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Coaley Primary celebrates positive Ofsted report
From helping children grow in confidence to making sure every pupil feels included, Coaley Primary Academy’s latest Ofsted report highlights the school’s focus on helping children learn, develop and feel
Serving God as a Reader: Richard’s faith journey
Reader Richard Spencer shares how an extraordinary experience in the late 70s started him on a faith journey that has changed his life forever. Although Richard went to church when
Children’s climate plea heads to Parliament
A creative project in Cirencester is preparing to take its message to the House of Commons. “Please do something.” The same words appeared time and again on postcards written by
White Privilege: A blog by Trevor Henry
During Black History Month this October, we are pleased to share a thought-provoking blog by Trevor Henry, a churchwarden and worshipper at St James and All Saints Gloucester. In this
Celebrating Lay Ministry
On Saturday 19 September, the Cathedral hosted a special day celebrating lay ministry across the Diocese, bringing together Readers, lay ministers and others involved in the life of the Church.
Church seeks art and community future
St Stephen’s Cheltenham is looking at how its building could have a wider role in the community, while continuing to hold regular worship. A team at the church are exploring
‘Love Tuffley’: Celebrating community
A recent mission weekend in Tuffley showed how Christians can share faith through hospitality, community and building relationships.
Heritage Open Days 2026
Heritage Open Days return this year from 11 to 20 September, offering free opportunities to discover the history, heritage and culture found across the country. With plenty of events happening
Heritage meets sustainability at St Lawrence
What does it mean to care for creation in a 15th century church? At St Lawrence, Lechlade, the answer is taking shape in limecrete, insulation, solar panels and a radically
St Peter’s Leckhampton achieves Eco Church Gold Award
St Peter’s, Leckhampton, has been awarded the Eco Church Gold Award by A Rocha, recognising the church’s commitment to caring for creation through its worship and teaching, buildings, church land,
A year of Promise and Hope
A year after launching at St Paul’s, Parkend, the Promise and Hope bereavement café has become a valued support for people living with loss across the community.
A safe space for Winchcombe’s young people
Sometimes the simplest ideas can make the biggest difference. That’s certainly true of The Beacon, a parish-led project in Winchcombe that offers young people a warm, welcoming place to spend
How churchyards are building community
A gathering exploring how churches can manage their churchyards for biodiversity has highlighted another important role these spaces can play – bringing communities together. More than 20 people from ten
Finding food support across Gloucestershire
An online food map produced by Feeding Gloucestershire is helping people across the county find food support in their local area, bringing together information about food banks, food pantries, community
“Come for the Pilates, stay for the relationships”
Pilates might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about community, connection and faith. But for Sportily’s Abbie Clarke, these sessions have become so much
Rachel and RECOGNISE
“We can learn so much from younger people. It’s a very two-way thing. It’s not just us providing and giving information and teaching and nurturing. It’s definitely a partnership in
Ordinations 2026: Livestream
This weekend, family, friends, clergy and congregations from across the diocese gathered at Gloucester Cathedral to watch and celebrate the ordinations of 18 candidates. The following candidates were ordained as
Reflections from Bishop Rachel: Oranges and lemons
Reflections on the necessity of ‘both-and’ in standing against the actions of the government of Israel in relation to the people of Palestine, whilst also standing against antisemitism in the UK
Places of Worship Renewal Fund now open
The Places of Worship Renewal Fund established in place of the Listed Places of Worship VAT scheme is now open for applications. The announcement is on the DCMS website. We
Churches Count on Nature 2026
Churches across England and Wales are being encouraged to take part in Churches Count on Nature 2026, which will take place from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June as
St Cyr’s Church set for major revamp
New plans unveiled to revitalise St Cyr’s Church, are designed to secure its future and enhance its role at the heart of Stonehouse. The proposed improvements include the creation of
Grants for church wildlife gardens
To help churches care for their churchyards as spaces of welcome, wellbeing and biodiversity, grants of up to £250 are available to support simple, practical environmental projects.
Saying ‘yes’ to God
When the Revd Jo Pestell steps forward later this month to make a public vow of celibacy, she’ll be doing something rare, counter‑cultural and deeply personal. For the 54‑year‑old Gloucester
