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
Month: May 2026
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
Climate leadership survey for Oxford University research
Church leaders, Divinity students or those in ministerial training, and congregation members are invited to take part in a research project exploring climate leadership within the Church, being undertaken through
Record retention schedule: New best practice guide on record and information management
A new document sets out best practice on what paper and digital records your church should keep, for how long, and which can be disposed of or archived. It’s called
Message from John Wittaker, Archdeacon of Gloucester Designate, 19 May 2026
John Wittaker has just started transitioning into his new role as Archdeacon of Gloucester, with a formal start in September. He shares this message for the week, as he starts
New Trustee – Viney Hill
Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre is a charitable business, based in the Forest of Dean, which is closely connected with and supported by the Diocese of Gloucester. The charity is
Open The Gospel – 24 May – Day of Pentecost Whit Sunday, John 20.19-23
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
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
