Judy Howard’s journey in spiritual accompaniment spans decades, rooted in a deep commitment to listening and guiding others in their faith. Raised in a Christian family in Uganda, Judy’s upbringingContinue reading
Month: May 2025
“Just try it”: How Josh found his calling to Youth and Family Ministry
Joshua Robertson first stepped into youth ministry for the volunteering element of his Duke of Edinburgh Award. Little did he know it would be a life-changing experience. Josh now servesContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 13 May 2025
Every follower of Christ is an ambassador for Christ (2 Cor 5:20).
A day of ‘Ows, wows and nows’ at Sapperton Primary
Children at Sapperton Church of England Primary School recently spent an entire day immersed in spirituality.
Youth and Students Assistant Pastor – Trinity Cheltenham
Location: Trinity Cheltenham Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours weekly) Salary: £27,607 Closing Date: Sunday 15th June 2025 Trinity is a large charismatic evangelical church based in the centre ofContinue reading
An unexpected calling from church ministry to chaplaincy
“Whether someone has faith or not, I’m here to support them. It’s about presence, understanding, and care.”
Team Vicar in the Vale and Cotswold Edge Team Ministry
We are looking for a mission-minded, community-focused priest to join this friendly and welcoming Team We are standing at the threshold of an exciting time as a group of parishes.Continue reading
Open The Gospel – 18 May: Easter 5
Reading: John 13.31–35 When he had gone out, Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32If God has been glorified inContinue reading
A message from Bishop Robert regarding Self-Supporting Ministry
A message from Bishop Robert regarding changes to the support offered to those in Self-Supporting Ministry. “I want to express heartfelt thanks to the Revd Canon Kay Mundy for herContinue reading
West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative welcomes two diocesan board members
The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative has recently appointed two new board members from the Diocese of Gloucester, Ann Sargent and Alexandra Dyer. The Revd Canon Ann Sargent is DiocesanContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 6 May 2025
These first weeks of the Easter season have been very much marked by baptism and confirmation.
Anne’s faith journey at The Door
Anne Townsend is Operations Manager at The Door, a Christian charity that provides opportunities and services like mentoring, youth centres, and support to young people and their families. She tellsContinue reading
Tyndale Benefice brings community together for VE Day commemorations
Tyndale Benefice is bringing the community together to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. On Wednesday 7 May, St Mary’s Church in Wotton-under-Edge opens its doors for a specialContinue reading
Apprentice Stonemason
Apprentice Stonemason Full Time: 39 hours per week Fixed Term September 2025- August 2026 £22,222 per annum for Level 2 Qualified candidate Gloucester Cathedral is looking for a passionateContinue reading
Environmental resources for small groups
Four quick suggestions to try for those looking for resources for small groups. Plenty! Joy in enough This course, developed by Green Christian, invites us to imagine a new kindContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 9: David Shipley
Bishop Rachel (Anglican Bishop for HM prisons) in conversation with David Shipley (prison reform campaigner). In this ninth podcast in the series of ‘Holding the Key: Unlocking the door toContinue reading
Open The Gospel – 11 May: Easter 4
Reading: John 10.22–30 At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24So theContinue reading
