The countdown is on to the opening of a new community shop and cafe located in the back of Holy Trinity Church in Amberley. From vision to reality, the ShopContinue reading
Month: May 2023
Gardening for Wellbeing group brightens up Gloucester Cathedral
If you’ve visited College Green recently, you may have noticed new flowers in the planters outside The Monk’s Kitchen and even some vegetable plants beginning to shoot. That’s because, everyContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 30 May 2023
One of the delights on my ministry is to be the ‘Sponsoring Bishop’ for the Diocese. Working with Ann Sargent, our Diocesan Director of Ordinands, I have the privilege of meeting with those who are exploring God’s calling on their lives asking if this might take them into training for ordination.
Tips for connecting with young people this summer
Tips for the summer by Barrie Voyce, Senior Youth Connector With the longer evenings and the sunshine, it’s great to be able to get outside more with our youth. WhilstContinue reading
Supporting children in the Y6 to Y7 transition
Andy, our Youth Connector for Cheltenham, offer some guidance for Y6 to Y7 transition. SATs are finally over for Year 6, and thoughts turn to the move to secondaryContinue reading
“I’ve learned if you ever want something to go well, you pray first.”
Thursday 18 May saw the start of this year’s Thy Kingdom Come prayer initiative. Worshipping communities are praying in various ways across the Diocese, from prayer breakfasts and walks toContinue reading
Praying Thy Kingdom Come in and around the Diocese of Gloucester
Thy Kingdom Come started on 18 May, here’s some examples of what’s happening in and around the Diocese of Gloucester to encourage and inspire you. Prayer and worshipContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 23 May 2023
These days, we are living between the feast of the Ascension, which we celebrated last Thursday, and Pentecost, which we will celebrate this coming Sunday, and they have a very particular feel to them.
Stand up to domestic abuse: Message from Bishop Rachel
A survey to understand the culture, behaviours, knowledge, and skills in the Church in terms of recognising and responding to domestic abuse
The Children’s Society supporting deaneries and parishes working with young people
Andrew Holt shares the work he is involved in supporting deaneries and parishes as Volunteer Diocesan Ambassador for The Children’s Society at the Diocese of Gloucester. “The Children’s Society providesContinue reading
Vicar’s son climbs Snowdon to raise funds for church
On 14 April, Dan, aged nine, from Quedgeley climbed a mountain in Snowdonia with his mum, raising £600 towards St James’ Church funds. Dan is the son of the RevdContinue reading
Risk assessments for activities with children and young people
Becca Faal, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, and Barrie Voyce, Senior Youth Connector, discuss the benefit that safeguarding risk assessments bring to planning and running activities with children and young people. BarrieContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks out on Online Safety Bill
Bishop Rachel supported an amendment to the Online Safety Bill in the House of Lords seeking to protect women and girls online. Watch her full speech in the video belowContinue reading
Resources from Safe Spaces
Safe Spaces, the national Church-related abuse support service has created three new posters to print and display in your churches and church buildings. One of the posters includes a scannableContinue reading
Bird boxes grant takes off
Earlier this year, worshipping communities were invited to register interest in receiving bird boxes to install in their churchyards or wider community space as part of a block funding application.Continue reading
More children enjoying exercise thanks to Sportily
With National Sports Sunday having just passed, on 14 May, we at Sportily wanted to say a huge thank you to those of you that prayed for us and theContinue reading
Pat’s lifelong love of bell ringing
Church bells rang out across the country last weekend to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. One Gloucestershire bell ringer shares her fascinating story of ringing bells for a number of historic royal occasions spanning 70 years.
Safeguarding training for bell ringers – a practical guide
Safeguarding training is often considered something for people who work with children, but it is a mandatory requirement for a variety of church roles and responsibilities such as volunteers, whichContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 16 May 2023
It is nearly a year since bishops from all over the world gathered for the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury. Among the highlights for me were our small groups in which we met a couple of times each day; and a day at Lambeth Palace on one of the hottest days of the year, focusing on climate change and hearing stark stories of the devastating impact on the lives of people and places across our world. One of the many contributors to that day was Christian Aid.
Take on the Big Pea Challenge for Christian Aid Week, 14–20 May 2023
Christian Aid Week (14–20 May) is a time when Christians of all denominations come together to raise funds to help others across the world. This year’s focus is on theContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, Tuesday 9 May
One of the few things I was known for by my headmaster at school was my ability to avoid the ball when it came to football. My school sporting careerContinue reading
New Cheeky Panda Resources for Thy Kingdom Come 2023
Pledge2Pray. 18 – 28 May 2023. Order resources for 2023 here Cheeky Pandas are back again for Thy Kingdom Come with lots of fun and engaging videos and activities toContinue reading
Birds and bugs benefit from wildlife grant at St James the Great, Dursley
A diocesan wildlife grant has enabled St James the Great, Dursley, to establish multiple projects in its urban gardens and grounds.
HRH The Princess Royal visits Gloucester Cathedral for The Big Help Out
On Monday 8 May, we welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to a special service of thanksgiving for our local volunteers at Gloucester Cathedral.
