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Sylvanus Lysons are supporting a weekly English Class at St James’s Tredworth, reaching out to asylum seekers and those trying to settle in this country. The class brings together peopleContinue reading

Stranger to Friend: Exploring welcome and hospitality in church

Tuesday 03 September

The Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar, Director of Mission and Ministry, welcomes you to Stranger to Friend, an event taking place this November. “A few years ago I happened toContinue reading

Message from Bishop Robert, 3 September 2024

Tuesday 03 September

In my Bulletin message at the end of July I wrote of how the summer months offered the opportunity of living life a little slower with a little more spaceContinue reading

Season of Creation 2024: to hope and act with Creation

Tuesday 03 September

Creationtide 2024 is here, and this year the theme is to hope and act with Creation, reflecting on the symbol of The firstfruits of hope (Romans 8:19-25). Creationtide started onContinue reading

Wildflower garden brings new life to St Michael’s churchyard

Tuesday 03 September

A wildflower garden planted in early March has introduced bees, butterflies, and bottoms on benches at St Michael and All Angels churchyard, as Jake Olver, PCC treasurer for Badminton, explains:Continue reading

St Stephen’s Cinderford expands fairtrade shop and hosts fashion show for Fairtrade Fortnight

Friday 30 August

St Stephen’s Church in Cinderford is planning a big celebration for Fairtrade Fortnight 2024, expanding their in-church shop and hosting a fashion show. This year is 30 years since FairtradeContinue reading

Bishop Rachel: “We need to rethink what prisons are for”

Tuesday 27 August

On Sunday, Bishop Rachel spoke to Caroline Martin on BBC Radio Gloucester, sharing her views on the urgent need for prison reform in the UK.

Chime time at St Mary’s Norton as bell installation is completed

Tuesday 27 August

For years, Norton’s bells had a reputation for being a bit off-key and tricky to ring. As volunteer project manager and experienced bell ringer Simon Ridley put it, “the bellsContinue reading

Holding the key, podcast episode 3: Bishop Rachel talks to Marc Conway

Monday 19 August

The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Marc Conway about serious issues with the Criminal Justice system, and outdated IPP laws. Marc ConwayContinue reading

Heritage open days around the diocese this September

Friday 16 August

Heritage Open Days 2024 are taking place from 6 to 15 September. These events are free and explore history and culture across the country. Lots of events are taking placeContinue reading

Children, Youth and Families Blog: Table Talk

Thursday 15 August

Jane Blaken from Blue Coat’s after school club ‘Ignite’ writes about a visit from our very own Senior Children and Families Connector, Jo Wetherall, who introduces them to ‘Table Talk’.Continue reading

ACRE’s Platinum Jubilee Fund applications

Tuesday 13 August

ACRE’s Platinum Jubilee Fund remains open for applications, with two last deadlines for applications this September and October. However, applications must be supported by the ACRE members (please see: ACRE NetworkContinue reading

A message from Adam Klups, Care of Churches and DAC Team Leader

Tuesday 13 August

Over the past weeks we have seen an increased number of theft reports from churches across Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. Thieves have been targeting metal roofs, flashings and rainwater goodsContinue reading

Teens say big ‘yes’ to Jesus

Monday 12 August

“Each candidate shared such varied stories of why they wanted to get baptised… Jacob, aged 19, came to faith after hearing the vicar give a simple Christmas talk for theContinue reading

Opportunity for science and faith project grants

Monday 12 August

Scientific theories are often posed as a challenge to people of faith, but for many scientists within our worshipping communities, the two are a natural pairing. If your worshipping communityContinue reading

Tim Hastie-Smith appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire

Friday 09 August

The Revd Tim Hastie-Smith has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of the Gloucestershire Lieutenancy. He is one of the four new DL’s announced last month who support theContinue reading

Message from Bishop Rachel, Bishop Robert and Dean Andrew

Tuesday 06 August

The celebration and sharing of life, lived in all abundance, is for those who seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ at the core of who we are called toContinue reading

Holding the key, podcast episode 2: Bishop Rachel talks to Tom Wheatley and Mark Icke

Monday 05 August

The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Tom Wheatley and Mark Icke of the Prison Governors’ Association. In this second podcast in theContinue reading

Christian Aid launches guide to help engage with local MPs

Friday 02 August

Christian Aid has put together a guide called Breaking Bread to help you and your church engage with local MPs. As newly elected MPs are settling in to their Parliamentary seatsContinue reading

‘What the Olympics means to me’ by Richard Witham, Head of Sport and Faith at Sportily

Tuesday 30 July

Richard Witham reflects on the power of sport and finding purpose through the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris this summer. “For me, the joy of the Olympics is being ableContinue reading

Ageing Gracefully course: Practical Theology of Later Life

Tuesday 30 July

“Ageing Gracefully” is a course designed for those who are ready to confront the process of ageing, blending medical expertise with biblical insight and practical theology. It is created andContinue reading

Message from Bishop Rachel, 30 July 2024

Tuesday 30 July

Over the last few days I have really enjoyed watching some of the Olympic swimming events. One of the things I have found most heart-warming is that at the endContinue reading

Over 200 books donated to Year 6 pupils in Churchdown and Innsworth

Friday 26 July

Churches Together has donated over 200 copies of “It’s Your Move” to Year 6 pupils in the local primary schools of Churchdown and Innsworth. Published by Scripture Union, “It’s YourContinue reading

Final week for churches to use the Energy Footprint Tool

Tuesday 23 July

This week is the final chance for churches to enter their 2023 fuel and power usage data on the Energy Footprint Tool, closing on 31 July. This work is anContinue reading

Experience calmness this summer at Gloucester Cathedral

Tuesday 23 July

There are a range of events taking place this summer at Gloucester Cathedral which focus on embracing peace and reflection. Family calmness events All events are free and no bookingContinue reading

How does daily Examen help to Worship?

Tuesday 23 July

Dr Joe Neary, a retired GP living in Birdlip, is a spiritual director and teaches on the Gloucestershire Spirituality Course. He explains how the practice of daily Examen can help toContinue reading

Message from Bishop Robert, 23 July 2024

Tuesday 23 July

Can you remember your New Year’s resolution if you made one? If you are like me, probably not. That’s possibly because I am not sure that New Year is anContinue reading

Tea, biscuits, and Bible discussions in Miserden

Tuesday 23 July

“You can’t beat gathering around a table with a cup of tea and a biscuit and talking about the Bible. People have been doing it for over 2000 years, andContinue reading

#ChurchDoorChallenge this summer

Monday 22 July

The Church of England is inviting everyone to take part in #ChurchDoorChallenge this summer by sharing photos of your local church door on social media. It’s a national campaign, fromContinue reading

Open the Gospel: online learning community

Friday 19 July

Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? Would you value space to wrestle with the text with other, faithfulContinue reading

Message from Bishop Rachel, 16 July 2024

Tuesday 16 July

It is good to be back in the diocese after a few weeks away of so called ‘mini sabbatical’, during which time the political landscape changed dramatically. There have beenContinue reading

Israel-Palestine July 2024: Identity, Separation, Power and Trauma

Tuesday 16 July

Returning to Israel-Palestine in June 2024, the beautiful hills of the landscape brought to mind the words of Psalm 121 from the Old Testament and Hebrew scripture.

Clearwater Primary’s first cohort celebrates the end of Year 6

Tuesday 16 July

It is a historic year for Clearwater Primary School as its first ever student cohort is about to finish year 6 and leave for secondary school. The graduating class ofContinue reading

Meet Tewkesbury Abbey’s welcomer dogs

Tuesday 16 July

At Tewkesbury Abbey, visitors are greeted not just by the historic building but by two friendly black Labradors named Eric and Florence. Eric, aged 10, and Florence, aged 9, workContinue reading

A report to deaneries from General Synod, July 2024

Tuesday 16 July

Margaret Sheather, one of the Diocese of Gloucester’s representatives at General Synod, shares her reflections from last week’s gathering. Worship is an integral part of Synod, with Morning and EveningContinue reading

Gloucester Cathedral receives £1m towards organ refurbishment

Friday 12 July

The newly launched Julia Rausing Trust has donated £1 million to Gloucester Cathedral to fund the refurbishment of its historic organ. This generous donation from The Julia Rausing Trust willContinue reading

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