Bishop Rachel recently visited our Indian partner dioceses of Karnataka Central and Bangalore. While she was there she tweeted about the people she met and the experiences that she had.
Here’s a round up of some of the highlights of her trip.
The Diocese of Karnataka Central
27 February to 2 March 2017
Beautiful fields of chillis in S.India. Harvest in abundance .. but need scarcity in application to food! Heat here is not just due to sun! pic.twitter.com/doUkF5dCSS
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) February 27, 2017
Traffic jam on way to clergy conference in Khammam! Wonderful visit to Dornakal Diocese South India. Partnership with @GlosDioc pic.twitter.com/NbktVnxFNe
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) February 27, 2017
St Mary’s Khammam fully engaged with hopes & needs of community: hospital; schools; hostel care; care for children wth learning disability.. pic.twitter.com/YhNqzZVyMn
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) February 27, 2017
Visit to Kodad daycare S.India built with funds from Mothers Union in @GlosDioc. Now to be supported by St Paul’s Glos @ruthfitter pic.twitter.com/6YXiVYUr9L
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) February 28, 2017
This Khammam shop contrast to rural life. Generous gifts from Dornakal .. pic.twitter.com/auVMVSgpfY
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) February 28, 2017
Beginning Lent journey on AshWednesday in Dornakal cathedral. Remembering @GlosDioc @GlosCathedral pic.twitter.com/2DCrmpGmWP
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 1, 2017
Dornakal English Medium School. Thankyou King’sSchool Glos for link. 2016 @GlosDioc episcopal collections supported. Much support required. pic.twitter.com/y9nrJc5UxT
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 1, 2017
Humbling & generous Indian welcome wherever we go in Dornakal Diocese. #stmaryskhammam @GlosDioc @BishGloucester pic.twitter.com/qA0VBf9hgj
— Guy Treweek (@treweekg) March 1, 2017
Wonderful community project in Dalit community. Daycare centre named after Churnside benefice @GlosDioc. #inspiring pic.twitter.com/VrkWYXJiAB
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 1, 2017
Never expected to see my name in lights & wearing garlands in S India! Very moving visit to amazing community project #dornakal @GlosDioc pic.twitter.com/jCPARCq6zp
— Guy Treweek (@treweekg) March 1, 2017
So many garlands. So much generosity. Thankyou Dornakal cathedral. Thankyou Shubakhar (Diocesan Treasurer) @GlosDioc pic.twitter.com/BeTRHATQXZ
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 2, 2017
Farewell from Dornakal in S.India. Mugs for UK @GlosDioc. Overwhelming generosity. Sad to say farewell to new friends. Now to Bangalore… pic.twitter.com/4NtwtHe5ay
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 2, 2017
The Diocese of Bangalore
2 March to 6 March, 2017
Graduation at Mithralaya Girls School Bangalore. Hope-filled potential. Candles lit as sent out to shine in world. #GoForItGirls! pic.twitter.com/Z52Xvx3PR1
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 2, 2017
The beautiful bucket tonight after 1st day in Bangalore. We have been overwhelmed by gifts of flowers. #Generosity&Welcome pic.twitter.com/KGnCbsgWTC
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 2, 2017
Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, Bangalore. Amazing history & warm welcome.. pic.twitter.com/tWb5nytt3A
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 2, 2017
An encouraging meeting in Karnataka Central Diocese with the priests who are women @ACOffice @GlosDioc pic.twitter.com/8ALYFQG46q
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 3, 2017
Wonderful young women priests in early 30s in S.India. Praying for more in @churchofengland @GlosDioc pic.twitter.com/z0i9xl02IM
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 3, 2017
Care homes for elderly run by local churches in Bangalore. 1 is zero cost – Everything paid for/provided by church community. #KingdomVision pic.twitter.com/j02MBZhfym
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 3, 2017
Great team & volunteers at care home for elderly in leafy Bangalore.. pic.twitter.com/zCielxL8nf
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 3, 2017
Lovely to meet Prem in Bangalore. Dean of Cathedral & committed to ARocha India. @dave_bookless pic.twitter.com/GAjQpm2qaa
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 4, 2017
St Michael’s, Kolar Gold Fields, built by English mining co. Great present but shocking past: ‘Little England’ & no Indians allowed til 1947 pic.twitter.com/LciPu6TBwq
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 4, 2017
Good to visit Bishop Cotton Women’s College. Principal is Esther PrasanaKumar – wife of Bishop. #ExcellentEducationForWomen pic.twitter.com/TjAkSgyEtC
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 4, 2017
Kolar Gold Fields Club. Built for English. No Indians til 1947. Founder’s old portrait by modern TV: cricket India v. Aus #AllPeopleEqual pic.twitter.com/NQzsw7ypRW
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 4, 2017
Generous welcome Kolar Gold Fields mining area. Mines closed 2001. Communities struggling; Church engaging. @beenakgf #HopeAmidStruggle pic.twitter.com/vGMTzXGz1o
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 4, 2017
Girls’ Hostel in Kolar Gold Fields. Run by Diocese & providing care & education in present for transformed future. #PreciousGirls pic.twitter.com/as6gYkYGOa
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 4, 2017
Boys’ hostel Kolar Gold Fields. Yet another diocesan-run project offering children a present & a future. Sharing God’s love & hope. pic.twitter.com/ctSPV1p0qY
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 4, 2017
Humbling welcome New Life Centre for boys dropped out of education. Boys learning carpentry & tailoring. Bought stole for @Rev_David_G pic.twitter.com/yShyHjYF2q
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 4, 2017
Altho’ people are queuing in Bangalore for India v Aus I can assure @SVBwatch that David Bowers was with us all the time & not at cricket! pic.twitter.com/I9TPNKHBnO
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 5, 2017
March 5th preached St Mark cathedral Bangalore; then visited Church S.India hospital & great meal with Bishop’s family. Banana leaf plates pic.twitter.com/IGITzYRmJH
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 6, 2017
Visit to New Life Girls’ Centre in Bangalore. Given a home & education. All have ambition to fulfill potential IWD #BoldForChange pic.twitter.com/DezuVQ2CqS
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 6, 2017
Poignant visit to MAK residential care for boys rescued from streets of Bangalore. Amazing dancing from teenagers. Much fun with Selfies! pic.twitter.com/QnObzVbRpi
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 6, 2017
Noisy & vibrant streets of Bangalore. Very very hot.. pic.twitter.com/m6Xa0250Zn
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 6, 2017
Final eve in Karnataka C Diocese. Thankyou for overwhelming generosity; fragrant garlands; beautiful Indian clothes; & bonds of friendship pic.twitter.com/8xzrFsUZYl
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 6, 2017
As I return to @GlosDioc I will never forget the endless garlanding of welcome & hospitality in South India. #AbundantBlessings pic.twitter.com/Db9Sqcl0lD
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 6, 2017
Arpana special school in Bangalore. Inspiring initiative by KCD diocese. @GlosDioc spot my rendition of ‘head, shoulders, knees & toes’! pic.twitter.com/bG3QbRk0NA
— Rachel Treweek (@BishGloucester) March 2, 2017
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