as we cast our vote, especially for the marginalised and the vulnerable... may it be our guide for engagement in politics for the common good. (Author: )

The Noise
This year will be the 15th year that Christians from all over Bristol will join the local church in showing God's love in practical ways in a high profile weekend of projects and events. (Author: )

Belief in Politics
What do manifestos say about the poor, the elderly, the disabled, the asylum seeker? Who we vote for and why arguably says as much about us as it does about candidates and parties. (Author: )

Thinking of holding an Election Hustings for May 2015?
This time we know exactly when the General Election is going to be. This gives a good opportunity for Churches to join together to plan for local hustings with candidates. (Author: )

Climate Change: A Matter of Faith, Global Aware Conference with Rowan Williams
"The world’s poorest people – those communities who have done the least to cause climate change – bear the brunt of its impact." (Author: )

Bristol campaigners ‘a-peel’ to Asda
to stop banana farmers and workers in the developing world living in poverty as a result of supermarket price wars, by sourcing more Fairtrade bananas. (Author: )

STOP PRESS - Noise Hoodies!!
It's starting to get cold! How would you like a nice new Noise hoodie to keep you warm through winter?! The Noise hoodie will be made in the trademark blue colour with the Noise logo on the back. (Author: )

One25 Auction Extravaganza 2014
As always we have a fantastic night planned with music, a bubbles reception, three course dinner and fabulous auction and raffle prizes. (Author: )

The Blue Finger Vision. Who Feeds Bristol? We all do
In the near future, eating Blue Finger grown food will be a mark of the highest quality, having come from the finest soil in the country, rich in nutrients and minerals and grown only a few miles from where it is eaten. (Author: )

Christian Aid's emergency appeal for humanitarian needs of civilians in Gaza
Christian Aid is appealing to people across the South West to back its Gaza appeal with prayer, action and donations. (Author: )

Countdown to International Fair Trade Towns Conference begins!
This is a fantastic opportunity for Bristol to demonstrate to the world that it is a true leader on ethical business, green issues and sustainability (Author: )

Customers Urged To Donate Food To Help Feed People In Need This Summer
North Bristol Foodbank fed 2808 people during the last financial year 2013/14 and continued to sadly see an increase in the number of people who have been referred to this local foodbank. (Author: )

Christian Aid Lauches Iraq Crisis Appeal
Some half a million people are estimated to be on the move after fighters captured the city of Mosul and a number of other towns north of Baghdad. "This is a crisis on top of a crisis." (Author: )

Permanent Foodbank Collection Box at Sainsbury’s East Filton
North Bristol Foodbank fed 2808 people during the last financial year 2013/14 and continued to sadly see an increase in the number of people who have been referred to this local foodbank. (Author: )

Join the Campaign to Keep Teenage Asylum Seekers in the UK
A young brother and sister will be left on the streets of Pakistan with no money, nowhere to stay, nobody to turn to, and under a real threat of severe persecution. (Author: )

Fashion Revolution Day – Bristol responds with FareFashion
an exciting Fashion Show showcasing a range of ethically produced clothing, together with a sustainably sourced banquet. (Author: )

Give it up for One25
With 500 people raising over £75,000 in the last two years, we've got a lot to live up to! So will you help us make this the biggest 'Give it up' campaign yet!? (Author: )

Fairtrade Fortnight 2014
An exciting range of events in Bristol. Fairtrade plays a crucial role in ensuring sustainable food production for a growing global population, as well as providing a fair and stable income to producers in developing countries. (Author: )

Spring of Hope Ladies' Night Shelter
Crisis Centre Ministries is pleased to announce that we will be expanding the Ladies' Night Shelter by opening a new dedicated building in January/February 2014. (Author: )

Bristol Fairtrade Newsletter - Fairtrade Fortnight 2014
Bananas have been at the heart of Fairtrade since the beginning...But with still only 1 in 3 bananas in British shops sold as Fairtrade we still have a long way to go... (Author: )

Anti-slavery coalition calls for Modern Slavery Bill to be strengthened
We've been fighting slavery for hundreds of years, and we are still at it today. This bill needs to live up to its promise. (Author: )

Bristol wins bid to host International Fairtrade Towns Conference 2015
This will be one of many events which will demonstrate to the world that Bristol is a true leader on ethical business, green issues and sustainability. (Author: )

Bristol human trafficking charity secures £18,000 grant
Unseen which helps females who have been trafficked, runs a safe house in the city where women are helped to deal with their experiences (Author: )

Bristol Fairtrade Newsletter Autumn 2013
Bristol has been named Runners Up for the Outstanding Campaign Award in this year’s national Fairtrade Fortnight Awards. (Author: )

The Community Mission Blog - b.friend
Every week there are column inches in our newspapers devoted to immigration. Asylum seekers and refugees are rarely portrayed in the press in a positive light (Author: )

Becky's murderer never charged Sign the Petition
Tragically, Becky was murdered in 2003 and her suspected killer, confessed but escaped all charges due a loophole in the law. (Author: )

One25 Auction Extravaganza
Tickets are selling fast! Join us this year for a night of good food, drink, live music, special guest speaker and a bidding war in our grand auction (Author: )

Urban Expression Bristol News
In this edition, Mike Pears brings us up to date with news and Ben Payne shares some reflections on recent events (Author: )

Major Emergency Plan: Training Days for New Volunteers
When a major or critical incident occurs, the statutory services respond swiftly, but the victims of major emergencies often need pastoral support... (Author: )

The Big IF G8 Rally – We got world leaders listening!
It was an amazing day, full of inspiration, creativity and action. And our voices were heard. (Author: )

Bristol Fairtrade Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2013
Various wonderful events, including the UK’s festival of eco ideas, art and entertainment - Bristol's Big Green Week 2013! (Author: )

I'm Donating My Tax Cut To Help Those In Need
This month those trying to survive on the least will get even less, If you feel this isn't right and you would like to help those in need out of a life of poverty, please join (Author: )

Join us in June - IF
There will be a mass rally with people from all over the country joining together to show the government that we support the IF campaign and want them to act at the G8 (Author: )

Mayor Visits City of Sanctuary - Ways to End Asylum Destitution
to end destitution of vulnerable sanctuary seekers in the City at a meeting with members of the Bristol City of Sanctuary management committee... (Author: )

The Matthew Tree Project: So how are we doing?
...what the clients are saying about our services, how many clients we are now helping on a monthly basis and how much food we are collecting and giving out. (Author: )

Benefit cuts and the age of austerity: Are we all sharing the pain?
The priority given to benefit cuts... raises some serious questions about fairness. Are the poorest in our society being asked to pay a proportionately higher cost than the richest? (Author: )

Enough Food for Everyone IF
1 in 8 people in the world will go to bed hungry tonight yet our planet provides enough food for everyone. This is unfair, unjust and frankly, totally preventable. (Author: )

Fairtrade Fortnight Launch in Bristol
The Lord Mayor, the Mayor of Bristol, cabinet members and other civic leaders gathered at City Hall to launch Fairtrade Fortnight in Bristol. (Author: )

Please write to your MP: Westminster Hall debate on children
an upcoming debate on "Asylum support for children and young people." (Author: )

The Global Justice Collaborafé
an event where we get together in a cafe in central Bristol to learn about global justice issues, discuss and share views and take action to help make a better world. (Author: )

ISR Newsletter
Earthkeepers - The New Diocesan Environmental Programme: Environmental Conference, Eco-Church, Energy Saving Benchmarking... (Author: )

The Noise 2013
showing God's love in practical ways across the city...working with the communities of Barton Hill, Horfield, Lawrence Weston, Lockleaze... (Author: )

Churches in Bristol support national campaign to tackle hunger
Bristolians are taking action on global hunger as part of an exicting new campaign. (Author: )

More than Feeding the Five Thousand
A South West gathering for Christians who are addressing poverty in their communities, especially those who are involved in sharing food with those in need. (Author: )

Bristol Street Pastors Commissioning
Join Bristol Street Pastors as we celebrate our first night on the streets of Bristol! (Author: )

'Signposting' people affected or likely to be affected by benefit changes
More and more people are becoming aware of the implication for themselves and others of the benefit changes introduced in April 2012, with more to come in April 2013 (Author: )

Bs3 Campus and Bedminster College - Time to Act!
A planning application has been submitted, however we feel this falls short of the ideal platform for an intentional community... (Author: )

Frack Free Somerset Month of Action
...pleased to announce the amazing array of community action taking place across the county. Meetings, Film showings, Workshops, Gigs etc (Author: )

Invitation to a Church Leaders’ Breakfast
This is an opportunity not only for you to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet together with other church leaders from around the South West but also... (Author: )

GOOD NEWS!
I am writing to you with the great news that... Bristol City Council voted to pass the Motion to End Destitution (Author: )

Global Development: A Taxing Business?
Aid or trade? Tax paid by multi-national producers in developing countries can strengthen aid. Is tracing international tax and transparency a just cause? (Author: )

Support for City of Sanctuary Destitution Motion to Bristol City Council
Supporters we need your help. It's now happening and the debate is on and we’re told the motion is now No. 2 on order papers (Author: )

The Noise 2013: 100 Days of Prayer
We want to be praying into these communities, and for the people in them, asking God what is on His heart, what He sees, and be praying together in this. (Author: )

Christmas 2012 Supporters' News
We meet women far from their families, with no home this winter, frightened, unable to see a way out. We're so privileged to be in a position to change that: (Author: )

Lent Lectures - Our Social Legacy: what do we find? What will we leave?
Society is under pressure: the loss of values is corrosive. Will our legacy show Christians active in the Community? (Author: )

Women Taking Part in Bristol Life
Calling all BME women from central Bristol, Come to this 10-week course to help you: Build your confidence, Expand your communication skills... (Author: )

Happytat - An Exciting new venture is beginning in Stokes Croft!
a start-up community enterprise operating underneath the LOVEBRISTOL charity umbrella... (Author: )

Bristol Fairtrade Newsletter - Winter 2012
Spend your money on Fairtrade gifts and food this Christmas and you can rest assured that your gifts will give twice – to the recipient and to the producer. (Author: )

Cafe is an oasis in the city centre of Bristol
has a great range of food from cakes to jacket potatoes. Daily specials of soups and curries all add to the fantastic experience (Author: )

Police and Crime Commissioners - Opportunity or Threat?
What’s changing and what are the implications for the voluntary sector? (Author: )

Give it up for One25 is Back...
...AND IT STARTS 4TH NOV! Last time it raised an incredible £42,000 and with your help we can dream even bigger this time! (Author: )

Justice as the Mission of God with Joel Edwards
Justice is a central part of God’s character – and his mission. Yet it can be challenging to work out what justice as the mission of God means in practice. (Author: )

One25 Annual Report and Invitation to our AGM and Annual Celebration
Thanks to your support One25 were able to help 285 women in the last year, of whom 37 left the streets behind them. (Author: )

The Auction Extravaganza 'early-bird' discount ends in 2 weeks!
Buy your table before Tuesday 2nd October to receive a £40 discount. We'll also give your table two complimentary bottles of wine to enjoy. (Author: )

Bristol Fairtrade Newsletter Autumn 2012
We’d like to keep the focus on increasing Fairtrade consumption by encouraging businesses to enter the first ever South West Fairtrade Business Awards (Author: )

Helping Vulnerable People Training Course
for people with an interest, but perhaps no experience, in helping vulnerable people and those with life-disrupting problems. (Author: )

Schools and colleges of Sanctuary Launch
A School or College of Sanctuary is an establishment that is proud to be a place of welcome for sanctuary seekers. (Author: )

Forward is Running for Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary
We count on your support! Please do what you can to help and contribute in making Bristol a real city of sanctuary (Author: )

Neighbourhood Partnership funding opportunity
Did you know that there is funding available for community / young people's activities in every area of Bristol? (Author: )

Climate Change and The Purposes of God
A morning conference for clergy and other church leaders. (Author: )

Prayer for Easton - St Mark's Cafe and Foodbank
The cafe, open Thursday to Saturday, is recognised as a vibrant and welcoming local place for people to meet, eat and socialise (Author: )

North Bristol Foodbank opens to help growing number of local people facing hunger
...is the third foodbank to open in Bristol in the last two years to help meet the demand... (Author: )

Addictions Training
This course is unique in that it is professionally accredited and Biblically-based, designed to equip Christians with an interest in the field of addictions (Author: )

Food Appeal Collection
Please help us fight the misery of food poverty in Bristol! (Author: )

Invitation from Nola Leach to Key Rally Against Assisted Suicide
Please do come and be encouraged and equipped to defend the law and protect the vulnerable! (Author: )

Team Fair cheer on the torch through Fairtrade Bristol
As I went along the route handing out the flags, it was great to have so many children of all different ages say ‘Oh it’s a Fairtrade flag, I definitely want one’. (Author: )

Inspire Awards 2012 open for nominations
Individuals and projects can both be nominated for the competition, which culminates with an awards ceremony for the short-listed candidates... (Author: )

The Noise 2012 – A Volunteer Revolution!
The Noise 2012 took place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend in the communities of Barton Hill, Horfield, Lawrence Weston, Little Stoke... (Author: )

City of Sanctuary Supporters' Meeting
A CoS supporters meeting has been penciled for organisations and individuals who have pledged their support for Bristol... (Author: )

Government boosts Britain's longest running door-to-door fundraising week
...organised by Christian Aid, will this year receive a substantial boost in income... (Author: )

Local Food Open Day Event
Creating Sustainable Social, Economic and Environmental Transformation with a Coordinated and Collaborative Approach to Local Food (Author: )

Prayer for Street Pastors
Pray for people who are gradually hearing about the scheme and discerning whether they have a call. Pray for the Ascension Trust... (Author: )

Bristol Fairtrade Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2012
Public confidence in the Fairtrade Mark and the benefits it gives to farmers in developing countries continues to grow, despite the recession. (Author: )

The Noise Volunteering
...volunteer registrations for ‘The Noise 2012’ are now being taken and volunteers can sign up online at... (Author: )

West Africa food crisis appeal
an emergency appeal as more than 13 million people across five west African countries are in the midst of a severe food crisis (Author: )

Winners named for the first ever Fairtrade Business Awards
The winners of the first ever Fairtrade Business Awards were announced at a ceremony in Bristol today. (Author: )

Street Pastors - Church Leaders Meeting
...to share the vision, history and impact of Street Pastors, and explain the practicalities and answer any questions. (Author: )

After Occupy Bristol… Dean reflects on lessons learnt
...engaging with the movement and the importance of real conversations amidst the pressure to take sides. (Author: )

Wild Goose Boss' rough sleep challenge raises £2000
He will use the money to publish a book about his experiences which will be sold to fund the work of the crisis centre... (Author: )

'27 Million' - backing the anti-trafficking single from Matt Redman + LZ7
Today 27 million people are trapped in modern day slavery. EMI/sixsteps have just released a new single from Matt Redman and LZ7... (Author: )

Bristol Fairtrade Fortnight
Fairtrade Fortnight in Bristol is dynamic and exciting as ever. Take a Step for Fairtrade from 27th February to 11th March (Author: )

Give it up for One25
You may have heard our recent sad news that we have to close our award winning mother and baby home, Naomi House, due to... (Author: )

100 Days of Prayer
This is more than just a list a prayer requests – this is something that has the potential to transform us and our communities in ways... (Author: )

An update from Crisis Centre Ministries
I am writing to you to inform you of three events happening over the next month. (Author: )

Strategic thinking day for volunteers and paid workers involved in urban mission in Bristol
...working together with churches in Bristol to develop a deeper and more effective engagement with our city. (Author: )

One25: Special Announcement about Naomi House
We are sad to announce the closure of Naomi House, our addiction treatment home for mums with babies. This decision is due to a lack... (Author: )

Our Social Enterprise profiled on BBC1 - This Mon evening!
It follows a group of ex-offenders who are employed to renovate and restore empty properties in Bristol. (Author: )

Hunger For Justice - Day Conference
Pre- Christian Aid Week West region events for 2012. Joel Edwards, of Micah Challenge and formerly the Evangelical Alliance, is to... (Author: )

Community Energy Workshop (plus...)
The workshop will bring together representatives from groups who are implementing or interested in community renewable energy... (Author: )

Alabaré E-news Dec 2011
We end 2011 on a positive note with a Royal visit from HRH The Princess Royal in support of Alabaré’s work with Armed Forces veterans... (Author: )

Philippines typhoon
Christian Aid partner organisations in the Philippines are responding to the devastation caused by Typhoon Washi, that battered the south of... (Author: )

Police Authority Budget Survey 2012-13
The purpose of this consultation is to gather your views on the Avon and Somerset Police budget for 2012-13 and in particular... (Author: )

Microfinance and the Poor - the Church's response?
There is growing interest in the use of microfinance to support some of the poorest people in the developing world. Organised by Woodlands... (Author: )

Help us save The Well
Vulnerable women under Alabaré’s care in The Well, Bristol, are facing significant risk of becoming homeless as Bristol City Council... (Author: )

Building a Future for Jobless
Between 10-12 ex-offenders and long-term unemployed people are benefiting from these projects, and it is a great joy to see how... (Author: )

Water: Global Challenges for the 21st Century
Water is vital to life, yet this century will see increasing challenges of shortage and saturation, droughts and floods. This conference will... (Author: )

Homelessness Prevention High Support Services
There is a BCC consultation on their commissioning of accommodation and support for homelessness. In essence, they are (Author: )

BRISTOL WINS NATIONAL FAIRTRADE AWARD
We came top in all 3 categories we entered and the judges said we were head and shoulders above other towns and cities in the way we... (Author: )

Please vote for One25 to win £6k!
We have the exciting opportunity to win a £6,000 award from Natwest if we receive the most votes in the North Bristol area by 23rd October. (Author: )

ChooseYouth Lobby of Parliament
Lobby of Parliament for Youth Services 25 October - Speaking up for Young People. This is the big one. We need 10,000 young people and... (Author: )

KHETHIWE MUST STAY
One of the key speakers at the City of Sanctuary launch, Khethiwe, was recently detained and served removal directions back to her homeland of Zimbabwe. (Author: )

Give it up for One25
'GIVE IT UP' IS BACK...AND WE'VE RAISED THE STAKES! It's more challenging, more exciting, and even more uplifting than before... (Author: )

'Girls Night Out' women's event at Woodlands?
As part of the Womens Ministry at Woodlands Church we are hosting an event called 'Girls Night Out'. World Vision are holding... (Author: )

b.friend
Enabling volunteers from Bristol’s church community to befriend asylum seekers and refugees (Author: )

'Food Appeal Collection' for The Matthew Tree Project 
A recently opened Foodstore in Stokes Croft, Bristol has over the past 3 weeks been providing food to the children of... (Author: )

Bearing Witness - Christian Aid
We are arranging an inspiring day of campaigning and worship on the issues of climate change and global poverty. (Author: )

Living for One World 23-30 October 2011
Valuing and understanding the world and those who live in it. (Author: )

BRISTOL WINS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
In this year's Fairtrade Fortnight Awards...the judges said we were head and shoulders above other towns and cities... (Author: )

East Africa Emergency Appeal!
Christian Aid has launched an appeal to raise money for people in East Africa affected by severe food shortages caused by... (Author: )

Global Aware Bulletin August 2011
I write this the rain continues to fall; it seems bitterly ironic that we long for a dry summer whilst huge swathes of Africa are suffering... (Author: )

Financially Give to ENOUGH?
We have an amazing opportunity until the end of August to enable people to financially give to ENOUGH via text. (Author: )

HELP TO SAVE ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION ADVISORY SERVICE BRISTOL OFFICE
Without this it is inevitable that we will see people refused the safety they need... these services save lives! (Author: )

EAST AFRICA CRISIS
Drought, high food prices and failed harvests have left 10 million people in East Africa on the brink of disaster. Please give now to save lives. (Author: )

Invitation to City-wide Prayer Event
An invitation to a city-wide prayer event, specifically focused on social action projects and church initiatives in Bristol. (Author: )

South West Fairtrade consultation day
South West Fairtrade consultation day, Sat 10th September? (Author: )

Global Aware Bulletin, July 2011
Allow God to speak to us about how our lifestyles can best reflect the Kingdom values of justice and peace. I hope some of the (Author: )

Bearing Witness
I am writing to invite you to join an inspiring day of campaigning and worship on the issues of climate change and global poverty. (Author: )

For Ethiopia Event Update – June 2011
Summer is finally about to start and what better way to kick it off than with a party in a fantastic country garden! (Author: )

Report launch on faith group’s contribution to the community in the current financial situation
Which gauges the impact of financial cut backs on faith groups and local communities. (Author: )

The Noise Review 2011
For the 10th consecutive year, Christians from all over Bristol and beyond, got together to show the love of Jesus... (Author: )

Newsletter of the Bristol Methodist Centre
The Spring edition of our newsletter is now available to download. (Author: Ian Webb)

Women's night shelter to continue
The women only night shelter run by Novas Scarman will continue until further notice. (Author: Ian Webb)

ONE25 PRAYER LETTER - Summer 2011
Sometimes it can be difficult to hold hope for the women we are working with but we feel it is central to our role; recently... (Author: )

Global Aware Bulletin June 2011
Welcome to the June Bulletin. There are many events and activities to get involved with this month; please share these with your church and other groups. (Author: )

1,000 Fair Trade Towns Press Release
On Saturday 4 June Bristol will be a part of the international event to celebrate 1,000 Fair Trade Towns worldwide. (Author: )

Bristol Faith Audit
Faith audits are increasingly recognised and valued, and the faith communities of Bristol are now part of the story. (Author: )

Churchyard wildlife watch for International Biodiversity Day
Shrinking the Footprint, following in the footsteps of Rev Gilbert White and other naturalists to take a closer look... (Author: )

Bath + Wells’ support for Christian Aid Week 15- 21 May
Hundreds of volunteers have been out collecting door to door or holding bucket collections at local supermarkets. (Author: )

Bristol City of Sanctuary Launch
This is a celebration of Bristol's culture of hospitality and an opportunity to show those seeking sanctuary in our city... (Author: )

Share Your Faith
You don't have to be an evangelist to be able to share what you believe with other people. (Author: )

Alabaré April 2011 E News
April has been a month of plenty with Alabaré receiving three awards commending our work with homeless and... (Author: )

Global Aware Bulletin May 2011
I hope that Easter was a time of inspiration and refreshment for you. Let us use the hope and new life offered to us... (Author: )

Bristol Consultation on Church Urban Fund
We invite you to a consultation meeting on 19th May at Easton Christian Family Centre 11am-2pm (lunch included) (Author: )

Train to run How to Drug Proof Your Kids?
How to Drug Proof Your Kids® (DPYK) is an exciting parenting course from Care for the Family which aims to help... (Author: )

One25 Newsletter
I met One25 after running away from a violent relationship and becoming homeless and addicted. I was in a really, really... (Author: )

Wake up to the power of coffee
Every morning it feels as if our busy office doesn’t fully function until we’ve had our first coffee of the day. But for the... (Author: )

Global Aware Bulletin April 2011
Welcome to the Easter edition of the Global Aware Bulletin. With the backdrop of the Japanese disaster and violence in Libya... (Author: )

Christian Aid - March 2011
Lent is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for all the good things in our life. (Author: )

‘The Noise 2011’
‘The Noise 2011’ volunteers website is now launched too and we are taking volunteer registrations online (Author: )

BRISTOL CITY OF SANCTUARY NEWS
The next month promises to be a rather busy one, and I'd like to invite you all to join us at the following events. (Author: )

Global Aware Bulletin March 2011
March Global Aware Bulletin. At a time when citizens across the Middle East are fighting for a fairer system... (Author: )

Faith, Poverty and Social Exclusion
Free Cafe Style Workshop - All Welcome (Author: )

Unchosen Human Trafficking petition
I've just signed a petition to David Cameron and Nick Clegg (Author: )

Give it up for One25
Give something up for 125 hours to raise money and awareness for One25 (Author: )

The Fairtrade Fiesta
The Fairtrade Fiesta event is a major celebration for Fairtrade Fortnight in Bristol. (Author: )

Global Aware Bulletin February 2011
February Global Aware Bulletin, plenty of ideas and inspiration to lift you out of the winter gloom. (Author: )

BCAN's Sleep Out
Annual sleep out to raise awareness of homelessness and funds for charities helping to combat homelessness. (Author: )

Sat 22 Jan - Global Aware Conference
Inspire and equip Christians to take action to eradicate extreme poverty in our lifetime. (Author: )

Big Society: The Big Response
On October 20th about 200 leaders from the Bristol Region Celebration Churches Network gathered (Author: )

Bristol City Council Votes for Bristol to Become a City of Sanctuary
On Tuesday 16 November at a Full Council meeting, Bristol City Council voted in favour (Author: )

The Noise 2010
For the 9th year, The Noise took the love of Jesus to urban estate communities (Author: )

Faith Communities Play Vital Role in B+NES
The report, Faith Action Audit 2010, has found that faith based groups and organisations (Author: )

The Faith Dividend benefits all communities
The people of South Gloucestershire benefit to the tune of over £2.5m annually in (Author: )

Global Aware November Bulletin
These are challenging times when much of the focus is on our domestic finances (Author: )