St Stephen’s Church in Cinderford is planning a big celebration for Fairtrade Fortnight 2024, expanding their in-church shop and hosting a fashion show. This year is 30 years since FairtradeContinue reading
Month: August 2024
Bishop Rachel: “We need to rethink what prisons are for”
On Sunday, Bishop Rachel spoke to Caroline Martin on BBC Radio Gloucester, sharing her views on the urgent need for prison reform in the UK.
Chime time at St Mary’s Norton as bell installation is completed
For years, Norton’s bells had a reputation for being a bit off-key and tricky to ring. As volunteer project manager and experienced bell ringer Simon Ridley put it, “the bellsContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 3: Bishop Rachel talks to Marc Conway
The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Marc Conway about serious issues with the Criminal Justice system, and outdated IPP laws. Marc ConwayContinue reading
Heritage open days around the diocese this September
Heritage Open Days 2024 are taking place from 6 to 15 September. These events are free and explore history and culture across the country. Lots of events are taking placeContinue reading
Children, Youth and Families Blog: Table Talk
Jane Blaken from Blue Coat’s after school club ‘Ignite’ writes about a visit from our very own Senior Children and Families Connector, Jo Wetherall, who introduces them to ‘Table Talk’.Continue reading
ACRE’s Platinum Jubilee Fund applications
ACRE’s Platinum Jubilee Fund remains open for applications, with two last deadlines for applications this September and October. However, applications must be supported by the ACRE members (please see: ACRE NetworkContinue reading
A message from Adam Klups, Care of Churches and DAC Team Leader
Over the past weeks we have seen an increased number of theft reports from churches across Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. Thieves have been targeting metal roofs, flashings and rainwater goodsContinue reading
Teens say big ‘yes’ to Jesus
“Each candidate shared such varied stories of why they wanted to get baptised… Jacob, aged 19, came to faith after hearing the vicar give a simple Christmas talk for theContinue reading
Opportunity for science and faith project grants
Scientific theories are often posed as a challenge to people of faith, but for many scientists within our worshipping communities, the two are a natural pairing. If your worshipping communityContinue reading
Tim Hastie-Smith appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire
The Revd Tim Hastie-Smith has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of the Gloucestershire Lieutenancy. He is one of the four new DL’s announced last month who support theContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, Bishop Robert and Dean Andrew
The celebration and sharing of life, lived in all abundance, is for those who seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ at the core of who we are called toContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 2: Bishop Rachel talks to Tom Wheatley and Mark Icke
The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Tom Wheatley and Mark Icke of the Prison Governors’ Association. In this second podcast in theContinue reading
Christian Aid launches guide to help engage with local MPs
Christian Aid has put together a guide called Breaking Bread to help you and your church engage with local MPs. As newly elected MPs are settling in to their Parliamentary seatsContinue reading
