Network Engagement Officer: The Choir Project 1.0FTE (fixed term for 3 years) Location: Flexible: RSCM office in Salisbury or working from home (or hybrid) by agreement. Regular visits to Salisbury for
Author: Natalie Sansom
The Royal School of Church Music: Project Leader – The Choir Project
Project Leader: The Choir Project 1.0FTE (fixed term for 3 years) Location: Flexible: RSCM office in Salisbury or working from home (or hybrid) by agreement. Regular visits to Salisbury for team
Donkey joins Palm Sunday procession
There was a very special guest at St Lawrence, Barnwood this Palm Sunday. She had four legs, a gentle nature, and plenty of charm.
On our way to net zero carbon
The concept of net zero carbon can sometimes seem complicated, hard to reach, and a little overwhelming. However many worshipping communities in the Diocese of Gloucester are already well on
Synod backs sustainable church flowers
A motion encouraging the use of sustainable church flowers has been passed by General Synod.
St Peter’s Eco Church Silver
St Peter’s Church in Stratton, Cirencester has achieved the Silver Eco Church award, recognising the church’s growing commitment to caring for creation
Faith stories: Barnaby’s transformation
“I no longer feel alone. My heart’s been completely transformed. I’ve got so much joy in what I do now.”
‘Courage to care’ safeguarding day
A healthy church community is a space where people feel safe, valued, and comfortable exploring faith together. It’s deeply embedded in our calling as Christians to love and care for
Children to bury time capsule at St Lawrence
Children at St Lawrence Church, Lechlade have gathered materials to fill a time capsule to bury under the new floor as part of Project Inspire restoration and reordering scheme. The
General Synod February 2026 – Representatives’ Report for Deaneries
This report summarises the key discussions, decisions, and outcomes from the February 2026 sessions of the General Synod, highlighting matters of interest arising from representatives’ contributions. Introduction “This was another
Teenager leads digital ministry at ENC
A 17-year-old member of the worshipping community at Emmanuel Network Church (ENC) is helping to reshape the church’s worship and communications. Zach Callaghan has been volunteering his creative media skills
Installation of Archbishop Sarah Mullally
More than two thousand people from across the country and around the world will attend the Installation of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral
Palestine/Israel:British-Irish Parliamentary cooperation – calls for Government action
Bishop Rachel has signed the following letter, which sets out urgent concerns and specific requests to the Government regarding the deteriorating situation in Palestine and the need for immediate international
Eco Church: Worship and Teaching
Continuing our reflection on the Eco Church categories as we work towards an Eco Office Silver award, this week we focus on Worship and Teaching. The Worship and Teaching category
Community Climate Change Fund available
Gloucestershire County Council’s Community Climate Change Fund is offering £100,000 in grant funding to communities across Gloucestershire to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle the impact of climate change. Eligible
The Rural Missioner’s Guild launches
The Arthur Rank Centre is delighted to announce the launch of the Rural Missioner’s Guild, a new ecumenical fellowship created to support, connect and encourage those involved in rural mission
“Choral singing has helped my faith grow”
For 11-year-old Evie, becoming a chorister at Gloucester Cathedral has strengthened her faith, her confidence, a sense of responsibility, and her musical talent.
Message from Bishop Robert, 10 March 2026
I find it slightly sobering to realise that it is almost forty years since I began training for ordination at Lincoln Theological College in September 1986. Though the college is
Churches unite for climate and nature
Seven churches from three deaneries came together at Holy Trinity Minchinhampton on 2 March for an Eco Church gathering, sharing ideas, prayer, and practical action to care for God’s creation.
Trinity hosts refugee job fair
Trinity Cheltenham opened its doors to over 200 attendees for its first job fair on 25 February, in partnership with the local Department of Work and Pension teams and Cheltenham
Eco Church: Lifestyle
As we reflect on our progress towards an Eco Office Silver award and beyond, we now focus on the Lifestyle category. The Lifestyle category recognises that the environmental impact of
Welcome Café recipe book at St Peter’s
St Peter’s Willersey with Saintbury parish has recently produced a Welcome Café Recipe Book, developed out of the weekly Welcome Café held in St Peter’s Church.
‘Christ’ to appear in Cirencester on Easter Sunday
An interactive public artwork, created by a priest and iconographer will be revealed in Cirencester on Easter Sunday.
Eco Church: Land and Nature
As we continue our Lenten journey exploring our ongoing work towards an Eco Office Silver award and beyond, this week we turn our attention to Land and Nature. At Church
