This Monday, Bishop Rachel asked “My Lords, during the passage of the Domestic Abuse Bill, now Act, your Lordships’ discussed how best to protect migrant victims of abuse. Would theContinue reading
Month: June 2021
New Bishop of Dornakal
The Church of South India has selected the Revd Padma Rao Kodirekka as the new Bishop of Dornakal. Bishop Padma Rao has been a presbyter in the Diocese of DornakalContinue reading
Thank You Day, this Sunday, 4 July
Are you ready to say a big thank you to someone that has been there for you during the pandemic? Over 6,500 free postcards and resources have been sent out,Continue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel
Yesterday I arrived in Westminster for my week as duty bishop in the House of Lords. Following recent events there is much chatter of broken trust…
Meet Lee, our new Warden of Readers and Lay Ministry Officer
The Revd Lee Barnes has been appointed as the new Warden of Readers and Lay Ministry Officer. As Warden of Readers, Lee will support the Reader community and take forwardContinue reading
Collecting Rainbows: moments of joy during the pandemic
Two women from the PCC of St Mary’s Church in Kempsford have been on a mission to cheer up their community through the pandemic.
Share your eco stories for the ‘Green showcase’
It’s time to share your stories of all the eco projects going on in your patch. We’d love to share them in the Bulletin and on our social media channels,Continue reading
Bug hunt and pebble painting on Coberley
Coberley Church has raised £300 towards the ongoing care of the church, but holding a Churchyard Nature Day. Children explored the churchyard in a bug-themed treasure hunt, painted pebbles andContinue reading
A message from Bishop Robert
An invitation to celebrate #ThankYouDay on Sunday 4 July and free resources to help your worshipping community take part.
A blessing for bypassing plastic bottles
Vicar Steve Harrison has blessed a milk refill station next to his church in Leonard Stanley, which is helping to save thousands of plastic bottles. His local dairy farmers, Godsells,Continue reading
Garden Church brings nature to the city
St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester held a Garden Church event this month, combining a short service with a nature treasure hunt, growing flowers, making a prayer tree and building bugContinue reading
Swimming in the right pool… Helen’s ordination journey
The journey to ordination was not simple for Helen McGeoch, as she was content following Jesus and sharing her faith without taking the path to ordained ministry. “I’ve been inContinue reading
Community Businesses in Places of Worship Programme – Funding Opportunity
The Plunkett Foundation, working alongside Allchurches Trust, is providing specialist advice and funds to encourage churches to work closely with community groups wanting to set up community businesses in placesContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel
Last weekend I had the joy of being with the curates of this diocese as they gathered for a weekend of teaching, prayer and reflection; and next week I will be on retreat with those among them preparing for ordination as deacons and priests.
Jumping Fish launches new online shop
Jumping Fish Ltd (R) publications, which works in partnership with the Diocese of Gloucester, has launched a new online shop. The publisher specialises in resources which help churches and schoolsContinue reading
Stand for Diocesan Synod – last chance for nominations
A message from Karen Czapiewski, (Chair of the House of Laity and Chair of Diocesan Board of Finance). Could you stand for Diocesan Synod? Do you know someone who mightContinue reading
Livestreaming and orders of service for 2021 ordinations
We’re getting ready to celebrate as 15 new priests and six new deacons prepare to be ordained in Gloucester Cathedral this weekend.
Living in Love and Faith – facilitation training
An update from Margaret Sheather, diocesan LLF Advocate www.churchofengland.org/resources/living-love-and-faith The Taster session in April was a successful launch of the LLF programme in the diocese, with more than 90 peopleContinue reading
Rachel puts down new roots in the Church of England
Rachel Beere is one of the six women and men who will be ordained deacon in a special service at Gloucester Cathedral on Sunday 27 June at 10.15am. This isContinue reading
Prayer space at Clearwater: stories from the Diocesan Education News
Subscribe to the Diocesan Education News here On a recent visit and tour of the new school building at Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy, our Strategic Lead for Governance, Nicki, particularlyContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert.
For those who are blessed with more, as we are in this country, comes therefore greater responsibility. If we are to keep ‘the law and the prophets’, we have to take to heart the command of Jesus to ‘love our neighbours as ourselves’.
Twenty years in the dreaming: a reordering story
The Revd Nick Davies writes about his experiences with the reordering project at St Philip’s and St James’ Church, Cheltenham, as featured in the Church Times. “Reorderings take time, theyContinue reading
Climate pilgrims seek shelter in Gloucester
A group of eco-pilgrims will be hosted by St Mary De Crypt, Gloucester, as they walk to the COP26 conference this autumn. Members of Christian Climate Action are planning toContinue reading
