This week Bishop Rachel’s message comes from her prisons event in the House of Lords.
Month: October 2024
Message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert, 29 October 2024
In the coming weeks there will be much debate and discussion on assisted suicide as Parliament prepares to debate proposals to legalise this in the UK. We very much recogniseContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 7: Bishop Rachel talks to Vicky Fobel
This podcast features the Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Vicky Fobel. Vicky is the Head of the Better Justice Partnership, a groupContinue reading
Fiona asks, “What makes a good funeral?”
Fiona Crocker, Vicar in Cam with Stinchcombe Benefice reflects on the role that a funeral plays when we are grieving a loved one. “When I stand at the door afterContinue reading
Taking local climate action ahead of COP16/29
The UN biodiversity conference (COP16) has started in Colombia. It runs until 1 November and soon after that, the UN climate change conference (COP29) will be held in Azerbaijan, fromContinue reading
Open the Gospel October – 3 November, All Saints and All Souls
Introduction ‘This is indeed the will of my Father, that all who see the Son and believe in him may have eternal life; and I will raise them up onContinue reading
Bishop Rachel welcomes Sentencing Review
Over the past few years, I have spoken to many people working in the criminal justice system, including Judges and Magistrates, who are longing for change.
Rachel: “I am blessed with so much and am called to give back”
Rachel Tarling has a dual vocation, to Reader ministry and to paid work as an Orthogeriatric Associate Specialist at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where she cares for elderly patients. She hasContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 22 October 2024
I have written before of that moving moment in the confirmation service when the candidate declares their name, a man, a woman, a child, made in the image of God.Continue reading
Rebecca: “Our faith should guide us toward justice”
Although many associate religious callings with ordained ministry, Gloucester Cathedral archivist Rebecca Phillips explains how her lay role fulfils a deep sense of vocation. Rebecca Phillips is the Archivist atContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 6: Bishop Rachel talks to Edwina Grosvenor
The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Edwina Grosvenor, a philanthropist and criminologist who has worked in and around the prison system inContinue reading
Open the Gospel October – 27 October, last after Trinity
Introduction ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ What might you answer? How is our confidence to ask those big, audacious things of God? Mark 10.46–52 They cameContinue reading
Children, Youth and Families blog: The power of grandparents
Senior Connector Barrie Voyce blogs on the deep value of relationship between grandparent and grandchild, whatever their age.
Children, Youth and Families Blog: Moon Music
Senior Connector Barrie Voyce reflects on the new Coldplay album “Moon Music” Straight off the bat I have to confess, I like Coldplay. Their music has always resonated with me,Continue reading
New Chairs for GDBF and Houses of Diocesan Synod
At the last Diocesan Synod, the Parliament for the Diocese of Gloucester, the posts of Chair of the Gloucester Diocesan Board of Finance, Chair of the House of Clergy andContinue reading
Environmental Engagement Officer role to come to an end
The Revd Dr Cate William’s role as Environmental Engagement Officer is coming to an end this December. Cate has worked in the diocese for 10 years and over the last fourContinue reading
The Revd Mark Siddall blogs on the faithfulness of oaks
The Revd Mark Siddall, Priest in Charge at St James, Quedgeley has been out and about with his daughter appreciating the large number of ancient oak trees in the parish.Continue reading
Trinity Cheltenham releases new EP ‘Come To The Well’
Trinity Cheltenham released a new EP called ‘Come To The Well’ last month, an album of six songs produced by the church’s musicians, songwriters and worshippers. Jay Norris, worship pastorContinue reading
Introducing the “Embracing Change” podcast: Promoting racial justice across all dioceses
The West Midlands Racial Justice Unit has released a podcast called Embracing Change, exploring how and why we must promote racial justice across all dioceses. This episode tackles one of theContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 15 October
I had the immense privilege last weekend of visiting our link Diocese in Western Tanganyika. Just over two hours flight inland from Dar es Salam, the capital of Tanzania, theContinue reading
Open the Gospel October – 20 October, 21 after Trinity
Introduction ‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.’ If we’re honest, aren’t we often just as outrageous in our requests? Even if it’s notContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 5: Bishop Rachel talks to John Podmore
The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with John Podmore. In this fifth podcast in the series of ‘Holding the Key: Unlocking the doorContinue reading
Parish magazine becomes Tesco Café favourite in Quedgeley
Tesco Café has become the latest place to stock the hugely popular Around the Spire Magazine, set up five years ago by Father Hugh Broad, former journalist and now AssociateContinue reading
Mental health support with the Diocesan Professional Counselling Service
As we look towards World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October, we explore the mental health support provided by the Diocesan Professional Counselling Service (DCPS). The Diocesan Professional CounsellingContinue reading
