Jonathan Kear is a self-employed Christian youth worker at Together for Youth, based in Newent in the Forest of Dean. Jonathan also sits on the diocesan LIFE group for youngContinue reading
Month: October 2018
How are parishes using digital media?
Following a research audit of the various church digital presences across the Diocese of Gloucester, we can now offer some insights into how different groups are using various platforms. OneContinue reading
A Place to Belong: Disability and the Church
Watch stories of people with disabilities in the Church of England – and their perspectives on how churches can make sure everyone can participate in church life. These short filmsContinue reading
Gloucester Cathedral hosts GCHQ Poppyfall Cascade for WW1 Centenary
GCHQ’s giant waterfall of handmade poppies is on display at Gloucester Cathedral as part of the city’s World War One Commemoration.
Proposal to amend the religious designation of All Saints’ Academy to a CofE school
Formal Consultation A proposal to amend the religious designation of All Saints’ Academy to a Church of England School as a result of the proposed withdrawal of the Roman CatholicContinue reading
Biker service in Gloucester
On Sunday 21 October, at 10.30am, bikers gathered for a special service at St James’ Church in Gloucester. Scooter, trike and bike riders were invited to bring their bikes, helmetsContinue reading
Modern Slavery: how you can help to take action
Thursday 18th October 2018 is Anti-Slavery Day. There are more than 40 million people around the world trapped in some form of modern slavery – it happens right here in Gloucestershire.
Bishop Rachel leading change to women’s judicial system
The Bishop of Gloucester hosted an event in the House of Lords on Monday 15 October, to challenge the effectiveness of the recently launched Female Offender Strategy. Her aim isContinue reading
Lisa shares her story in the House of Lords
At an event to highlight the importance of finding suitable accommodation for women released from prison, Rachel from Gloucester shared her extraordinary story.
New Archdeacon of Gloucester and Residentiary Canon of Gloucester Cathedral
The Revd Hilary Dawson is delighted to be coming to the Diocese of Gloucester.
Buzzing at Stroud Sacred Music Festival!
Peace breaks out in Stroud; we meet the team behind the festival and find out what it means to the community
The meaningful leading lights campaign
The 2018 Meaningful Treat Pack is designed to help with mission work on, and leading up to, the eve of All Saints (Halloween). Building on the success of last year,Continue reading
50 years in the priesthood
On Saturday 29 September, Fr Hugh Broad Associate Priest at Saint James’ Quedgeley and Kingsway celebrated 50 years in the priesthood. Hugh Broad, born in 1937 in Cheltenham, attended the localContinue reading
