Bishop Rachel takes us behind locked doors and closed windows to share in the fear and emotion in the days following Jesus’ death. Watch Bishop Robert’s Easter message for families
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Bishop Rachel’s Easter Day sermon 2020
With a special service livestreamed from Bishopscourt, we joined Bishop Rachel and Guy Treweek for an Easter Day service The signed version of the service is now available (BSL from
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 provided
Palm Sunday 2020 – a reflection from Bishop Robert
The Bishop of Tewkesbury, the Rt Revd Bishop Robert Springett leads us in a reflection for this Palm Sunday. Amid the chaos of a global pandemic, Bishop Robert looks to
Feeding the 5,000 – please help
We are fundraising to help feed the most vulnerable people in our communities. In response to the Covid-19 crisis, The Long Table supported by the Diocese of Gloucester have developed
Mar 27: a letter to all clergy, churchwardens in vacancy and Readers
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert. To all clergy, churchwardens in vacancy and Readers Please find below a letter from the Archbishops issued today. We ask
Mar 28: Funeral guidance and resources
To all clergy and Readers As you will be aware the latest national Church guidance is that funerals may now only happen at the Crematorium or at the graveside. Only
Prayer and reflection at the end of your day
Join Bishop Rachel for prayer and reflection:
Mar 24: A letter to all school staff
Bishops Rachel and Robert have written to all school staff. Download/read the letter here Text of the letter: 24 March 2020 To Headteachers, Teachers and School Support Staff. Dear Colleagues
Livestreaming services and groups – even without wifi
Visit our new Livestreaming hub Getting live content online; to remain connected with those in isolation, is more important than ever. Fortunately, it’s easier than you may think, and more
A letter to the clergy from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert (20.03.20)
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert (20.03.20) As you will appreciate, information and guidance continues to be developed at a rapid pace. Yet, in the midst of all
Mothering Sunday: Bishop Rachel’s sermon
We join Bishop Rachel at Bishopscourt for her Mothering Sunday sermon.
A letter to the Diocese from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert (17.3.20)
Our desire is that where possible, and in line with the guidelines, our church buildings will remain open and places of prayer
A letter to the clergy from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
Latest Coronavirus guidance, updates and news. 20/3/20
Archbishops call for Church of England to become radically different
Public worship put on hold to help stem spread of coronavirus
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert regarding COVID-19
6 Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification .. 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for parishes
The Church of England website has all the latest updates and information for worshipping communities. All guidance will continue to reflect appropriate Public Health advice and guidance is kept under


