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 yearsContinue reading
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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,Continue reading
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 violenceContinue reading
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 debateContinue reading
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 ofContinue reading
Message from Dean Andrew, 21 October 2025
Many readers will know that the Diocese of Gloucester is part of the West Midlands Regional Racial Justice Initiative – a bold collaboration between the Dioceses of Birmingham, Coventry, Hereford,Continue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 14 October
Have you ever paused to consider how many statistics appear in the Bible? From the censuses in Numbers and Ezra, to the count of 153 fish in John, numbers are woven throughout Scripture. Some are symbolic, others practical—but all contribute to the rich tapestry of our faith story.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 7 October 2025
Last Friday I was glad to visit members of the Hebrew Synagogue in Cheltenham following the shocking attack on the synagogue in Manchester. Antisemitism is abhorrent and is leading toContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 30 September 2025
Creation is the setting for our salvation.
Message from Canon Sandra
This week our message is from the Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar, Director of Mission and Ministry. The Kingdom of God is justice and joy. On Tuesday afternoon more thanContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 16 September 2025
I had the immense privilege last week of leading the retreat for those to be ordained deacon in the Diocese of Chelmsford where I was myself ordained in 1989.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 9 September 2025
Over the coming weeks a number of bishops have committed to participate in 40 days of shared prayer and fasting as we continue to pray for the Church, and forContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 2 September 2025
I had one of those supposedly small administrative tasks last week that turned into something of a saga. As a charity trustee, I had to confirm my identity with theContinue reading
Palestinian statehood
Bishop Rachel, together with the Archbishop of York, the Bishops of Southwark, Chelmsford and Norwich, respond to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state.
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.
Message from Bishop Robert, 15 July 2025
It’s always a delight to visit our church schools, especially in these last couple of weeks of the summer term, as the children and staff approach the end of theContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 8 July 2025
For all sorts of reasons, I have been thinking a lot about the significance of numbers this week. Some of those numbers are about anniversaries: On Sunday it was aContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 1 July 2025
Christian people are always thankful people. This is at the heart of our primary action of worship when we break bread and share the common cup in the Eucharist –Continue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 24 June 2025
29 June is the day that the Church remembers St Peter, the one on whom Christ built his Church. We are very aware of Peter’s failings and flaws as well as his transformation, gifts, leadership and love of Jesus Christ.
Message from Bishop Robert, 16 June 2025
I very much hope that you will have some knowledge of the work that has been happening across our diocese on our Deanery Strategic Pathways. These plans, rooted in eachContinue reading
