We’re delighted to let you know that on Monday 1 December, the diocesan staff and teams currently based in College Green in Gloucester will be relocating to a new office
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St Laurence gains lottery support for building restoration work
Support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund brings new hope for saving Stroud’s historic St Laurence Church. Up to £225,636 in development funding has been awarded to St Laurence’s project,
St Catharine’s welcomes ‘Lion’s Breath’
St Catharine’s Church, Gloucester has welcomed a striking new arrival – the lion sculpture, ‘Lion’s Breath’, one of the sculptures from this summer’s Lions at Large: The Pride of Gloucestershire
Bishop Rachel scarecrow welcomes hundreds to Longhope
Visitors to this year’s Longhope Scarecrow Festival were greeted by a very special figure – a life-sized scarecrow of Bishop Rachel, welcoming guests through the church gates. The festival, organised
Lisa on justice and compassion in the prison system
This week is Prisons Week, with the theme that ‘God’s word is not chained’ (2 Timothy 2:29). We talk to Lisa Ustok, a member of the worshipping community at Trinity
Nature corridors event on path to Gold Award
Two Cheltenham churches are promoting nature corridors as they make the push towards their Gold Eco Church Awards. St Peter’s Church, Leckhampton and St St Philip and St James’ Church,
Bishop Rachel welcomes the announcement of the next Archbishop of Canterbury
As Bishop Sarah Mullally is announced as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Rachel welcomes her appointment. Bishop Rachel said, “On this historic day, I warmly welcome Bishop Sarah’s
Local carpenter builds his own pool for baptism
A carpenter from Lower Quinton has been baptised in a pool that he constructed himself. Harry Malin, who runs H.M Carpentry, was baptised by the Revd Jay Niblett during the
St Mary’s to host art auction fundraiser for roof repairs
St. Mary’s Church in Wotton-under-Edge is inviting everyone to an art auction with over 170 pieces to raise money for church roof repairs. The event begins on Friday 3 October,
Pupils seal time capsule in village church
Children from Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School have placed a lasting reminder of their part in the village of Westbury’s history by placing a time capsule in the walls
Tewkesbury Abbey’s labrador Assistant Vergers set to retire
After two years of service at Tewkesbury Abbey, labradors Eric and Flo will be retiring from their roles as Assistant Vergers to enjoy a relaxing retirement at home. Eric, 11,
Exploring faith through gaming at Meon Vale holiday club
A unique holiday club blending gaming and faith brought young people together in Meon Vale at the end of July. Organised by Jay Niblett, Rector of Rivervale Churches (Benefice of
Plant barrow partnership with the Men’s Shed
The Men’s Shed has partnered with St Mary’s Church, Tetbury to create a costermonger barrow for the church to display seasonal plants. A costermonger barrow is a traditional style pushcart
Welcome: More than an open door
During the summer, lots of people are visiting new areas and exploring churches, maybe even popping in to experience a service. Robin Riordan, Churchwarden in Tidenham Parish, shares how the
Meet the Bishop’s Advisor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
We are delighted to welcome Philippa Donald as the Bishop’s Advisor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Philippa started learning British Sign Language (BSL) in 2021, and she hopes
Bishop Rachel’s sermon: Tenth anniversary of consecration
22 July 2025, The Feast of Mary Magdalene Click here to watch the livestream of the service. Thank you for being here. Thank you to those across this diocese for
‘Picking up the pieces’ for responsible, relational and restorative justice system
Bishop Rachel has joined with Christian leaders calling on the government to work in partnership with churches, communities, and faith-based organisations to tackle a failing criminal justice system.
Louise’s Vocation at The Nelson Trust
During an Alpha course, Louise Oldfield found out about a charity called The Nelson Trust and immediately felt an overwhelming calling and a sense that her past experience had been
Voices of Youth – What is prison for? – Fill in a quick survey here
The Bishop of Gloucester wants to hear from young people about prison. Fill in a quick survey here.
Latest members admitted to the Company of St Kyneburga
12 people were admitted to the Company of St Kyneburga last Monday (16 June) – an annual tradition that recognises those who have made notable contributions to the Diocese of
Nature panel unveiled in Quedgeley
An interpretive nature panel has been unveiled at St James’ churchyard in Quedgeley. The panel was hand-painted by families that attend their new all-generation service, ‘StJs’. It was unveiled at
Bishop Rachel to attend first female ordinations in DWT on Sunday
The first women priests are to be ordained in our partner Diocese of Western Tanganyika (DWT) this Sunday 15 June, with Bishop Rachel attending. To celebrate this milestone, St Philip
Voices of Youth
The Bishop of Gloucester wants to hear from young people about prison. Fill in a quick survey here.
We trust that God’s got it: Vicky’s story
As part of our season of vocation, this week we speak to Vicky Falvey who will be one of eight people ordained deacon on Sunday 29 June.
