Pilates might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about community, connection and faith. But for Sportily’s Abbie Clarke, these sessions have become so much
Year: 2026
Message from Bishop Robert, 14 July 2026
For most children, this is the last week of the summer term, a week marked by a whole range of different emotions.
Stand for Synod
New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year – and you are invited to stand as a candidate. General Synod is the national assembly of
Historic paintings to be saved by Discover Decrypt project, after The National Lottery Heritage Fund grant
A major new grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will enable St Mary DeCrypt in central Gloucester to conserve and explore internationally significant artwork painted on its medieval walls.
Team Rector Trinity & St Paul’s, Cheltenham
Trinity is a large, vibrant charismatic evangelical Anglican church working in close partnership with St Paul’s, as two distinct churches with a shared spiritual DNA and missional vision. The churches
Open The Gospel – 19 July – The Seventh Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43
19 July – The Seventh Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43 24 Jesus put before his disciples another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good
Head Of Youth Services at The Door
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? The Door is excited to present this opportunity to join our long standing, highly regarded and impactful youth work
Rachel and RECOGNISE
“We can learn so much from younger people. It’s a very two-way thing. It’s not just us providing and giving information and teaching and nurturing. It’s definitely a partnership in
Message from Bishop Rachel, 7 July 2026
‘An argument arose among them as to which one of them was the greatest. But Jesus, aware of their inner thoughts, took a little child and put it by his side, and
The Revd Canon Richard Mitchell
It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of the Revd Canon Richard Mitchell. Bishop Rachel writes, “Many of you will remember Richard, who retired from
Finding faith and joy on two wheels
The Revd Mark Siddall, Priest in Charge at St James, Quedgeley, has written a practical guide to help anyone considering cycling as their main form of transport. Written from years
Connect Blog: For the Kingdom Belongs to Such as These
I was sitting in traffic yesterday afternoon, the radio burbling away and the usual list of things to do flowing in, and out, of my mind when someone read this
Open The Gospel – 12 July – The Sixth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23
12 July – The Sixth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23 13That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the lake. 2Such great crowds gathered around him
Deanery Operations Lead – Forest Deanery
Deanery Operations Lead: Location: Forest Deanery Salary: £44,819 – £52,444 (Band 3) with pension and benefits Hours: Flexible, minimum of 25 hours, up to full time 35
Ordinations 2026: photos now available
This weekend, family, friends, clergy and congregations from across the diocese gathered at Gloucester Cathedral to celebrate the ordinations of 18 candidates. Priest photos: Album on Facebook Download in high
Project Manager at St Mary de Crypt
Job Description – Project Manager Contract: 30 hours per week, fixed term for up to 26 months but to end 31 October 2028 Start date September 2026. Salary: £28,000 per
An update regarding the Living Alongside Bats in Churches Grant
The Bat Conservation Trust are excited to announce that the next round of applications will open 17 August 2026, and close at 10am on 26 October 2026. We encourage any
Celebrating Pride at St Mary’s
St Mary’s Thornbury welcomed around 70 children from Castle Secondary School who took part in the school’s Pride March on 22 June. During what was one of the warmest weeks
Denise: “It’s all about Jesus, wherever he sends us”
Standing in the rain during a walk by Ripon College Cuddesdon, Denise found herself surrounded by bright yellow fields. They immediately reminded her of the terraced yellow fields of China,
Message from Bishop Robert, 30 June 2026
At the ordination services last weekend, Bishop Rachel reminded those gathered that “the Church is the Body of Christ, the people of God and the dwelling-place of the Holy Spirit.”
TEAM RECTOR in the South Cotswold Team Ministry with responsibility for the Parish of Coln St. Aldwyns, Hatherop and Quenington
The Bishop of Gloucester seeks to appoint a Team Rector to this large Team Ministry, set in a beautiful part of the country. This is a time of new opportunities
Open The Gospel – 5 July – The Fifth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 11.16 – 19, 25
5 July – The Fifth Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 11.16 – 19, 25 16 ‘But to what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the market-places and
Faith, family and calling: Lorna’s story
When Lorna Theophilus met a female priest who was also raising young children, something shifted. “It was the first time I’d seen somebody who was like me,” she said. She
Little Pilgrims, summer digital campaign
This summer, throughout July and August, we’ll be running a social media campaign called ‘Little Pilgrims’. The aim is to help families discover (or rediscover) our church buildings, not just
