The Revd Dr Cate William’s role as Environmental Engagement Officer is coming to an end this December. Cate has worked in the diocese for 10 years and over the last fourContinue reading
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Into Incumbency: Environment and Faith
Against the background of the climate and biodiversity emergencies, the Diocese is giving increasing priority to exploring environmental concerns as a core discipleship priority. We achieved bronze Eco Diocese accreditationContinue reading
Environmental liturgy – updated for 2023
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
Environment Weekend at St Paul’s Parkend
Environment weekend at St Paul’s Church, Parkend 17 and 18 June 11am – 4pm each day. An opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna found in the OldContinue reading
#EcoChurchInAnHour Caring for the environment
Bishop Robert meets the Assistant Operations Director at Trinity Cheltenham, Marion David, to talk about how care for the environment runs through everything they do as a church at Trinity.
Youth and environment in the Diocese of Gloucester
9 out of 10 Christian teenagers surveyed by Tearfund are concerned about climate change Just one in 10 believe their church is doing enough to respond to the climate crisis.Continue reading
John Reader: Environmental Ambassador, North Cotswolds
Introducing the Revd Dr John Reader, Environmental Ambassador for the North Cotswolds Deanery Over the coming months, we’re introducing a new network of Deanery Environmental Ambassadors who are bringing peopleContinue reading
Environmental resources for small groups
Four quick suggestions to try for those looking for resources for small groups. Set of five bible studies from JRI This is a new resource in 2023, designed for useContinue reading
Young people called to lead on environment
9 out of 10 Christian teenagers surveyed by Tearfund are concerned about climate change, but just one in 10 believe their church is doing enough to respond to the climateContinue reading
Environment Webinars – Autumn Programme
Environment Webinar Autumn Programme All the details of the Church of England Environment Programme’s September to December environmental webinar programme can be found here. During the autumn, webinars are beingContinue reading
Secretary of State for the Environment to the Cotswolds Conservation Board
A rector of rural parishes in the Cotswolds has been appointed by the Secretary of State for the Environment to the Cotswolds Conservation Board, which oversees the Cotswold Area ofContinue reading
DAC Environmental Workshop – 24th March
The Diocese of Gloucester DAC Environmental Workshop – Successfully Heating Church Buildings St Andrew, Chedworth Tuesday 24th March, 9:30am – 1:00pm This workshop will outline the DAC’s new environmentalContinue reading
Taking a stand for the environment: 24 Hours of Reality
With the Church committing to cut its carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050, churches of all sizes are now getting involved
Diocesan Environmental Adviser
The Revd Arthur Champion is the Environmental Adviser for the Diocese of Gloucester. Arthur has had a lifelong commitment to caring for the environment. His experience includes pioneering a church-basedContinue reading
Elkstone writes on the making of their environmental video
Chloe Darling from the Parish of Elkstone writes about the surprisingly non-terrifying experience of being filmed by the Diocese, and some of the things that have happened subsequently. The morningContinue reading
The Gloucestershire Environmental Trust to close
The Gloucestershire Environmental Trust, which provides funding for the benefit of communities across the county has announced that it is closing its doors to new grant applications. The Trust hasContinue reading
Inspired by nature: environmental projects at Elkstone
Bug hotels, wild areas, tree felling and a smorgasbord of eco-loos. As we approach Creationtide, we ask what ‘Care for Creation’ might look like.
Schools lead appointed in Net Zero Carbon diocesan partnership
A new Net Zero Project Manager for Schools has been appointed to the Net Zero Carbon by 2030 partnership between the Dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester. The partnership, whichContinue reading
A Rocha Director shares ‘The whole Easter story’ at St Lawrence, Barnwood
The Director of Communications for A Rocha International, Jo Swinney, will be speaking at a Lent event with an environmental focus at St Lawrence Church, Barnwood on 13 February. AsContinue reading
A message from Lucy Taylor to staff – FAQs about office plans
Lucy Taylor, Deputy Diocesan Secretary addresses staff questions about the move to the new office buildings. Now that all teams have seen the new office plans, we’ve been able toContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 3 February 2025
Bishop Rachel’s Presidential address to Diocesan Synod, February 2025
Message from Bishop Robert, 28 January 2025
Ivor Perl, a survivor of the Holocaust, was speaking on the radio last week of his experiences in the concentration camp at Auschwitz. He and his older brother survived whileContinue reading
Energy Footprint Tool now open for 2024 data
The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool is now open for churches to enter energy use from 2024. The data collected from the tool will help your church understand itsContinue reading
A second life for St Mary’s Tetbury nature-friendly Christmas tree
St Mary’s Church in Tetbury celebrated Christmas with a nature-friendly tree that’s now set to live on beyond the festive season. As part of the Sustainable Church Flower movement, theContinue reading