“I deeply believe that the precious relationships between grandparents and grandchildren have profound and lasting effects. My grandma had (and still has long after her death) a huge influence on
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Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 January 2025
Yesterday, in his inauguration speech, 78-year-old President Trump stated that the golden age of America was beginning.
“What Faithful Generations means to me”: reflections from our volunteers
As we approach our Faithful Generations event and workshop, we hear from two of our dedicated volunteers, Annette Teschner and Bill Hughes, about what Faithful Generations means to them, and
Community Choir
A set up grant was given from Sylvanus Lysons to Greenway Benefice community choir to enable the growth of the choir to involve more people from the Community.
Bishop Rachel’s statement on the ceasefire-hostage release agreement
I am extremely glad to hear the news of the ceasefire-hostage release agreement. Whilst there is still a long way to go it shines some light in the darkness for
Community Choir
Sylvanus Lysons have given a once off grant to encourage the work of the Greenway Benefice Community Choir, already established and a valuable part of the mission of the church.
The Arc Toddler Group
Supporting the set up and ongoing work of a new missional Toddler group in Cooper’s Edge, enabling over 20 families to come weekly at a minimal cost, so creating community
Join us as we Pray Like Hannah, every day
Join us in daily prayer from 15 January, as we prepare to welcome people of grandparent generation and their young people to Faithful Generations. We’re inviting you to say a
Energy Footprint Tool now open for 2024 data
The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool is now open for churches to enter energy use from 2024. The data collected from the tool will help your church understand its
Message from Bishop Robert, 14 January 2025
I was fortunate enough to spend two days at the beginning of January visiting the city of Dublin. It was my first time and yes, I did do a tour
A second life for St Mary’s Tetbury nature-friendly Christmas tree
St Mary’s Church in Tetbury celebrated Christmas with a nature-friendly tree that’s now set to live on beyond the festive season. As part of the Sustainable Church Flower movement, the
St Mary’s Newent marks 350th anniversary of ‘Tumbledown Sunday’
This January, St Mary’s Church in Newent is hosting two events to commemorate the close of the 350th anniversary year of ‘Tumbledown Sunday’, a day in 1674 when the church
Sandra Millar discusses her role behind ‘The Archers’ on official podcast
For over 7 years, the Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar, Director of Mission and Ministry, has been working behind the scenes as an informal advisor for one of Britain’s most
Holding together justice and mercy – the future of prison sentencing
Bishop Rachel, in her role as Anglican Bishop for Prisons, is calling on the Government to change the way sentencing policy is decided, ensuring Ministers make life changing decisions based on
A message from Bishop Rachel, 7 January 2025
In these early days of January it has been wonderful hearing so many local stories of worship and welcome over Christmas. Hundreds and hundreds of people of all ages across
Together in the Diocese of Gloucester Network
Together for the Church of England is a new national organisation which is working towards two objectives: To unite those seeking to remove all discrimination in the Church of England,
Prioritise what truly matters in 2025 with ‘Run the Race’
Do you struggle with nailing down your priorities when you’re planning? So many excellent options, coupled with New Year’s resolutions can sometimes lead to overwhelming expectations and unrealistic commitments. Kate
Bishop Rachel Christmas Day Sermon
Christmas Day Gloucester Cathedral 2024 Readings: Isaiah 52: 7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4; John 1:1-14 ‘Calm and bright’ – That has been a national church strap line for Christmas, taken from that beautiful
A message from Bishop Robert, 17 December 2024
Thank you! These coming days will, I know, be ones filled with activity in our parishes and communities across the diocese as we welcome thousands into our churches to celebrate Christmas with us.
News from The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative
The Revd Dr Evie Vernon will be moving on from her role as the Racial Justice Director for the Church of England in the West Midlands. Evie started in the
Life-size nativity float brings Christmas cheer to Quedgeley
A life-size nativity scene, crafted by the Gloucester Men’s Shed and displayed on a trailer, is spreading festive cheer to the local residents of Quedgeley. Mark Siddall, Priest in Charge
New Archdeacon of Cheltenham announced
Bishop Rachel has today announced the appointment of the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Revd Canon Katrina Scott. Katrina is currently Area Dean of the North Cotswold Deanery and Rector
Friends of Longhope Church celebrate 15th Anniversary with angelic gift
The Friends of Longhope Church are celebrating their 15th anniversary with a 16 foot angel called Meira. Inspired by a Church Times article encouraging churches to “shine your light” into
‘For many, it was life-changing’: DWT trip reflections and an exciting opportunity
A group of students and staff from All Saints Academy in Cheltenham went on a ‘life-changing’ mission trip to Tanzania in July, as part of the Diocese of Gloucester’s global
