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
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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.
Environmental liturgy – updated for 2023
Christian worship all down the centuries has given inspiration for the Church’s mission of caring for creation. The Bible teaches about God being the Creator from Genesis right the wayContinue reading
Rugby – an evasion sport with the potential to encounter God
Ahead of the Men’s Rugby Union World Cup, starting 8 September, Richard Witham, Head of Sport and Faith for Sportily, shares how his passion for the sport links with hisContinue reading
Clearwater Academy pupils add voices to Victim Support book
Children from Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy in Gloucester have collaborated on a book with local charity Victim Support, to help young people who have experienced crime talk aboutContinue reading
Partnership work nurtures Up Hatherley churchyard
St Philip and St James’ Church in Up Hatherley has been working with local probation services to allow a group of people to help with the maintenance of the parishContinue reading
Explore our diocese by bike or on foot and raise money for GHCT
Ride + Stride happens on Saturday 9 September, when people from worshipping communities across the Diocese will visit as many churches as possible, on foot, by bike or onContinue reading
Eco Church resourcing, upcoming events
Eco Church resourcing events are currently focussed on informal gatherings in coffee shops, in various locations across the diocese. They are opportunities to bring questions, to share joys and frustrations,Continue reading
Churches and communities working together for the planet
Environmental Engagement Office Cate Williams, Martin Gregg Eco Church Lead from St George’s Cam, and Bishop Robert, discuss the importance of community collaboration on environmental issues. Cam Eco Church LeadContinue reading
New stained glass window unveiled at St George’s, Nailsworth
St George’s Church in Nailsworth, Gloucester, has installed a new stained glass window depicting the Madonna and child, reinforcing the church’s reputation for nurturing modern craftsmanship. The church is alreadyContinue reading
Report to Deaneries on General Synod July 2023
A report from the July 2023 General Synod
DAC cover for August to November 2023
Adam Klups, Care of Churches and DAC Team Leader will be on sabbatical leave until the end of November 2023. In his absence here are some helpful contacts: For generalContinue reading
Lee Barnes appointed as Adviser for Fresh Expressions of Church and Adviser for Curacy in Bristol
The Diocese of Bristol is delighted to announce that the Revd Lee Barnes has been appointed to the roles of Adviser for Fresh Expressions of Church and Adviser for Curacy.Continue reading
Activities for all ages at Gloucester Cathedral this summer
Discover the monastic heritage of Gloucester Cathedral this summer, with a packed programme of free activities offering visitors of all ages the chance to learn more about this remarkable placeContinue reading
Thornbury Foodbank reflects on 10 years’ supporting people in need
In June, the Foodbank outlet in the historic market town Thornbury marked its 10-year anniversary of opening. The Foodbank is run by volunteers from churches in the area. Mair Vaughn,Continue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 1 August 2023
In this, my last contribution before I begin my sabbatical on Friday, I want to express my particular thanks to our retired clergy.
A community hug for St Paul’s Whiteshill
On Saturday 22 July, people from the Whiteshill and Ruscombe community came together to take part in a fundraising day at St Paul’s Church to help keep its doors open.
Celebrating God’s story through stained glass windows
This July and August, the Church of England is running #StainedGlassSummer, a campaign which brings an opportunity for churches to share more about their beautiful buildings and encourage people toContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 25 July 2023
I seem to have spent quite a lot of time over the last two weeks in and around tents and marquees. Here at Bishopscourt, there has been a marquee in the garden and it has been wonderful hosting people for garden parties amid sunshine and rain: clergy and lay leaders, people from charities and organisations, children and adults – and all of it I hope has been about welcome, being present together and perhaps having a couple of hours of different rhythm.
Workshop helps churches welcome adults with learning disabilities
St Barnabas Church, Cheltenham, held a workshop run by the charity Count Everyone In, to discover ways to be more accessible and welcoming to adults with learning disabilities. Count EveryoneContinue reading
The Music Works launches bid to raise £15,000 for new community music venue
The Music Works is a local charity offering innovative music programmes, workshops, and projects for young people. They have launched a crowdfunder to help them complete a new community musicContinue reading
Richard shares how the Energy Footprint Tool is saving money in Cam
The Eco Church team at St George’s Church in Cam explain how they have been using the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) to help cut the church’s energy usage, its carbonContinue reading
Free Canva Pro for parishes
Canva is an online design tool that can be used to design a range of publicity materials from graphics for social media to fliers and videos. As a charity, PCCsContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 18 July 2023
Some 40 years ago, I was a student volunteer with the Missions to Seafarers in Fremantle, Western Australia. It was there, as in my mind I thought of what I might do when I returned home after this gap year experience, that the chaplain challenged me to take seriously the call to ordination. I still studied Business on my return to the UK, but that swiftly led to theological college, ordination and for the last 34 years the most fulfilling ministry as deacon, priest and bishop.
