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Message from Bishop Robert, 28 April 2026
There is nothing quite like coming home. Coming home at the end of a long day working, or from a trip away, or even a short break or holiday. The activities we were engaged in may have been joyful or challenging, uplifting or discouraging, but coming home promises a space to relax, to be oneself, and to recuperate, recalibrate, and rest.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 April 2026
As we live this season of Easter looking towards Ascension Day, followed ten days later by the Feast of Pentecost, I want to encourage us to consider how we might set aside those ‘in-between days’ to focus on prayer.
Message from Bishop Robert, 14 April 2026
Many of you will know of my appointment, beginning this month, as the Church of England’s Lead Safeguarding Bishop.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 31 March
As we walk through this week and recall the events which took place in Jerusalem that first Holy Week, it is poignant to remember that this year there are wartime restrictions in place in that land.
Message from Bishop Robert, 24 March 2026
Each year I try to spend most of Holy Week with one of our benefices, sharing the journey we take from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, through to the Last Supper and betrayal on Maundy Thursday, standing by the cross on Good Friday, and then to the glimmering hope and joy of Easter morning with its promise of new life for all in the resurrection.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 17 March 2026
Last month the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, told a security summit that the rules-based world order no longer exists.
Message from Bishop Robert, 10 March 2026
I find it slightly sobering to realise that it is almost forty years since I began training for ordination at Lincoln Theological College in September 1986. Though the college is
Message from Bishop Rachel, 3 March 2026
On Sunday evening I found myself watching a TV programme I have never seen before – The Great Pottery Throwdown.
Message from Bishop Robert, 24 February 2026
It has now been just over two months since we moved into our new Diocesan Offices on Denmark Road, Gloucester. If you have not yet visited, I hope you will
Message from Bishop Rachel, 17 February 2026
Many of you will be aware that last week the General Synod of the Church of England met in London to debate and take decisions on a number of significant
Message from Bishop Robert, 10 February 2026
When the King was crowned, he began the service by saying that he came, after the example of Jesus Christ, not to be served but to serve. His is a
Message from Bishop Rachel, 3 February 2026
Yesterday in the Church’s calendar we marked the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (also known as Candlemas), 40 days after Christmas (Luke 2:22-40).
Message from Bishop Robert, 27 January
Telling a better story of Britain. Last week, at a meeting of the College of Bishops, we were challenged by Professor Luke Bretherton, Director of the McDonald Centre for Theology, Ethics, and Public Life at the University of Oxford …
Message from Bishop Rachel
Following this week’s meeting of the House of Bishops (referred to as HoB) and the issuing of a detailed statement ahead of the meeting of General Synod (referred to as GS) in February, I wanted to write something on behalf of myself and Bishop Robert to add something of our own perspective.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 13 January 2026
Tomorrow I have a question in my name in the House of Lords, asking His Majesty’s Government ‘what assessment they have made of the impact of investment in early years
Message from Bishop Robert, 6 January 2026
As we step into this new year, Bishop Rachel and I want to begin by offering our thanks for your extraordinary hard work over the Christmas season.
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,
Message from Bishop Robert, 9 December 2025
For me, this last weekend was one full of joy and promise as I shared with two of our parishes in acts of worship that beautifully embodied the spirit of Advent.
Message from Archdeacon Hilary, 2 December 2025
What kind of a New Year’s Eve person are you? Parties, fireworks and staying up late? Hitting the night spots of Gloucester and dancing the night away? Or an early night with a good book.
Message from Bishop Robert, 25 November 2025
Today, Tuesday 25 November, marks White Ribbon Day. It is followed by a call to 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, part of a powerful call to end violence
Message from Bishop Rachel, 18 November 2025
In recent days I have again been in a variety of settings with different people, including: meetings and conversations with diocesan colleagues and other bishops; time with clergy; a debate
Message from Bishop Robert, 11 November 2025
Stepping into the role of Lead Bishop for Safeguarding
Message from Archdeacon Hilary, 4 November 2025
Autumn has well and truly arrived. The nights are getting colder, the clocks have changed, and the trees look spectacular. It’s a season of quiet remembrance, the storing up of
