The Weekly Bulletin (31.03.20)
Month: March 2020
Feeding the 5,000 – please help
We are fundraising to help feed the most vulnerable people in our communities. In response to the Covid-19 crisis, The Long Table supported by the Diocese of Gloucester have developedContinue reading
Feeding the 5,000
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, The Long Table, supported by the Diocese of Gloucester, developed a project to help ensure everyone in the county had access to food regardlessContinue reading
Big changes at Christian Aid
Christian Aid is undergoing big changes to make the charity fit for the future. Christian Aid’s overall income has never been higher, but its unrestricted income has been steadily declining.Continue reading
Mar 27: a letter to all clergy, churchwardens in vacancy and Readers
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert. To all clergy, churchwardens in vacancy and Readers Please find below a letter from the Archbishops issued today. We askContinue reading
Mar 28: Funeral guidance and resources
To all clergy and Readers As you will be aware the latest national Church guidance is that funerals may now only happen at the Crematorium or at the graveside. OnlyContinue reading
Prayer and reflection at the end of your day
Join Bishop Rachel for prayer and reflection:
New Mental Health Reflections published by the Church of England
A series of reflections on how to cope with anxiety and loneliness in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, including simple Christian meditation techniques and five tips, have been publishedContinue reading
Mar 24: A letter to all school staff
Bishops Rachel and Robert have written to all school staff. Download/read the letter here Text of the letter: 24 March 2020 To Headteachers, Teachers and School Support Staff. Dear ColleaguesContinue reading
Livestreaming services and groups – even without wifi
Visit our new Livestreaming hub Getting live content online; to remain connected with those in isolation, is more important than ever. Fortunately, it’s easier than you may think, and moreContinue reading
A letter to the clergy from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert (20.03.20)
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert (20.03.20) As you will appreciate, information and guidance continues to be developed at a rapid pace. Yet, in the midst of allContinue reading
Mothering Sunday: Bishop Rachel’s sermon
We join Bishop Rachel at Bishopscourt for her Mothering Sunday sermon.
Bishop Robert shares a message for our brilliant schools and children!
“You have been amazing this week” ~ a message from Bishop Robert: Share on Twitter
A letter to the Diocese from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert (17.3.20)
Our desire is that where possible, and in line with the guidelines, our church buildings will remain open and places of prayer
A letter to the clergy from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
Latest Coronavirus guidance, updates and news. 20/3/20
Cancellation of PCC meetings
We ask that all non-essential meetings, which include PCCs be cancelled. We understand that due to how fast the situation is developing that some meetings between people may have toContinue reading
Churches go live online in radical movement across the UK
With a call from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York for us to become a “different sort of church” over the coming months, many are leading the way using digitalContinue reading
Archbishops call for Church of England to become radically different
Public worship put on hold to help stem spread of coronavirus
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert regarding COVID-19
6 Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification .. 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up toContinue reading
Stand for deanery Synod
If you sit on your PCC and are interesting in working with others across your local area to promote the mission of the church, you might consider standing for Deanery Synod.
Bishop Rachel appoints her Chaplain
Bishop Rachel is pleased to announce that she has appointed the Revd Jason Taylor as her new Chaplain. Bishop Rachel said. “I am delighted that Jason has accepted the invitationContinue reading
Silver Eco Church Award inspires loo roll project
When St James’ Church, Chipping Campden did an environmental audit, it inspired members of the congregation to take action at home. The church was recently awarded a silver eco-church certificateContinue reading
Grant applications for churches now open
The first round of Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust’s grant applications is open now, until 30 April 2020. In Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and North Bristol, we have over 620 historic churches,Continue reading
