Bishop Rachel (Anglican Bishop for HM prisons) in conversation with Dilys Alam (Home Affairs policy advisor at the Archbishops’ Council) – Taking the politics out of sentencing. In this eighthContinue reading
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Do you encounter God through music?
‘Do you encounter God through music?’ This is the question being posed by the Growing Faith Foundation, on our behalf, to children and young people across the country in theContinue reading
Watch the Church of England’s national online service from St Catharine’s
The Church of England’s national online service from St Catharine’s, Gloucester on Sunday has now been streamed, and you can watch it online. Led by the Revd Jo Pestell, withContinue reading
Church of England national online service to be held at St Catharine’s
The Church of England’s weekly online service, streamed every Sunday at 9am, is being hosted at St Catharine’s, Gloucester in its national broadcast on 23 February 2025. Recording will takeContinue reading
Together in the Diocese of Gloucester Network
Together for the Church of England is a new national organisation which is working towards two objectives: To unite those seeking to remove all discrimination in the Church of England,Continue reading
Safeguarding bishops apologise to survivors following Archbishop’s speech
Bishops Joanne Grenfell, (Bishop of Stepney and Lead Safeguarding Bishop for the Church of England), Julie Conalty (Bishop of Birkenhead and Deputy Lead Safeguarding Bishop) and Robert Springett (Bishop ofContinue reading
Stroud church’s eco success featured in national C of E video
Holy Trinity Church in Stroud has been featured in a national Church of England video highlighting the success of its recent carbon friendly heating overhaul. Back in May, we sharedContinue reading
Bishop Robert appointed as a Deputy Lead Safeguarding Bishop
Bishop Robert has been appointed a Deputy Lead Bishop for Safeguarding for the Church of England, with a focus on liaison with diocesan bishops on behalf of the National SafeguardingContinue reading
DAC Secretary speaks on heritage and climate change at European summit
Adam Klups, Gloucester DAC Secretary, took part in a European heritage and climate action forum in Italy, sharing how the Church of England and the Diocese are working towards theContinue reading
New film released for Black History Month
October is Black History Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the contributions black people have made throughout our country’s history and culture. This year, a new film offers aContinue reading
New stained glass window unveiled at St George’s, Nailsworth
St George’s Church in Nailsworth, Gloucester, has installed a new stained glass window depicting the Madonna and child, reinforcing the church’s reputation for nurturing modern craftsmanship. The church is alreadyContinue reading
Motherhood and Ministry Seminar, Online
Motherhood and Ministry: Exploring balance, expectations and possibilities An online gathering of women, led by women, to support women – and particularly those who would like to explore motherhood andContinue reading
Church of England appoints Julian Atkins as Net Zero Programme Director
Julian Atkins, currently the Countywide Climate Change Coordinator for the public sector partnership, Climate Leadership Gloucestershire, has been appointed Net Zero Programme Director for the Church of England. Having workedContinue reading
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
Firstly, we want to reiterate our shame and sadness regarding the way those who identify as LGBTQI+ have too often experienced hostility and judgement within the Church rather than being cherished as members of the body of Christ with names and stories.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 13 September 2022
Last Tuesday, many of us were looking at pictures of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, receiving our new Prime Minister. Amid a time of yet more political upheaval and economic uncertainty, the Queen was there – that figure of constancy and unity. Then, just 48 hours later, everything changed, and this Tuesday we find ourselves mourning the death of a beloved Queen.
Everyday Faith Portal launched
If you’re looking for a simple way to grow in faith and find new resources to equip, inspire and encourage you in your everyday life, take a look at the Everyday Faith portal
Online Christingle with Bishop Rachel this Sunday
This Sunday 13 December at 9am you are invited to join The Children’s Society’s first ever online National Christingle Service in partnership with the Church of England. The service, willContinue reading
Updates on Thy Kingdom Come 2020
The Revd Canon Chris Russell, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Advisor for Evangelism & Witness, has written to Bishops to give an update on the plans for Thy Kingdom Come 2020,Continue reading
Family to lead national Sunday service
A family from Wakefield, West Yorks, will lead the Church of England’s national virtual service from their living room this Sunday. The Revd Canon Leah Vasey-Saunders, the Canon Precentor ofContinue reading
Bishop Rachel responds to the Peter Ball documentary
“I am utterly ashamed that a so called Bishop in the Church of England committed such horrific abuse.”
A cracking Christmas campaign with some simple wins for churches!
#FollowTheStar is the Church of England’s 2018 Christmas campaign, and offers some easy ways to get involved
