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
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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
St James’ Church Repair Café wins Unsung Heroes Award
Michael Smedley and the volunteers at St James’ Church Repair Café have been selected as winners of the Unsung Heroes Award, presented by the Cotswold District Council. The award celebrates individuals
Six schools gather for ‘Experience Lent’ at All Saints’ Church
Over 140 children from six local primary schools gathered at Down Ampney C of E Primary School on Ash Wednesday this year for ‘Experience Lent’. Pupils from Ampney Crucis, Hatherop,
‘Online church live streams and Zoom got me through those difficult days’
The landscape of worship has changed a lot since the COVID-19 pandemic, with many churches continuing to offer online services to keep congregations connected. For Janet Bannister, a lifelong Christian
Appeal to restore St Mary’s, Syde
A fundraising effort is underway to conserve a fragile Royal Arms of Charles II wall painting in St Mary the Virgin church in Syde. St Mary’s is a grade I
Watch the Church of England’s national online service from St Catharine’s
The Church of England’s national online service from St Catharine’s, Gloucester on Sunday has now been streamed, and you can watch it online. Led by the Revd Jo Pestell, with
‘How I observe Lent’: Christians in Gloucester reflect
As the season of Lent draws near, four members of the public in Gloucester tell us about their approach to this time of reflection and spiritual growth. The Revd Canon
Bishop Rachel becomes Patron of Embrace the Middle East
Bishop Rachel has joined Embrace the Middle East charity as its newest Patron. Embrace the Middle East is a Christian development charity dedicated to transforming lives and restoring dignity in
Children’s Commissioner podcast, featuring Bishop Rachel
In this podcast Youth Ambassadors Tamar, Emmanuel and Zara speak to Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales. They talk about young
Join us as we Pray Like Hannah, every day
Join us in daily prayer from 15 January, as we prepare to welcome people of grandparent generation and their young people to Faithful Generations. We’re inviting you to say a
‘For many, it was life-changing’: DWT trip reflections and an exciting opportunity
A group of students and staff from All Saints Academy in Cheltenham went on a ‘life-changing’ mission trip to Tanzania in July, as part of the Diocese of Gloucester’s global
‘The E word at Christmas’, by the Revd Sonya Newton
“Evangelism, do we really need to talk about this right now? “We’re up to our armpits in Christmas stuff, volunteering to steward services, preparing oranges, counting candles, arranging flowers and
Mike Williams to retire after 51 years of dedicated service
Mike Williams, currently a Reader in the benefice of Hardwicke, Elmore with Longley, is set to retire after 51 years of service to the Church of England and 31 years
Stranger to friend: Resources for a welcoming church
Advent and Christmas are on the way and most of our worshipping communities will be welcoming people who may not often come to church. Some of these people may be
Support for your Eco Church journey before end-of-year changes
The current questionnaire for the Eco Church programme will soon be updated, and we encourage churches to complete the next Eco Church award level (bronze, silver or gold) before it
Low-carbon heating solution for All Saints, Turkdean
All Saints Church, Turkdean installed two high-tech infrared heating chandeliers last week, and they are holding a Choral Evensong at 6.30pm on Sunday 17 November to celebrate the achievement. Vivien
Tracks: faith, hope and landscape, by the Revd Joe Knight
The churches in Seven Towers Benefice are hosting a weekend of events (15 to 17 November) to celebrate and promote care for creation. The Revd Joe Knight reflects on the
Careers fair sparks vocations conversations
Cotswold School invited local priests to come and chat with young people about their futures, gifts and vocations at a careers fair, providing space for deeper reflection on broader questions
Holding the key, podcast episode 7: Bishop Rachel talks to Vicky Fobel
This podcast features the Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Vicky Fobel. Vicky is the Head of the Better Justice Partnership, a group
Rachel: “I am blessed with so much and am called to give back”
Rachel Tarling has a dual vocation, to Reader ministry and to paid work as an Orthogeriatric Associate Specialist at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where she cares for elderly patients. She has
