The Rising Stars project at All Saints’ Academy is helping young people grow in confidence and improve physical and mental well-being. Run by Lives of Colour, the project offers after-schoolContinue reading
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Videos and photos of the 2025 ordinations
This weekend, eight new priests and eight new deacons were ordained at Gloucester Cathedral.
Shining a light and magnifying a whisper
Bishop Rachel’s reflections from a visit to Israel-Palestine in May 2025
Longhope gardeners inspired by vintage photo
After more than four decades, the churchyard of All Saints Church in Longhope has once again echoed with the sounds of laughter, chatter, and the hum of gardening tools. InspiredContinue reading
Breaking the silence of sexual abuse – Ann’s story
Warning: This video and story contains details of sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, coercion and abortion, which some people may find distressing.
House of Bishops statement on Gaza
Bishop Rachel joins the House of Bishops in protest at the death, destruction and suffering that men, women and children have endured in Gaza, Israel and the region these last 20 months.
Partnership working in action to safeguard children
The Revd Naftali Nkika is visiting the Diocese of Gloucester from our link Diocese of Western Tanganyika (DWT) in Tanzania.
An unexpected calling from church ministry to chaplaincy
“Whether someone has faith or not, I’m here to support them. It’s about presence, understanding, and care.”
Tyndale Benefice brings community together for VE Day commemorations
Tyndale Benefice is bringing the community together to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. On Wednesday 7 May, St Mary’s Church in Wotton-under-Edge opens its doors for a specialContinue reading
‘Who made my clothes?’: Fairtrade fashion show at St Stephen’s Cinderford
If you look at the clothes you’re wearing right now, do you know who made them? Do you know where they came from? These questions might feel simple to ask,Continue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon
I suspect every person here wants to join in with God’s transforming kingdom of God work. And once again, thank you for the privilege of sharing in ministry together.
Bishop Rachel responds to the Times Crime and Justice Commission Report
Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system
St Catharine’s welcomes Nowruz and the Persian New Year
St Catharine’s Church Gloucester provided a warm and inclusive space for a celebration of renew and new beginnings called Nowruz, or Persian New Year, on 20 March. Nowruz, meaning ‘newContinue reading
How to re-watch the Archdeacon of Cheltenham’s collation, installation and welcome service
The collation, installation, and welcome service for the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Revd Canon Katrina Scott, took place on Sunday (30 March) from 3pm to 5pm at Gloucester Cathedral.Continue reading
Christ’s final hours to be reenacted on the streets of Gloucester for Good Friday
On Good Friday, the streets of Gloucester will once again transform into a stage for a powerful reenactment of Christ’s final hours in a play called ‘The Way of theContinue reading
A homegrown calling for Jackie in Bibury
Jackie Colburn’s path to ministry has been deeply intertwined with the community that she’s called home for decades. She was born in Cheltenham, raised in Winchcombe, and has lived onContinue reading
Learn large-scale flower arranging for your Eco Church journey
Cirencester and Stroud Deaneries are inviting churches to a ‘Pedestal and porches’ themed Sustainable Church Flowers workshop in May, teaching participants how to how to create large-scale floral arrangements withoutContinue reading
Everything you need to know about the new Eco Church survey
The Eco Church questionnaire has recently undergone an update, replacing the old questionnaire at the end of January. A Rocha has designed the updated version to be more flexible andContinue reading
Christians unite to cover every street in Gloucester with prayer
Prayer walkers in Gloucester are hoping to pray for every one of Gloucester’s streets four times during 2025, and are using a special app to record their progress. Pray forContinue reading
Cheltenham Street Pastor volunteers urgently needed
Street Pastor patrols in Cheltenham are being reduced or even cancelled due to falling numbers of volunteer pastors. Over the last few years volunteer numbers have halved and the schemeContinue reading
Celebrating grandparents and grandchildren with Faithful Generations
“I deeply believe that the precious relationships between grandparents and grandchildren have profound and lasting effects. My grandma had (and still has long after her death) a huge influence onContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s statement on the ceasefire-hostage release agreement
I am extremely glad to hear the news of the ceasefire-hostage release agreement. Whilst there is still a long way to go it shines some light in the darkness forContinue reading
St Mary’s Newent marks 350th anniversary of ‘Tumbledown Sunday’
This January, St Mary’s Church in Newent is hosting two events to commemorate the close of the 350th anniversary year of ‘Tumbledown Sunday’, a day in 1674 when the churchContinue reading
Prioritise what truly matters in 2025 with ‘Run the Race’
Do you struggle with nailing down your priorities when you’re planning? So many excellent options, coupled with New Year’s resolutions can sometimes lead to overwhelming expectations and unrealistic commitments. KateContinue reading
