For the past 25 years, Jayne Seward has played a key role in the life of the worshipping community at St Matthew’s and the Minster in Cheltenham. On 10 September,Continue reading
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The Difference course – being a reconciling presence in the midst of conflict
Do you know what real difference you could make to the people you encounter in your day-to-day life? The Difference course, developed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, explores what itContinue reading
Message from Dean Andrew, 19 September 2023
Following on from a busy summer, September has got off to an excellent start.
Young people celebrate faith and friendship at summer party
Sunday 17 September saw children and young people from the worshipping community at St James’ Quedgeley come together to celebrate the end of the summer holidays. The children were allContinue reading
“Climate change is a ‘together’ challenge” – the Revd Mark Siddall
This autumn, the Revd Dr Mark Siddall, Priest-in-Charge of St James’ Church Kingsway and Quedgeley, is leading a series of seminars to help clergy, ministers and readers understand the scriptural, theological and missional imperative to care for God’s Creation.
National retreat week starts 23 September
National Retreat Week – renew:all (23-30 Sept 2023) is a new initiative for individuals, churches and groups to promote contemplation, prayer and retreat – rooted in various ancient and contemporaryContinue reading
Carrie’s personal commitment to climate care
Taking action on climate change can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming, but Carrie Thould from St George’s Church in Cam has been thinking about some of the actions that sheContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 12 September 2023
Increasingly in my ministry, not least in my ministry with prisons and criminal justice, I reflect on the reality that all the brokenness in our world is rooted in broken relationship: Relationship with God, with neighbour and with self, and of course with the earth and the whole of creation. This is echoed in our failure to keep those commandments, underlined by Jesus Christ, to ‘love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength’ and to ‘love your neighbour as yourself’.
David Thorpe steps down as CEO of Sportily
A message from Chair of Sportily, Kevan Taylor. “After four years as Project Director and then CEO of Sportily, David Thorpe has decided to step down as CEO at theContinue reading
Beating holiday boredom with board games
Board games, hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, sweets, Jaffa Cakes and icecream… the recipe for an amazing summer programme at Cheltenham Network Church.
Tour of Britain puts new spin on Ride + Stride for St Catharine’s
Huge crowds turned out across Gloucestershire on Saturday 9 September to watch the seventh stage of the Tour of Britain cycling event. Members of St Catharine’s in Gloucester were notContinue reading
“Holding onto hope”: families welcomed to St Catharine’s weekly summer activity days
Throughout the school holidays, St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester held a weekly activity session called Summer Wednesdays @ St Catharine’s, welcoming families from across the area to a morning ofContinue reading
Heritage Open Days at Gloucester Cathedral
Rebecca Phillips, the Archivist for Gloucester Cathedral celebrated Heritage Open Days by sharing some little-seen treasures from the Cathedral archive to the public. On Friday 8 September, she is bringingContinue reading
Lifestyle survey helps church aim for Eco Church Silver Award
As an Eco Church, St John’s in Chipping Sodbury has embarked on a journey towards a greater care for God’s creation, achieving their Bronze Award in August 2022. To supportContinue reading
‘Follow the star: Join the song’ this Christmas
Is it too early to talk about Christmas in September? We don’t think so … and with new resources announced from the Church of England, there’s plenty of ideas toContinue reading
Message from Jane Borgeaud, 5 September 2023
This week’s message is written by Jane Borgeaud who joined the Diocese of Gloucester on 1 September as the Director of Education.
St Lawrence’s brings ‘Wild West’ to Lechlade
For four days in the last week of the school holidays, more than 70 children attended each day of the ‘Wild West’ holiday club organised by St Lawrence, Lechlade inContinue reading
The season of Creationtide is here
The Season of Creation, or Creationtide, runs throughout September, finishing on 4 October which is St Francis’ Day.
St Mary’s celebrates first full immersion baptism
On Sunday 28 August, St Mary’s Wotton-under-Edge held its first full immersion baptism – which coincided with the 740th anniversary of the church’s dedication.
Register your church for Safeguarding Sunday
On Sunday 19 November, churches across the Diocese are invited to join a national campaign marking Safeguarding Sunday together. The registration page for Safeguarding Sunday is now live and youContinue reading
Free digital media training to help you reach your worshipping community
If you communicate online on behalf of your church then you won’t want to miss this special training day offered exclusively by the Diocese of Gloucester. The Digital Media TrainingContinue reading
Churches across the Diocese taking part in Heritage Open Day 2023
Every year, thousands of events take place across the country as part of Heritage Open Day, with modern and historic buildings opening their doors, sharing their fascinating stories and attractingContinue reading
Growing Faith – what is it all about?
Jo Wetherall, Growing Faith and Spiritualty Officer for the Diocese of Gloucester, shares the way churches can reconnect with families and children through the Growing Faith initiative. “Many times, throughoutContinue reading
Bishop’s Cleeve church celebrates Eco Church Bronze Award
When St Michael and All Angels Church in Bishop’s Cleeve completed its initial Eco Church Award questionnaire, they were delighted that they immediately qualified for a Bronze Award.
