Following on from the National Safeguarding Team (NST) announcement on 25 February 2025 that they are seeking permission to bring disciplinary proceedings under the Clergy Discipline Measure against the Revd
Month: February 2025
Connect blog: “You can do Easter, Jo”.
Senior Children and Families Connector for the Diocese of Gloucester, the Revd Jo Wetherall, talks about sharing Holy Week with pre-schoolers. “You can do Easter, Jo.” I always knew I
Open The Gospel – 9 March: 1st Sunday of Lent
Reading: Luke 4.1–13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the
Connect Blog: Moving from child to youth
This month, Senior Connector Barrie Voyce, is thinking about bridging the gap between Children and Youth Ministry. As someone who has worked with children and youth for most of my
Progress on the Racial Justice Microgrant scheme
The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative has shared updates on the Racial Justice Microgrant Scheme which supports racial justice projects. Currently, the scheme is in its trial phase, running until
Watch the Church of England’s national online service from St Catharine’s
The Church of England’s national online service from St Catharine’s, Gloucester on Sunday has now been streamed, and you can watch it online. Led by the Revd Jo Pestell, with
Carrie’s virtual cycling challenge for Cancer Research UK
On Saturday 26 April, Carrie Thould, who is blind, will cycle 14.5 miles virtually from her home in Dursley to Gloucester Cathedral, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Carrie
Learn large-scale flower arranging for your Eco Church journey
Cirencester and Stroud Deaneries are inviting churches to a ‘Pedestal and porches’ themed Sustainable Church Flowers workshop in May, teaching participants how to how to create large-scale floral arrangements without
Message from Bishop Robert, 25 February 2025
It is something of a truism to say that as a society our levels of anxiety are high, and it is often said, rightly, that we see it in our
Open The Gospel – 2 March: Sunday before Lent
Reading: Luke 9.28–36 [37–43a] Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face
Relaunching the Mission Grant Scheme
If you’re looking for a grant of up to £3,500 to help your worshipping community with local mission, the Diocese of Gloucester’s Mission Grant Scheme is something to explore. It
Message from Bishop Rachel, 18 February 2025
During the meeting of the General Synod last week there was much mention made of power and trust. For me, this all highlights the primary importance of paying attention to
‘How I observe Lent’: Christians in Gloucester reflect
As the season of Lent draws near, four members of the public in Gloucester tell us about their approach to this time of reflection and spiritual growth. The Revd Canon
Ash Wednesday – what’s it all about?
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period in the lead up to Easter. Lent is a chance to slow down and be more intentional about giving your
Everything you need to know about the new Eco Church survey
The Eco Church questionnaire has recently undergone an update, replacing the old questionnaire at the end of January. A Rocha has designed the updated version to be more flexible and
Open The Gospel – 23 February: 2nd before Lent
Reading: Luke 8.22–25 One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, ‘Let us go across to the other side of the lake.’ So
It’s never too late to Experience Easter
Experience Easter was launched in the Diocese of Gloucester in 2006 with a fleet of buses advertising the resource. Since the launch, thousands of children have had the opportunity to
Message from Bishop Robert, 11 February 2025
Both Bishop Rachel and I find that one of the delights of our ministry is visiting parishes and communities, Sunday by Sunday and week by week, joining with communities, sometime large, often small, in worship and in service.
Bishop Rachel becomes Patron of Embrace the Middle East
Bishop Rachel has joined Embrace the Middle East charity as its newest Patron. Embrace the Middle East is a Christian development charity dedicated to transforming lives and restoring dignity in
Christians unite to cover every street in Gloucester with prayer
Prayer walkers in Gloucester are hoping to pray for every one of Gloucester’s streets four times during 2025, and are using a special app to record their progress. Pray for
Cheltenham Street Pastor volunteers urgently needed
Street Pastor patrols in Cheltenham are being reduced or even cancelled due to falling numbers of volunteer pastors. Over the last few years volunteer numbers have halved and the scheme
Open The Gospel – 16 February: 3rd before Lent
Reading: Luke 6.17–26 He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem,
Children’s Commissioner podcast, featuring Bishop Rachel
In this podcast Youth Ambassadors Tamar, Emmanuel and Zara speak to Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales. They talk about young
Schools lead appointed in Net Zero Carbon diocesan partnership
A new Net Zero Project Manager for Schools has been appointed to the Net Zero Carbon by 2030 partnership between the Dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester. The partnership, which
