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
Month: May 2026
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,
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


