The Revd Dr Cate William’s role as Environmental Engagement Officer is coming to an end this December. Cate has worked in the diocese for 10 years and over the last four
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The Revd Mark Siddall blogs on the faithfulness of oaks
The Revd Mark Siddall, Priest in Charge at St James, Quedgeley has been out and about with his daughter appreciating the large number of ancient oak trees in the parish.
Trinity Cheltenham releases new EP ‘Come To The Well’
Trinity Cheltenham released a new EP called ‘Come To The Well’ last month, an album of six songs produced by the church’s musicians, songwriters and worshippers. Jay Norris, worship pastor
Introducing the “Embracing Change” podcast: Promoting racial justice across all dioceses
The West Midlands Racial Justice Unit has released a podcast called Embracing Change, exploring how and why we must promote racial justice across all dioceses. This episode tackles one of the
Message from Bishop Robert, 15 October
I had the immense privilege last weekend of visiting our link Diocese in Western Tanganyika. Just over two hours flight inland from Dar es Salam, the capital of Tanzania, the
Holding the key, podcast episode 5: Bishop Rachel talks to John Podmore
The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with John Podmore. In this fifth podcast in the series of ‘Holding the Key: Unlocking the door
Parish magazine becomes Tesco Café favourite in Quedgeley
Tesco Café has become the latest place to stock the hugely popular Around the Spire Magazine, set up five years ago by Father Hugh Broad, former journalist and now Associate
Council’s nature recovery promotes biodiverse churchyards
Stroud deanery is supporting biodiversity recovery by integrating churchyards into Gloucestershire County Council’s nature recovery plan. Suggested and led by Rebecca Charley, Stroud District Council’s nature recovery and biodiversity lead,
Message from Bishop Rachel, 8 October 2024
As we pause to acknowledge that yesterday was exactly one year since the horrendous terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas and all that has continued to unfold since then, I
Bishop Rachel’s statement on the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel
As we pray for all who weep and grieve, may we continue to pray for peace and justice for all.
Net Zero Carbon push to get triple boost
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 team
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 little
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 staff
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 going
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 Reader
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 care
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) In
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. Initial
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 the
Children, Youth and Families Blog: Advent and Christmas
This blog will provide resources to help you with planning your Children’s, Youth and Families Christmas activities. Recent research has found that people do want church to be a part
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,
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’.
