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A message from Bishop Robert, 17 December 2024

Tuesday 17 December

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

Tuesday 17 December

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

Tuesday 17 December

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

Tuesday 17 December

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

Monday 16 December

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

Monday 16 December

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

Monday 16 December

“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

Friday 13 December

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

Tuesday 10 December

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

Tuesday 10 December

“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

Bishop Rachel’s Christmas 2024 message to children and schools

Tuesday 10 December

This is a special Christmas message for all the children in the Diocese of Gloucester from Bishop Rachel. Teachers, Sunday club leaders, parents, foundation governors, clergy, Bishop’s Visitors to Schools,Continue reading

Blue Christmas services, for stillness and calm in a busy season

Tuesday 10 December

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

Tuesday 10 December

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

A message from Bishop Rachel, 10 December 2024

Tuesday 10 December

On Monday I was in HMP Wormwood Scrubs for a ‘Thank you’ event for prison chaplains in England and Wales. The various speakers used the words ‘hope’ and ‘joy’ in their words of thanks, and they were words to which I returned when I spoke at the prison carol service in the evening.

Safeguarding bishops apologise to survivors following Archbishop’s speech

Friday 06 December

Bishops Joanne Grenfell, (Bishop of Stepney and Lead Safeguarding Bishop for the Church of England), Julie Conalty (Bishop of Birkenhead and Deputy Lead Safeguarding Bishop) and Robert Springett (Bishop ofContinue reading

A message from Bishop Rachel on the Archbishop’s valedictory speech

Friday 06 December

As a member of the Lords Spiritual and as your diocesan bishop, I was deeply saddened and perturbed by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s valedictory speech in the House of Lords yesterday (5 December 2024).

Message from Bishop Rachel, 3 December 2024

Tuesday 03 December

Last Tuesday Bishop Robert wrote of White Ribbon Day linked to the International 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which for over thirty years has run from 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until 10 December, Human Rights Day.

Partner Diocese of Western Tanganyika to ordain women

Monday 02 December

The Diocese of Western Tanganyika, one of our global diocesan partnerships, made history this October when the Diocesan Synod approved Bishop Emmanuel’s proposal to allow the ordination of women. TheContinue reading

Festive services around the diocese this Christmas

Monday 02 December

If you’re looking to sing, worship, or celebrate the joy of the season, here is a round-up of festive services happening around the diocese this Christmas. For Blue Christmas servicesContinue reading

DAC Secretary urges parishes to speak out on Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme ending

Friday 29 November

Adam Klups, DAC Secretary and Care of Churches and DAC Team Leader has asked parishes to urgently consider writing to the DCMS Secretary of State and their local MPs, toContinue reading

An invitation to our Faithful Generations events in February

Wednesday 27 November

This is a warm invitation to everyone of grandparent generation, and to the children they love and care for in their families, churches and communities. You are invited to GloucesterContinue reading

From Thornbury with love: Christmas messages and aid head to Ukraine

Tuesday 26 November

Thornbury Benefice has joined forces with the local community and is continuing its support for people living in war-torn areas of Ukraine, providing essential supplies and Christmas messages with theContinue reading

Stranger to friend: Resources for a welcoming church

Tuesday 26 November

Advent and Christmas are on the way and most of our worshipping communities will be welcoming people who may not often come to church. Some of these people may beContinue reading

Six diocesan schools selected for national Net Zero project

Tuesday 26 November

Six schools in the Diocese of Gloucester have been selected to be part of the Let’s Go Zero project, a national campaign uniting teachers, pupils, parents and schools to becomeContinue reading

Stolen altar cross mysteriously returned after 30 years

Tuesday 26 November

A 9-inch silver altar cross, taken from All Saints’ Church in North Cerney 30 years ago has reappeared.

Message from Bishop Robert, 26 November 2024

Tuesday 26 November

Yesterday, Monday, was ‘White Ribbon Day’, a day linked to the 16 days of activism against gender violence. White Ribbon’s focus is on addressing violence by men against women and girls.

A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert, Friday 15 November

Tuesday 26 November

We are acutely aware that this past week in the life of the Church of England has been turbulent and painful, particularly for victims and survivors of abuse, who mustContinue reading

Support for your Eco Church journey before end-of-year changes

Tuesday 19 November

The current questionnaire for the Eco Church programme will soon be updated, and we encourage churches to complete the next Eco Church award level (bronze, silver or gold) before itContinue reading

Local schoolchildren call on world leaders at COP29 to act on climate change

Tuesday 19 November

“They need to listen to us, if they don’t listen, it will be their fault. We need them to take action, otherwise it will be a lie and how willContinue reading

Help our global neighbours in South Sudan this Christmas by supporting Christian Aid

Tuesday 19 November

The Diocese of Gloucester is supporting Christian Aid this Christmas, and we are asking communities to contribute to their 2024 Christmas Appeal which focuses on the plight of refugees inContinue reading

Shorter training time for Reader ministry

Monday 18 November

Training as a Reader in the Diocese of Gloucester has recently seen some important and exciting changes. The initial training period with our training partner, Cuddesdon Gloucester and Hereford, hasContinue reading

St Arilda’s becomes the first in the diocese to win Eco Church Gold

Tuesday 12 November

St Arilda’s Church in Oldbury-on-Severn has been given an Eco Church Gold Award from A Rocha UK, becoming the first church to achieve this in the Diocese of Gloucester. TheContinue reading

Church Repair Café makes sustainability shortlist in North Cotswolds

Tuesday 12 November

St James’ Repair Café in Chipping Campden has been nominated and shortlisted for a North Cotswolds Award in the Sustainability category. The North Cotswold award recognises outstanding businesses in theContinue reading

Bishop Rachel urges the Government to use financial resources with person-centred approach

Tuesday 12 November

Bishop Rachel gave a speech in response to the Budget. The Right Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales, spoke inContinue reading

An updated message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert on the Makin review, 12 November

Tuesday 12 November

Following the news that the Archbishop of Canterbury has today offered his resignation, Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert have updated the message they shared on 11 November.