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Tag: Christmas 2023
A Christmas message to clergy, lay leaders and all in our worshipping communities, from the Bishop of Gloucester
Thank you to those who lead and organise, and all who participate in different ways — whether it’s about our worship, or the activities which engage with people and places in your context – seeking the flourishing of children, young people and adults, and the flourishing of place and creation, thank you.
A Christmas message to clergy, lay leaders and all in our worshipping communities, from the Bishop of Gloucester
Thank you to those who lead and organise, and all who participate in different ways — whether it’s about our worship, or the activities which engage with people and places in your context – seeking the flourishing of children, young people and adults, and the flourishing of place and creation, thank you.
Message from Bishop Robert, 12 December 2023
We are now firmly in these days that are Christmas and yet, of course, not quite Christmas yet. In church, there are still two more candles to light on the Advent crown, while already we welcome so many to sing carols and hear again the message of the angels.
A Christmas message for children and families from Bishop Rachel
Please share this video Christmas message for 2023 with children and families that you know. The words that Bishop Rachel says are written below the video. I hopeContinue reading
‘Follow the Star: Join the Song’ Advent and Christmas resources for churches to engage with all ages
The Church of England has produced a range of fun resources – in print and online – to help everyone, from tiny tots to older people, ‘Follow the Star: JoinContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 5 December 2023
You may remember that I have shared my love of a Christmas light before – the more colourful the better! It is such fun as I travel around this Diocese looking out for shops, offices and houses lit up with the light bright and piercing the darkness of these winter nights.
What’s happening in and around the Diocese of Gloucester this Christmas
Advent has officially begun! There is lots happening across the Diocese of Gloucester – for people of all ages. Whether you are looking for something fun to do with theContinue reading
Worshipping community ‘join the song’ and create new Christmas carols
This year, the Church of England’s Christmas campaign is ‘Follow the Star: Join the Song’. St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester has invited everyone to get involved in not only singingContinue reading
Merriment in the Minster
Why not take a break from your Christmas shopping and drop in on Minster Merriment? St Matthew’s and The Minster are hosting this free event on Saturday 2 December inContinue reading
Christmas Carol Service at Saul Junction
Waterways Chaplaincy and Stroudwater Team of Churches invite you to ‘follow the star’ to a canalside, traditional Christmas Carol Service at Saul Junction on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, withContinue reading
The First Nowell – new carol for Christmas
A message from Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are writing with an invitation for you to be part of the premiereContinue reading
‘Follow the star: Join the song’ this Christmas
Is it too early to talk about Christmas in September? We don’t think so … and with new resources announced from the Church of England, there’s plenty of ideas toContinue reading
