This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday July 5. Families Gospel video Released every Tuesday; a short video for children and households, based on the Gospel
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Message from the Bishops regarding the re-opening of church buildings
Dear brothers and sisters, As you will have seen and heard by now, the Government has announced significant relaxation of rules as we continue to emerge from lockdown. This means
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for June 28
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for this coming Sunday. The Sermon Slot How do we respond to God’s call, when so much is closed down?
Archdeacon Phil family Gospel reading video for June 28
Archdeacon Phil teaches us on the story of the Good Samaritan. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, during
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for June 21
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday June 21. The Sermon Slot Jesus said he came not to bring peace, but a sword … what
Bishop Robert’s Family Gospel reading for June 21
The Rt Revd Robert Springett, Bishop of Tewkesbury’s reflection on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, June 21. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is
Updated guidance re church buildings, individual private prayer and funerals
To: all clergy and churchwardens in vacancy Please note that all documents referred to in this message can be found in the documents section of the national Church of England’s coronavirus
Podcast Episode 7: Black Lives Matter. Bishop Rachel in conversation with Rumbi, Ade, Simi and Suki
Black Lives Matter. Listen now to Bishop Rachel’s podcast In conversation with … Rumbi, Ade, Simi and Suki In this episode Bishop Rachel enters into conversation with four Christians who
Podcast Episode 6: ‘Lockdown’ for women in prison. Bishop Rachel in conversation with the Governor of HMP Eastwood Park
Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. Lockdown for those inside the prison service. With the impact of Covid-19 prisons across the country are facing many different challenges, so what
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for June 14
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday June 14. Families Gospel video Released every Tuesday; a short video for children and households, based on the Gospel
Dean Stephen Lake’s Family Gospel reading for June 14
The Very Revd Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Cathedral, teaches on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, June 14. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video
The death of George Floyd
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert. ‘In commending the Archbishops’ statement to you we want to underline our own ongoing commitment to confronting racism. It is not someone
Bishop Rachel’s Family Gospel reading for June 7
Bishop Rachel teaches on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, June 7. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then,
Bishop Robert’s sermon for June 7
How can three things be one thing, and what does it mean to be community? Bishop Robert’s sermon for June 7. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this
Podcast Episode 5: Visiting without visiting – Bishop Robert with Dean Stephen
In this episode, Bishop Robert Springett is joined by Dean Stephen Lake, to discuss being present and visiting people in a time when we can neither be present … nor
Bishop Rachel’s service on Pentecost Sunday
You are able to watch Bishop Rachel’s Pentecost service from Gloucester Cathedral here. The Readings from the service and Bishop Rachel’s Sermon. Acts 2:1-21 When the day of Pentecost had
Podcast Episode 4: In the face of devastation – Bishop Rachel in conversation with The Nelson Trust about domestic abuse
Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. As those who have experienced the love of God in Jesus Christ we are called to join in with the work of the
Archdeacon Hilary family Gospel reading video for May 31
Archdeacon Hilary teaches us on Pentecost and the importance of light in the darkness. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for May 24
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday May 24. Each week, we’re sharing a sermon from a senior member of clergy, a reflection and other content for use in your worshipping community
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 the
Dean Stephen Lake’s sermon for May 24
Dean Stephen’s sermon for May 24. 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
Archdeacon Phil family Gospel reading video for May 24
Archdeacon Phil teaches us on the story of Zacchaeus. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, during the Zoom
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for May 17
There have been some changes to our regular communication channels during lockdown, so here’s a roundup of the content available
Light and Dark – stories from VE Day 1945. Podcast Episode 2
Bishop Rachel invited some of the members of St Kyneburga to join her for a virtual tea party over Zoom to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Over tea,
