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Young parents reflect on life in ministry
When a young parent is called to ordained ministry, it can have a huge impact not just on themselves, but on their whole family …
Voices of Youth
The Bishop of Gloucester wants to hear from young people about prison. Fill in a quick survey here.
Bishop Rachel responds to the Independent Sentencing Review
“As Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales, I wholeheartedly welcome the report of the Independent Sentencing Review.” “It’s evidence-led approach has concluded we need a radical shake-upContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon
I suspect every person here wants to join in with God’s transforming kingdom of God work. And once again, thank you for the privilege of sharing in ministry together.
Holding the key, podcast episode 8: Dilys Alam interviews Bishop Rachel
Bishop Rachel (Anglican Bishop for HM prisons) in conversation with Dilys Alam (Home Affairs policy advisor at the Archbishops’ Council) – Taking the politics out of sentencing. In this eighthContinue reading
Bishop Rachel responds to the Times Crime and Justice Commission Report
Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system
Bishop Rachel writes to the Lord Chancellor
This week Bishop Rachel has written to the The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice: Dear Lord Chancellor, I wanted to write toContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 25 March 2025
I found myself at dusk on Ash Wednesday some three weeks ago driving through the Cotswolds on my way to preside at the Eucharist and to receive and to offerContinue reading
A message from Bishop Rachel- Safeguarding in the media
On Tuesday evening 28 January, I watched the Channel 4 news with shock and dismay as yet another Church of England situation was under the spotlight in relation to abuse.Continue reading
Bishop Rachel’s statement on the ceasefire-hostage release agreement
I am extremely glad to hear the news of the ceasefire-hostage release agreement. Whilst there is still a long way to go it shines some light in the darkness forContinue reading
Bishop Rachel Christmas Day Sermon
Christmas Day Gloucester Cathedral 2024 Readings: Isaiah 52: 7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4; John 1:1-14 ‘Calm and bright’ – That has been a national church strap line for Christmas, taken from that beautifulContinue reading
Christmas 2024 message from the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek has used her 2024 message to remind us that God’s love and hope are powerfully present as a calm amid the noise of the world, if we only listen.
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas 2024 message to worshipping communities
“This year, there have been times when I’ve been with God in prayer and felt overwhelmed by so many issues in the Church, in our nation, and across our world.Continue reading
Bishop Rachel urges the Government to use financial resources with person-centred approach
Bishop Rachel gave a speech in response to the Budget. The Right Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales, spoke inContinue reading
Is employment the key to breaking the cycle of reoffending?
This week Bishop Rachel’s message comes from her prisons event in the House of Lords.
Holding the key, podcast episode 7: Bishop Rachel talks to Vicky Fobel
This podcast features the Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Vicky Fobel. Vicky is the Head of the Better Justice Partnership, a groupContinue reading
Bishop Rachel welcomes Sentencing Review
Over the past few years, I have spoken to many people working in the criminal justice system, including Judges and Magistrates, who are longing for change.
Holding the key, podcast episode 6: Bishop Rachel talks to Edwina Grosvenor
The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Edwina Grosvenor, a philanthropist and criminologist who has worked in and around the prison system inContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s statement on the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel
As we pray for all who weep and grieve, may we continue to pray for peace and justice for all.
An invitation to Archdeacon Phil’s farewell service
It was announced recently in the Bulletin that the Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Ven Phil Andrew has made the decision to move on from the Diocese of Gloucester at theContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 2: Bishop Rachel talks to Tom Wheatley and Mark Icke
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
Bishop Rachel’s visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Bishop Rachel has visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (15-19 June 2024) to show solidarity with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and local Christians, and to listen and understandContinue reading
A new economy based on Christian justice and inclusion
Hollowed-out department stores and people with nowhere to go; nobody likes to see a high street on its knees. But with the rapid decline of traditional high street business comesContinue reading
