St John the Baptist Church, Old Sodbury, has launched an appeal to restore its Grade II listed War Memorial Lychgate, which has suffered serious damage as a result of decay
Author: Natalie Sansom
Finding food support across Gloucestershire
An online food map produced by Feeding Gloucestershire is helping people across the county find food support in their local area, bringing together information about food banks, food pantries, community
Ebola emergency appeal
The word Ebola strikes fear into people’s hearts – but the work of local organisations, with the support of their global faith-based partners, is also bringing hope. In the Democratic
Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 July 2026
As I write this, it is garden party season here at Bishopscourt, and it is such a joy and privilege to be hosting different people, whether from worshipping communities or
Lives of Colour project explores identity through fashion
The Diocese is proud to work alongside Lives of Colour, one of our valued partner organisations, whose work is helping to build more inclusive communities and create opportunities for young
Message from Bishop Robert, 14 July 2026
For most children, this is the last week of the summer term, a week marked by a whole range of different emotions.
Rachel and RECOGNISE
“We can learn so much from younger people. It’s a very two-way thing. It’s not just us providing and giving information and teaching and nurturing. It’s definitely a partnership in
Project Manager at St Mary de Crypt
Job Description – Project Manager Contract: 30 hours per week, fixed term for up to 26 months but to end 31 October 2028 Start date September 2026. Salary: £28,000 per
An update regarding the Living Alongside Bats in Churches Grant
The Bat Conservation Trust are excited to announce that the next round of applications will open 17 August 2026, and close at 10am on 26 October 2026. We encourage any
Celebrating Pride at St Mary’s
St Mary’s Thornbury welcomed around 70 children from Castle Secondary School who took part in the school’s Pride March on 22 June. During what was one of the warmest weeks
Denise: “It’s all about Jesus, wherever he sends us”
Standing in the rain during a walk by Ripon College Cuddesdon, Denise found herself surrounded by bright yellow fields. They immediately reminded her of the terraced yellow fields of China,
Faith, family and calling: Lorna’s story
When Lorna Theophilus met a female priest who was also raising young children, something shifted. “It was the first time I’d seen somebody who was like me,” she said. She
Little Pilgrims, summer digital campaign
This summer, throughout July and August, we’ll be running a social media campaign called ‘Little Pilgrims’. The aim is to help families discover (or rediscover) our church buildings, not just
Bishop Rachel joins ‘Time to Act’ campaign
Bishop Rachel is continuing to raise her voice for justice and peace across Palestine and Israel, adding her support to the national ‘Time To Act’ campaign. She said: “As Christians
Message from Bishop Robert, 16 June 2026
It was a great privilege last weekend to be in our link diocese of Västerås in Sweden as the guest of Bishop Mikael Mogren, joining in their ordination services. On
Updated guidance on drones
The drone guidance has been updated to reflect the latest Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) framework (2026), including the introduction of Flyer ID and Operator ID requirements, UK class marks, and
A pilgrimage of remembrance: ‘In Monty’s Footsteps’
Pilgrimage is being rediscovered not only as travel, but as a way of prayer, reflection and connection.
Andy’s journey from headteacher to ordinand
When Andy Everett is ordained deacon this summer, it will mark the culmination of a journey that began more than 35 years ago as a student teacher. Kathryn, the woman
Churches gather to bless River Avon
On Sunday 14 June, Tewkesbury Abbey and St Mary’s Magdalene, Twyning will celebrate and bless the River Avon as part of a wider group of churches that are coming together
Ordinations 2026: Livestream
This weekend, family, friends, clergy and congregations from across the diocese gathered at Gloucester Cathedral to watch and celebrate the ordinations of 18 candidates. The following candidates were ordained as
Sea Sunday 2026
Churches across the UK and around the world are being invited to take part in Sea Sunday 2026, a global day of prayer, reflection and action for the 1.9 million
Gloucester Cathedral awarded best cultural venue of the year
Gloucester Cathedral is celebrating after being named best cultural venue of the year at the prestigious SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle and Community Awards 2026. The award recognises the Cathedral’s outstanding contribution
New Chaplaincy School Connector for Cotswold School
After two years of partnership development and relationship building across the churches in the North Cotswolds, led by Deanery Youth Connector Amy Todd, The Cotswold School is delighted to welcome
Peace pilgrimage welcomes walkers
In August, all are warmly invited to take part in a special peace pilgrimage marking 800 years since the death of St Francis of Assisi. Whether you would like to
