The churchyard of St Ecgwin’s in Honeybourne has been decorated with a beautiful display of poppies and black bands, made by members of the village. Knitted poppies and bands haveContinue reading
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Dioceses unite to explore racial justice work at WMRJI retreat
Ten members from the Diocese of Gloucester joined representatives from all six dioceses in the West Midlands for the West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative (WMRJI) two-day retreat on 16 andContinue reading
Bats and hot chocolate at St James’ Quedgeley
St James’ Church, Quedgeley held a hot chocolate and bat watch event on Friday (17 October), attracting over 60 people to the churchyard. The event was part of the church’sContinue reading
Anti-Slavery Day: How churches can respond
Anti-Slavery Day, observed every year on 18 October, provides an opportunity to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery and encourages individuals, churches, charities, companies, and local authorities toContinue reading
New General Synod representatives for the Diocese of Gloucester
We can share that one new member of the House of Clergy and one new member of the House of Laity have been elected to represent the Diocese of GloucesterContinue reading
Historic chapel revived as ‘The Shepherd’s Hut’ in Little Sodbury
An abandoned chapel in Little Sodbury has been restored and reopened as ‘The Shepherd’s Hut’, offering traditional Book of Common Prayer (BCP) Holy Communion services and new outreach initiatives. InContinue reading
Bishop Rachel to join The Missing Peace book launch
Bishop Rachel will join author Chris Whittington at Pip and Jim’s in Cheltenham on Thursday 20 November to mark the publication of his new book, The Missing Peace: Meditation asContinue reading
Bishops welcome recognition of Palestinian state
A group of bishops with a close interest in the Holy Land have welcomed the announcement that the UK has formally recognised a Palestinian state. The Bishop of Southwark, ChristopherContinue reading
Poppy Fields to come to Gloucester Cathedral
This autumn, Gloucester Cathedral will once again be transformed by the lights and sounds of the projection art gallery of Luxmuralis. The exhibit, entitled Poppy Fields will run from Friday 17Continue reading
The Great Switch for Creation, green energy tariffs
The Church of England has launched ‘The Great Switch for creation’ campaign to encourage churches across the country to reduce their environmental impact by making ‘the Great Switch’ to aContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 11: Junior Smart OBE, founder of SOS Project
“We know that all pregnancies in prison are high risk, three babies have died in a women’s prison in the past five years, and it’s absolutely outrageous that we’re sending pregnant women to prison.”
Join Christian Aid’s ‘craftivism’ campaign
Christian Aid is hoping to transform the broken into the beautiful with its new craftivism campaign. Worshipping communities and individuals are invited to join this new campaign urging MPs toContinue reading
Creationtide 2025: peace with creation
This year’s Season of Creation is focused on peace with creation, inspired by the words of Isaiah 32:14-18. The Church marks the Season of Creation from 1 September to 4Continue reading
Thomas Powe reflects on first month as new curate
Thomas Powe became ordained as a curate in June, currently serving at St Paul and St Stephen’s Church in Gloucester. A curate is a newly ordained minister who does aContinue reading
Introducing CathedrALE at Gloucester Cathedral
The Dean of Gloucester, the Very Revd Andrew Zihni, has blessed CathedrALE, a new beer brewed in partnership between Gloucester Cathedral and Gloucester Brewery. CathedrALE is inspired by centuries ofContinue reading
Roosts of refuge: helping baby bat pups
Summer time is bat season and churches may notice more bat activity than usual – specifically, the presence of baby bats, known as ‘pups’. Hazel Tocock, member of the BatContinue reading
Ride and Stride is back for 2025
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust (GHCT) is delighted to announce that Ride and Stride is back for 2025, taking place on 13 September. This annual event invites people across Gloucestershire andContinue reading
Leadership award connects children and care homes
Children at Christ Church School in Cheltenham have been learning what it takes to be a great leader, completing the Archbishop of York’s Young Leader Award (AYLA). The qualities ofContinue reading
Recognising our summer holiday clubs
Summer is fast approaching, a time when we are particularly thankful for our children, youth and families work. Many churches are preparing to host holiday clubs with fun, affordable activities,Continue reading
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 appraisedContinue reading
Refugee Week 2025: Community as a superpower
This year’s Refugee Week, from 16 to 22 June 2025, invites us to reflect on Community as a Superpower – a theme that highlights the strength and resilience of those seeking sanctuary.
Young parents reflect on life in ministry
When a young parent is called to ordained ministry, it can have a huge impact not just on themselves, but on their whole family …
C of E net zero carbon report features Stroud
The Church of England has launched the Net Zero Carbon Impact Report for 2024. It includes a photo of the Revd James Turk on page 3 and a fuller articleContinue reading
WMRJI: Share your story
The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative is inviting people to share their lived experiences of racism or exclusion in church spaces – or what you think might help create a moreContinue reading
