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Bristol Cathedral is a place and community that feels safe and inclusive. We strive to be open, generous, creative and brave in all that we do.
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Find out more about the people, projects and vision at Bristol Cathedral.
“…there is a dedicated team of people, paid and volunteer, clergy and non-clergy, who make the building into a space that is vibrant, caring, and open to all who want to enter, but also a place of sanctuary, refuge, and peace. There is a very real community who come together, connected by their love for God, and their love for the people of Bristol…”
Meet the Team
We have a dedicated and friendly team of people, paid and volunteer, clergy and non-clergy, who support the work of Bristol Cathedral.
Contact Us
Please get in touch if you have an enquiry. Whether about the Choir, our services, or educational visits, we would be pleased to help or point you in the right direction.
Governance
Find out more about Bristol Cathedral’s governing body, Chapter.
Led by the Dean, the group agrees the strategy and vision for the Cathedral and ensures we can be financially resilient for the future.
Social Justice
The Cathedral’s project All God’s Children explores the impact of the slave economy on Bristol Cathedral’s life, past and present. You can visit this semi-permanent exhibition which presents the important research so far and comment, reflect and feedback about what the Cathedral should do next.
Sustainability
Learn about the Cathedral’s journey towards achieving net zero. It’s not just about reducing carbon emission but also helping shape a culture that prioritises care of all of God’s creation.
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Outreach
Our homeless Outreach team offers conversation, a hot drink and sign-posts to agencies, to the homeless community sleeping on our doorstep. Find out how you can support and get involved.
Find out moreThere is Hope in Colour: Bristol Cathedral hosts conversations on race, justice and belonging
Artists, faith leaders, performers and communities will gather at Bristol Cathedral this October for a day of conversation, creativity and reflection exploring justice, faith, hope and belonging.
Bristol Cathedral’s Seafarers’ Chapel Floor Restoration Triumphs with Church Transformation Award
Bristol Cathedral Announces Joseph Ijoyemi as Artist for New Permanent Artwork
Bristol Cathedral announces shortlisted artists for the Colston Window Commission
The Commission has been shaped by meaningful collaboration with artists, theologians, and members of the local community, ensuring a wide range of voices contribute to the evolving story of the Cathedral and the city it serves.
Our 2024 Annual Report is Now Available
Our 2024 Annual Report celebrates a year of bold steps towards becoming a Cathedral for the city, not just in the city, as we extended our welcome further than ever before.
BTF+ Presents: Helios at Bristol Cathedral
Bristol Cathedral is delighted to host Helios, a new illuminated sculpture of the sun by internationally acclaimed Bristol-based artist Luke Jerram, as part of BFT+ – Bristol’s festival of technology, creativity, and culture.
Grant awarded from the Cathedral Music Trust
£15,000 kindly awarded from the Cathedral Music Trust towards school engagement programme
Bristol Cathedral Launches Art Commission to Honour African and Afro-Caribbean Heritage
Bristol Cathedral has launched a new open call for visual artists to create a permanent artwork that honours the resilience, culture, and faith of African and Afro-Caribbean communities in Bristol. The commission invites creative responses to be installed in the Cathedral’s north transept, in dialogue with the existing Edward Colston memorial window.