A message from Bishop Robert regarding changes to the support offered to those in Self-Supporting Ministry. “I want to express heartfelt thanks to the Revd Canon Kay Mundy for herContinue reading
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Thy Kingdom Come 2025 – Light up the world in Prayer
From 29 May to 8 June 2025, Christians across the world are invited to unite in prayer as part of Thy Kingdom Come, an international, ecumenical movement that brings ChristiansContinue reading
On the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church across the world died today, Easter Monday, at the age of 88.
Supporting ministry across the Church of England
“I have come that they may have LIFE, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) When Jesus talks about ‘Life in all its fullness’ he is teaching about theContinue 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
Cheltenham Street Pastor volunteers urgently needed
Street Pastor patrols in Cheltenham are being reduced or even cancelled due to falling numbers of volunteer pastors. Over the last few years volunteer numbers have halved and the schemeContinue reading
A message from Bishop Robert, 17 December 2024
Thank you! These coming days will, I know, be ones filled with activity in our parishes and communities across the diocese as we welcome thousands into our churches to celebrate Christmas with us.
Safeguarding bishops apologise to survivors following Archbishop’s speech
Bishops Joanne Grenfell, (Bishop of Stepney and Lead Safeguarding Bishop for the Church of England), Julie Conalty (Bishop of Birkenhead and Deputy Lead Safeguarding Bishop) and Robert Springett (Bishop ofContinue reading
Bishop Robert’s night on the town with Cheltenham Street Pastors
Bishop Robert joined Cheltenham Street Pastors on Saturday night (21 September) for their regular community patrol. Cheltenham Street Pastors are a group of trained volunteers who offer support and careContinue reading
Diocese of Gloucester showcased in CoE Net Zero Carbon report
The pioneering work of the Diocese of Gloucester and its ambition to reach net zero carbon features in the Church of England’s first Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report. The report,Continue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 23 July 2024
Can you remember your New Year’s resolution if you made one? If you are like me, probably not. That’s possibly because I am not sure that New Year is anContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 23 April 2024
I suspect there will be a number of different answers to the question of what we think we are doing as we give week by week or month by monthContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 9 April 2024
It was over two decades ago that Lord Deering described our church schools as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Church of England. It is a sentiment with which I wholeheartedly agree and of which I am reminded at every opportunity I get to spend time in one of our 116 church schools in this diocese.
Message from Bishop Robert, 19 March 2024
Tucked away in the midst of the grand drama of Holy Week, full of dramatic events – the triumphal entry, the last supper, arrest, trial and crucifixion – is one much quieter, deeply human moment, almost tucked away in the garden of Gethsemane.
Message from Bishop Robert, 12 March 2024
The ministry of a Bishop, like that of all Church of England ministers, is never just about what happens in church, but by its nature shares a calling to connect our faith and worship with the wider life of the community, the places where God in Jesus Christ comes to dwell and for which Jesus dies and rises.
New talent sought to tackle racism in the C of E
“Racism has no place in the Church of England, but we must face the fact that it still exists. As West Midlands bishops, meeting on Stephen Lawrence Day, we stronglyContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 13 February 2024
It’s a rather wonderful clashing of Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day this week. I might wish otherwise, but I suspect that the sales of roses and chocolates will outweigh those of ash… indeed I fear that it will be a one-sided contest…
Five new Funeral Ministers licensed in special service
On Monday 22 January, five new funeral ministers were licensed at Gloucester Cathedral by Bishop Robert. The candidates completed their training through the Funeral Project last year, which consisted ofContinue reading
Bishop Robert appointed as a Deputy Lead Safeguarding Bishop
Bishop Robert has been appointed a Deputy Lead Bishop for Safeguarding for the Church of England, with a focus on liaison with diocesan bishops on behalf of the National SafeguardingContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 30 January 2024
My engagements with chaplaincy have been some of the most formative experiences of my ministry. In my first curacy, my vicar and I spent time ministering on shop floors and in offices each week. In my second curacy, I was part of the chaplaincy team for a large general hospital as well as to the local Air Training Corps and further education college.
Message from Bishop Robert, 16 January 2024
I love maps. On a day-to-day basis, GPS is great for getting me from point A to point B in the shortest time, but I love maps, especially if I am going somewhere new. With a map, I have to think about the journey – where I am beginning, how I want to travel, what I might see and learn along the way, as well as where I hope to arrive.
A Christmas message for schools, from Bishop Robert
A Christmas message for schools, from the Bishop of Tewkesbury, the Rt Revd Robert Springett. Transcript I want to say huge thank you to everybody who makes up the lifeContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 12 December 2023
We are now firmly in these days that are Christmas and yet, of course, not quite Christmas yet. In church, there are still two more candles to light on the Advent crown, while already we welcome so many to sing carols and hear again the message of the angels.
The Big Mission Weekend with the Archbishop of Canterbury: 24 to 26 May 2024
We are delighted to announce that the Archbishop of Canterbury will be with us in this diocese for the weekend of Friday 24 May to Sunday 26 May 2024. This is part of his programme of evangelistic weekends in different dioceses.
