Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system
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Contacting Iran: Bishop Rachel asks Government about support for those struggling to contact loved ones
Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system
Holding the key: Sarah Burrows, Children Heard and Seen
Parental imprisonment is often discussed from the perspective of the parent, but what about the children left behind? In this episode of Holding the Key, Bishop Rachel, the Bishop ofContinue reading
Living Christ’s mercy, justice and hope
An in-person event for organisations, churches and individuals wanting to deepen their involvement or develop a Christian response to people in prison and those leaving prison.
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas reflection
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek shares her Christmas message to all in our communities.
Youth Voices on the criminal justice system: generation alpha speaks out
Bishop Rachel brought the voices and views of generation alpha about the criminal justice system to a gathering of law and policy makers
Christmas Message from Bishop Rachel for all in our worshipping communities
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek shares her Christmas message for worshipping communities. “…The call is to continually open ourselves to that mystery of God’s unchanging love,Continue reading
Bishop Rachel to attend inclusive Join Together Christmas service
Bishop Rachel will be at this weekend’s Join Together Christmas service at St Lawrence, Barnwood, on Sunday 14 December at 4pm, to which everyone is warmly invited. This is aContinue reading
Bishop Rachel scarecrow welcomes hundreds to Longhope
Visitors to this year’s Longhope Scarecrow Festival were greeted by a very special figure – a life-sized scarecrow of Bishop Rachel, welcoming guests through the church gates. The festival, organisedContinue reading
Bishops pray Gaza ceasefire deal brings immediate relief and comfort
A group of bishops with a close interest in the Holy Land have welcomed the Gaza peace deal, praying that it will “bring immediate relief and comfort”. The Bishop ofContinue reading
Bishop Rachel to join The Missing Peace book launch
Bishop Rachel will join author Chris Whittington at Pip and Jim’s in Cheltenham on Thursday 20 November to mark the publication of his new book, The Missing Peace: Meditation asContinue reading
Bishops welcome recognition of Palestinian state
A group of bishops with a close interest in the Holy Land have welcomed the announcement that the UK has formally recognised a Palestinian state. The Bishop of Southwark, ChristopherContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 11: Junior Smart OBE, founder of SOS Project
In this episode of Holding the Key, Bishop Rachel, the Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons speaks to Junior Smart OBE. Junior Smart is a youth violence consultant, trainer, and someoneContinue reading
IMD 1-4: Preparing for priesthood
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Bishop Rachel’s sermon: Tenth anniversary of consecration
22 July 2025, The Feast of Mary Magdalene Click here to watch the livestream of the service. Thank you for being here. Thank you to those across this diocese forContinue reading
Bishop Rachel: 10 years of ministry
We’re celebrating 10 years since Bishop Rachel was consecrated as the Bishop of Gloucester and the first female diocesan bishop in the Church of England. On 22 July 2015, sheContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 22 July 2025
As I write this letter, I cannot quite believe that it is 10 years since my consecration in Canterbury Cathedral. As I give thanks today I do so with a grateful heart, and I am looking forward to the special Evensong at the cathedral this evening at 5.30pm.
‘Picking up the pieces’ for responsible, relational and restorative justice system
Bishop Rachel has joined with Christian leaders calling on the government to work in partnership with churches, communities, and faith-based organisations to tackle a failing criminal justice system.
Bishops call on government to take action over settler violence
Bishop Rachel has joined with the bishops of Norwich, Southwark and Chelmsford in writing an open letter to The Guardian over settler violence against Palestinian communities, particularly in Taybeh, theContinue reading
Shining a light and magnifying a whisper
Bishop Rachel’s reflections from a visit to Israel-Palestine in May 2025
Diocese of Western Tanganyika: Celebration of the Ordination of Women, Hucclecote
The DWT Partnership group invites you to a Celebration of the Ordination of Women Friday July 4th 6 – 8pm at St Philip and St James Church, Hucclecote. With slidesContinue reading
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
Holding the key, podcast episode 10: Kate Fraser of Women in Prison
“We know that all pregnancies in prison are high risk, three babies have died in a women’s prison in the past five years, and it’s absolutely outrageous that we’re sending pregnant women to prison.”
