The Dean of Gloucester, the Very Revd Andrew Zihni, has blessed CathedrALE, a new beer brewed in partnership between Gloucester Cathedral and Gloucester Brewery. CathedrALE is inspired by centuries of
Author: Natalie Sansom
Prime Time enjoys first group outing since Covid
Trinity Cheltenham used a grant from the Diocese of Gloucester Mission Grant scheme to take around 20 elderly members of its Prime Time group to the Batsford Arboretum for lunch
Bishop Rachel: 10 years of ministry
We’re celebrating 10 years since Bishop Rachel was consecrated as the Bishop of Gloucester and the first female diocesan bishop in the Church of England. On 22 July 2015, she
EFT thanks – last chance to submit (via Erica)
A big thank you to all the churches in our diocese who have completed their Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) this year. We are pleased to announce that 41% of churches
Roosts of refuge: helping baby bat pups
Summer time is bat season and churches may notice more bat activity than usual – specifically, the presence of baby bats, known as ‘pups’. Hazel Tocock, member of the Bat
Phishing email targeting churches – not affiliated with Goodbox
It has come to our attention that nationally churches and dioceses are being targeted by a phishing email. If you receive an email that matches the screenshot below, please delete
Ride and Stride is back for 2025
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust (GHCT) is delighted to announce that Ride and Stride is back for 2025, taking place on 13 September. This annual event invites people across Gloucestershire and
“God isn’t finished with the Church in the villages”
Lucy Barbour has now been an ordained Pioneer Minister for two years, serving in Bishop’s Cleeve, Southam, Woolstone, Gotherington and Oxenton. “As a pioneer minister, you still do many of
Church flowers: “Easy win for net zero carbon by 2030”
As churches continue to work towards the Church of England’s 2030 net zero carbon target, and to honour the Church’s fifth mark of mission, ‘to strive to safeguard the integrity
Rising Stars project builds confidence and well-being among students
The Rising Stars project at All Saints’ Academy is helping young people grow in confidence and improve physical and mental well-being. Run by Lives of Colour, the project offers after-school
Louise’s Vocation at The Nelson Trust
During an Alpha course, Louise Oldfield found out about a charity called The Nelson Trust and immediately felt an overwhelming calling and a sense that her past experience had been
Duck tombolas and salmon suppers for Christian Aid
Duck tombolas, handmade cards and salmon suppers were part of the amazing and creative fundraising efforts that churches in the Diocese of Gloucester completed to support Christian Aid Week this
Recognising our summer holiday clubs
Summer is fast approaching, a time when we are particularly thankful for our children, youth and families work. Many churches are preparing to host holiday clubs with fun, affordable activities,
Latest members admitted to the Company of St Kyneburga
12 people were admitted to the Company of St Kyneburga last Monday (16 June) – an annual tradition that recognises those who have made notable contributions to the Diocese of
Videos and photos of the 2025 ordinations
This weekend, eight new priests and eight new deacons were ordained at Gloucester Cathedral.
“I believe God is doing something special among Persian people”
On 14 June, the Persian Anglican Network Conference brought together people from across the UK to talk about faith, leadership, and welcoming and helping Persian Christians in the Anglican Church.
River Avon to be blessed in call for cleaner rivers
Tewkesbury Abbey is holding a special High Mass and Procession culminating in the Blessing of the River Avon on Sunday, in a bold call for renewed environmental responsibility and action
Funding earmarked for Net Zero improvements to clergy housing
Clergy homes in the Diocese of Gloucester are to get upgrades to help make them more energy (carbon) efficient. Over the next two years, 46 clergy homes will be appraised
Refugee Week 2025: Community as a superpower
This year’s Refugee Week, from 16 to 22 June 2025, invites us to reflect on Community as a Superpower – a theme that highlights the strength and resilience of those seeking sanctuary.
Nature panel unveiled in Quedgeley
An interpretive nature panel has been unveiled at St James’ churchyard in Quedgeley. The panel was hand-painted by families that attend their new all-generation service, ‘StJs’. It was unveiled at
Young parents reflect on life in ministry
When a young parent is called to ordained ministry, it can have a huge impact not just on themselves, but on their whole family …
Bishop Rachel to attend first female ordinations in DWT on Sunday
The first women priests are to be ordained in our partner Diocese of Western Tanganyika (DWT) this Sunday 15 June, with Bishop Rachel attending. To celebrate this milestone, St Philip
Racial justice micro-grant for Lives of Colour
Gloucestershire based charity Lives of Colour has received funding through the West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative pilot micro-grant scheme, in support of their education projects at All Saints’ Academy and the wider community.
