An exciting new partnership between the dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester is set to give a boost to the region’s push for Net Zero Carbon by 2030. A teamContinue reading
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Message from Bishop Robert, 1 October 2024
Flip flops, lollipops and LIFE Together You may have read elsewhere of my recent ‘Night on the Town’ with the Cheltenham Street Pastors. To be honest I was a littleContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 4: Bishop Rachel talks to Charlie Taylor
The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Charlie Taylor, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons. Responsible for inspecting conditions for inmates and the staffContinue reading
Dean Andrew: Regional Racial Justice Initiative
One of the highlights of September at the Cathedral has been the Beating Back the Past exhibition in our Lady Chapel.
Ribbon cut on school’s new community garden
The ribbon was cut on a new community orchard at Primrose Hill C of E Primary Academy in Lydney, as the school celebrated being awarded a Distinction in their Eco Schools Green Flag.
Bishop Rachel welcomes the commitment to reducing the number of women going to prison
The Justice Secretary Shabanna Mahmood announced at the Labour Party Conference the government’s recognition that prison doesn’t work for women and their commitment to reduce the number of women goingContinue reading
Joyful service of licensing and celebration at Gloucester Cathedral
On Saturday, Gloucester Cathedral hosted a joyful service of thanksgiving and dedication where 200 people gathered to witness the admission of two new Readers and to license a third ReaderContinue reading
Bishop Robert’s night on the town with Cheltenham Street Pastors
Bishop Robert joined Cheltenham Street Pastors on Saturday night (21 September) for their regular community patrol. Cheltenham Street Pastors are a group of trained volunteers who offer support and careContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 24 September 2024
‘They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more’ (Isaiah 2:4) InContinue reading
Last chance to make yourself heard
The Church 2024 survey has been taken by some four thousand people and there is still time to take part and make your opinions known before the survey closes. InitialContinue reading
An invitation to Archdeacon Phil’s farewell service
It was announced recently in the Bulletin that the Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Ven Phil Andrew has made the decision to move on from the Diocese of Gloucester at theContinue reading
Sportily – Head of Leadership Development
We are looking for someone with a passion for engaging with children, young people and families through sport and physical activities and who is excited by our vision and whatContinue reading
Children, Youth and Families Blog: Advent and Christmas
September for a lot of us, means thinking and planning for ‘all things Christmas’. This blog will provide resources to help you with planning your Children’s, Youth and Families ChristmasContinue reading
Diocese of Gloucester showcased in CoE Net Zero Carbon report
The pioneering work of the Diocese of Gloucester and its ambition to reach net zero carbon features in the Church of England’s first Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report. The report,Continue reading
Festival of Stars 2024: visual highlights from a brilliant day
Bishop Rachel opened the fourth annual Festival of Stars in the gardens of Dalkeith Residential Care Home in Cheltenham, and described the day as ‘brilliant’.
Message from Bishop Robert, 17 September 2024
This coming Saturday (21 September) at 3pm in the Cathedral, we shall be celebrating the ministry of Readers in our Diocese. Two new Readers will be admitted and licensed toContinue reading
Karen Czapiewski becomes a licensed Reader after many years of service
“I’ve needed people alongside God to get me to this point. And now, I hope to be that support for others.”
From volcanoes to bubbles, rockets and faith with ‘Dads and kids’ at Thornbury
Thornbury Benefice is home to an innovative monthly session that brings together dads, grandads, carers and their kids for a morning of creativity, conversation, and connection. Led by Thomas andContinue reading
HabiMap: churches partner with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust to support biodiversity
A new project to map the biodiversity of churchyards is giving a glimpse of the vital role green spaces can play in caring for wildlife. HabiMap is a citizen scienceContinue reading
Archdeacon of Cheltenham to move on
The Archdeacon of Cheltenham, Phil Andrew, has announced that he will be resigning from his post at the end of the year to begin what he describes as a ‘newContinue reading
Bishop ‘deeply saddened’ by findings of prisons report
Bishop Rachel reacts to the findings of the HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ annual report published today (Tuesday 10 September 2024). “I welcome HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ annual report published today.Continue reading
Stroud church’s eco success featured in national C of E video
Holy Trinity Church in Stroud has been featured in a national Church of England video highlighting the success of its recent carbon friendly heating overhaul. Back in May, we sharedContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 10 September 2024
‘Fair’ is an intriguing word when we think about our local communities and beyond to the wider world. It raises questions around discrimination, the difference between equality and equity, and shines a light on justice.
Rowan Williams and Pete Atkin come together for insightful evening in Cheltenham
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and singer-songwriter Pete Atkin are set to explore the power of words in both poetry and music on Friday 4 October.
