We’re sharing live updates from the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to the Diocese of Gloucester during our Big Mission Weekend. Friday 24 May, Philosophy for Children lesson at Randwick Church
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Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: Farmers’ breakfast in North Cotswolds
The Archbishop of Canterbury had breakfast with farmers in the North Cotswolds today (Friday 24 May). They enjoyed a breakfast of bacon rolls and croissants and took time out of
Live updates from the Big Mission Weekend: St Matthew’s Cainscross
We’re sharing live updates from the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to the Diocese of Gloucester during our Big Mission Weekend. Friday 24 May, collective worship at St Matthew’s School, Cainscross
Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 May 2024
On Sunday we celebrated Pentecost (often known as Whit Sunday). Christians across the world celebrated the coming of the Holy Spirit 50 days after that first Easter day, and just
Safeguarding hubs: Making safeguarding simpler
A new safeguarding hub where parishes can record safer recruitment and training requirements more efficiently has been launched for all parishes in the Diocese of Gloucester. It is from the
Your Diocesan Synod needs you
Have you ever considered becoming a member of the Gloucester Diocesan Synod? This summer, we will be seeking newly elected members to represent a broad spectrum of our diocesan-wide communities
Survivors and the future of Church safeguarding
A survivors’ response group is being set up following the reports by Sarah Wilkinson and Professor Alexis Jay, and survivors are invited to register to attend. The Wilkinson/Jay Response Group
Watch the livestream for the Eucharist with the Archbishop of Canterbury here
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby, is coming to the Diocese of Gloucester over the May Bank Holiday, Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May, to join in with our mission and vision.
The Big Mission Weekend With The Archbishop Of Canterbury: Gloucester Cathedral And Scratch Choir
Would you like to be part of a special scratch choir? Will you be coming to the celebration service at Gloucester Cathedral?
Message from Bishop Rachel, 30 April 2024
‘..You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’
Thy Kingdom Come, 2024, free resources
Thy Kingdom Come, the global and ecumenical wave of prayer, that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension (9 May) to Pentecost (19 May) for more people to
Bishop Rachel opens new venue for Gloucestershire-based counselling charity
Bishop Rachel has cut the ribbon on a new centre for Gloucestershire-based counselling charity Listening Post. The new venue is in St Mary de Lode Church, St Mary’s Square, Gloucester.
Archbishop visit: Cathedral service and be part of our scratch choir
The Big Mission Weekend with the Archbishop of Canterbury Cathedral service and be part of our scratch choir As you hopefully know, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin
Big Mission Weekend with the Archbishop of Canterbury
Over the May Bank Holiday, Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby, will be coming to the Diocese of Gloucester to join in with our mission and vision.
Discover DeCrypt Sanctuary project one step closer
Discover DeCrypt (St Mary de Crypt Church and Tudor Schoolroom) has been awarded a Round 1 Development grant of £117,500 by Heritage Lottery towards the Sanctuary Project. The Sanctuary is
Message from Bishop Rachel, 16 April 2024
In this season of Easter as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection how do we live and speak of Christ’s transforming love, hope and life in all its fulness, as we pay attention to the struggles, challenges and hopes of people’s lives (children, young people and adults)? And what might that mean for the ways we engage with political decisions and priorities at local and national level?
Easter escape room at St Catharine’s Gloucester
Over the Easter holidays, St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester was transformed into an interactive escape room with seven zones, taking families through the events of Holy Week in Jerusalem.
Hosting a hustings – a practical guide
During the period before a General Election, churches and community organisations often organise election meetings (sometimes known as hustings) where members of the public can listen to and ask questions
Longhope bells to ring again after major restoration project
All Saints Church in Longhope will be celebrating the dedication of their church bells on 30 April, following an extensive tower repair project. Back in 2019, the church tower needed
College Green office move updates
A message from Bishop Rachel, Bishop Robert and Benjamin Preece-Smith We are pleased to be able to share that we have now exchanged on the new diocesan offices at Hillfield
Five ideas for churches to try during Thy Kingdom Come 2024
There’s still plenty of time for your church to take part in this year’s Thy Kingdom Come between 9 and 19 May. It’s a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians
Message from Bishop Robert, 9 April 2024
It was over two decades ago that Lord Deering described our church schools as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Church of England. It is a sentiment with which I wholeheartedly agree and of which I am reminded at every opportunity I get to spend time in one of our 116 church schools in this diocese.
Could you provide pastoral support to C of E schools?
Bishop Robert and Bishop Rachel are looking for special people with a background in education who can take on the role of Bishop’s Visitor to Schools. This is a voluntary
Church’s litter pick cares for Cheltenham’s streets
At the end of Gold Cup Week, a team from St Matthew’s and The Minster in Cheltenham walked the streets to pick up litter. As part of the churches’ Eco
