“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
Author: Natalie Sansom
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
Sportily blog: Encounter spaces
Sportily is a Christian sports and physical activity organisation based in Gloucestershire, creating fun and welcoming spaces where people of all ages can get active, build friendships and explore faith
National month of prayer for toddler groups – June 2026
‘Send a Sheep!’ June is the national month of prayer for toddler group ministries. Organised by 1277 Make Them Count – a Network of church-based Toddler Group leaders – the
Churches Count on Nature 2026
Churches across England and Wales are being encouraged to take part in Churches Count on Nature 2026, which will take place from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June as
Shifting gears: How to nourish ourselves
The Net Zero Carbon Project Manager for the Diocese of Gloucester, Erica Siddall, reflects on the hope she has found through the Laudato Si’ Movement, which connects faith, hope, and
Sanctuary Sunday
Every year on 20 June, the UNHCR marks World Refugee Day. This was established in 2001 on the 50thAnniversary of the Geneva Convention of the Rights of Refugees. The Convention
Climate leadership survey for Oxford University research
Church leaders, Divinity students or those in ministerial training, and congregation members are invited to take part in a research project exploring climate leadership within the Church, being undertaken through
