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Prison dairy worker scheme supports rehabilitation for prisoners

Tuesday 07 October

Next week, Prisons Week (12–18 October) invites churches and communities across the country to pray for and support those affected by crime and imprisonment. As Christians, we believe no oneContinue reading

Nature corridors event on path to Gold Award

Tuesday 07 October

Two Cheltenham churches are promoting nature corridors as they make the push towards their Gold Eco Church Awards. St Peter’s Church, Leckhampton and St St Philip and St James’ Church,Continue reading

Message from Bishop Rachel, 7 October 2025

Tuesday 07 October

Last Friday I was glad to visit members of the Hebrew Synagogue in Cheltenham following the shocking attack on the synagogue in Manchester. Antisemitism is abhorrent and is leading toContinue reading

Initial Lottery support for Blockley Church improvements

Monday 06 October

Blockley Church has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its Building on Blockley’s History Project. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, the project aims toContinue reading

New General Synod representatives for the Diocese of Gloucester

Monday 06 October

We can share that one new member of the House of Clergy and one new member of the House of Laity have been elected to represent the Diocese of GloucesterContinue reading

Bishop Rachel welcomes the announcement of the next Archbishop of Canterbury

Friday 03 October

As Bishop Sarah Mullally is announced as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Rachel welcomes her appointment. Bishop Rachel said, “On this historic day, I warmly welcome Bishop Sarah’sContinue reading

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE to become 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

Friday 03 October

His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Downing StreetContinue reading

Local carpenter builds his own pool for baptism

Tuesday 30 September

A carpenter from Lower Quinton has been baptised in a pool that he constructed himself. Harry Malin, who runs H.M Carpentry, was baptised by the Revd Jay Niblett during theContinue reading

Faith and mystery under the Moon at Tewkesbury Abbey

Tuesday 30 September

“A beautiful building brings beauty to everything that inhabits it. With the Moon hanging here, it’s a chance for people of all ages to pause, look up, and experience somethingContinue reading

Message from Bishop Robert, 30 September 2025

Tuesday 30 September

Creation is the setting for our salvation.

Historic chapel revived as ‘The Shepherd’s Hut’ in Little Sodbury

Tuesday 30 September

An abandoned chapel in Little Sodbury has been restored and reopened as ‘The Shepherd’s Hut’, offering traditional Book of Common Prayer (BCP) Holy Communion services and new outreach initiatives. InContinue reading

Awe, light and cheer at Festival of Wonder 2025

Tuesday 23 September

Anticipation is building for Stroud’s annual Festival of Wonder, held in St Laurence Church: a celebration designed to help recapture a sense of awe and wonder of God’s creation, bringingContinue reading

Bishop Rachel to join The Missing Peace book launch

Tuesday 23 September

Bishop Rachel will join author Chris Whittington at Pip and Jim’s in Cheltenham on Thursday 20 November to mark the publication of his new book, The Missing Peace: Meditation asContinue reading

St Mary’s to host art auction fundraiser for roof repairs

Tuesday 23 September

St. Mary’s Church in Wotton-under-Edge is inviting everyone to an art auction with over 170 pieces to raise money for church roof repairs. The event begins on Friday 3 October,Continue reading

Message from Canon Sandra

Tuesday 23 September

This week our message is from the Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar, Director of Mission and Ministry. The Kingdom of God is justice and joy. On Tuesday afternoon more thanContinue reading

Greetings from Bishop Rachel on Rosh Hashanah

Monday 22 September

Greetings on the festival of Jewish new year (Rosh Hashanah) from sundown 22 September to nightfall Sept 24: “At this time of Rosh Hashanah, I send my heartfelt good wishesContinue reading

Bishops welcome recognition of Palestinian state

Monday 22 September

A group of bishops with a close interest in the Holy Land have welcomed the announcement that the UK has formally recognised a Palestinian state. The Bishop of Southwark, ChristopherContinue reading

Spirit-filled celebration at Cathedral

Tuesday 16 September

“I felt an overwhelming presence of the Holy Spirit, to the point I almost lost my balance!”

Poppy Fields to come to Gloucester Cathedral

Tuesday 16 September

This autumn, Gloucester Cathedral will once again be transformed by the lights and sounds of the projection art gallery of Luxmuralis. The exhibit, entitled Poppy Fields will run from Friday 17Continue reading

Pupils seal time capsule in village church

Tuesday 16 September

Children from Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School have placed a lasting reminder of their part in the village of Westbury’s history by placing a time capsule in the wallsContinue reading

Message from Bishop Robert, 16 September 2025

Tuesday 16 September

I had the immense privilege last week of leading the retreat for those to be ordained deacon in the Diocese of Chelmsford where I was myself ordained in 1989.

Conservation project launches to help preserve ‘table top’ tombs in churchyards

Tuesday 09 September

A Church of England-backed conservation project has been launched to help with the preservation of thousands of stone monuments that feature in churchyards throughout the country. There are believed toContinue reading

Engaging with lived experiences to improve safeguarding practice

Tuesday 09 September

A victim of church-based sexual abuse will be speaking at the next Safeguarding Good Practice Participation Forum in October. Organised by the Diocese of Gloucester and the NST, it willContinue reading

General Synod report to deaneries, July 2025

Tuesday 09 September

An update from the July General Synod from your representatives for the Diocese of Gloucester: the Revd Jennifer Fellows, Robert McNeill-Wilson, Canon Margaret Sheather, the Revd Canon Dana Delap, andContinue reading

The Great Switch for Creation, green energy tariffs

Tuesday 09 September

The Church of England has launched ‘The Great Switch for creation’ campaign to encourage churches across the country to reduce their environmental impact by making ‘the Great Switch’ to aContinue reading

Message from Bishop Rachel, 9 September 2025

Tuesday 09 September

Over the coming weeks a number of bishops have committed to participate in 40 days of shared prayer and fasting as we continue to pray for the Church, and forContinue reading

Message from Bishop Robert, 2 September 2025

Tuesday 02 September

I had one of those supposedly small administrative tasks last week that turned into something of a saga. As a charity trustee, I had to confirm my identity with theContinue reading

Tewkesbury Abbey’s labrador Assistant Vergers set to retire

Tuesday 02 September

After two years of service at Tewkesbury Abbey, labradors Eric and Flo will be retiring from their roles as Assistant Vergers to enjoy a relaxing retirement at home. Eric, 11,Continue reading

Guardians of Ancora holiday club: “It helped us remember that God loves everyone”

Tuesday 02 September

The benefice of St George’s Tuffley and St Margaret’s Whaddon once again welcomed children, young people and families to their annual summer holiday club, which this year was based onContinue reading

Trinity provides 120 Bibles to local school with diocese grant

Tuesday 02 September

Holy Trinity, Cheltenham has used a diocesan Mission Grant to buy 120 Bibles for pupils at Holy Trinity Primary School. The church applied for the grant specifically to buy BiblesContinue reading

Holding the key, podcast episode 11: Junior Smart OBE, founder of SOS Project

Wednesday 27 August

“We know that all pregnancies in prison are high risk, three babies have died in a women’s prison in the past five years, and it’s absolutely outrageous that we’re sending pregnant women to prison.”

Gloucester Cathedral’s Stone Carving Festival: online auction now live

Tuesday 26 August

An online auction is now live and features unique stone carvings from Gloucester Cathedral’s Stone Carving Festival. Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, Gloucester Cathedral hosted a Stone Carving Festival,Continue reading

Heritage Open Days and Ride and Stride – Ecclesiastical resources for churches

Tuesday 26 August

This September, many churches will take part in Heritage Open Days and Ride and Stride. These are great opportunities to welcome visitors, share your mission and ministry, fundraise, and showcaseContinue reading

Young people find work and education with SPEAR at Trinity

Tuesday 26 August

Trinity Cheltenham is helping 16 to 24 year-olds facing barriers to work or education find fresh opportunities through the SPEAR programme. Since opening in 2022, Cheltenham’s SPEAR centre has workedContinue reading

Exploring faith through gaming at Meon Vale holiday club

Tuesday 26 August

A unique holiday club blending gaming and faith brought young people together in Meon Vale at the end of July. Organised by Jay Niblett, Rector of Rivervale Churches (Benefice ofContinue reading

Neurodiversity in ministry: embracing our extraordinary differences

Friday 22 August

Both lay and ordained ministry can provide unique challenges at the best of times – but how much greater are those challenges when we may perceive reality itself differently toContinue reading