The Rt Rev Bishop Mike Hill retires

The Right Reverend Bishop Mike Hill delivered his last address as Bishop of the Diocese of Bristol before a packed congregation at the Bristol Cathedral on Saturday.  The service was attended by his wife Anthea, their family, clergy from all corners of the Diocese as well as three current Lord-Lieutenants and three retired Lord-Lieutenants.  Bishop Mike and Anthea came to Bristol in 2003 from the Diocese of Oxford.  He became a ember of the House of Lords in 2009.  The service demonstrated his passion for preaching the word of God in an accessible and engaging way.  The Cathedral Choir, the Renewal Gospel Choir and a guitarist in turn led hymns sung in full voice by the congregation. The couple will retire to Clevedon.  The search for the successor to Bishop Mike will be carried out by the Vacancy in See Committee and will begin shortly.