It is good to be back in the diocese after a few weeks away of so called ‘mini sabbatical’, during which time the political landscape changed dramatically. There have been
Author: Katherine Clamp
Israel-Palestine July 2024: Identity, Separation, Power and Trauma
Returning to Israel-Palestine in June 2024, the beautiful hills of the landscape brought to mind the words of Psalm 121 from the Old Testament and Hebrew scripture.
A report to deaneries from General Synod, July 2024
Margaret Sheather, one of the Diocese of Gloucester’s representatives at General Synod, shares her reflections from last week’s gathering. Worship is an integral part of Synod, with Morning and Evening
Gloucester Cathedral receives £1m towards organ refurbishment
The newly launched Julia Rausing Trust has donated £1 million to Gloucester Cathedral to fund the refurbishment of its historic organ. This generous donation from The Julia Rausing Trust will
A weekend of celebration with 19 ordinations in Gloucester Cathedral
9 people were ordained priest and 10 people ordained deacon in two huge services at Gloucester Cathedral over the last weekend of June.
Bishop Rachel for Church Times: On listening to the voices of Palestinian Christians in the West Bank
Bishop Rachel is this week featured on the Church Time’s podcast, interviewed by Francis Martin about her visit this month to Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. “One of the
Message from Bishop Robert, 25 June 2024
There is a sense of great excitement as we look forward to this coming weekend during which 10 men and women will be ordained deacon and another nine priest in
Henrietta: How we’re welcoming people this Refugee Week
For Refugee Sunday on June 23, St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester is devoting its morning service to including, celebrating and praying for those seeking sanctuary in our midst. When an
Message from Archdeacon Phil, 18 June 2024
I don’t know about you, but I often feel slightly uncertain how to respond to ‘Father’s Day’ which we have just celebrated. That’s true even though one of the greatest
Livestream for 2024 ordinations
Every summer the Church of England celebrates the ordination of new deacons and priests. This newest generation of clergy will join others in leading churches through prayer, teaching, and worship.
A message from Bishop Robert, 11 June 2024
Have you made up your mind yet? For some, the answer is no. We have not decided who to vote for or indeed if we are going to vote at
Find out about the election candidates near you
In the lead-up to the General election on 4 July, churches and communities around the diocese will be holding hustings, a chance for electors to ask questions of the candidates
The Big Mission Weekend, a look back
If you missed the coverage of the Archbishop’s visit to Gloucester, here’s a round up of all the main events of what was a joy filled journey through the many
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Celebration Cathedral Eucharist
The Cathedral was full for a joyful service as we came to the end of our Diocesan Big Mission Weekend with the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Archbishop spoke from the
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Worship at Tutshill
Sunday 26 May: Worship at Tutshill The Archbishop joined the worshipping community at Tutshill today for a service that included many personal stories of the transformation that faith can make
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Worship at The Rock
Saturday 25 May: Worship at The Rock The Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert met for a quiet and reflective evening service with young people from The Rock
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Church Housing Association visit
Saturday 25 May: Church Housing Association visit The Diocese of Gloucester has worked closely with the Church Housing Association in a bid to make good the recommendations in the Coming
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Sportily community fun day
Saturday 25 May: Sportily community fun day Big crowds turned out with the sun for the Sportily community fun day at Innsworth Community Junior School today. “Fluff it. Duff it.
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Small Ships Festival
Saturday 25 May: Small Ships Festival Archbishop Justin and Bishop Rachel have been having a ball at the Small Ships Festival. It’s the little sister of the iconic Gloucester Tall
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Prayer walk through Gloucester
Saturday 25 May: Prayer walk through Gloucester Archbishop Justin and Bishop Rachel have been out on a prayer walk around Gloucester, meeting PCSOs in Gloucester Park, chatting to volunteers and
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Messy Church in Gloucester
Saturday 25 May: Messy Church at St Paul and St Stephen Church in Gloucester Messy Church has been meeting at St Paul and St Stephen’s Church in Gloucester for more
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Party at The Grace Network
Friday 24 May: Party at the Grace Network in Stroud What a way to end the first day of the Big Mission Weekend! Around 400 people came to a party
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Evening Prayer in Cirencester
A time for prayer, Friday 24 May The Archbishop and the Bishops joined the service of Evening Prayer at St John Baptist in Cirencester this evening as part of our
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Amberley Shop on the Common
A thriving community shop and café situated inside Holy Trinity Church at Amberley was officially opened by Archbishop Justin Welby today. The shop has been running for 10 months, but
