Time is a fascinating subject and it’s something of which we are all very aware: The time it takes to cook a turkey; the countdown of days on the advent calendar; the length of time it takes for an ambulance to arrive; or perhaps the counting of years with the celebration of a significant birthday or anniversary.
Month: December 2022
An ‘angelic’ welcome in Slimbridge this Christmas
St John the Evangelist Church in Slimbridge has welcomed the arrival of a new art installation, especially for Christmas. Local artist Jackie Lantelli created the angel sculpture to welcome visitorsContinue reading
New stained-glass window dedicated to Ralph Vaughan Williams
On Sunday 11 December 2022, Bishop Rachel led the dedication service for a new stained-glass window at All Saints’ Church, Down Ampney. The colourful window had been specially commissioned toContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith – a message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
To our sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Gloucester … This week, we have spent a further three days with the Bishops of the Church of England in aContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas message to all
There are so many messages of crisis: climate crisis, fuel crisis, cost of living, NHS, and crises across our world, including in Ukraine. And that crisis-messaging can make people anxious – even despairing … although crises are nothing new.
Pioneer Ministry Blog: The common threads between managing England and pioneering
Well, England have just lost at the quarter final stage of the 2022 World Cup, and it hasn’t taken to long for people to start asking the question about GarethContinue reading
A message from Bishop Rachel to the Diocese of Gloucester this Christmas
This Christmas many people will come to church buildings, halls and schools to engage with the Christmas story through various services, nativity plays and events. I hope we will capture all those numbers, but then what?
Comedians and Carols come to Minchinhampton Parish Church
Friday 16 December will see festive cheer at Minchinhampton Parish Church in a one-off seasonal show, Comedians and Carols. This popular show is an adaptation of the traditional Nine LessonsContinue reading
Intergenerational church community
What do we mean? An intergenerational church is about the quality of faith, hope and love extended to everyone. A quality that enables contribution and participation in the whole lifeContinue reading
Ways to help in your community this winter
This winter, many people will be facing difficulties with the cost of living and the energy crisis. Linking with organisations that operate across the diocese, here are some positive waysContinue reading
LIFE Together 2022: Some highlights
It’s been a year since we focused the spotlight of our LIFE vision into the five areas of the LIFE Together vision. We’re seeking to live ‘life in all itsContinue reading
Delivering light and hope to residents in Cranham
The snow this weekend meant many worshipping communities couldn’t meet in the usual way. In Cranham, St James The Great Church‘s Christingle service was one of many affected. However, undeterredContinue reading
Sally’s story: “God got me out of bed to paint”
Sally Snape, who worships at St Michael and All Angels in Bishop’s Cleeve, didn’t think she could paint, but God had a different opinion. Here she shares how her faithContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 6 December 2022
A week ago, Cate Williams wrote on the deep reality of the nature crisis that is wounding the biodiversity of our world and how, as disciples of Christ, we might begin to respond. As we begin our Christmas celebrations, we are given, should we need it, another reminder of why it is so important that we respond.
Safeguarding trainers needed
Could you help to deliver basic and foundation safeguarding training in your parish? Becca Faal, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is looking for more volunteer trainers to help make our churches safer.Continue reading
Tips to invite a friend to church this Christmas
Who doesn’t love an invitation? Just knowing that someone has gone out of their way to invite us makes us feel cared for, whether we can accept or not, andContinue reading
Kelly’s faith through childloss and grief
Today marks the start of National Grief Awareness Week. Kelly Owen shares how she found comfort in Jesus following the death of her eldest child, Abigail and how her faith gave her the courage to live and grieve.
