‘You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colours in the world. God is not a secret to be kept.’
Words of Jesus Christ – Matthew 5:14
Read Bishop Rachel’s full message here today!
Author: Kerry Pateman
Message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
We would love to welcome you to the Festival of Everyday Faith this Saturday 3 October on Zoom,
Ticket details announced for Gaia at Gloucester Cathedral
Following the recent announcement by Gloucester Cathedral and Ecclesiastical Insurance Group that Luke Jerram’s Gaia will be taking up residence in the Cathedral Nave between 13 October and 1 NovemberContinue reading
Setting up a livestream from your church building on a shoe string budget
A Webinar is being held on Friday 18 September to explore how Livestreaming from your church building requires a different set up to your home. Join the webinar and learnContinue reading
Digital Labs Conference
The Church of England’s Digital Labs conference is a two-day online conference to inspire and equip Church of England churches to share Good News, grow people’s faith and bring more peopleContinue reading
Coronavirus (COVID-19) banners and posters
The Church of England have produced a range of posters and signs, provided free of charge, for people to use in and around their church buildings. Posters can be printedContinue reading
Secretary of State for the Environment to the Cotswolds Conservation Board
A rector of rural parishes in the Cotswolds has been appointed by the Secretary of State for the Environment to the Cotswolds Conservation Board, which oversees the Cotswold Area ofContinue reading
FestivALL link up July 2020
What is it all about? FestivALL 2020 is all about linking up, celebrating and building connections, on and offline, and making sure that everyone is included in some way. DuringContinue reading
Carrying the Christ Light
Prison Fellowship got to sit down with Bishop Rachel and talk about her passion for her work for women within the criminal justice system. Read the whole interview here.Continue reading
Bishop Rachel launches her first book
Bishop Rachel launches her first book Encounters. Jesus, connection and story: past, present and future In Bishop Rachel’s first book she reflects on significant encounters between Jesus and those heContinue reading
Parent Support and Advice Line
Are you worried about your child’s mental health, emotional wellbeing or behaviour? Parenting can be hugely rewarding but it can also be really hard work, especially if you think yourContinue reading
Archdeacon Hilary Radio Interviews
The Venerable Hilary Dawson was interviewed on Sunday by a series of radio stations. The shows talked about how From next month, special courses and training will be offered toContinue reading
Tuffley Festival has arrived!
This weekend Tuffley Festival was held online in place of the cancelled Tuffley Festival due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. A series of brilliant short videos featuring Tuffley TalentsContinue reading
Respecting Difference
The Revd Nick Davies has recently been doing a weekly video around the value ‘Respect’ for St James’ C of E Primary, with the aim for the children to makeContinue reading
Remembering Srebrenica
An interactive online commemoration event will take place on Friday, 10 July at 6:30pm (see below) Dear friends, This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, where 8372Continue reading
Monday of Holy Week 2020
Our Cathedral Dean, the Very Revd Stephen Lake shared his reflection for Monday 6 April during Holy Week: He reflected how “In these challenging times, we can be likeContinue reading
Tuesday of Holy Week 2020
Archdeacon of Gloucester, The Ven Hilary Dawson shared her reflection for Tuesday 7 April during Holy Week. She reflected how “Jesus loves those who need his love the most.”Continue reading
Wednesday of Holy Week 2020
Archdeacon of Cheltenham, The Ven Phil Andrew shared his reflection for Wednesday 8 April during Holy Week. He reflected on “the amount of contrast that we are having toContinue reading
Maundy Thursday 2020
Thank you to the thousands of people who joined us live online on 9 April. The subtitled recording is now available below, including BSL sign language for the sermon atContinue reading
