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 itsContinue reading
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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 tourContinue reading
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, theContinue reading
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 churchContinue reading
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 mostContinue reading
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 onContinue reading
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 acrossContinue reading
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,Continue reading
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. KateContinue reading
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 beautifulContinue reading
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 theContinue reading
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 ChargeContinue reading
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 RectorContinue reading
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” intoContinue reading
‘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 globalContinue reading
‘The E word at Christmas’, by the Revd Sonya Newton
“Evangelism, do we really need to talk about this right now? “We’re up to our armpits in Christmas stuff, volunteering to steward services, preparing oranges, counting candles, arranging flowers andContinue reading
Christmas 2024 message from the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek has used her 2024 message to remind us that God’s love and hope are powerfully present as a calm amid the noise of the world, if we only listen.
Racial Justice Sunday 2025: Resources now live
Racial Justice Sunday is on 9 February 2025 and this year Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have produced resources on the theme ‘Coat of many colours’. The Racial Justice SundayContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas 2024 message to worshipping communities
“This year, there have been times when I’ve been with God in prayer and felt overwhelmed by so many issues in the Church, in our nation, and across our world.Continue reading
Blue Christmas services, for stillness and calm in a busy season
For many, Christmas is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, but for others, it can be overwhelming, and it can magnify feelings like anxiety, pain and loneliness. In recognitionContinue reading
Mike Williams to retire after 51 years of dedicated service
Mike Williams, currently a Reader in the benefice of Hardwicke, Elmore with Longley, is set to retire after 51 years of service to the Church of England and 31 yearsContinue reading