The Archdeacons recently held a Seminar for Churchwardens, which was arranged with our Registrar and Deputy Registrar to give Churchwardens an update on some of the legal aspects of theContinue reading
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Rare wild plant introduced to churchyard
Richard Elliot, from St George’s Church, Cam shares how the church has been encouraging wildflowers in the churchyard, against all odds “As part of our commitment to be an EcoContinue reading
Ringing out a warning on the climate emergency
Churches are being encouraged to ring their church bells at 6 pm for half an hour on 30 October, the day before the COP26 conference begins. Churches in Stroud areContinue reading
‘Gloomy’ churchyard set to become bright and welcoming space
Over the past months, the Gloucester Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), who are a group of expert advisers on all church and churchyard- related matters, have been involved in conversations withContinue reading
Recognition for long service to the Church
Bishop Rachel has presented long service awards to people who have served the life of the Church in and around Gloucestershire. The ten people chosen for special recognition today haveContinue reading
Exploring Blockley’s hidden treasures
Visitors to St Peter and St Paul Church, Blockley had a rare chance to explore the hidden staircases and tower over the Bank Holiday weekend. One of the hidden staircasesContinue reading
Archdeacons’ Visitations Dates 2021
An at glance round-up of the dates for this years’ Archdeacons Visitations, when churchwardens are licensed. If any churchwardens are unable to join in their local visitation, they would beContinue reading
Walk for the Planet is now underway- join in!
There’s still time to sign up for the rest of the walk, which concludes its journey in our area on Wednesday. Listen to what the walkers had to say —>
Message from Bishop Rachel
As we begin to live life following the lifting of government restrictions, I am very clear that yesterday was not ‘release day’ or ‘freedom day’ or ‘going back to normal’. As one person commented on social media, 19 July is ‘responsibility day’.
Message from Bishop Rachel
As we begin to live life following the lifting of government restrictions, I am very clear that yesterday was not ‘release day’ or ‘freedom day’ or ‘going back to normal’. As one person commented on social media, 19 July is ‘responsibility day’.
Action needed: APCM returns
A reminder that all APCM returns must be received by Church House no later than 31 August 2021.
Biodiversity in churchyards
When Caring for God’s acre joined us for a zoom webinar in April, they informed us that the area covered by churchyards and burial grounds in England and Wales combinedContinue reading
Climate pilgrims seek shelter in Gloucester
A group of eco-pilgrims will be hosted by St Mary De Crypt, Gloucester, as they walk to the COP26 conference this autumn. Members of Christian Climate Action are planning toContinue reading
An in-spire-ing project in Newnham on Severn
Jane Curtis, Churchwarden at St Peter’s Church, Newnham-on -Severn blogs about the challenges and rewards of repairing a church spire. What prompted you to begin a big project during lockdown?Continue reading
Statistics for Mission 2020 – there’s still time to complete
In December, Helen Crawford sent an email to incumbents, churchwardens and PCC secretaries regarding the Statistics for Mission 2020 form. The original deadline was 31 January 2021, however it isContinue reading
Stats for Mission 2020 and Parish Data Dashboards
Statistics for Mission 2020 In December, Helen Crawford sent an email to incumbents, churchwardens and PCC secretaries regarding the Statistics for Mission 2020 form. The form this year is slightlyContinue reading
Art angels plan Covid-safe nativity
Children in Redbrook have started planning a Covid-safe nativity to bring hope and joy to their local community. They are making tie-dye costumes and will be filming at a RedbrookContinue reading
SAS meets in Gloucester Church
St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester has been working with Kingsholm Primary School to support families who may struggle to feed their children this summer. The church usually runs a summerContinue reading
New guidance from the Church of England
Incumbents and churchwardens where parishes are in vacancy should have received this notification on 23 July. Please continue to check the Church of England website Coronavirus guidance pages for theContinue reading
Updated guidance re church buildings, individual private prayer and funerals
To: all clergy and churchwardens in vacancy Please note that all documents referred to in this message can be found in the documents section of the national Church of England’s coronavirusContinue reading
Important changes to Faculty Jurisdiction Rules, April 2020
While we have been confined to our homes, there have been important changes to the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules, which will concern anyone who is planning to undertake works to theirContinue reading
Be alert: Increase in roof metal theft
We are aware that cases of metal theft have been reported again. As such. we ask that you report all identified metal theft attempts to the Police, your Archdeacon andContinue reading
Letter to clergy regarding time off and wellbeing from Bishop Rachel, April 2018
To: All Licensed Clergy, 11 April 2018 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth intoContinue reading
