Exhibitions highlighting everyday struggles, barriers to wellbeing, and the ways residents cope with financial pressure in an area often associated with affluence.
Month: December 2025
Open The Gospel – 4 January – The Second Sunday of Christmas, John 1.1-18
4 January – The Second Sunday of Christmas, John 1.1-18 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in
Live nativity trail draws hundreds to Mickleton
A live animal nativity trail at St Lawrence Church, Mickleton attracted more than 400 people to hear the familiar Christmas story. Children were invited to be part of the experience,
Ecclesiastical’s stance on SmartWater
Ecclesiastical Insurance has asked us to share the following information about their stance on SmartWater. Cover is subject to external metal being protected and registered by SmartWater or an alternative
Christmas on wheels comes to Coopers Edge
The story of the first Christmas rolled through Gloucester on a festive lorry, expanding its much-loved tradition to Coopers Edge for the first time. The mobile nativity was organised by
Carol service saved by Minor Repairs Fund
Holy Trinity Church, Tibberton re-opened in time for its Christmas carol service in a large part thanks to the Minor Repairs and Improvements Fund. When parts of the barrel nave
Living Christ’s mercy, justice and hope
An in-person event for organisations, churches and individuals wanting to deepen their involvement or develop a Christian response to people in prison and those leaving prison.
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas reflection
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek shares her Christmas message to all in our communities.
Open The Gospel – 28 December – The First Sunday of Christmas, Matthew 2.13–end
28 December – The First Sunday of Christmas, Matthew 2.13–end Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up,
Youth Voices on justice
Bishop Rachel brought the voices and views of generation alpha about the criminal justice system to a gathering of law and policy makers
Sharing God’s love this Christmas: 2025 appeals
At Christmas, giving is one way we can show care and kindness to others. Supporting charities and community appeals helps bring hope and practical help to people facing difficult times,
Sportily apprenticeships: Cassie’s journey
Sportily is a Gloucestershire-wide network of sports and Christian faith groups, working in partnership with the diocese to help children, young people and families grow in confidence, community and faith
Congregation makes parish-wide Bible delivery
The congregation at St Andrew’s and St Bartholomew’s Churchdown has given a Bible to every home in the parish alongside their Christmas card delivery this year, after a fundraising appeal
Christmas Message from Bishop Rachel for all in our worshipping communities
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek shares her Christmas message for worshipping communities. “…The call is to continually open ourselves to that mystery of God’s unchanging love,
Message to our Jewish friends and neighbours
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert to our Jewish friends and neighbours.
Open The Gospel – 21 December – The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Matthew 1.18–end
21 December – The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Matthew 1.18–end Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to
Christmas services and events across the diocese
With Christmas just around the corner, churches across our diocese are welcoming congregations and communities to festive services and events. Here is a snapshot of some of the events taking
End of magazine marks 200 issues for David and 137 years for St Peter’s
A quiet but significant moment took place last week at St Peter’s Leckhampton, as the final edition of its church magazine, in its current form, was published. The reason was
Bishop Rachel to attend inclusive Join Together Christmas service
Bishop Rachel will be at this weekend’s Join Together Christmas service at St Lawrence, Barnwood, on Sunday 14 December at 4pm, to which everyone is warmly invited. This is a
Message from Bishop Robert, 9 December 2025
For me, this last weekend was one full of joy and promise as I shared with two of our parishes in acts of worship that beautifully embodied the spirit of Advent.
CDM outcome: Tim Hastie-Smith
Bishop Rachel is pleased to share the following information with you: On 25 February 2025, the National Safeguarding Team announced that, following an independent process after the Makin review, it
Open The Gospel – 14 December – The Third Sunday of Advent, Matthew 11.2–11
14 December – The Third Sunday of Advent, Matthew 11.2–11 2 When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples 3and said to him, ‘Are
Christmas cheer at canal-side service
Waterways Chaplaincy and the Stroudwater team of Churches are inviting everyone to the unique canal-side Christmas service on 13 December, 6pm at Saul Junction on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.
