This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday July 19. Families Gospel video The Very Revd Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Cathedral, teaches on the Gospel reading
Month: July 2020
Podcast Episode 9: Lockdown for young people. Bishop Rachel with Malindi, Emily, Libby, Barrie, Dan and Daniel
Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. How are young people dealing with change and uncertainty during lockdown? Bishop Rachel talks to five teenagers from our worshipping communities, along with
Dean Stephen Lake’s Family Gospel reading for July 19
The Very Revd Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Cathedral, teaches on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, July 19. How can we learn from the parable of the weeds? To
The Ven Phil Andrew’s sermon for July 19
Each week we share a sermon and a reading for use the upcoming Sunday. We’re also sharing podcasts and weekly news bulletins of different sorts. This week, The Ven Phil
Abbeydale tree trail helps build community
The Revd Cate Williams, Mission and Evangelism Officer for the Diocese of Gloucester shares some of the environmental projects she involved with while she was on furlough absence. “Over the
Bringing bees back to Bourton
Thanks to the Diocese of Gloucester’s grant for wildlife , generously matched by a local estate owner, St Lawrence’s, Bourton on the Hill, has recently welcomed a small colony of
Harnhill Centre to reopen for personal retreats
The Harnhill Centre for Christian Healing, near Cirencester, is opening for personal retreats from 5 August. For those in need of a break and some time to relax and reset,
Sport ministry in a virtual world – webinar now available
On July 2, Emily (of PSALMS sports ministry) was asked by Scripture Union, in partnership with Leadership Lab international, to deliver an online webinar on ‘Sports Ministry in a virtual
The Weekly Bulletin (7/7/20)
This week’s Bulletin has the story of Fiona and Chris, one of the first couples to marry after lockdown and the story of their joyful ceremony. We find out about
Ourboretum- save our trees
A grassroots project will see Gloucestershire people growing new trees to replace the hundreds of thousands being wiped out by ash dieback. BBC Radio Gloucestershire and Cotswolds Conservation Board will
Archdeacon Hilary Radio Interviews
The Venerable Hilary Dawson was interviewed on Sunday by a series of radio stations. The shows talked about how From next month, special courses and training will be offered to
Tuffley Festival has arrived!
This weekend Tuffley Festival was held online in place of the cancelled Tuffley Festival due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. A series of brilliant short videos featuring Tuffley Talents
Sowing the seeds of God’s word
Archdeacon Hilary’s family gospel reflection for Sunday 12 July. From her beautiful garden, she shares how a tiny seed can made a huge difference.
New debt centre planned for Gloucester
A group of Gloucester churches has come together to open a new Christians Against Poverty debt centre in Gloucester. The planned centre will open this November. The group, led by
Bishop Robert’s sermon for Sunday 12 July
Bishop Robert shares his sermon for Sunday 12 July. Every week, we’re sharing a sermon so that those who can’t access biblical teaching for whatever reason, or who would like
Let your garden (or churchyard) grow
Blockley Churchyard is a riot of colour as its un-mowed wildflower area starts to bloom. As part of their Eco Church project, they decided to promote local biodiversity by leaving
Getting your community active this summer
13 July 2-3pm for our online gathering Join us online to explore how you can run physically distanced sports and games based activities in your community this summer. Register here
Message from Bishop Robert
I have been reflecting in recent days on the story of Elijah’s encounter with God on the mountain at Horeb (1 Kings 19). Elijah is afraid and hiding, and God
