On Sunday 26 May, The Archbishop of Canterbury blessed betrothed couple Guy Wilson and Karyna Kulyk and their ikon, 2 days before their wedding. He blessed the pair at theContinue reading
Tag: Charity
Christian charity brings carers in the Diocese together
A free online resource provided by a Christian charity is enabling carers from in and around the diocese to meet together for encouragement, support and prayer. Carers Connected is availableContinue reading
Thornbury Foodbank reflects on 10 years’ supporting people in need
In June, the Foodbank outlet in the historic market town Thornbury marked its 10-year anniversary of opening. The Foodbank is run by volunteers from churches in the area. Mair Vaughn,Continue reading
Knife Angel Legacy Programme offers young people music platform
In February, the nationally touring Knife Angel sculpture came to Gloucester Cathedral. The sculpture, made from over 100,000 seized blades, was created to highlight the negative effects of violent behaviour andContinue reading
The Music Works invites children to ‘Have a Go’ this Easter
The Music Works, a Gloucester-based charity that is helping young people to develop confidence and self-worth by engaging them through music, has been selected as one of the Bishops’ charitiesContinue reading
TIC+ reveals online impact dashboard
TIC+, the Gloucestershire-based mental health support charity for children and young people has unveiled an online impact dashboard, allowing people to see the impact of the charity’s work. The dashboardContinue reading
Kit out the Nation
In partnership with BBC Radio Gloucestershire, the Diocese of Gloucester and partners are taking part in Kit Out The Nation. What is this campaign about? Kit Out the Nation’ isContinue reading
Andy turns a hobby into cash for causes
Keen birdwatcher and environmentalist Andy Langley has been using his interests to raise money for his church, St Lawrence, Barnwood. Andy’s employer, Ecclesiastical Insurance, runs a scheme for staff wherebyContinue reading
Christian Aid shares online fundraising ideas
As Christian Aid Week 2020 approaches, Christian Aid has been thinking creatively how best to ensure it can continue standing together with the most vulnerable and marginalised people during thisContinue reading
A county-wide mission to feed the hungry and vulnerable of Gloucestershire
Feeding the 5,000 A county-wide mission to feed the hungry and vulnerable of Gloucestershire is rapidly growing momentum. In less than three weeks, the Feeding the 5,000 project has providedContinue reading
100 mile walk for 50th birthday challenge
Lone parent of four Donna Crowther will be walking 100 miles in January to celebrate her 50th birthday and to raise £100,000 for refugees. She will be joined by 14Continue reading
Winchcombe carol concert raises funds for Children’s Society
A team of volunteers from Winchcombe will be holding a special Christmas musical event with special guests the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and the Venerable Phil Andrew, Archdeacon of Cheltenham, toContinue reading
Teenagers and Young People
Young people’s lives can be affected by self-esteem and emotional well-being, their satisfaction with friends and family, happiness at school or college. The teen years can be a turbulent timeContinue reading
Creative for Charity
Gathering people to help those less fortunate by utilising their skills is a great way to get to know your local community. Being creative and making items for a causeContinue reading
Sometimes we are the solution
I suspect you will have seen a story like this before: An old man walked the beach at dawn, he noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfishContinue reading
