Holy Trinity Church in Stroud has been featured in a national Church of England video highlighting the success of its recent carbon friendly heating overhaul. Back in May, we shared
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Heritage open days around the diocese this September
Heritage Open Days 2024 are taking place from 6 to 15 September. These events are free and explore history and culture across the country. Lots of events are taking place
Bishop Rachel’s visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Bishop Rachel has visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (15-19 June 2024) to show solidarity with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and local Christians, and to listen and understand
Flower Festival “Glorifying God Sustainably with Flowers” at St John the Baptist Cirencester
A sustainable flower festival showcasing the work of eco-friendly flower arrangers from thirteen parishes across two deaneries will take place on Saturday 6 July. The main festival day is Saturday
Celebration of creation this month in the Beacon Benefice
The Beacon Benefice have plenty of creation themed events and services over the course of this month (June 2024) to celebrate creation and our Creator. Events are taking place over
Churches Count on Nature 2024: events near you
From 8 to 16 June is Churches Count on Nature 2024, a chance to explore and record the nature you can find in your local churchyard. It is a week-long
Big step towards net zero for Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Church in Stroud, initially in the top 20 carbon emitting churches in the Diocese of Gloucester has turned its carbon footprint around with an overhaul of its heating
Children, Youth and Families Story: Connect Young Leaders Programme celebrates first graduates
The first cohort of the Connect Young Leaders Programme celebrated completing the programme on Sunday 28 April at St Andrew’s, Churchdown. Run over 8 sessions by Senior Youth Connector, Barrie Voyce,
Teachers boost charity farm funds with marathon success
Two primary school teachers from James’ C of E Junior School, Gloucester ran impressive times in the London Marathon last weekend, raising over £140 for St James City Farm and
New: Stewardship and giving workshops 2024
Many of you will have met Lisa-Jayne Lewis, the new diocesan Stewardship and Giving Advisor. After initial meetings with people across the diocese, she has pulled together a series of
Longhope bells to ring again after major restoration project
All Saints Church in Longhope will be celebrating the dedication of their church bells on 30 April, following an extensive tower repair project. Back in 2019, the church tower needed
Hairdressers, publicans, parish councillors and priests wanted to target rural domestic abuse
A survivor of domestic abuse working for GDASS (Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service) is rolling out community training in identifying domestic abuse to rural communities in Gloucestershire, in an initiative
Bream schoolchildren gain a deeper understanding of Easter
Children at Bream Church of England Primary School have been reflecting on the Easter story with the help of the Experience Easter resource from Jumping Fish. Experience Easter gives people
New housing scheme will help refugees rebuild their lives in the diocese
A new scheme to help refugees settle in Gloucestershire has been set up by Gloucestershire County Council, in partnership with GARAS and the Diocese of Gloucester. The scheme offers asylum
Mark: “A higher power was helping with the melodies”
Cinderford vicar Mike Barnsley and musician Mark Venus have started a song-writing partnership that they feel is divinely inspired.
Teachers’ marathon effort to raise money for City Farm
In April, two members of staff at St James’ Church of England Primary School in Gloucester will be taking part in the London Marathon. Ahead of the big day, they
Outstanding Ofsted judgement for Christ Church C of E Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary in Cheltenham is celebrating having been awarded an Outstanding rating in all five areas of effectiveness in an inspection last month. The glowing report states that,
Stroud CoE primary school dedicates playground to memory of special man
St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School has officially opened its newly designed playground, thanks to a legacy left by Rob Woodward, a lifelong supporter of the school. Woody, Rob’s
Christmas crib surrounded by rubble
Christmas crib surrounded by rubble as Tewkesbury Abbey remembers the suffering of Gaza and Israel
Cousins baptised together at outdoor family service
On Sunday 19 November, in a tent in the churchyard of St Mary’s Kempsford, three young candidates experienced a special baptism service. During the pandemic restrictions, when people were allowed
Bishop Emmanuel shares stories of Tanzania with Clearwater Academy pupils
Bishop Emmanuel Bwatta, from the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Tanzania, visited Clearwater Academy to find out about the school and meet the children and staff. Clearwater Academy is linked with
New trees planted at Gloucester Cathedral to mark King’s Coronation
On Tuesday 14 November – the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III – members of the Gloucestershire Lieutenancy and representatives from Gloucester Cathedral gathered on Cathedral Green to
Rugby project will bring hope to Kenyan schoolchildren
Children in Kenya will be playing fun, faith-led games thanks to the support of members of the worshipping community in Bisley. All Saints’ Bisley has partnered with Project Touchline and
“I work in the media and I welcome your prayers.” Chris Sandys
Sunday 29 October is National Day of Prayer for the Media, an initiative pioneered by the charity Christians in Media. Chris Sandys, a Gloucestershire-based journalist, shares some of his journey
