14 June – The Second Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 9.35 – 10.8 35 Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news
Year: 2026
Gloucester Cathedral Trustees
Gloucester Cathedral is seeking to appoint two new Trustees, to join its governing body, Cathedral Chapter. This is a challenging but exciting time for the Cathedral as we seek
Ordinations 2026
At the end of June, family, friends, clergy and congregations from across the diocese will gather at Gloucester Cathedral to watch and celebrate the ordinations of 18 candidates. Seven will
Sea Sunday 2026
Churches across the UK and around the world are being invited to take part in Sea Sunday 2026, a global day of prayer, reflection and action for the 1.9 million
Jennie Johnson on racial justice
Jennie Johnson started as Director of the West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative (WMRJI) at the start of 2026.
Youth Minister at St Matthew’s and The Minster
St Matthew’s and The Minster is a growing Anglican Evangelical church in the town centre of Cheltenham. They are looking for an experienced full-time Youth Minister to join their ministry
Message from Bishop Robert, 2 June 2026
Having observed the great seasons of Lent and Easter, we now enter what the Church calls ‘Ordinary Time’.
Reflections from Bishop Rachel: Oranges and lemons
Reflections on the necessity of ‘both-and’ in standing against the actions of the government of Israel in relation to the people of Palestine, whilst also standing against antisemitism in the UK
Gloucester Cathedral awarded best cultural venue of the year
Gloucester Cathedral is celebrating after being named best cultural venue of the year at the prestigious SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle and Community Awards 2026. The award recognises the Cathedral’s outstanding contribution
Open The Gospel – 7 June – The First Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 9.9-13, 18-26
7 June – The First Sunday after Trinity, Matthew 9.9-13, 18-26 9 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said
Executive Assistant at Gloucester Cathedral
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Full-time 35 hours per week. For the right candidate we are open to flexible working terms Salary Band 7 (£28,810 – £33,514) per annum depending on experience
New Chaplaincy School Connector for Cotswold School
After two years of partnership development and relationship building across the churches in the North Cotswolds, led by Deanery Youth Connector Amy Todd, The Cotswold School is delighted to welcome
Peace pilgrimage welcomes walkers
In August, all are warmly invited to take part in a special peace pilgrimage marking 800 years since the death of St Francis of Assisi. Whether you would like to
Sportily blog: Encounter spaces
Sportily is a Christian sports and physical activity organisation based in Gloucestershire, creating fun and welcoming spaces where people of all ages can get active, build friendships and explore faith
National month of prayer for toddler groups – June 2026
‘Send a Sheep!’ June is the national month of prayer for toddler group ministries. Organised by 1277 Make Them Count – a Network of church-based Toddler Group leaders – the
The Parish of Winchcombe – Part Time Parish Administrator
Job Title Part Time Parish Administrator Working Hours 15 hours per week (with potential for increasing hours) over 4-5 days between 9.30am and 1pm. Flexibility in hours management and
Video and slides from safeguarding conference
Our recent diocesan safeguarding conference brought together clergy, parish safeguarding officers, pastoral visitors, youth and children’s workers, and volunteers from across the diocese for a day of learning, reflection and
School Chaplain – Cleeve School
St Michael’s and All Angels is seeking to appoint a part-time School Chaplain (15–25 hours per week, term time plus 5 working days) to serve within Cleeve School and the
Principal Designer – Net Zero Carbon Projects
Part time (21 hours per week), 12 month opportunity Band 4: £21,519 – £25,686 pro rata (£35,856 – £42,811 FTE) The Diocese of Gloucester is looking to recruit an
Open The Gospel – 31 May – Trinity Sunday, Matthew 28.16-20
31 May – Trinity Sunday, Matthew 28.16-20 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17When they saw him, they worshipped him; but
Places of Worship Renewal Fund now open
The Places of Worship Renewal Fund established in place of the Listed Places of Worship VAT scheme is now open for applications. The announcement is on the DCMS website. We
Churches Count on Nature 2026
Churches across England and Wales are being encouraged to take part in Churches Count on Nature 2026, which will take place from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June as
Shifting gears: How to nourish ourselves
The Net Zero Carbon Project Manager for the Diocese of Gloucester, Erica Siddall, reflects on the hope she has found through the Laudato Si’ Movement, which connects faith, hope, and
Sanctuary Sunday
Every year on 20 June, the UNHCR marks World Refugee Day. This was established in 2001 on the 50thAnniversary of the Geneva Convention of the Rights of Refugees. The Convention
