You are able to watch Bishop Rachel’s Pentecost service from Gloucester Cathedral here. The Readings from the service and Bishop Rachel’s Sermon. Acts 2:1-21 When the day of Pentecost hadContinue reading
Month: May 2020
Messy Church at Tuffley
Messy Church happens in Tuffley on a monthly basis. Helen McGeoch, Pioneer in Tuffley says, “Messy Church is so good, it’s breaking down barriers that separate church from community andContinue reading
The Weekly Bulletin (26/05/20)
Well dressing, Thy Kingdom Come and a huge thank you to all our teachers. The Weekly Bulletin for 26 May 2020 is now available to download —>
Podcast Episode 4: In the face of devastation – Bishop Rachel in conversation with The Nelson Trust about domestic abuse
Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. As those who have experienced the love of God in Jesus Christ we are called to join in with the work of theContinue reading
Archdeacon Hilary family Gospel reading video for May 31
Archdeacon Hilary teaches us on Pentecost and the importance of light in the darkness. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your webContinue reading
Well dressed with rainbows in Bisley
Sue Bradley from Bisley Benefice in Stroud blogs about the Well Dressing ceremony Two world wars did not stop the children of Bisley from dressing their village wells with flowersContinue reading
Updated national advice on work affecting church buildings during the Covid-19 pandemic
This guidance should be read in conjunction with: Guidance for PCCs, incumbents and cathedral Chapters: opening church buildings for works to the building and interior, issued by The HouseContinue reading
Taking a risk
Thought for the week by Bishop Robert, as shared in the Citizen on 28 May 2020 The truth is that its hard. Not only that, it’s getting harder. Staying atContinue reading
Funding for churches during the Covid-19 crisis
The Heritage Alliance has created a separate Funding Hub listing potential sources of funding for heritage organisations during the Coronavirus crisis. Churches will be eligible to apply for some ofContinue reading
Rise in heritage crime with easing of lockdown: Warning for churches
As the lockdown has been eased and with an increased amount of people moving about there has been a sharp increase in reported crime. Please stay vigilant. With the warmerContinue reading
The Weekly Bulletin (19/05/20)
Global wave of prayer starts on Thursday with Thy Kingdom Come, meet the creative family behind the LEGO gospel stories and find out how local churches are helping families toContinue reading
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for May 24
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday May 24. Each week, we’re sharing a sermon from a senior member of clergy, a reflection and other content for use in your worshipping community
Podcast Episode 3: Faith in troubled times – Archdeacon Phil and Bishop Rachel
In this third podcast episode, Archdeacon Phil talks with Bishop Rachel, about how our faith can be affected by troubled times. The two discuss life, hope and struggles, detailing theContinue reading
Dean Stephen Lake’s sermon for May 24
Dean Stephen’s sermon for May 24. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, during the Zoom meeting, click ‘shareContinue reading
Archdeacon Phil family Gospel reading video for May 24
Archdeacon Phil teaches us on the story of Zacchaeus. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, during the ZoomContinue reading
Jo’s bag of worries
The Revd Jo Wetherall, Children and Families Officer, shows us how to make a bag of worries that can be used to help children with anxiety. She talks about theContinue reading
Christian library offers free delivery service to Gloucester and Cheltenham
A new Christian library in Gloucester is providing a free loan and delivery service for Christian reading materials during lock down. The books, CDs and DVDs were donated by membersContinue reading
No garden? No problem – vicar makes space for sport
The Revd Tim Hastie-Smith shares plans for making sport available to all during lock-down “This may look like a family badminton set in a churchyard but if you look closelyContinue reading
Creative family shares gospel in fun films
Lockdown with two preschool children is relentless. Trying to get them engaged with online church is nigh on impossible. LEGO® to the rescue! Even before we had children, LEGO® featuredContinue reading
The Weekly Bulletin (12/05/20)
This week, free lockdown resources from the Ugly Duckling Company to put a smile on your face, a big thank you to our nurses and more on the new #FaithAtHomeContinue reading
The Happiness Lab – free resources online
The Ugly Duckling Company want to spread some more happiness under lock-down and they are making their fabulous Happiness Lab resources available to people in the diocese to use withContinue reading
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for May 17
There have been some changes to our regular communication channels during lockdown, so here’s a roundup of the content available
Light and Dark – stories from VE Day 1945. Podcast Episode 2
Bishop Rachel invited some of the members of St Kyneburga to join her for a virtual tea party over Zoom to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Over tea,Continue reading
Calm jar tutorial with Jo Wetherall
The Revd Jo Weatherall, Children and Families Officer, has created a new video to talk you through making a calm jar. These little bottles, filled with water, oil and washing Continue reading