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This Sunday is Safeguarding Sunday

Tuesday 11 November

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. BishopContinue reading

Message from Bishop Robert, 11 November 2025

Tuesday 11 November

Stepping into the role of Lead Bishop for Safeguarding

Bishop Robert to be new Lead Safeguarding Bishop

Tuesday 11 November

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, whenContinue reading

Grace Network launches ethical Christmas hamper

Monday 10 November

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 andContinue reading

We’re moving office

Monday 10 November

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 officeContinue reading

‘Ageing Gracefully’ available in new online format

Tuesday 04 November

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 onContinue reading

Engaging with COP30, 10 to 21 November

Tuesday 04 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 opportunitiesContinue reading

St Laurence gains lottery support for building restoration work

Tuesday 04 November

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,Continue reading

Message from Archdeacon Hilary, 4 November 2025

Tuesday 04 November

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 ofContinue reading

St Ecgwin’s churchyard decorated for Remembrance

Tuesday 28 October

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 haveContinue reading

St Catharine’s welcomes ‘Lion’s Breath’

Tuesday 28 October

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 GloucestershireContinue reading

Dioceses unite to explore racial justice work at WMRJI retreat

Tuesday 28 October

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 andContinue reading

Alexandra Dyer on faith and opening doors for others

Tuesday 28 October

“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 aContinue reading

Bats and hot chocolate at St James’ Quedgeley

Tuesday 21 October

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’sContinue reading

Meysey Hampton: aspirational, welcoming, and enriching

Tuesday 21 October

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.Continue reading

New accessibility icons help churches welcome all

Tuesday 21 October

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 seeContinue reading

Message from Dean Andrew, 21 October 2025

Tuesday 21 October

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,Continue reading

Bishop Rachel scarecrow welcomes hundreds to Longhope

Tuesday 21 October

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, organisedContinue reading

Anti-Slavery Day: How churches can respond

Tuesday 14 October

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 toContinue reading

Nightstop: Apple crumble and second chances

Tuesday 14 October

There are many reasons that a young person might find themselves homeless, such as family breakdown or losing a job. Without a stable address, they can quickly fall through theContinue reading

Putting welcome into practice with the Welcome Directory

Tuesday 14 October

The Welcome Directory is a nationwide list of faith or belief communities ready to welcome and support people leaving prison. It helps those transitioning from prison to find a welcoming,Continue reading

Lisa on justice and compassion in the prison system

Tuesday 14 October

This week is Prisons Week, with the theme that ‘God’s word is not chained’ (2 Timothy 2:29). We talk to Lisa Ustok, a member of the worshipping community at TrinityContinue reading

Message from Bishop Robert, 14 October

Tuesday 14 October

Have you ever paused to consider how many statistics appear in the Bible? From the censuses in Numbers and Ezra, to the count of 153 fish in John, numbers are woven throughout Scripture. Some are symbolic, others practical—but all contribute to the rich tapestry of our faith story.

Bishops pray Gaza ceasefire deal brings immediate relief and comfort

Friday 10 October

A group of bishops with a close interest in the Holy Land have welcomed the Gaza peace deal, praying that it will “bring immediate relief and comfort”. The Bishop ofContinue reading

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