This year’s national Church of England Christmas campaign is called At the Heart of Christmas. It comes with a bank of resources that local churches can personalise
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Pumpkin trail brings families flocking
The church in Lechlade held a pumpkin trail for the local community to follow on 31 October and more than 70 children, plus their parents and carers, joined in.
How can we all make a difference?
As the world looks towards Glasgow for COP26, how can we all personally make a difference?
Ringing out a warning on the climate emergency
Churches are being encouraged to ring their church bells at 6 pm for half an hour on 30 October, the day before the COP26 conference begins. Churches in Stroud are
Bishop Rachel pushes for change to women’s justice system
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Rachel Treweek, hosted an event in the House of Lords to highlight the need to divert women from the criminal justice system and abolish short term prison sentencing for women with non-violent crimes.
Harriet’s hair is a lifeline for the rainforest
A seven-year-old from Barnwood is on a mission to save the rainforest and she’s prepared to do whatever it takes to make a difference.
A road trip in a clapped-out Subaru changed my life forever
Oliver Smith was a typical 21-year-old student, immersing himself in all that student life had to offer. But under the surface things were not as they seemed.
Video and photos from the Readers’ Day 2021
Sunny skies, big smiles and a recommitment to ministry at the annual Readers’ Day celebration at Gloucester Cathedral. You can see some of the photos of this special day of fellowship
Serve And Share building community in Gloucester
A food sharing initiative in central Gloucester has led to friendships and a better sense of community
Wild and wonderful launch for year of science and faith
Families came along to a celebration of the launch of a new book and the start of a year of exploring the links between faith and science.
Wild and wonderful launch for year of science and faith
Scientist and author Petra Crofton is inviting families to a celebration of the launch of her new book and the start of a year of exploring the links between faith and science.
Introducing ‘Sportily’
Play sports, talk life. Run by Christians. Open to all. Sportily is the new name selected by children and young people for the sports ministry programme in our Diocese.
Active life and active faith #OneDiocese blog
Rob French, Head of Sports Ministry for Sportily shares his faith story for our #OneDiocese blog. “Farrier, footballer, farmer, firefighter…. All jobs that I wanted to do when I was
Pilgrimage from Tewkesbury Abbey to Gloucester Cathedral
On Saturday, 4 September, this pilgrimage aims to promote spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Three solid hours of bell ringing planned for Ride and Stride
St John the Evangelist, Elkstone is hoping to perform a ‘full peal’ on its newly restored church bells as part of Ride and Stride on 11 September. The bells were
Walk for the Planet is now underway- join in!
There’s still time to sign up for the rest of the walk, which concludes its journey in our area on Wednesday. Listen to what the walkers had to say —>
Walk for the Planet – bookings now LIVE!
Do you have a passion for the environment? Do you want to raise awareness about climate change? If the answer is yes, then book onto our Walk for the Planet pilgrimage.
Church gets grant to show that science is a gift from God
St Lawrence Barnwood, in Gloucester, has been awarded a grant to explore the relationship between science and faith…
Dreams do come true, by Mother Alycia
Blog by the Revd Dr (Mother) Alycia Timmis: “If we only dare to dream and to trust, God is faithful and takes the hodgepodge, patchwork of our lives and weaves them for His Glory.”
Livestreaming and orders of service for 2021 ordinations
We’re getting ready to celebrate as 15 new priests and six new deacons prepare to be ordained in Gloucester Cathedral this weekend.
Rachel puts down new roots in the Church of England
Rachel Beere is one of the six women and men who will be ordained deacon in a special service at Gloucester Cathedral on Sunday 27 June at 10.15am. This is
Following Jesus one step at a time… even as far as Japan
As six people prepare to be ordained deacon in a special service at Gloucester Cathedral on Sunday 27 June at 10.15am, we are catching up with some of the candidates
A huge thank you
Has someone made a difference in your life through their generous actions during the Covid-19 pandemic?
