Last Tuesday Bishop Robert wrote of White Ribbon Day linked to the International 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which for over thirty years has run from 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
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Message from Bishop Robert, 26 November 2024
Yesterday, Monday, was ‘White Ribbon Day’, a day linked to the 16 days of activism against gender violence. White Ribbon’s focus is on addressing violence by men against women and girls.
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert, Friday 15 November
We are acutely aware that this past week in the life of the Church of England has been turbulent and painful, particularly for victims and survivors of abuse, who must
An updated message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert on the Makin review, 12 November
Following the news that the Archbishop of Canterbury has today offered his resignation, Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert have updated the message they shared on 11 November.
Independent review into Church’s handling of Smyth case published
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert regarding John Smyth, 11 November 2024
Message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert, 29 October 2024
In the coming weeks there will be much debate and discussion on assisted suicide as Parliament prepares to debate proposals to legalise this in the UK. We very much recognise
Fiona asks, “What makes a good funeral?”
Fiona Crocker, Vicar in Cam with Stinchcombe Benefice reflects on the role that a funeral plays when we are grieving a loved one. “When I stand at the door after
Rachel: “I am blessed with so much and am called to give back”
Rachel Tarling has a dual vocation, to Reader ministry and to paid work as an Orthogeriatric Associate Specialist at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where she cares for elderly patients. She has
Message from Bishop Robert, 22 October 2024
I have written before of that moving moment in the confirmation service when the candidate declares their name, a man, a woman, a child, made in the image of God.
Environmental Engagement Officer role to come to an end
The Revd Dr Cate William’s role as Environmental Engagement Officer is coming to an end this December. Cate has worked in the diocese for 10 years and over the last four
Introducing the “Embracing Change” podcast: Promoting racial justice across all dioceses
The West Midlands Racial Justice Unit has released a podcast called Embracing Change, exploring how and why we must promote racial justice across all dioceses. This episode tackles one of the
Message from Bishop Robert, 15 October
I had the immense privilege last weekend of visiting our link Diocese in Western Tanganyika. Just over two hours flight inland from Dar es Salam, the capital of Tanzania, the
Net Zero Carbon push to get triple boost
An exciting new partnership between the dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester is set to give a boost to the region’s push for Net Zero Carbon by 2030. A team
Message from Bishop Robert, 1 October 2024
Flip flops, lollipops and LIFE Together You may have read elsewhere of my recent ‘Night on the Town’ with the Cheltenham Street Pastors. To be honest I was a little
Dean Andrew: Regional Racial Justice Initiative
One of the highlights of September at the Cathedral has been the Beating Back the Past exhibition in our Lady Chapel.
Ribbon cut on school’s new community garden
The ribbon was cut on a new community orchard at Primrose Hill C of E Primary Academy in Lydney, as the school celebrated being awarded a Distinction in their Eco Schools Green Flag.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 24 September 2024
‘They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more’ (Isaiah 2:4) In
An invitation to Archdeacon Phil’s farewell service
It was announced recently in the Bulletin that the Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Ven Phil Andrew has made the decision to move on from the Diocese of Gloucester at the
Diocese of Gloucester showcased in CoE Net Zero Carbon report
The pioneering work of the Diocese of Gloucester and its ambition to reach net zero carbon features in the Church of England’s first Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report. The report,
Archdeacon of Cheltenham to move on
The Archdeacon of Cheltenham, Phil Andrew, has announced that he will be resigning from his post at the end of the year to begin what he describes as a ‘new
Bishop ‘deeply saddened’ by findings of prisons report
Bishop Rachel reacts to the findings of the HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ annual report published today (Tuesday 10 September 2024). “I welcome HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ annual report published today.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 10 September 2024
‘Fair’ is an intriguing word when we think about our local communities and beyond to the wider world. It raises questions around discrimination, the difference between equality and equity, and shines a light on justice.
ACRE’s Platinum Jubilee Fund applications
ACRE’s Platinum Jubilee Fund remains open for applications, with two last deadlines for applications this September and October. However, applications must be supported by the ACRE members (please see: ACRE Network
Message from Bishop Robert, 23 July 2024
Can you remember your New Year’s resolution if you made one? If you are like me, probably not. That’s possibly because I am not sure that New Year is an
