One of the questions we sometimes ask candidates being interviewed for clergy posts in the Diocese runs along the lines of ‘What, for you, is the heart of the good news of the Gospel, and is there a Bible verse that is central to this?’ … I am always struck by the range of responses and find myself reflecting on what my answer would be.
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Message from Archdeacon Hilary, 3 October 2023
I come from a family of teachers. Both my parents and my oldest brother were teachers. It felt inevitable and right that I would follow in their footsteps and I taught across a number of schools over 17 years prior to ordination. Thursday 5 October marks World Teachers’ Day. It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.
Message from the Archdeacons, 18 October 2022
One of our most important roles as Archdeacons, working closely with our bishops, involves the pastoral care of the clergy and lay leaders of our varied worshipping communities. It’s aContinue reading
Responsibilities of Churchwardens
The Archdeacons recently held a Seminar for Churchwardens, which was arranged with our Registrar and Deputy Registrar to give Churchwardens an update on some of the legal aspects of theContinue reading
The Ven Phil Andrew’s sermon for Sunday 23 August
Every week, we’re sharing a sermon so that those who can’t access biblical teaching for whatever reason, or who would like to share the sermon from senior clergy, can doContinue reading
Podcast Episode 10: Rest. Archdeacon Hilary and Bishop Robert.
Leadership: Committed to transformation. Aaaaand … rest. It’s harder than it sounds, isn’t it? Put .. the alb … down. In this episode, Bishop Robert talks with Archdeacon Hilary DawsonContinue reading
Archdeacon Hilary Radio Interviews
The Venerable Hilary Dawson was interviewed on Sunday by a series of radio stations. The shows talked about how From next month, special courses and training will be offered toContinue reading
Archdeacon Hilary’s Gospel Reading for July 5
What does Jesus mean when he says the burden is heavy but his yoke is light? Archdeacon Hilary explores the idea of collaborating with the tough stuff. To share viaContinue reading
Podcast Episode 3: Faith in troubled times – Archdeacon Phil and Bishop Rachel
In this third podcast episode, Archdeacon Phil talks with Bishop Rachel, about how our faith can be affected by troubled times. The two discuss life, hope and struggles, detailing theContinue reading
Archdeacon Hilary Dawson’s sermon on John Chapter 14, 15-21
To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, during the Zoom meeting, click ‘share screen’, and select this youtube video.Continue reading
The Ven Phil Andrew’s sermon for Sunday 10 May
Every week, we’re sharing a sermon so that those who can’t access biblical teaching for whatever reason, or who would like to share the sermon from senior clergy, can doContinue reading
Electoral roll
Once every six years, the preparation of new church electoral rolls takes place nationally. This year (2019) is one of the national renewal years. This year, every PCC is requiredContinue reading
Archdeacon Phil welcomes Archdeacon Hilary to new role
First New Archdeacon Team Selfie! Great to welcome @revrill as the Archdeacon of Gloucester. pic.twitter.com/XnChXBUTIV — Phil Andrew (@venphilandrew) January 27, 2019 Follow Archdeacon Hilary on Twitter here >>
Bishop Rachel’s Presidential Address
Our God is a God of fullness and completion – God of creation and re-creation.
New Archdeacon of Gloucester and Residentiary Canon of Gloucester Cathedral
The Revd Hilary Dawson is delighted to be coming to the Diocese of Gloucester.
Farewell Service and Consecration for Archdeacon Jackie (Ticket date extended)
From Archdeacon Jackie “As I return from my Sabbatical I wish to say a big thank you to all who have enabled me to have the space for learning,Continue reading
Winchcombe carol concert raises funds for Children’s Society
A team of volunteers from Winchcombe will be holding a special Christmas musical event with special guests the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and the Venerable Phil Andrew, Archdeacon of Cheltenham, toContinue reading
Exciting news in disguise – LIFE vision
Update from Helen Wolfson, Vision Support Officer Exciting news sometimes comes in disguise. The ‘Archdeacons Articles of Enquiry’ was a term new to me when I started supporting the DioceseContinue reading
Children at Hardwicke Parochial School awarded gold medals
The Archdeacon of Gloucester Jackie Searle had the honor of presenting awards at Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy. Archdeacon Jackie joined Father Andrew and the schools ‘Lighting the Candle’ worship team.Continue reading
Archdeacon Phil’s welcome service
There will be a service of welcome in Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday 11 March, 4.30pm. for the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham.
Welcome to the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham
Bishop Rachel has announced the appointment of a new Archdeacon
