I wonder what difficult and challenging questions you have asked or heard this week. How can an unarmed black man, held face down, then be shot in the head by an armed police officer?
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Round up: Special events for Easter
Just a few of the special events happening over Holy Week and Easter.
‘Continuity Canon’ commissioned as Interim Dean
Canon Andrew Braddock will be formally commissioned as the Interim Dean of Gloucester on Wednesday
Eco Church in an Hour: Flower power
Former florist Julia shares how flowers are powering her move to a greener church.
Farewell message from Stephen Lake
On Sunday 3 April, we had one of those bitter-sweet days that anyone who has ever loved ministry in a place of God’s choosing will recognise, as our time in Gloucester came to an end.
Welcoming four new Canons to Gloucester Cathedral
Being made an Honorary Canon is a recognition that these people have played a role in the wider life of the Church in the area
Video: Energy Footprint Tool 2023
What’s your church’s energy footprint?
To help our Diocese get to net-zero carbon by 2030, find your church’s energy footprint with this handy tool.
Updated message from Bishop Rachel: Ukraine
So many words come to mind as we watch and hear events unfold in Ukraine and indeed in Russia.
Everyday Faith Portal launched
If you’re looking for a simple way to grow in faith and find new resources to equip, inspire and encourage you in your everyday life, take a look at the Everyday Faith portal
A warm welcome in the heart of Matson
Introducing Emma Wilson, chef and manager of The Long Table in Matson, a new branch of the hugely successful Brimscombe Long Table.
Celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Tell us your plans for the Jubilee Weekend. This year the country will celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a four day Bank Holiday, from 2 to 5
Minchinhampton School brings power to solar project
Minchinhampton School is powering towards net-zero with an innovative project to help plug the gap between its finances and its eco-friendly aspirations.
Bishop Rachel backs bid to block random sex licenses
“Allowing any licensed premises to offer sexual entertainment objectifies women and exacerbates the risk of women and girls being abused”.
The Very Reverend Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Announced as New Bishop of Salisbury
“Somewhat to my surprise, but with confidence in God, I am being called to be the next Bishop of Salisbury.”
A New Year Message from Bishop Rachel
Looking at the Christmas crib on this first day of 2022, I am struck by the choices, whether for good or ill, made by different participants in the events of the first Christmas.
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas Day Sermon
Christmas is for the children. I wonder how often you have heard that or said that.
Bags of joy at Christmas
Generous people in the Churn Valley Benefice have been donating Bags of Joy to people across the area who have been having a difficult year.
Video: Hardwicke site models housing pods
An innovative project in Hardwicke, Gloucestershire, could help to tackle the problem of a lack of affordable accommodation in local communities.
“We cannot punish children for their parents’ mistakes”
As published in The Times, Red Box on Tuesday 7 December
If angels took selfies…
If you’re feeling saintly and want to make sure of a place on the nice list this year, head over to St Oswald’s Church in Coney Hill.
3 ways to share what’s At the Heart of Christmas
Three ways to share what’s At the Heart of Christmas with your community
Bishop Sadock: “Lack of rain is more serious for us than Covid-19”
Climate change is happening, it is happening now, and people are dying as a result.
“Protecting our planet is much bigger than individual salvation”
The Revd Daniel Button was at COP26 with a group called the Christian Climate Observers Programme (CCOP)
Crowds converge on Cathedral in COP26 gathering
“I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike…” rang out in College Green, outside Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday as 40 cyclists rode into the square.
