House of Lords Thursday 27 February 2020 Bishop Rachel led a debate today in the House of Lords, on the case for improved early years intervention to support children andContinue reading
Month: February 2020
Disciples wanted to attend ‘Last Supper’
Disciples are wanted to join a Good Friday Pageant from Caudle Green to Syde. The Revd Val Thorne says that they need 12 people to play Jesus’ disciples. They willContinue reading
Service for those affected by cancer
Pause for Hope is a national charity that enables prayer services throughout the UK for all those affected by cancer, from patients and carers, to medics and health professionals, allContinue reading
Cloister Challenge Sleep-out at Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester’s annual Cloister Challenge event returns to the Cathedral on 20 March 2020 marking its fifth-anniversary raising money for the homeless and vulnerable. The Cloister Challenge raises much-needed funds forContinue reading
Adam’s pilgrimage for conservation
What is the best way to help raise money for a church dedicated to a patron saint of pilgrims? Perhaps a sponsored walk to the ancient pilgrim destination of SantiagoContinue reading
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for parishes
The Church of England website has all the latest updates and information for worshipping communities. All guidance will continue to reflect appropriate Public Health advice and guidance is kept underContinue reading
Life Development Fund: feedback
The Life Development Fund enables mission and ministry across the diocese in new and exciting ways. Funding is provided to projects that help to deliver our vision of LIFE inContinue reading
Check your church for storm damage
Following Storm Ciara, the Church Buildings Team would like to encourage churchwardens to carry out visual inspections of their church roofs, rainwater goods and any accessible stonework, which might haveContinue reading
Connect cafe opens in St Andrew’s Church
A group of Christian women in Churcham decided to build community locally by opening a community café in the church. Vicar Lara Bloom said, “The aim is to offer hospitalityContinue reading
Arthur Champion blogs on the launch of the C of E’s Lent campaign
“Saying yes to life” – the launch of the C of E’s Lent campaign “I recently had the privilege of visiting Lambeth Palace which is, of course, the London homeContinue reading
Bold and positive action from the DAC on sustainability
Gloucester Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) has released far-reaching new policy and guidance regarding sustainability in church buildings. It is the first time that the DAC has issued a formal policyContinue reading
Young people take on sports leadership in Kempsford
Kempsford sports club recently held its first fully young- leader-led sports session. The group attracts between 8 and 12 people along each week and the over 13s are learning leadershipContinue reading
Synod strengthens emissions target after climate emergency declared
Diocesan Synod has declared a climate emergency and agreed to bring forward dates for reducing emissions by 20 years. Synod called on all parts of the diocese to work towardsContinue reading
