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A fond farewell to Ugly Duckling Company CEO Sharon Lanfear

Friday 22 September

On Thursday 21 September, the team at Ugly Duckling Company (UDC) said farewell to their CEO, Sharon Lanfear. The Ugly Duckling Company is a Christian charity that creates resources andContinue reading

Jayne retires from 25-year Children and Families’ Ministry role

Tuesday 19 September

For the past 25 years, Jayne Seward has played a key role in the life of the worshipping community at St Matthew’s and the Minster in Cheltenham. On 10 September,Continue reading

The Difference course – being a reconciling presence in the midst of conflict

Tuesday 19 September

Do you know what real difference you could make to the people you encounter in your day-to-day life? The Difference course, developed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, explores what itContinue reading

Message from Dean Andrew, 19 September 2023

Tuesday 19 September

Following on from a busy summer, September has got off to an excellent start.

Young people celebrate faith and friendship at summer party

Monday 18 September

Sunday 17 September saw children and young people from the worshipping community at St James’ Quedgeley come together to celebrate the end of the summer holidays. The children were allContinue reading

“Climate change is a ‘together’ challenge” – the Revd Mark Siddall

Monday 18 September

This autumn, the Revd Dr Mark Siddall, Priest-in-Charge of St James’ Church Kingsway and Quedgeley, is leading a series of seminars to help clergy, ministers and readers understand the scriptural, theological and missional imperative to care for God’s Creation.

National retreat week starts 23 September

Wednesday 13 September

National Retreat Week – renew:all (23-30 Sept 2023) is a new initiative for individuals, churches and groups to promote contemplation, prayer and retreat – rooted in various ancient and contemporaryContinue reading

Carrie’s personal commitment to climate care

Tuesday 12 September

Taking action on climate change can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming, but Carrie Thould from St George’s Church in Cam has been thinking about some of the actions that sheContinue reading

Message from Bishop Rachel, 12 September 2023

Tuesday 12 September

Increasingly in my ministry, not least in my ministry with prisons and criminal justice, I reflect on the reality that all the brokenness in our world is rooted in broken relationship: Relationship with God, with neighbour and with self, and of course with the earth and the whole of creation. This is echoed in our failure to keep those commandments, underlined by Jesus Christ, to ‘love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength’ and to ‘love your neighbour as yourself’.

David Thorpe steps down as CEO of Sportily

Monday 11 September

A message from Chair of Sportily, Kevan Taylor. “After four years as Project Director and then CEO of Sportily, David Thorpe has decided to step down as CEO at theContinue reading

Beating holiday boredom with board games

Monday 11 September

Board games, hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, sweets, Jaffa Cakes and icecream… the recipe for an amazing summer programme at Cheltenham Network Church.

Tour of Britain puts new spin on Ride + Stride for St Catharine’s

Monday 11 September

Huge crowds turned out across Gloucestershire on Saturday 9 September to watch the seventh stage of the Tour of Britain cycling event. Members of St Catharine’s in Gloucester were notContinue reading

“Holding onto hope”: families welcomed to St Catharine’s weekly summer activity days

Friday 08 September

Throughout the school holidays, St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester held a weekly activity session called Summer Wednesdays @ St Catharine’s, welcoming families from across the area to a morning ofContinue reading

Heritage Open Days at Gloucester Cathedral

Friday 08 September

Rebecca Phillips, the Archivist for Gloucester Cathedral celebrated Heritage Open Days by sharing some little-seen treasures from the Cathedral archive to the public. On Friday 8 September, she is bringingContinue reading

Lifestyle survey helps church aim for Eco Church Silver Award

Tuesday 05 September

As an Eco Church, St John’s in Chipping Sodbury has embarked on a journey towards a greater care for God’s creation, achieving their Bronze Award in August 2022. To supportContinue reading

‘Follow the star: Join the song’ this Christmas

Tuesday 05 September

Is it too early to talk about Christmas in September? We don’t think so … and with new resources announced from the Church of England, there’s plenty of ideas toContinue reading

Message from Jane Borgeaud, 5 September 2023

Tuesday 05 September

This week’s message is written by Jane Borgeaud who joined the Diocese of Gloucester on 1 September as the Director of Education.

St Lawrence’s brings ‘Wild West’ to Lechlade

Monday 04 September

For four days in the last week of the school holidays, more than 70 children attended each day of the ‘Wild West’ holiday club organised by St Lawrence, Lechlade inContinue reading

The season of Creationtide is here

Wednesday 30 August

The Season of Creation, or Creationtide, runs throughout September, finishing on 4 October which is St Francis’ Day.

St Mary’s celebrates first full immersion baptism

Tuesday 29 August

On Sunday 28 August, St Mary’s Wotton-under-Edge held its first full immersion baptism – which coincided with the 740th anniversary of the church’s dedication.

Register your church for Safeguarding Sunday

Friday 25 August

On Sunday 19 November, churches across the Diocese are invited to join a national campaign marking Safeguarding Sunday together. The registration page for Safeguarding Sunday is now live and youContinue reading

Free digital media training to help you reach your worshipping community

Friday 25 August

If you communicate online on behalf of your church then you won’t want to miss this special training day offered exclusively by the Diocese of Gloucester. The Digital Media TrainingContinue reading

Churches across the Diocese taking part in Heritage Open Day 2023

Tuesday 22 August

Every year, thousands of events take place across the country as part of Heritage Open Day, with modern and historic buildings opening their doors, sharing their fascinating stories and attractingContinue reading

Growing Faith – what is it all about?

Monday 21 August

Jo Wetherall, Growing Faith and Spiritualty Officer for the Diocese of Gloucester, shares the way churches can reconnect with families and children through the Growing Faith initiative. “Many times, throughoutContinue reading

Bishop’s Cleeve church celebrates Eco Church Bronze Award

Friday 18 August

When St Michael and All Angels Church in Bishop’s Cleeve completed its initial Eco Church Award questionnaire, they were delighted that they immediately qualified for a Bronze Award.

Environmental liturgy – updated for 2023

Friday 18 August

Christian worship all down the centuries has given inspiration for the Church’s mission of caring for creation. The Bible teaches about God being the Creator from Genesis right the wayContinue reading

Rugby – an evasion sport with the potential to encounter God

Friday 18 August

Ahead of the Men’s Rugby Union World Cup, starting 8 September, Richard Witham, Head of Sport and Faith for Sportily, shares how his passion for the sport links with hisContinue reading

Clearwater Academy pupils add voices to Victim Support book

Tuesday 15 August

Children from Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy in Gloucester have collaborated on a book with local charity Victim Support, to help young people who have experienced crime talk aboutContinue reading

Partnership work nurtures Up Hatherley churchyard

Tuesday 15 August

St Philip and St James’ Church in Up Hatherley has been working with local probation services to allow a group of people to help with the maintenance of the parishContinue reading

Explore our diocese by bike or on foot and raise money for GHCT

Friday 11 August

Ride + Stride happens on Saturday 9 September, when people from worshipping communities across the Diocese will visit as many churches as possible, on foot, by bike or onContinue reading

Eco Church resourcing, upcoming events

Thursday 10 August

Eco Church resourcing events are currently focussed on informal gatherings in coffee shops, in various locations across the diocese. They are opportunities to bring questions, to share joys and frustrations,Continue reading

Churches and communities working together for the planet

Tuesday 08 August

Environmental Engagement Office Cate Williams, Martin Gregg Eco Church Lead from St George’s Cam, and Bishop Robert, discuss the importance of community collaboration on environmental issues. Cam Eco Church LeadContinue reading

New stained glass window unveiled at St George’s, Nailsworth

Tuesday 08 August

St George’s Church in Nailsworth, Gloucester, has installed a new stained glass window depicting the Madonna and child, reinforcing the church’s reputation for nurturing modern craftsmanship. The church is alreadyContinue reading

Report to Deaneries on General Synod July 2023

Tuesday 08 August

A report from the July 2023 General Synod

DAC cover for August to November 2023

Monday 07 August

Adam Klups, Care of Churches and DAC Team Leader will be on sabbatical leave until the end of November 2023. In his absence here are some helpful contacts: For generalContinue reading

Lee Barnes appointed as Adviser for Fresh Expressions of Church and Adviser for Curacy in Bristol

Friday 04 August

The Diocese of Bristol is delighted to announce that the Revd Lee Barnes has been appointed to the roles of Adviser for Fresh Expressions of Church and Adviser for Curacy.Continue reading

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