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Liz Kitch appointed new Senior Churches and Pastoral Transitions Officer
Liz Kitch will join the Diocese of Gloucester as its new Senior Churches and Pastoral Transitions Officer in early December. Liz joins from the Diocese of Oxford, where she has
Orchids of Hawaii: Lisa-Jayne’s story
This September marks 25 years since the attacks of 11 September 2001. For Lisa-Jayne Lewis, Financial Giving Advisor at the Diocese of Gloucester, the anniversary brings back memories of an
Heritage meets sustainability at St Lawrence
What does it mean to care for creation in a 15th century church? At St Lawrence, Lechlade, the answer is taking shape in limecrete, insulation, solar panels and a radically
Historic England and CofE conservation grants updates
Historic England announces further round of two major grant schemes: Round 2 of the continuation of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund is open for Expressions of Interest from 28
Black History Month 2026 resources
Dig Deeper. Look Closer. Think Bigger. October is Black History Month, a chance to celebrate the stories, achievements and contributions of Black and Brown people within our communities, our nation
Poldark chapel opens for Ride and Stride 2026
Visitors taking part in this year’s Ride+Stride event will have the rare opportunity to explore the chapel at Chavenage House, Tetbury, the historic Gloucestershire estate famously featured in the BBC’s
St Peter’s Leckhampton achieves Eco Church Gold Award
St Peter’s, Leckhampton, has been awarded the Eco Church Gold Award by A Rocha, recognising the church’s commitment to caring for creation through its worship and teaching, buildings, church land,
Bishop Rachel reflects on the tragic death of Jason Arday
Much has been said and written following the tragic death of Jason Arday and I have been reticent to add to the words and opinions, yet I have also been
Heritage Open Days – 11 to 20 September 2026
What are you doing for Heritage Open Days this year? Heritage Open Days returns from 11 to 20 September, and we’d love to hear what churches are getting involved with. If
Mission Grant Fund – 2026 deadlines
There are a couple of funding opportunities available to help support projects in local churches and communities, with three deadlines coming up over the next few months. Whether you’re looking
A year of Promise and Hope
A year after launching at St Paul’s, Parkend, the Promise and Hope bereavement café has become a valued support for people living with loss across the community.
General Synod July 2026 – Representatives’ Report
This report gives an overview of the July meeting of General Synod, highlighting some of the key issues, discussions and decisions considered during the meeting. It brings together contributions from
Sportily blog: Year 5 and 6 residentials
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
A safe space for Winchcombe’s young people
Sometimes the simplest ideas can make the biggest difference. That’s certainly true of The Beacon, a parish-led project in Winchcombe that offers young people a warm, welcoming place to spend
Big ideas, bold stories, brilliant prizes
Enter the Black History Month 2026 poetry and art competition.
2026 Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins Fund
We are pleased to confirm that the 2026 Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins Fund (NZCQWF) opened to applications on 5th August 2026. Cut-off for the first round of applications will
A year of Lives of Colour projects
Over the past year, Lives of Colour has been working with young people across Cheltenham to explore themes of identity, belonging, racial equity and community. They have produced a recent
Building Management Portal
The Church of England is introducing the Building Management Portal, a new national digital system for managing applications relating to works on churches, their contents, and churchyards. The portal will
How churchyards are building community
A gathering exploring how churches can manage their churchyards for biodiversity has highlighted another important role these spaces can play – bringing communities together. More than 20 people from ten
Saving Old Sodbury’s historic lychgate
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
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
