Bishop Robert and Bishop Rachel are looking for special people with a background in education who can take on the role of Bishop’s Visitor to Schools. This is a voluntary
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Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist Sermon
Maundy Thursday 28 March 2024: Chrism Eucharist in Gloucester Cathedral
Bishop Rachel joins UK delegation to advance gender equality
This International Women’s Day, the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek will set off for a meeting of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in
Bishop Rachel speaks out on sentencing
As we venture towards a General Election at some time this year, the prison population is approaching 90,000 underpinned by a rhetoric of ‘being tough on crime’ …
Café and shop in Amberley church breathe new life into building
A café and coffee shop set up in an Amberley church have brought new life to the church building and united the community. As a result of this community-owned and run venture, Holy Trinity is now a bustling hub of activity with people using the building seven days a week.
Five new Funeral Ministers licensed in special service
On Monday 22 January, five new funeral ministers were licensed at Gloucester Cathedral by Bishop Robert. The candidates completed their training through the Funeral Project last year, which consisted of
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas Day Sermon: Gloucester Cathedral 2023
The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek (Readings Isaiah 9:2-7 and Luke 2:1-14) Some of you will know that I have the privilege of being the Anglican Bishop for prisons, and last
A Christmas message to clergy, lay leaders and all in our worshipping communities, from the Bishop of Gloucester
Thank you to those who lead and organise, and all who participate in different ways — whether it’s about our worship, or the activities which engage with people and places in your context – seeking the flourishing of children, young people and adults, and the flourishing of place and creation, thank you.
The Big Mission Weekend with the Archbishop of Canterbury: 24 to 26 May 2024
We are delighted to announce that the Archbishop of Canterbury will be with us in this diocese for the weekend of Friday 24 May to Sunday 26 May 2024. This is part of his programme of evangelistic weekends in different dioceses.
Community Hot Lunch brings fresh hope in Cheltenham
On 13 November, a community café in Cheltenham began a new venture, opening once a week to offer hot food and a warm, welcoming space to the vulnerable and lonely.
Indoor fireworks display delights visitors at St Barnabas, Gloucester
A silent fireworks display brought over 400 people to St Barnabas Church in Gloucester on Fireworks Night. The event – a computer-generated projection show – was organised by husband and
Village memorial restored to mark Remembrance Sunday
Children from Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School gathered on Friday within hearing of their much-loved memorial village clock, which was restored in time to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Israel-Palestine conflict: “We must not be silent.”
In our diocesan Bulletin I wrote of the danger of seeing the world through a simple binary lens, and I included the situation in Israel-Palestine. The details of the evil
Prisons: Are we asking the right questions?
Following the recent escape of a prisoner from HMP Wandsworth there were immediate answers being demanded of questions about how the prison could possibly have allowed this to happen. The problem is that the questions we ask can lead to answers which don’t actually shine the light in the right places.
Prayer resources for Prisons Week 2023
Prisons Week begins with Prisons Sunday on 8 October. For nearly 50 years, Prisons Week has encouraged Christians everywhere to pray for prisoners and their families, victims of crime and
Vicar voices podcast sharing Christian perspectives on life
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 voice
“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 not
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 already
