Richard Witham reflects on the power of sport and finding purpose through the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris this summer. “For me, the joy of the Olympics is being ableContinue reading
Month: July 2024
Ageing Gracefully course: Practical Theology of Later Life
“Ageing Gracefully” is a course designed for those who are ready to confront the process of ageing, blending medical expertise with biblical insight and practical theology. It is created andContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 30 July 2024
Over the last few days I have really enjoyed watching some of the Olympic swimming events. One of the things I have found most heart-warming is that at the endContinue reading
Over 200 books donated to Year 6 pupils in Churchdown and Innsworth
Churches Together has donated over 200 copies of “It’s Your Move” to Year 6 pupils in the local primary schools of Churchdown and Innsworth. Published by Scripture Union, “It’s YourContinue reading
Final week for churches to use the Energy Footprint Tool
This week is the final chance for churches to enter their 2023 fuel and power usage data on the Energy Footprint Tool, closing on 31 July. This work is anContinue reading
Experience calmness this summer at Gloucester Cathedral
There are a range of events taking place this summer at Gloucester Cathedral which focus on embracing peace and reflection. Family calmness events All events are free and no bookingContinue reading
How does daily Examen help to Worship?
Dr Joe Neary, a retired GP living in Birdlip, is a spiritual director and teaches on the Gloucestershire Spirituality Course. He explains how the practice of daily Examen can help toContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 23 July 2024
Can you remember your New Year’s resolution if you made one? If you are like me, probably not. That’s possibly because I am not sure that New Year is anContinue reading
Tea, biscuits, and Bible discussions in Miserden
“You can’t beat gathering around a table with a cup of tea and a biscuit and talking about the Bible. People have been doing it for over 2000 years, andContinue reading
#ChurchDoorChallenge this summer
The Church of England is inviting everyone to take part in #ChurchDoorChallenge this summer by sharing photos of your local church door on social media. It’s a national campaign, fromContinue reading
Open the Gospel: online learning community
Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? Would you value space to wrestle with the text with other, faithfulContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 16 July 2024
It is good to be back in the diocese after a few weeks away of so called ‘mini sabbatical’, during which time the political landscape changed dramatically. There have beenContinue reading
Israel-Palestine July 2024: Identity, Separation, Power and Trauma
Returning to Israel-Palestine in June 2024, the beautiful hills of the landscape brought to mind the words of Psalm 121 from the Old Testament and Hebrew scripture.
Clearwater Primary’s first cohort celebrates the end of Year 6
It is a historic year for Clearwater Primary School as its first ever student cohort is about to finish year 6 and leave for secondary school. The graduating class ofContinue reading
Meet Tewkesbury Abbey’s welcomer dogs
At Tewkesbury Abbey, visitors are greeted not just by the historic building but by two friendly black Labradors named Eric and Florence. Eric, aged 10, and Florence, aged 9, workContinue reading
A report to deaneries from General Synod, July 2024
Margaret Sheather, one of the Diocese of Gloucester’s representatives at General Synod, shares her reflections from last week’s gathering. Worship is an integral part of Synod, with Morning and EveningContinue reading
Gloucester Cathedral receives £1m towards organ refurbishment
The newly launched Julia Rausing Trust has donated £1 million to Gloucester Cathedral to fund the refurbishment of its historic organ. This generous donation from The Julia Rausing Trust willContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 9 July 2024
After all the excitement of the election is over; the results have been declared; we have thanked all who have enabled our participation in the democratic process, especially those whoContinue reading
Jennie blogs: “10 lily stems create over 30kg of C02”
A “Glorifying God Sustainably with Flowers” festival demonstrated the beauty of sustainable floristry, as well as its low environmental impact compared with traditional flower arranging.
Churches encouraged to use rediscovered artwork for fundraising
A watercolour painting discovered in a cupboard at St Bartholomew’s, Notgrove has sparked a renewed call for churches to use the artwork of R.A. Brown for fundraising. R.A. Brown, knownContinue reading
Christian Aid calls for harvest support
Christian Aid is calling for worshipping communities to support its Harvest of Hope during the autumn’s Creationtide and harvest festival celebrations. Christian Aid is finding sustainable solutions to support thoseContinue reading
St George’s church welcomes all to a fun and lively festival
St George’s Church, Nailsworth hosted a vibrant Music and Arts Festival, challenging the dated perspective that the church can only be a quiet, reserved place of worship. The festival beganContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Bishop Rachel has visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (15-19 June 2024) to show solidarity with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and local Christians, and to listen and understandContinue reading
Message from Tim Hastie-Smith, 2 July 2024
The church has always had a slightly uneasy relationship with sport. Unable to deny the popularity and power of sport, it has tended to regard it as either a bitContinue reading
