I suspect every person here wants to join in with God’s transforming kingdom of God work. And once again, thank you for the privilege of sharing in ministry together.
Author: Lucy Taylor
Bishop Rachel writes to the Lord Chancellor
This week Bishop Rachel has written to the The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice: Dear Lord Chancellor, I wanted to write toContinue reading
Makin Safeguarding review
Following on from the National Safeguarding Team (NST) announcement on 25 February 2025 that they are seeking permission to bring disciplinary proceedings under the Clergy Discipline Measure against the RevdContinue reading
A message from Bishop Rachel- Safeguarding in the media
On Tuesday evening 28 January, I watched the Channel 4 news with shock and dismay as yet another Church of England situation was under the spotlight in relation to abuse.Continue reading
Bishop Rachel Christmas Day Sermon
Christmas Day Gloucester Cathedral 2024 Readings: Isaiah 52: 7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4; John 1:1-14 ‘Calm and bright’ – That has been a national church strap line for Christmas, taken from that beautifulContinue reading
Is employment the key to breaking the cycle of reoffending?
This week Bishop Rachel’s message comes from her prisons event in the House of Lords.
Bishop Rachel welcomes Sentencing Review
Over the past few years, I have spoken to many people working in the criminal justice system, including Judges and Magistrates, who are longing for change.
Bishop Rachel’s statement on the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel
As we pray for all who weep and grieve, may we continue to pray for peace and justice for all.
Bishop Rachel’s visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Bishop Rachel has visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (15-19 June 2024) to show solidarity with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and local Christians, and to listen and understandContinue reading
Podcast: ‘Holding the key: A series of conversations to unlock the door to doing prison differently’
The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, led a visit to the Netherlands to discover more about their criminal justice system as she continues with herContinue reading
Bishop Rachel vows to change the justice system
The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, will be leading a visit to the Netherlands to discover more about their criminal justice system as she continues with her commitment to inspire alternatives to prison in England and Wales.
Safeguarding in the Diocese of Gloucester
In February of this year our diocese, including Gloucester Cathedral, was externally audited for our safeguarding work. This audit was part of the Church of England’s ongoing commitment toContinue reading
Violence in Israel and Gaza
A message from Bishop Rachel I urge people across the diocese to pray for peace amid the horror of the violence in Gaza and Israel, and I support the Archbishops’Continue reading
Bishop of Gloucester brings young voices to Parliament
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, is holding an event in the House of Lords to call for strengthened protections in the Online Safety Bill.
Bishop Rachel speaks out on Online Safety Bill
Bishop Rachel supported an amendment to the Online Safety Bill in the House of Lords seeking to protect women and girls online. Watch her full speech in the video belowContinue reading
Coronation Day of King Charles III
Join us in prayer on the Coronation Day of King Charles III.
Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon
Here you can read the full transcript from Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon, on Thursday 6 April 2023. Readings: Revelation 1.5b-8 and Luke 7.36-50 Over these last couple of weeksContinue reading
The Revd Canon Andrew Zihni announced as next Dean of Gloucester
Gloucester Cathedral is delighted to share that No. 10 Downing Street has announced that His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of Andrew Zihni as the 39th Dean ofContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith – a message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
To our sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Gloucester … This week, we have spent a further three days with the Bishops of the Church of England in aContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel
I want to say thank you to YOU. Thank you for shining Christ’s light in so many different ways across the landscape of your week. Thank you to those who lead in many different ways and in different contexts, when it’s joyous and when it’s tough. Thank you to those who live Christ’s love often in unsung ways and amid the ups and downs of daily life. Thank you to those who pray and encourage.
This week’s message from Bishop Rachel
Next week is Christian Aid week (May 15-21) and the focus is on drought and famine
Female Offender Strategy – where are we now?
Bishop Rachel has responded to the Public Accounts Committee’s report on improving outcomes for women in the criminal justice system. The summary of the report concludes that while “the aimsContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Easter Day Sermon
I wonder what difficult and challenging questions you have asked or heard this week. How can an unarmed black man, held face down, then be shot in the head by an armed police officer?
