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Month: May 2020
Archdeacon Hilary Dawson’s sermon on John Chapter 14, 15-21
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Fiona Crocker blogs on collective worship
The Revd Fiona Crocker, Vicar of Cam with Stinchcombe blogs about running online collective worship for her local primary school during lock down. “We have been encouraged in the diocese to
Updated guidance on clergy and lay leaders entering church buildings
A message from Bishop Rachel
Dean Stephen Lake’s Gospel Reading for May 10, 2020
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Sermons, podcasts and Gospel readings – communications during lockdown
There have been some changes to our regular communication channels during lockdown, so here’s a roundup of the content available
The Weekly Bulletin (05/05/20)
This week, VE Day celebrations, the launch of our new podcast and a round of applause for our St John’s Ambulance volunteers. Download the Weekly Bulletin for 5 May here
St John’s Parish Church, Elkstone: The Wild Flower Meadow Story
Back in 2015, Elkstone PCC started a project to create a wildflower meadow and a composting loo in its grounds. Brian Howlett, PCC Treasurer, said, “As I write this in
Clap for St John’s Ambulance volunteers
The Revd Canon Paul Williams, the Vicar of Tewkesbury Abbey and County Chaplain to St John Ambulance and Sub Dean of the Order of St John blogs. “I want to
Important changes to Faculty Jurisdiction Rules, April 2020
While we have been confined to our homes, there have been important changes to the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules, which will concern anyone who is planning to undertake works to their
The Ven Phil Andrew’s sermon for Sunday 10 May
Every week, we’re sharing a sermon so that those who can’t access biblical teaching for whatever reason, or who would like to share the sermon from senior clergy, can do
Great local food, lovingly made, for everyone
A message from Bishop Rachel Feeding the 5,000 -Great local food, lovingly made, for everyone Dear all You may be aware of a project we are involved in called Feeding
Listen to the new Diocese of Gloucester Podcast! Episode 1
Our new, ongoing fortnightly audio series kicks off with a discussion between Dean Stephen Lake and Archdeacon Hilary Dawson.
Key workers contributed to special vocations church service
Key workers spoke of how their Christian faith has helped give them strength to serve others during the coronavirus pandemic, in the Church of England’s national weekly online service to
Resources for Eco-Church
A huge thank you to those who joined the Eco-Church zoom Q+A on 30th April. Once the zoom connection settled down it was a good conversation, thanks to
Bishop in Parliament: Bishop Rachel questions support for vulnerable children
On 29 April 2020 during a virtual sitting of the House of Lords, Baroness Burt of Solihull asked the Government “what practical measures they are taking to address domestic abuse
Choir to sing weekly hymns for digital church services across the country
Singers from one of the leading churches in the capital are to record hymns and songs each week for use by clergy and church leaders livestreaming Sunday services across the


