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National month of prayer for toddler groups – June 2026

Tuesday 26 May

‘Send a Sheep!’ June is the national month of prayer for toddler group ministries. Organised by 1277 Make Them Count – a Network of church-based Toddler Group leaders – the

Places of Worship Renewal Fund now open

Wednesday 20 May

The Places of Worship Renewal Fund established in place of the Listed Places of Worship VAT scheme is now open for applications. The announcement is on the DCMS website. We

Churches Count on Nature 2026

Tuesday 19 May

Churches across England and Wales are being encouraged to take part in Churches Count on Nature 2026, which will take place from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June as

Shifting gears: How to nourish ourselves

Tuesday 19 May

The Net Zero Carbon Project Manager for the Diocese of Gloucester, Erica Siddall, reflects on the hope she has found through the Laudato Si’ Movement, which connects faith, hope, and

Sanctuary Sunday

Tuesday 19 May

Every year on 20 June, the UNHCR marks World Refugee Day. This was established in 2001 on the 50thAnniversary of the Geneva Convention of the Rights of Refugees. The Convention

Climate leadership survey for Oxford University research

Tuesday 19 May

Church leaders, Divinity students or those in ministerial training, and congregation members are invited to take part in a research project exploring climate leadership within the Church, being undertaken through

Record retention schedule: New best practice guide on record and information management

Tuesday 19 May

A new document sets out best practice on what paper and digital records your church should keep, for how long, and which can be disposed of or archived. It’s called

Message from John Wittaker, Archdeacon of Gloucester Designate, 19 May 2026

Tuesday 19 May

John Wittaker has just started transitioning into his new role as Archdeacon of Gloucester, with a formal start in September. He shares this message for the week, as he starts

Message from Bishop Rachel, 12 May 2026

Tuesday 12 May

On Thursday 14 May we will celebrate Ascension Day, 40 days after Easter Day. Following his resurrection, Jesus spoke with his disciples about continuing to live and share his teachings;

News from The Diocese of Dornakal

Tuesday 12 May

The Diocese of Gloucester is in partnership with the Diocese of Dornakal in India. These links across cultures allow friendships to develop, helping people to understand one another better while

St Cyr’s Church set for major revamp

Tuesday 12 May

New plans unveiled to revitalise St Cyr’s Church, are designed to secure its future and enhance its role at the heart of Stonehouse. The proposed improvements include the creation of

Ideas for parishes to take action for racial justice

Tuesday 05 May

The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative (WMRJI) has shared a new resource: Creativity for Belonging: 10 Parish Actions for Racial Justice It offers a range of simple and practical ideas

Grants for church wildlife gardens

Tuesday 05 May

To help churches care for their churchyards as spaces of welcome, wellbeing and biodiversity, grants of up to £250 are available to support simple, practical environmental projects.

Creation Care: Recommended reads from Craig Bishop

Tuesday 05 May

The Revd Canon Craig Bishop, Rector of St James’ Church, Chipping Campden, shares a selection of books that have informed his thinking on Creation Care. In the reflections that follow,

Message from Bishop Rachel, 5 May 2026

Tuesday 05 May

Our financial giving should never be about our left-over change, but it is always about transformational change…

Message from Bishop Robert, 28 April 2026

Tuesday 28 April

There is nothing quite like coming home. Coming home at the end of a long day working, or from a trip away, or even a short break or holiday. The activities we were engaged in may have been joyful or challenging, uplifting or discouraging, but coming home promises a space to relax, to be oneself, and to recuperate, recalibrate, and rest.

Saying ‘yes’ to God

Tuesday 28 April

When the Revd Jo Pestell steps forward later this month to make a public vow of celibacy, she’ll be doing something rare, counter‑cultural and deeply personal. For the 54‑year‑old Gloucester

Wild Worship at Tewkesbury Abbey

Tuesday 28 April

Connecting with God’s creation is key to Wild Worship sessions happening in the grounds of Tewkesbury Abbey.

GDBF supports affordable housing at Innsworth

Tuesday 28 April

The Diocese of Gloucester is proud to have supported the official opening of the Church Housing Association’s first housing scheme at Innsworth.

Statement in response to the rise of antisemitism in Britain

Tuesday 21 April

Bishop Rachel and the Bishops of Chelmsford, Norwich and Southwark have issued a joint statement condemning antisemitism.

82‑year‑old lifts weights to fund church heating

Tuesday 21 April

An 82‑year‑old former prison chaplain is proving you’re never too old to do some heavy lifting – by taking on a powerlifting challenge to raise money for his church.

Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022

Tuesday 21 April

Today we hold before God the life and legacy of the late Queen, marking the centenary of her birth with gratitude and prayer.

Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 April 2026

Tuesday 21 April

As we live this season of Easter looking towards Ascension Day, followed ten days later by the Feast of Pentecost, I want to encourage us to consider how we might set aside those ‘in-between days’ to focus on prayer.

Thy Kingdom Come 2026

Tuesday 14 April

Commit to daily prayer for five people you know, asking that they might experience the life-changing love of God.

Ducks raise funds for accessible path

Tuesday 14 April

A much‑loved Longhope tradition returned to the village on Saturday 11 April, as the Friends of Longhope Church (FOLC) held their first Duck Race in more than 28 years. The

Message from Bishop Robert, 14 April 2026

Tuesday 14 April

Many of you will know of my appointment, beginning this month, as the Church of England’s Lead Safeguarding Bishop.

Donkey joins Palm Sunday procession

Tuesday 07 April

There was a very special guest at St Lawrence, Barnwood this Palm Sunday. She had four legs, a gentle nature, and plenty of charm.

Bishop Rachel’s Easter sermon 2026

Sunday 05 April

…Earthly misuse of power and ‘might is right’, has not had the final word – and amazingly neither even has the power of death

Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist Sermon 2026

Thursday 02 April

Thank you to you for the many stories of transformation – small and large – which you carry into here today – stories which speak of the abundance of God’s love and grace.

Livestream for Chrism Eucharist 2026

Wednesday 01 April

All are invited to a special service on Thursday 2 April at 11am, led by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, which will include the blessing of

Message from Bishop Rachel, 31 March

Tuesday 31 March

As we walk through this week and recall the events which took place in Jerusalem that first Holy Week, it is poignant to remember that this year there are wartime restrictions in place in that land.

Sharing faith this Lent

Tuesday 31 March

The most important thing is to be open and to be sharing the stories of Jesus at work in our lives with the people around us.

On our way to net zero carbon

Monday 30 March

The concept of net zero carbon can sometimes seem complicated, hard to reach, and a little overwhelming. However many worshipping communities in the Diocese of Gloucester are already well on

Synod backs sustainable church flowers

Monday 30 March

A motion encouraging the use of sustainable church flowers has been passed by General Synod.

St Peter’s Eco Church Silver

Monday 30 March

St Peter’s Church in Stratton, Cirencester has achieved the Silver Eco Church award, recognising the church’s growing commitment to caring for creation