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Month: January 2022
Minchinhampton School brings power to solar project
Minchinhampton School is powering towards net-zero with an innovative project to help plug the gap between its finances and its eco-friendly aspirations.
What does God call you to? Exploring Reader ministry
Blog by Lee Barnes, Warden of Readers One of the most incredible and wonderful truths about the people of God who gather in local churches or other expressions of ChristianContinue reading
Praying together for LIFE Together
Worshipping communities and individuals in and around Gloucestershire are invited to join in monthly prayers on Zoom for the work of the church in this area. “Do not worry aboutContinue reading
Lent 2022 resources
Lent (March 2 to April 14) offers an opportunity for individuals and worshipping communities to discover new depths to prayer and spiritual growth, as we live LIFE Together. Click hereContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s book, Encounters
A good read through Lent 2022 ~ Bishop Rachel’s book Encounters: Jesus, connection and story: past, present and future “This book with its focus on encounter seeks to celebrateContinue reading
Pioneer Ministry Blog: Starting with a blank sheet of paper
Last August I was licensed as ‘Community Pioneer Minister‘ for the Parish of West Cheltenham and essentially given a blank sheet of paper on which to imaginatively draw the futureContinue reading
Bishop Rachel backs bid to block random sex licenses
“Allowing any licensed premises to offer sexual entertainment objectifies women and exacerbates the risk of women and girls being abused”.
An appeal from GARAS
Adele Owen, the Director of Gloucester Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (GARAS), is asking for help with donations and volunteers. She said, “Here in Gloucestershire, we want to continueContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 18 January 2022
An intrinsic part of our commitment to sharing the love of God is to ensure the wellbeing of all in our care and to keep the young and the most vulnerable safe.
Is there hope post COP26?
Matt Fulford, our DAC energy and sustainability advisor reflects on the outcomes of COP26. “I had the privilege of being able to attend both the Blue and Green Zone eventsContinue reading
Gloucestershire MU gets a new chaplain
The Revd Liz Palin is now the Chaplain for the Gloucestershire Mothers’ Union. Liz was the director of Glenfall House, the diocesan retreat house where many Mothers’ Union retreats wereContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith: 3 easy steps
The Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith listening process closes at the end of April 2022, so now is the time to get involved if you haven’t already. WhatContinue reading
Meet Julie, Cirencester’s Eco Ambassador
Introducing the Revd Julie Nelson, Environmental Ambassador for the Cirencester Deanery Over the coming months, we’re introducing a new network of Deanery Environmental Ambassadors who are bringing people who careContinue reading
The Very Reverend Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Announced as New Bishop of Salisbury
“Somewhat to my surprise, but with confidence in God, I am being called to be the next Bishop of Salisbury.”
The Pop Box – developed with the team at the Diocese of Gloucester.
iSingPop presents the Pop Box, developed with the team at the Diocese of Gloucester.
Safeguarding Newsletter: January 2022
From Becca Faal, Diocesan Strategic Lead for safeguarding training and learning Happy New Year everyone! There are a few safeguarding changes to be aware of in 2022 so I thoughtContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith update
From Margaret Sheather – see LLF main page for full information on what’s happening There is still plenty of time to get involved in the Living in Love and FaithContinue reading
Natalie Merry working with Church Buildings Team
Over the next three months (until the end of March 2022), Natalie Merry, an experienced historic buildings consultant and former DAC Secretary at Oxford Diocese will be helping the ChurchesContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks out on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Speaking as part of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, Bishop Rachel spoke in favour of a Women’s Justice Board, as well as on violence reduction orders. The videosContinue reading
A New Year’s message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
One of the joys for both of us in the days before Christmas was to be able to join in a number of carol services around the Diocese. In theseContinue reading
OneDiocese blog: Social entrepreneur shares his ‘why’
In this #OneDiocese blog, Will Mansell, Pioneer Minister and Founder of the GRACE Network Social Enterprise shares his passion for creating social change through faith and action.
Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage – Fourth and Final Round
The fourth round of the Culture Recovery Fund, entitled CRH for Heritage: Emergency Resource Support, is open for expressions of interest. It is a revenue grant fund allocating funding fromContinue reading
