Tom Wood, from the national Church’s Research and Statistics Team, has created a practical video to demonstrate how to fill in the Energy Footprint Tool (below). Every church is askedContinue reading
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Journey to net zero – what impact is your church having?
Across the Diocese of Gloucester, we have committed to being net zero carbon by 2030. This is an ambitious target and one that we will need to work together toContinue reading
Sally’s story: “God got me out of bed to paint”
Sally Snape, who worships at St Michael and All Angels in Bishop’s Cleeve, didn’t think she could paint, but God had a different opinion. Here she shares how her faithContinue reading
Lydia’s journey of faith and football
Sportily’s Lydia Ravenhill shares what she has learned about life, and about faith, through football.
Free circus-inspired festival at Stroud church
St Laurence’s Church in Stroud is opening its doors this weekend (19 and 20 November) to host a free festival including circus-inspired show, written and directed by a Gifford’s CircusContinue reading
“People of hope can change the world”: Cate Williams
Cate Williams, Environmental Engagement Officer, wrote a ‘Thought for the Week’ to the Gloucestershire Citizen newspaper (as printed in the Citizen 11 November 2022) ‘As we go to print, theContinue reading
“This is brilliant!” say Sportily kids
From football to dance classes, there’s something for everyone.
Our bite-sized guide to sharing your Christmas services
With Christmas just ten weeks away, it’s time to start promoting your event for this festive season. This year, the national Church’s Christmas campaign is on the theme Follow theContinue reading
Couple run marathon to help Longhope Church bells ring again
Beth and Tom Baker, who go to Longhope Church in the Forest of Dean, have just completed the London Marathon, which took place on 2 October, to help raise fundsContinue reading
Eco Church Silver Award for St Lawrence’s, Lechlade
St Lawrence’s Church in Lechlade is celebrating after achieving a Silver Eco Church Award and is already looking at the requirements for Gold level. Their environment work is championed inContinue reading
Special service gives thanks for the life and reign of The Late Queen
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Gloucester Cathedral, the Diocese of Gloucester and Gloucestershire Lieutenancy hosted a special service, which took place at the Cathedral on Sunday 18 September at 3pm.
Vigil to be held at Gloucester Cathedral on the eve of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
On Sunday 18 September at 8pm, Gloucester Cathedral will be observing a nationwide minute of silence, followed by a candlelit vigil. All are welcome.
Broadcast licensing for Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral: special dispensation
Many worshipping communities may want to come together and watch the funeral of Her Majesty The Queen, so the BBC is providing local communities a TV Licence dispensation. The dispensationContinue reading
Joel’s story: Coping with climate crisis overwhelm
In the next in our #EcoChurchInAnHour series, Joel Callow, a member of the worshipping community at Trinity Cheltenham shares how he combats feelings of being overwhelmed by the scale ofContinue reading
Survivor engagement framework survey
The National Safeguarding Team is running an anonymous survey between 19 July and 18 September 2022 that aims to listen to victims and survivors.
Accessible church community garden is growing fast
A community garden has been developed on part of the site of St Philip and St James Church, Hucclecote. Begun by a small group from the church, it is now a community asset with volunteers not only from Hucclecote but also from further afield in Gloucester.
Fun and games for children at Sportily summer camps
Summer kicked off in style last week as the Sportily summer sports activity programme launched in Bibury and Hucclecote.
Share Matson – serving up love
Andy Wilson, Church Army pioneer minister, shares how he came to open and lead Share Matson – a fresh expression of church on the outskirts of Gloucester. Share Matson offersContinue reading
Cheltenham network for Ukrainians
Holy Apostles Church in Cheltenham is setting up a regular social event for Ukrainian people who are new to the town and they want help to spread the word. ManyContinue reading
End to Friday releases to cut crime and make streets safer
Prisoners vulnerable to addiction, mental health issues or homelessness will no longer be released on Fridays under new plans to cut reoffending and make streets safer. Figures show that …
Stroud to welcome prisoner of faith, Helen Berhane
Eritrean Gospel singer and prisoner of faith Helen Berhane will be coming to Holy Trinity Church in Stroud on 2 July to share her music and her testimony. Helen wasContinue reading
Steve’s ordination story: Choosing a path of service
A Stroud teacher is one of the people who will be ordained deacon in a special service at Gloucester Cathedral on Sunday. Steve Saville plans to continue teaching Religious StudiesContinue reading
Stow’s ancient trees dedicated to HM The Queen
The picturesque trees framing the door of St Edward’s Church in Stow have been selected to be dedicated to the Queen as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Green CanopyContinue reading
Celtic worship: exploring the ‘thin’ spaces
If worshipping in church buildings doesn’t inspire you to feel connected with God, you are not alone. One of the impacts of making worship ‘Covid- safe’ in recent years hasContinue reading
