Alongside supporting a new parish ministry in Bishop’s Cleeve, the Revd Nat Garrett produces a weekly podcast for a digital project pioneered by the Church of England. As the voiceContinue reading
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“Climate change is a ‘together’ challenge” – the Revd Mark Siddall
This autumn, the Revd Dr Mark Siddall, Priest-in-Charge of St James’ Church Kingsway and Quedgeley, is leading a series of seminars to help clergy, ministers and readers understand the scriptural, theological and missional imperative to care for God’s Creation.
Tour of Britain puts new spin on Ride + Stride for St Catharine’s
Huge crowds turned out across Gloucestershire on Saturday 9 September to watch the seventh stage of the Tour of Britain cycling event. Members of St Catharine’s in Gloucester were notContinue reading
Message from Jane Borgeaud, 5 September 2023
This week’s message is written by Jane Borgeaud who joined the Diocese of Gloucester on 1 September as the Director of Education.
St Mary’s celebrates first full immersion baptism
On Sunday 28 August, St Mary’s Wotton-under-Edge held its first full immersion baptism – which coincided with the 740th anniversary of the church’s dedication.
Bishop’s Cleeve church celebrates Eco Church Bronze Award
When St Michael and All Angels Church in Bishop’s Cleeve completed its initial Eco Church Award questionnaire, they were delighted that they immediately qualified for a Bronze Award.
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
A community hug for St Paul’s Whiteshill
On Saturday 22 July, people from the Whiteshill and Ruscombe community came together to take part in a fundraising day at St Paul’s Church to help keep its doors open.
Richard shares how the Energy Footprint Tool is saving money in Cam
The Eco Church team at St George’s Church in Cam explain how they have been using the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) to help cut the church’s energy usage, its carbonContinue reading
Liedentity campaign in the House of Lords
Young people from The Cotswold School and All Saints Academy joined Bishop Rachel at an event in the House of Lords this week to call for strengthened protections on ageContinue reading
Bishop of Gloucester brings young voices to Parliament
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, is holding an event in the House of Lords to call for strengthened protections in the Online Safety Bill.
Ordination of deacons – catch up with the livestream
8 new deacons ordained at Gloucester Cathedral
Lucy’s ordination story: “I was pioneering before I knew the term existed.”
We’re looking forward to this year’s ordinations, to be held in Gloucester Cathedral on 25 June. Over the coming weeks, we will be catching up with some of the people preparing to be ordained as a deacon. Lucy shares her journey to being ordained as a Designated Pioneer Minister.
Gardening for Wellbeing group brightens up Gloucester Cathedral
If you’ve visited College Green recently, you may have noticed new flowers in the planters outside The Monk’s Kitchen and even some vegetable plants beginning to shoot. That’s because, everyContinue reading
“I’ve learned if you ever want something to go well, you pray first.”
Thursday 18 May saw the start of this year’s Thy Kingdom Come prayer initiative. Worshipping communities are praying in various ways across the Diocese, from prayer breakfasts and walks toContinue reading
Pat’s lifelong love of bell ringing
Church bells rang out across the country last weekend to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. One Gloucestershire bell ringer shares her fascinating story of ringing bells for a number of historic royal occasions spanning 70 years.
HRH The Princess Royal visits Gloucester Cathedral for The Big Help Out
On Monday 8 May, we welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to a special service of thanksgiving for our local volunteers at Gloucester Cathedral.
Royal visit to Cathedral for Big Help Out Day
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence to attend a special service at Gloucester Cathedral as part of the Coronation celebrations
Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III in the Diocese of Gloucester
Worshipping communities across the country are marking the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort in a variety of ways.
Here we share some of the events and activities happening in and around the Diocese of Gloucester.
Weddings at Elmore church blossom with hotel partnership
The wedding season is upon us and churches across the Diocese are preparing for one of their busiest periods. St John the Baptist Church, nestled in the village of Elmore,Continue reading
Reception children interpret hope of Easter in colourful collage
Pupils in Reception at Clearwater Primary Academy have produced a bright and beautiful collage for Easter. The collage will hang in Saint James’ Church at Quedgeley throughout the Easter period.Continue reading
OneDiocese blog: How Madiy lives out her faith through sustainable fashion
The fashion industry has been in the spotlight in recent years due to the negative impact it has on climate change and the people working within it. Madiy Warner, fromContinue reading
IT day helps the digitally isolated in Frampton
A church in Frampton has been helping people get online to access services and support. Members of the worshipping community from St Mary’s Church, Frampton on Severn, took part inContinue reading
Baptism celebrations and sharing stories at St Matt’s and the Minster
St Matt’s in Cheltenham is celebrating as eight people were baptised into the church family at the weekend. Four young people and four adults came from a variety of differentContinue reading
