Clearwater C of E Primary Academy teacher Judith Manns and headteacher Kate Moss have visited two primary schools in our link Diocese of Western Tanganyika in Tanzania. Judith shared her
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Message from Bishop Rachel, 18 November 2025
In recent days I have again been in a variety of settings with different people, including: meetings and conversations with diocesan colleagues and other bishops; time with clergy; a debate
Faith and finance – a financial wellbeing conference
‘Faith and finance’ will be taking place in the first half of 2026. It’s a new diocesan event designed to help us think more clearly, confidently, and faithfully about money,
‘The hymn books have sung again’
When St Mary’s Tetbury realised their 350 retired hymn books were not suitable for donation and could not be sold, the church sought a more imaginative solution than just sending
This Sunday is Safeguarding Sunday
Safeguarding Sunday is on 16 November and this year’s theme, ‘action speaks louder’, encourages people to move beyond talking about safeguarding and take meaningful steps towards creating safer spaces. Bishop
Message from Bishop Robert, 11 November 2025
Stepping into the role of Lead Bishop for Safeguarding
Bishop Robert to be new Lead Safeguarding Bishop
Bishop Robert is to be the Church of England’s new Lead Safeguarding Bishop, taking over from Bishop Joanne Grenfell who leaves the role at the end of March 2026, when
Grace Network launches ethical Christmas hamper
The Grace Network, based in The Old Department Store in Cirencester, is offering a thoughtful way to give back this Christmas with a hamper that supports communities both locally and
We’re moving office
We’re delighted to let you know that on Monday 1 December, the diocesan staff and teams currently based in College Green in Gloucester will be relocating to a new office
‘Ageing Gracefully’ available in new online format
When Dr Ian Donald first launched ‘Ageing Gracefully’ in 2023, his aim was to help people confront the realities of ageing through both medical understanding and Christian faith. Drawing on
Engaging with COP30, 10 to 21 November
From 10 to 21 November, world leaders will gather in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the 30th annual UN climate conference. As the date draws near, there are lots of opportunities
St Laurence gains lottery support for building restoration work
Support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund brings new hope for saving Stroud’s historic St Laurence Church. Up to £225,636 in development funding has been awarded to St Laurence’s project,
Message from Archdeacon Hilary, 4 November 2025
Autumn has well and truly arrived. The nights are getting colder, the clocks have changed, and the trees look spectacular. It’s a season of quiet remembrance, the storing up of
2025 Clergy Conference Resources
Below are various videos and resources that came out of the learning groups from the 2025 Clergy Conference. CC Feedback – Combined document Childhood Childhood Feedback Education Education Feedback Environment
St Ecgwin’s churchyard decorated for Remembrance
The churchyard of St Ecgwin’s in Honeybourne has been decorated with a beautiful display of poppies and black bands, made by members of the village. Knitted poppies and bands have
St Catharine’s welcomes ‘Lion’s Breath’
St Catharine’s Church, Gloucester has welcomed a striking new arrival – the lion sculpture, ‘Lion’s Breath’, one of the sculptures from this summer’s Lions at Large: The Pride of Gloucestershire
Dioceses unite to explore racial justice work at WMRJI retreat
Ten members from the Diocese of Gloucester joined representatives from all six dioceses in the West Midlands for the West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative (WMRJI) two-day retreat on 16 and
Alexandra Dyer on faith and opening doors for others
“When you read the Bible, particularly with the disciples, if a town wasn’t welcoming to them, they shook the dust off their feet and walked away. They didn’t make a
Bats and hot chocolate at St James’ Quedgeley
St James’ Church, Quedgeley held a hot chocolate and bat watch event on Friday (17 October), attracting over 60 people to the churchyard. The event was part of the church’s
Meysey Hampton: aspirational, welcoming, and enriching
Meysey Hampton has been voted by the Telegraph newspaper as the best primary school in the country, based on national assessments that measured factors like academic performance and class sizes.
New accessibility icons help churches welcome all
A Church Near You has launched a new set of accessibility icons designed to help churches share clear information about their facilities. These easy-to-recognise symbols allow visitors to quickly see
Message from Dean Andrew, 21 October 2025
Many readers will know that the Diocese of Gloucester is part of the West Midlands Regional Racial Justice Initiative – a bold collaboration between the Dioceses of Birmingham, Coventry, Hereford,
Bishop Rachel scarecrow welcomes hundreds to Longhope
Visitors to this year’s Longhope Scarecrow Festival were greeted by a very special figure – a life-sized scarecrow of Bishop Rachel, welcoming guests through the church gates. The festival, organised
Anti-Slavery Day: How churches can respond
Anti-Slavery Day, observed every year on 18 October, provides an opportunity to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery and encourages individuals, churches, charities, companies, and local authorities to
