This autumn, Gloucester Cathedral will once again be transformed by the lights and sounds of the projection art gallery of Luxmuralis. The exhibit, entitled Poppy Fields will run from Friday 17
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Message from Bishop Robert, 16 September 2025
I had the immense privilege last week of leading the retreat for those to be ordained deacon in the Diocese of Chelmsford where I was myself ordained in 1989.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 9 September 2025
Over the coming weeks a number of bishops have committed to participate in 40 days of shared prayer and fasting as we continue to pray for the Church, and for
Bishop Rachel’s sermon: Tenth anniversary of consecration
22 July 2025, The Feast of Mary Magdalene Click here to watch the livestream of the service. Thank you for being here. Thank you to those across this diocese for
Archbishop of York’s statement on Gaza
Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert wholeheartedly welcome the statement made by the Archbishop of York regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza. This statement follows in full. “With each passing day
Message from Bishop Rachel, 22 July 2025
As I write this letter, I cannot quite believe that it is 10 years since my consecration in Canterbury Cathedral. As I give thanks today I do so with a grateful heart, and I am looking forward to the special Evensong at the cathedral this evening at 5.30pm.
Message from Bishop Robert, 15 July 2025
It’s always a delight to visit our church schools, especially in these last couple of weeks of the summer term, as the children and staff approach the end of the
‘Picking up the pieces’ for responsible, relational and restorative justice system
Bishop Rachel has joined with Christian leaders calling on the government to work in partnership with churches, communities, and faith-based organisations to tackle a failing criminal justice system.
Bishops call on government to take action over settler violence
Bishop Rachel has joined with the bishops of Norwich, Southwark and Chelmsford in writing an open letter to The Guardian over settler violence against Palestinian communities, particularly in Taybeh, the
Message from Bishop Rachel, 8 July 2025
For all sorts of reasons, I have been thinking a lot about the significance of numbers this week. Some of those numbers are about anniversaries: On Sunday it was a
Leadership award connects children and care homes
Children at Christ Church School in Cheltenham have been learning what it takes to be a great leader, completing the Archbishop of York’s Young Leader Award (AYLA). The qualities of
Outdoor baptism and confirmation in Quedgeley
Six people were confirmed with one adult and a teenager baptised before their confirmation, in a joyful outdoor service at St James’ Quedgeley. The Revd Dr Mark Siddall, Priest in
Message from Bishop Robert, 1 July 2025
Christian people are always thankful people. This is at the heart of our primary action of worship when we break bread and share the common cup in the Eucharist –
Message from Bishop Rachel, 24 June 2025
29 June is the day that the Church remembers St Peter, the one on whom Christ built his Church. We are very aware of Peter’s failings and flaws as well as his transformation, gifts, leadership and love of Jesus Christ.
Message from Bishop Robert, 16 June 2025
I very much hope that you will have some knowledge of the work that has been happening across our diocese on our Deanery Strategic Pathways. These plans, rooted in each
Shining a light and magnifying a whisper
Bishop Rachel’s reflections from a visit to Israel-Palestine in May 2025
Inspiration and friendship in partnership visit
The Bishop of our partner Diocese of Dornakal in India, the Rt Revd Padma Rao has just visited the Diocese of Gloucester and King’s School with a delegation from the diocese’s churches and schools.
C of E net zero carbon report features Stroud
The Church of England has launched the Net Zero Carbon Impact Report for 2024. It includes a photo of the Revd James Turk on page 3 and a fuller article
Message from Bishop Robert, 10 June 2025
Next Tuesday I have the privilege of admitting new members to the Company of Kyneburga at Evensong in the Cathedral. The Company of Kyneburga is group of those, predominantly but
WMRJI: Share your story
The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative is inviting people to share their lived experiences of racism or exclusion in church spaces – or what you think might help create a more
Message from Bishop Rachel, 3 June 2025
Having only returned from Jerusalem the day before, it was poignant last Thursday on Ascension Day to recall Jesus Christ’s words to his disciples on the Mount of Olives, that they should wait to be clothed with power from on high (Luke 24:49).
Wild about the Abbey – Eco Church inspiration
Tewkesbury Abbey welcomed 120 people to Wings of Wonder at their Wild about the Abbey event this month. This was the third Wild about the Abbey event, and was run
We trust that God’s got it: Vicky’s story
As part of our season of vocation, this week we speak to Vicky Falvey who will be one of eight people ordained deacon on Sunday 29 June.
Longhope gardeners inspired by vintage photo
After more than four decades, the churchyard of All Saints Church in Longhope has once again echoed with the sounds of laughter, chatter, and the hum of gardening tools. Inspired
