Every Thursday evening from September 2021 – July 2022 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm £5 – £30 This series of short courses offer the opportunity to explore our faith moreContinue reading
Month: September 2021
How craft supplies have helped St Andrew’s school go net zero
St Andrew’s School in Chedworth has become a net-zero carbon school and the children are excited to show others how to do the same. The transformation from being a standard,Continue reading
Recognition for long service to the Church
Bishop Rachel has presented long service awards to people who have served the life of the Church in and around Gloucestershire. The ten people chosen for special recognition today haveContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 28 September 2021
“If we did not already know that we were living in anxious times, it took only the news last Thursday that some 20 garages across the country had run out of fuel, to there being queues on Friday and by Sunday over half of garages closed. Most of us know, in our heads at least, that provided we all act wisely and don’t panic, there won’t be a problem…
Video and photos from the Readers’ Day 2021
Sunny skies, big smiles and a recommitment to ministry at the annual Readers’ Day celebration at Gloucester Cathedral. You can see some of the photos of this special day of fellowship
Environmental resources for small groups
Four quick suggestions to try for those looking for resources for small groups. Set of five bible studies from JRI This is a new resource in 2023, designed for useContinue reading
Supporting Gloucester Street Pastors
Gloucester Street Pastors are there on the streets to listen, to care, to help those who go to the pubs and clubs and end up distressed or in trouble. SylvanusContinue reading
The Real Advent Calendar, special offer for schools and churches
A fair way to Christmas To mark the launch of the 2021 Real Advent Calendar the Meaningful Chocolate Company is offering free delivery to churches and schools if they buyContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 September
In the Church’s calendar, today is the day when we remember Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. I am struck once again not only by Christ’s trust in him but also byContinue reading
Prison Week Sponsoring Organisations: Respair
The Diocese of Gloucester is delighted to be part of the community of sponsoring organisations that have developed the resources for this year’s Prisons Week Campaign (10 – 16 OctoberContinue reading
Serve And Share building community in Gloucester
A food sharing initiative in central Gloucester has led to friendships and a better sense of community
Wild and wonderful launch for year of science and faith
Families came along to a celebration of the launch of a new book and the start of a year of exploring the links between faith and science.
Pioneer ministry blog: Rhythm, Regularity and Response
A Pioneer Ministry Blog from Andy Wilson, Lead Evangelist at Gloucester and Forest Centre of Mission The three Rs : rhythm, regularity and response Much has been written about theseContinue reading
Pioneer Ministry blog: The Shift in Language
A Pioneer Ministry blog post from Andy Wilson, Lead Evangelist, Gloucester & Forest Centre of Mission How things are described can often have an impact on how people see themContinue reading
Supporting The Rock, Cheltenham.
The Rock works with young people living in an acknowledged area of deprivation, to attend a range of sessions, learn some key life skills, and for some specifically to obtainContinue reading
Big smiles at Festival of Stars
Photos from a fabulous day out Drumbeats, dog shows and selfie contests brought smiles to the faces of the crowds at Whaddon Recreational Land with the annual Festival ofContinue reading
Girls and boys on equal terms in Cathedral choir
Choral Evensong on Friday 3 September was a landmark date in the history of Gloucester Cathedral Choir. For the first time since the choir was founded in 1541, the girlsContinue reading
General Synod Elections – Hustings
General Synod Hustings If you are a member of your local Deanery Synod you are invited to attend an online husting to hear General Synod candidates talk about why youContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks in the House of Lords on the PCSC Bill
In partnership with Revolving Doors (working together on the Amendment), The Nelson Trust, Women in Prison and the Prison Reform Trust, Bishop Rachel spoke in a debate in the HouseContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 14 September 2021
Like many of the lay and ordained leaders in our Diocese, I am currently undertaking my refresher safeguarding training. For me, this is three, three-hour sessions, all on Zoom, withContinue reading
Epic ride to deliver Christian message to COP26
A very important piece of paper was handed over to two men on bikes at Gloucester Cathedral on Tuesday before they cycled off at speed… but what was it allContinue reading
Wild and wonderful launch for year of science and faith
Scientist and author Petra Crofton is inviting families to a celebration of the launch of her new book and the start of a year of exploring the links between faith and science.
Church leaders’ appeal for the planet
Pope, Patriarch and Archbishop join together for the first time in urgent appeal for the future of the planet
Helping all to run the good race at St Matthew’s and the Minster
St Matthew’s and the Minster, Cheltenham, was out in force to cheer on runners in the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday 5 September. As part of their mission to beContinue reading