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A busy week in the House of Lords: Bishop Rachel’s challenges to government
Last week, Bishop Rachel was the bishop on duty in the House of Lords, and spoke on six occasions on various topics. Full details are below: Grok and Twitter/X:
Generations seeking stillness
Space, connection and silence were the focus for people at the latest Thriving Church event. 90 representatives from deaneries across the diocese gathered to consider the latest research into generational
Message from Bishop Rachel
Following this week’s meeting of the House of Bishops (referred to as HoB) and the issuing of a detailed statement ahead of the meeting of General Synod (referred to as GS) in February, I wanted to write something on behalf of myself and Bishop Robert to add something of our own perspective.
Ofcom investigates Grok – but is that enough? Bishop Rachel asks a question in the House of Lords
Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system
Contacting Iran: Bishop Rachel asks Government about support for those struggling to contact loved ones
Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system
Rattvik Youth Conference
On a very cold, wet early morning on 2 January, a group of young adults alongside Joshua Robertson (the Children, Youth and Families Minister from St Mary’s Church, Newent) travelled
Record your church’s energy use
The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for 2026 (to submit energy data from 2025). Completing the EFT is part of our shared journey to Net Zero Carbon —
Message from Bishop Rachel, 13 January 2026
Tomorrow I have a question in my name in the House of Lords, asking His Majesty’s Government ‘what assessment they have made of the impact of investment in early years
Sportily looks back on 2025
As we step into 2026, Sportily is looking forward in hopeful anticipation and looking back to celebrate all that was good in the previous year. Sportily is creating a network
Sharing faith this Lent
The most important thing is to be open and to be sharing the stories of Jesus at work in our lives with the people around us.
Clergy on the digital frontline
As the landscape of social media changes, the question of how the Church could best use social media is an increasingly important one. If platforms like Tiktok, Facebook, LinkedIn and
Chorister voice trials applications open
If you know a child who would jump at the opportunity to sing in the Gloucester Cathedral choir, chorister voice trials taking place in March could be a gateway to
Book club sparks confidence
St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester has started a book club to support and encourage those learning English who are part of the church community.
Message from Bishop Robert, 6 January 2026
As we step into this new year, Bishop Rachel and I want to begin by offering our thanks for your extraordinary hard work over the Christmas season.
Holding the key: Parents in prison
Parental imprisonment is often discussed from the perspective of the parent, but what about the children left behind? In this episode of Holding the Key, Bishop Rachel, the Bishop of
Parental consent form
As part of our work to include the voices of young people in our decision-making, and in order to use our platform to help share young people’s opinions, the Diocese
Cathedral exhibition to highlight poverty in North Cotswolds
Exhibitions highlighting everyday struggles, barriers to wellbeing, and the ways residents cope with financial pressure in an area often associated with affluence.
Live nativity trail draws hundreds to Mickleton
A live animal nativity trail at St Lawrence Church, Mickleton attracted more than 400 people to hear the familiar Christmas story. Children were invited to be part of the experience,
Ecclesiastical’s stance on SmartWater
Ecclesiastical Insurance has asked us to share the following information about their stance on SmartWater. Cover is subject to external metal being protected and registered by SmartWater or an alternative
Christmas on wheels comes to Coopers Edge
The story of the first Christmas rolled through Gloucester on a festive lorry, expanding its much-loved tradition to Coopers Edge for the first time. The mobile nativity was organised by
Carol service saved by Minor Repairs Fund
Holy Trinity Church, Tibberton re-opened in time for its Christmas carol service in a large part thanks to the Minor Repairs and Improvements Fund. When parts of the barrel nave
Living Christ’s mercy, justice and hope
An in-person event for organisations, churches and individuals wanting to deepen their involvement or develop a Christian response to people in prison and those leaving prison.
