Trinity Cheltenham opened its doors to over 200 attendees for its first job fair on 25 February, in partnership with the local Department of Work and Pension teams and Cheltenham
Year: 2026
Eco Church: Lifestyle
As we reflect on our progress towards an Eco Office Silver award and beyond, we now focus on the Lifestyle category. The Lifestyle category recognises that the environmental impact of
Welcome Café recipe book at St Peter’s
St Peter’s Willersey with Saintbury parish has recently produced a Welcome Café Recipe Book, developed out of the weekly Welcome Café held in St Peter’s Church.
‘Christ’ to appear in Cirencester on Easter Sunday
An interactive public artwork, created by a priest and iconographer will be revealed in Cirencester on Easter Sunday.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 3 March 2026
On Sunday evening I found myself watching a TV programme I have never seen before – The Great Pottery Throwdown.
Pastoral letter from Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East
The Most Revd Hosam Nauom, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and Primate of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East sent the following pastoral letter to Bishop Rachel, following
Connect Blog: Supporting the whole family through change
This month Barrie Voyce, Senior Youth Connector, is thinking about the transition points in the lives of children and their families. Currently my youngest daughter is working towards he A-Levels,
Open The Gospel – 8 March – The Third Sunday of Lent, John 4.5 – 42
8 March – The Third Sunday of Lent, John 4.5 – 42 So he came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given
Resourcing your whole school’s spirituality
Spiritual development is often something we “know when we see” — yet harder to define with confidence. Our Diocesan Spirituality Course offers space to explore what spirituality means for adults
New groups growing disciples
Small‑group life is taking off at St James’ Quedgeley, where a simple idea from David and Meg Heywood has grown into something far bigger than they expected.
Eco Church: Land and Nature
As we continue our Lenten journey exploring our ongoing work towards an Eco Office Silver award and beyond, this week we turn our attention to Land and Nature. At Church
Message from Bishop Robert, 24 February 2026
It has now been just over two months since we moved into our new Diocesan Offices on Denmark Road, Gloucester. If you have not yet visited, I hope you will
“Our yews will be here in 3026”
Holy Trinity Minchinhampton has been getting hands‑on with its ancient churchyard heritage, as volunteers turned out for “Love Your Yew Week” — a national campaign celebrating and caring for some
Iranians baptised in moving service
Five Iranian members of the church community at St Matthew and The Minster were baptised during last week’s midweek communion, in a deeply moving service. “Over the last five years
PCC guidance: Architects/Surveyors
New guidance and advice for PCCs working with architects and surveyors has been produced by Rory Wilson, Church Buildings Support Officer for the Diocese of Gloucester, as part of the
Open The Gospel – 1 March – The Second Sunday of Lent, John 3.1-17
1 March – The Second Sunday of Lent, John 3.1-17 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He came to Jesus by night and said to
Vacancy still available at Hawley Mews almshouses, London Road, Charlton Kings
The Charity of Mary Joan Hawley is looking for new residents for a two bedroomed house, in a small scheme of six houses on land next to Holy Apostles Church,
Eco Church: Buildings and Energy
As we begin our Lenten journey exploring our ongoing work towards an Eco Office Silver award and beyond, this week we turn our attention to Buildings and Energy.
Pupils lead efforts for Hatherop’s Big Build
Children at Hatherop Primary School have been backing a major fundraising campaign to improve their school buildings and create a new school hall.
Quedgeley hosts Mardi Gras festival
Mardi Gras food festival brought together neighbours, friends and visitors from across Quedgeley to sample food from their global community of Christians.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 17 February 2026
Many of you will be aware that last week the General Synod of the Church of England met in London to debate and take decisions on a number of significant
Chaplains needed for rural show
Volunteer chaplains are being invited to take part in this year’s Royal Three Counties Show, offering a welcoming presence and informal conversation throughout the three-day agricultural event. The Revd Bob
Open The Gospel – 22 February – The First Sunday of Lent, Matthew 4.1 – 11
22 February – The First Sunday of Lent, Matthew 4.1 – 11 Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2He fasted for
Bishop Rachel calls for justice in West Bank
At the end of January 2026, Bishop Rachel returned to visit Israel and Palestine, meeting Anglicans living in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem.
