An update from the July General Synod from your representatives for the Diocese of Gloucester: the Revd Jennifer Fellows, Robert McNeill-Wilson, Canon Margaret Sheather, the Revd Canon Dana Delap, and
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Guardians of Ancora holiday club: “It helped us remember that God loves everyone”
The benefice of St George’s Tuffley and St Margaret’s Whaddon once again welcomed children, young people and families to their annual summer holiday club, which this year was based on
Young people find work and education with SPEAR at Trinity
Trinity Cheltenham is helping 16 to 24 year-olds facing barriers to work or education find fresh opportunities through the SPEAR programme. Since opening in 2022, Cheltenham’s SPEAR centre has worked
Masonry course keeps traditional skills alive
This event has been cancelled for 2025. Apologies for any inconvenience. St Saviour’s Church in Redbrook is currently offering places on its annual masonry course, where participants learn about church
New bat survey conducted at Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey has surveyed bats in the building as part of its ‘Welcoming All’ project. It was completed on Thursday (7 August) to help the Abbey consolidate past findings, check
LEGO Gloucester Cathedral model on display
A detailed LEGO model of Gloucester Cathedral is now on display at the Cathedral. It is constructed from around 13,500 individual bricks, and measures at 90cm wide, 60cm deep and
Prime Time enjoys first group outing since Covid
Trinity Cheltenham used a grant from the Diocese of Gloucester Mission Grant scheme to take around 20 elderly members of its Prime Time group to the Batsford Arboretum for lunch
EFT thanks – last chance to submit (via Erica)
A big thank you to all the churches in our diocese who have completed their Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) this year. We are pleased to announce that 41% of churches
Church flowers: “Easy win for net zero carbon by 2030”
As churches continue to work towards the Church of England’s 2030 net zero carbon target, and to honour the Church’s fifth mark of mission, ‘to strive to safeguard the integrity
Duck tombolas and salmon suppers for Christian Aid
Duck tombolas, handmade cards and salmon suppers were part of the amazing and creative fundraising efforts that churches in the Diocese of Gloucester completed to support Christian Aid Week this
Outdoor baptism and confirmation in Quedgeley
Six people were confirmed with one adult and a teenager baptised before their confirmation, in a joyful outdoor service at St James’ Quedgeley. The Revd Dr Mark Siddall, Priest in
“I believe God is doing something special among Persian people”
On 14 June, the Persian Anglican Network Conference brought together people from across the UK to talk about faith, leadership, and welcoming and helping Persian Christians in the Anglican Church.
River Avon to be blessed in call for cleaner rivers
Tewkesbury Abbey is holding a special High Mass and Procession culminating in the Blessing of the River Avon on Sunday, in a bold call for renewed environmental responsibility and action
Funding earmarked for Net Zero improvements to clergy housing
Clergy homes in the Diocese of Gloucester are to get upgrades to help make them more energy (carbon) efficient. Over the next two years, 46 clergy homes will be appraised
Inspiration and friendship in partnership visit
The Bishop of our partner Diocese of Dornakal in India, the Rt Revd Padma Rao has just visited the Diocese of Gloucester and King’s School with a delegation from the diocese’s churches and schools.
Wild about the Abbey – Eco Church inspiration
Tewkesbury Abbey welcomed 120 people to Wings of Wonder at their Wild about the Abbey event this month. This was the third Wild about the Abbey event, and was run
Judy’s vocation to spiritual accompaniment, and surrendering to God
Judy Howard’s journey in spiritual accompaniment spans decades, rooted in a deep commitment to listening and guiding others in their faith. Raised in a Christian family in Uganda, Judy’s upbringing
West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative welcomes two diocesan board members
The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative has recently appointed two new board members from the Diocese of Gloucester, Ann Sargent and Alexandra Dyer. The Revd Canon Ann Sargent is Diocesan
Celebrate Children, Youth and Families Ministry with ‘RECOGNISE’
RECOGNISE, running 7 to 13 July, is a week long celebration of everyone involved with church Children, Youth and Families Ministry. Whether being paid leaders or volunteers, this is a
Chrism Eucharist 2025
Join us today, 17 April, for this special service led by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, which includes the blessing of holy oils.
“It’s not just a new job, it’s a new calling”
It was a joyful installation service for the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, The Venerable Katrina Scott, in Gloucester Cathedral at the end of March. Surrounded by friends, family, colleagues and
How can we help our church thrive?
On 31 May, a group of 80 people will gather at Brimscombe Mill to ask a deceptively simple question: How can we help our church thrive? Titled ‘Thriving Church‘, this
Supporting ministry across the Church of England
“I have come that they may have LIFE, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) When Jesus talks about ‘Life in all its fullness’ he is teaching about the
