SCIE (Social Care Institute for Excellence) have made a survey available in relation to survivors of abuse. The initial closing date for this is 8th August, for a first summary being published in October. The survey will remain open after this date, though, and all responses will be reviewed again in January 2019.
Month: July 2018
Farewell Service and Consecration for Archdeacon Jackie (Ticket date extended)
From Archdeacon Jackie “As I return from my Sabbatical I wish to say a big thank you to all who have enabled me to have the space for learning,Continue reading
Getting ready for Ride + Stride, 8 Sept
People from all over the county gathered at St Mary’s church in Frampton-on-Severn to celebrate the launch of this year’s Ride+Stride event, which will take place on September 8. ThisContinue reading
Therapy goats bring calm to Bishop’s garden
Four goats and two sheep took over the Bishop of Gloucester’s garden, in a project to build confidence and self-esteem with women from the Nelson’s Trust Centre. Charity Delilah’s UmbrellaContinue reading
Life Development Fund celebration event
Around 50 people attended an event at the Oasis Centre in Cheltenham, on Tuesday 19 June, to celebrate the variety of projects that the LIFE Development Fund has supported overContinue reading
Caving: the final frontier
Reflection on the rescue of the football team in Thailand, by the Revd Arthur Champion, priest and caver As I am writing, news is breaking that divers in Thailand haveContinue reading
Institute of Fundraising – West Midlands – FREE Monthly Meet-ups
The IoF have monthly meet-up sessions on a range of fundraising topics in Birmingham, Warwickshire and Worcestershire – open to both IOF members and non-members. Birmingham Meet-ups are held onContinue reading
Archdeacon Jackie appointed Bishop of Crediton
‘I will leave with gratitude for the immense love, faithfulness and commitment that I have encountered’
Church and school partnership brings joy to all ages
Children from Hempsted Primary School have been signing up to go to a Wednesday service at their local church. There is a very active worship group at the school withContinue reading
A thank you for 26 years of dedication
The Director of Music at St Peter’s Chuch, Winchcombe will be stepping down after 26 years service. Fiona Brown has been responsible for huge growth in the church choir, bringingContinue reading
The Power of Prayer – a story of stepping out bravely in the Oak Hill Parishes
Last year, I prayed about ‘how best to reach out to the communities of the Oak Hill Parishes.’ I had the Diocesan LIFE vision in mind, and the call fromContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks to the Telegraph about social media
Bishop Rachel has given an interview to the Telegraph backing their backing their duty of care campaign, to protect children from online harms including abuse, bullying and low self-esteem. She alsoContinue reading
Ordinations 2018
After a weekend of inspiring, joyous services at Gloucester Cathedral, we welcome seven brand new priests, and six new deacons!
