Each year, churches and worshipping communities across the Diocese of Gloucester take part in Christian Aid Week – a global fundraising event aimed at bringing families across the world outContinue reading
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Easter 2024 – what’s happening in and around the Diocese of Gloucester
Just some of the special events happening over Holy Week and Easter in the Diocese of Gloucester (24 to 31 March) Check achurchnearyou.com for your local church’s events. ThroughoutContinue reading
St Michael and All Angels Bishop’s Cleeve celebrates double award achievement
St Michael and All Angels in Bishop’s Cleeve is celebrating after achieving two awards in the space of a month, relating to the care of their Grade I listed churchContinue reading
Vicar voices podcast sharing Christian perspectives on life
Alongside supporting a new parish ministry in Bishop’s Cleeve, the Revd Nat Garrett produces a weekly podcast for a digital project pioneered by the Church of England. As the voiceContinue reading
Bishop’s Cleeve church celebrates Eco Church Bronze Award
When St Michael and All Angels Church in Bishop’s Cleeve completed its initial Eco Church Award questionnaire, they were delighted that they immediately qualified for a Bronze Award.
Lucy’s ordination story: “I was pioneering before I knew the term existed.”
We’re looking forward to this year’s ordinations, to be held in Gloucester Cathedral on 25 June. Over the coming weeks, we will be catching up with some of the people preparing to be ordained as a deacon. Lucy shares her journey to being ordained as a Designated Pioneer Minister.
“I’ve learned if you ever want something to go well, you pray first.”
Thursday 18 May saw the start of this year’s Thy Kingdom Come prayer initiative. Worshipping communities are praying in various ways across the Diocese, from prayer breakfasts and walks toContinue reading
Praying Thy Kingdom Come in and around the Diocese of Gloucester
Thy Kingdom Come started on 18 May, here’s some examples of what’s happening in and around the Diocese of Gloucester to encourage and inspire you. Prayer and worshipContinue reading
“Foodbanks have become an accepted part of society, and that is wrong.”
Since 2000, The Trussell Trust Foodbank outlets have been set up across the country in church halls and community spaces to provide essential items to people who cannot afford foodContinue reading
Sally’s story: “God got me out of bed to paint”
Sally Snape, who worships at St Michael and All Angels in Bishop’s Cleeve, didn’t think she could paint, but God had a different opinion. Here she shares how her faithContinue reading
Bishop’s Cleeve bids farewell to the Revd Malc Allen
On Sunday 11 September, the Revd Malc Allen led his final service at St Michael and All Angels, Bishop’s Cleeve. Over 200 members of the local worshipping community attended toContinue reading
Teens talk faith at Youth Alpha course
For one week of the summer holidays, a group of young people met in churches in Bishop’s Cleeve to talk about and explore Christianity at a Youth Alpha course.
Supporting long term sustainable ministry
When you get a grant towards a salary, how do you make sure the post is sustainable in the long term? We talked to Malc Allen, Rector in Bishop’s CleeveContinue reading
Church on the Hill brings people closer to God
The Revd Malc Allen, Rector at St Michael and All Angels Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, and Trainee Pioneer Minister Lucy Barbour have been taking their congregation outside for a special monthly serviceContinue reading
Thank You Day, this Sunday, 4 July
Are you ready to say a big thank you to someone that has been there for you during the pandemic? Over 6,500 free postcards and resources have been sent out,Continue reading
Looking back on a life of service
Sister Pat Holland has ministered at St Michael and All Angels in Bishop’s Cleeve for the past 22 years. She’s been a faithful member of the Church Army for 53Continue reading
Digital ministry for body, mind and soul
While the country prepared to endure yet another lockdown, one church in Cheltenham decided 2021 was the year for a fresh start, resolving to Live Well in Body, Mind andContinue reading
Artist PJ Crook to unveil new altarpiece for Cheltenham Church
A new altarpiece by renowned Gloucestershire artist PJ Crook was unveiled at St Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop’s Cleeve on 13 December. The artwork will be dedicated by theContinue reading
