As we approach our Faithful Generations event and workshop, we hear from two of our dedicated volunteers, Annette Teschner and Bill Hughes, about what Faithful Generations means to them, andContinue reading
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Energy Footprint Tool now open for 2024 data
The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool is now open for churches to enter energy use from 2024. The data collected from the tool will help your church understand itsContinue reading
Holding together justice and mercy – the future of prison sentencing
Bishop Rachel, in her role as Anglican Bishop for Prisons, is calling on the Government to change the way sentencing policy is decided, ensuring Ministers make life changing decisions based onContinue reading
New Archdeacon of Cheltenham announced
Bishop Rachel has today announced the appointment of the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Revd Canon Katrina Scott. Katrina is currently Area Dean of the North Cotswold Deanery and RectorContinue reading
Safeguarding bishops apologise to survivors following Archbishop’s speech
Bishops Joanne Grenfell, (Bishop of Stepney and Lead Safeguarding Bishop for the Church of England), Julie Conalty (Bishop of Birkenhead and Deputy Lead Safeguarding Bishop) and Robert Springett (Bishop ofContinue reading
From Thornbury with love: Christmas messages and aid head to Ukraine
Thornbury Benefice has joined forces with the local community and is continuing its support for people living in war-torn areas of Ukraine, providing essential supplies and Christmas messages with theContinue reading
Six diocesan schools selected for national Net Zero project
Six schools in the Diocese of Gloucester have been selected to be part of the Let’s Go Zero project, a national campaign uniting teachers, pupils, parents and schools to becomeContinue reading
Local schoolchildren call on world leaders at COP29 to act on climate change
“They need to listen to us, if they don’t listen, it will be their fault. We need them to take action, otherwise it will be a lie and how willContinue reading
Church Repair Café makes sustainability shortlist in North Cotswolds
St James’ Repair Café in Chipping Campden has been nominated and shortlisted for a North Cotswolds Award in the Sustainability category. The North Cotswold award recognises outstanding businesses in theContinue reading
Taking local climate action ahead of COP16/29
The UN biodiversity conference (COP16) has started in Colombia. It runs until 1 November and soon after that, the UN climate change conference (COP29) will be held in Azerbaijan, fromContinue reading
Rebecca: “Our faith should guide us toward justice”
Although many associate religious callings with ordained ministry, Gloucester Cathedral archivist Rebecca Phillips explains how her lay role fulfils a deep sense of vocation. Rebecca Phillips is the Archivist atContinue reading
New Chairs for GDBF and Houses of Diocesan Synod
At the last Diocesan Synod, the Parliament for the Diocese of Gloucester, the posts of Chair of the Gloucester Diocesan Board of Finance, Chair of the House of Clergy andContinue reading
Trinity Cheltenham releases new EP ‘Come To The Well’
Trinity Cheltenham released a new EP called ‘Come To The Well’ last month, an album of six songs produced by the church’s musicians, songwriters and worshippers. Jay Norris, worship pastorContinue reading
Parish magazine becomes Tesco Café favourite in Quedgeley
Tesco Café has become the latest place to stock the hugely popular Around the Spire Magazine, set up five years ago by Father Hugh Broad, former journalist and now AssociateContinue reading
Dean Andrew: Regional Racial Justice Initiative
One of the highlights of September at the Cathedral has been the Beating Back the Past exhibition in our Lady Chapel.
From volcanoes to bubbles, rockets and faith with ‘Dads and kids’ at Thornbury
Thornbury Benefice is home to an innovative monthly session that brings together dads, grandads, carers and their kids for a morning of creativity, conversation, and connection. Led by Thomas andContinue reading
Bishop ‘deeply saddened’ by findings of prisons report
Bishop Rachel reacts to the findings of the HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ annual report published today (Tuesday 10 September 2024). “I welcome HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ annual report published today.Continue reading
Stranger to Friend: Exploring welcome and hospitality in church
The Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar, Director of Mission and Ministry, welcomes you to Stranger to Friend, an event taking place this November. “A few years ago I happened toContinue reading
Chime time at St Mary’s Norton as bell installation is completed
For years, Norton’s bells had a reputation for being a bit off-key and tricky to ring. As volunteer project manager and experienced bell ringer Simon Ridley put it, “the bellsContinue reading
Opportunity for science and faith project grants
Scientific theories are often posed as a challenge to people of faith, but for many scientists within our worshipping communities, the two are a natural pairing. If your worshipping communityContinue reading
Ageing Gracefully course: Practical Theology of Later Life
“Ageing Gracefully” is a course designed for those who are ready to confront the process of ageing, blending medical expertise with biblical insight and practical theology. It is created andContinue reading
Meet Tewkesbury Abbey’s welcomer dogs
At Tewkesbury Abbey, visitors are greeted not just by the historic building but by two friendly black Labradors named Eric and Florence. Eric, aged 10, and Florence, aged 9, workContinue reading
Jennie blogs: “10 lily stems create over 30kg of C02”
A “Glorifying God Sustainably with Flowers” festival demonstrated the beauty of sustainable floristry, as well as its low environmental impact compared with traditional flower arranging.
‘Dearly Preloved’ church-run charity shop opens in Prestbury
An unused shop on the Prestbury high street in Cheltenham presented vicar Nick Bromfield with an exciting opportunity. Nick, who is Team Rector of North Cheltenham and member of PrestburyContinue reading
