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Connect Blog: Experiencing God in music

Tuesday 22 April

This month, Senior Connector Jo Wetherall interviews Steve Bullock about how he experiences God in music. How does music influence your relationship with God? Music allows me to connect withContinue reading

Chrism Eucharist 2025

Tuesday 22 April

Join us today, 17 April, for this special service led by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, which includes the blessing of holy oils.

On the death of Pope Francis

Monday 21 April

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church across the world died today, Easter Monday, at the age of 88.

Bishop Rachel’s Easter Sunday Sermon, 2025

Sunday 20 April

Bishop Rachel’s Easter Sunday sermon 2025

Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon

Thursday 17 April

I suspect every person here wants to join in with God’s transforming kingdom of God work. And once again, thank you for the privilege of sharing in ministry together.

Bishop Rachel visits Whitminster School following SIAMS inspection

Tuesday 15 April

Pupils and staff at Whitminster Endowed C of E Primary School received a visit from Bishop Rachel after their positive SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection report.Continue reading

Anne’s calling to Funeral Ministry and the upcoming pilot in Hereford

Tuesday 15 April

While many dioceses across the UK have seen a decline in funeral ministry, the Diocese of Gloucester is seeing a rise. Not only is it resisting the trend, but it’sContinue reading

“It’s not just a new job, it’s a new calling”

Tuesday 15 April

It was a joyful installation service for the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, The Venerable Katrina Scott, in Gloucester Cathedral at the end of March. Surrounded by friends, family, colleagues andContinue reading

Holding the key, podcast episode 8: Dilys Alam interviews Bishop Rachel

Tuesday 15 April

Bishop Rachel (Anglican Bishop for HM prisons) in conversation with Dilys Alam (Home Affairs policy advisor at the Archbishops’ Council) – Taking the politics out of sentencing. In this eighthContinue reading

Bishop Rachel responds to the Times Crime and Justice Commission Report

Tuesday 15 April

Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system

Message from Bishop Rachel, 15 April 2025

Tuesday 15 April

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son… (Hebrews 1:1-2) OnContinue reading

Message from Bishop Robert, 8 April 2025

Tuesday 08 April

One of the things that I am deeply grateful for in the life of our diocese are our international partnership links. We have four. Two are in India: the DioceseContinue reading

Miriam’s call to serve locally, from Japan to Hucclecote

Tuesday 08 April

Before Miriam Davis’ current role as an Assistant Curate for her local church, St Philip and St James in Hucclecote, Gloucester, she spent decades serving in Japan with OMF International.Continue reading

Stroud churches collaborate to boost churchyard biodiversity

Tuesday 08 April

Stroud Deanery is working with local partners in a bid to protect and restore biodiversity in churchyards. 19 representatives from churches across the Stroud Area Deanery gathered in North WoodchesterContinue reading

How can we help our church thrive?

Tuesday 08 April

On 31 May, a group of 80 people will gather at Brimscombe Mill to ask a deceptively simple question: How can we help our church thrive? Titled ‘Thriving Church‘, thisContinue reading

St Catharine’s welcomes Nowruz and the Persian New Year

Tuesday 08 April

St Catharine’s Church Gloucester provided a warm and inclusive space for a celebration of renew and new beginnings called Nowruz, or Persian New Year, on 20 March. Nowruz, meaning ‘newContinue reading

Diocesan Minor Repairs and Improvements Fund gets £100,000 top-up

Tuesday 01 April

Diocesan leaders have topped up the Diocesan Minor Repairs Fund with an extra £100,000 to ensure it can continue to give practical support to churches. Last year, £114,750 of moneyContinue reading

Bishop Rachel writes to the Lord Chancellor

Tuesday 01 April

This week Bishop Rachel has written to the The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice: Dear Lord Chancellor, I wanted to write toContinue reading

Supporting ministry across the Church of England

Tuesday 01 April

“I have come that they may have LIFE, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) When Jesus talks about ‘Life in all its fullness’ he is teaching about theContinue reading

Unlock your church’s financial potential with these upcoming workshops

Tuesday 01 April

Managing church budgets and finances can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, your parish can thrive. Whether you’re looking to establish a ‘Friends of’ group, encourage planned giving, orContinue reading

Introductory message from the Ven Katrina Scott, Archdeacon of Cheltenham, 1 April 2025

Tuesday 01 April

It was wonderful to be Collated, Installed and Welcomed as Archdeacon in such a beautiful service on Sunday.

Connect Blog: Adolescence

Tuesday 01 April

This month, Senior Connector Barrie Voyce, is reflecting on the Netflix’s 4 part series, Adolescence. If you’ve been paying attention to the media over the last few weeks you cannotContinue reading

How to re-watch the Archdeacon of Cheltenham’s collation, installation and welcome service

Friday 28 March

The collation, installation, and welcome service for the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Revd Canon Katrina Scott, took place on Sunday (30 March) from 3pm to 5pm at Gloucester Cathedral.Continue reading

Nominations open for Christian Aid Power of Hope awards

Tuesday 25 March

Christian Aid is calling for nominations of individuals or groups from our worshipping communities for the Power of Hope Award, which the charity has launched to mark its 80th anniversary. TheContinue reading

How Trinity Cheltenham cut energy costs and carbon emissions

Tuesday 25 March

In February, Trinity Church in Cheltenham successfully completed a major sustainability project, installing 60 solar panels, battery storage, LED lighting upgrades, and cavity wall insulation in its community centre, TrinityContinue reading

Message from Bishop Robert, 25 March 2025

Tuesday 25 March

I found myself at dusk on Ash Wednesday some three weeks ago driving through the Cotswolds on my way to preside at the Eucharist and to receive and to offerContinue reading

St James’ Church Repair Café wins Unsung Heroes Award

Tuesday 25 March

Michael Smedley and the volunteers at St James’ Church Repair Café have been selected as winners of the Unsung Heroes Award, presented by the Cotswold District Council. The award celebrates individualsContinue reading

Retired vicar seeks to inspire Christians to resist oppression through faith

Tuesday 25 March

Retired priest, Jonathan Evans, who is part of the worshipping community at St Catharine’s, Gloucester, is looking to form a study group to help Christians become inspired to respond toContinue reading

Net Zero Carbon ‘Quick Wins’ Grant Scheme

Wednesday 19 March

The Diocese of Gloucester has received a grant of £48,850 to support churches and church halls on the way to Net Zero Carbon. The funds are part of the ChurchContinue reading

News from Gloucester Cathedral regarding Peter Ball signage

Tuesday 18 March

With the support of the Safeguarding team, Gloucester Cathedral has placed an interpretation panel next to the list of Bishops in the North Ambulatory of the Cathedral to explain theContinue reading

Six schools gather for ‘Experience Lent’ at All Saints’ Church

Tuesday 18 March

Over 140 children from six local primary schools gathered at Down Ampney C of E Primary School on Ash Wednesday this year for ‘Experience Lent’. Pupils from Ampney Crucis, Hatherop,Continue reading

Message from Bishop Rachel, 18 March 2025

Tuesday 18 March

Last Friday I was in the House of Lords participating in a Private Members’ bill requiring the Government to recognise Palestine as a sovereign and independent state.

Do you encounter God through music?

Tuesday 18 March

‘Do you encounter God through music?’ This is the question being posed by the Growing Faith Foundation, on our behalf, to children and young people across the country in theContinue reading

Christ’s final hours to be reenacted on the streets of Gloucester for Good Friday

Tuesday 18 March

On Good Friday, the streets of Gloucester will once again transform into a stage for a powerful reenactment of Christ’s final hours in a play called ‘The Way of theContinue reading

Thy Kingdom Come 2025

Monday 17 March

Let us pray! The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited parishes across England to join a great wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost

A homegrown calling for Jackie in Bibury

Tuesday 11 March

Jackie Colburn’s path to ministry has been deeply intertwined with the community that she’s called home for decades. She was born in Cheltenham, raised in Winchcombe, and has lived onContinue reading

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