24 May – Day of Pentecost Whit Sunday, John 20.19-23 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where
Month: May 2026
Almshouse Clerk – Tewkesbury Abbey
The Tewkesbury Almshouse Trust is a newly established local charity formed through the merger of two long‑standing almshouse trusts serving the Tewkesbury community. While the Trust itself is new, it
Message from Bishop Rachel, 12 May 2026
On Thursday 14 May we will celebrate Ascension Day, 40 days after Easter Day. Following his resurrection, Jesus spoke with his disciples about continuing to live and share his teachings;
News from The Diocese of Dornakal
The Diocese of Gloucester is in partnership with the Diocese of Dornakal in India. These links across cultures allow friendships to develop, helping people to understand one another better while
St Cyr’s Church set for major revamp
New plans unveiled to revitalise St Cyr’s Church, are designed to secure its future and enhance its role at the heart of Stonehouse. The proposed improvements include the creation of
Catering Manager- Trinity Cheltenham
Catering Manager Location: Trinity Cheltenham Job Type: Part-time (0.8 FTE, 30 hours weekly over 44 weeks) Salary: £18,311 per annum (equivalent to hourly rate £13.78) Closing Date: Sunday 7th June
Head Verger and Sacristan Role at Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey is one of the great sacred spaces of England: a place of daily worship, rich heritage, music, welcome, and mission at the heart of our town. For over
Open The Gospel – 17 May – The Seventh Sunday of Easter Sunday after Ascension Day, John 17.1-11
17 May – The Seventh Sunday of Easter Sunday after Ascension Day, John 17.1-11 After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour
Ideas for parishes to take action for racial justice
The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative (WMRJI) has shared a new resource: Creativity for Belonging: 10 Parish Actions for Racial Justice It offers a range of simple and practical ideas
Grants for church wildlife gardens
To help churches care for their churchyards as spaces of welcome, wellbeing and biodiversity, grants of up to £250 are available to support simple, practical environmental projects.
Creation Care: Recommended reads from Craig Bishop
The Revd Canon Craig Bishop, Rector of St James’ Church, Chipping Campden, shares a selection of books that have informed his thinking on Creation Care. In the reflections that follow,
Community and Discipleship Leader (CDL) at St George’s Brockworth
Community and Discipleship Leader (CDL) at St George’s Brockworth Employment Type: 20 hours per week with occasional weekend working. Employment Period: Fixed term for 3 years, job details to be
Connect Blog: I believe in God even when he is silent
I believe in God even when he is silent. Not my thoughts, but lyrics sung by the visiting youth choirs from Borlänge in our partner Diocese of Vasteras, Sweden. The
Message from Bishop Rachel, 5 May 2026
Our financial giving should never be about our left-over change, but it is always about transformational change…
Northway and Ashchurch pantry volunteer roles: Project Manager, Treasurer, and Secretary
The Northway and Ashchurch Food Pantry is looking for three volunteers to help us grow and thrive as a registered charity. The Project Manager will work alongside the Pantry Manager
Advice and Support Worker – 1 year post Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers is seeking applications for the post of Advice and Support Worker
