We are now inviting you to be a part of this journey by participating in Transforming Church. Together, a process of developing a new vision and set off priorities for the diocese over the coming years. WHAT IS TRANSFORMING CHURCH? The Church of England in our region is shaping a new vision and set of priorities for the coming years. We want to understand what we do well, what we can change for the better and create a positive way forward together. We will listen carefully to understand what each other think and feel about God and the Church of England, but also about our communities, society and the world. The aim is to be relentlessly inclusive in our approach and we are committed to listening to voices that we don’t often hear, opinions that we find difficult and those that challenge the status quo. Who is it for? Transforming Church. Together is for everyone in the Diocese of Bristol, both within and outside the church. We aim to be relentlessly inclusive in our approach and we are committed to listening to voices that we don’t often hear. We want to engage with and understand the perspectives of people inside the church, those who relate to it and those who may never have given it a thought. Why are you doing this now? This work begins in a complex world that is experiencing seismic changes. Covid-19, Brexit, racism, growing inequalities, the climate crisis, ongoing digital revolution, approaching recession and debates over human identity are disrupting and changing society and communities. At the same time, we know that numbers of regular worshippers are declining and the role of the Church of 9
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