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 to
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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 and
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 science
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 ‘new
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.
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 shared
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.
English classes at St James
Sylvanus Lysons are supporting a weekly English Class at St James’s Tredworth, reaching out to asylum seekers and those trying to settle in this country. The class brings together people
Stranger to Friend: Exploring welcome and hospitality in church
The Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar, Director of Mission and Ministry, welcomes you to Stranger to Friend, an event taking place this November. “A few years ago I happened to
Message from Bishop Robert, 3 September 2024
In my Bulletin message at the end of July I wrote of how the summer months offered the opportunity of living life a little slower with a little more space
Season of Creation 2024: to hope and act with Creation
Creationtide 2024 is here, and this year the theme is to hope and act with Creation, reflecting on the symbol of The firstfruits of hope (Romans 8:19-25). Creationtide started on
Wildflower garden brings new life to St Michael’s churchyard
A wildflower garden planted in early March has introduced bees, butterflies, and bottoms on benches at St Michael and All Angels churchyard, as Jake Olver, PCC treasurer for Badminton, explains:
St Stephen’s Cinderford expands fairtrade shop and hosts fashion show for Fairtrade Fortnight
St Stephen’s Church in Cinderford is planning a big celebration for Fairtrade Fortnight 2024, expanding their in-church shop and hosting a fashion show. This year is 30 years since Fairtrade
Bishop Rachel: “We need to rethink what prisons are for”
On Sunday, Bishop Rachel spoke to Caroline Martin on BBC Radio Gloucester, sharing her views on the urgent need for prison reform in the UK.
Chime time at St Mary’s Norton as bell installation is completed
For years, Norton’s bells had a reputation for being a bit off-key and tricky to ring. As volunteer project manager and experienced bell ringer Simon Ridley put it, “the bells
Holding the key, podcast episode 3: Bishop Rachel talks to Marc Conway
The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Marc Conway about serious issues with the Criminal Justice system, and outdated IPP laws. Bishop Rachel
Heritage open days around the diocese this September
Heritage Open Days 2024 are taking place from 6 to 15 September. These events are free and explore history and culture across the country. Lots of events are taking place
Children, Youth and Families Blog: Table Talk
Jane Blaken from Blue Coat’s after school club ‘Ignite’ writes about a visit from our very own Senior Children and Families Connector, Jo Wetherall, who introduces them to ‘Table Talk’.
ACRE’s Platinum Jubilee Fund applications
ACRE’s Platinum Jubilee Fund remains open for applications, with two last deadlines for applications this September and October. However, applications must be supported by the ACRE members (please see: ACRE Network
A message from Adam Klups, Care of Churches and DAC Team Leader
Over the past weeks we have seen an increased number of theft reports from churches across Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. Thieves have been targeting metal roofs, flashings and rainwater goods
Teens say big ‘yes’ to Jesus
“Each candidate shared such varied stories of why they wanted to get baptised… Jacob, aged 19, came to faith after hearing the vicar give a simple Christmas talk for the
Opportunity for science and faith project grants
Scientific theories are often posed as a challenge to people of faith, but for many scientists within our worshipping communities, the two are a natural pairing. If your worshipping community
