On Thursday 21 September, the team at Ugly Duckling Company (UDC) said farewell to their CEO, Sharon Lanfear. The Ugly Duckling Company is a Christian charity that creates resources andContinue reading
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National retreat week starts 23 September
National Retreat Week – renew:all (23-30 Sept 2023) is a new initiative for individuals, churches and groups to promote contemplation, prayer and retreat – rooted in various ancient and contemporaryContinue reading
Beating holiday boredom with board games
Board games, hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, sweets, Jaffa Cakes and icecream… the recipe for an amazing summer programme at Cheltenham Network Church.
Free digital media training to help you reach your worshipping community
If you communicate online on behalf of your church then you won’t want to miss this special training day offered exclusively by the Diocese of Gloucester. The Digital Media TrainingContinue reading
Partnership work nurtures Up Hatherley churchyard
St Philip and St James’ Church in Up Hatherley has been working with local probation services to allow a group of people to help with the maintenance of the parishContinue reading
Churches and communities working together for the planet
Environmental Engagement Office Cate Williams, Martin Gregg Eco Church Lead from St George’s Cam, and Bishop Robert, discuss the importance of community collaboration on environmental issues. Cam Eco Church LeadContinue reading
Celebrating God’s story through stained glass windows
This July and August, the Church of England is running #StainedGlassSummer, a campaign which brings an opportunity for churches to share more about their beautiful buildings and encourage people toContinue reading
Share your stained glass windows this summer
Encourage people to visit your church building by joining in with the Church of England’s #StainedGlassSummer campaign. Many of our parish churches are full of beauty and history, attracting visitorsContinue reading
Molly’s ordination story: “I would sneak off to the cathedral to worship.”
This weekend, we have celebrated along with the eight priests and eight deacons who have been ordained. Molly Boot, from East London, shares their journey from atheist to Baptist ministryContinue reading
Sunshine service unsticks vandal’s plans
As members of the congregation at St Mary and St Peter in Tidenham arrived for church on Sunday they had a surprise. The front door locks had been superglued. TheContinue reading
Children’s book offers fresh approach to combining faith and science
Liz Cole, a member of the worshipping community in Woodchester, has written a book which aims to break the taboos around science and faith in a fun and engaging way.Continue reading
Tips for connecting with young people this summer
Tips for the summer by Barrie Voyce, Senior Youth Connector With the longer evenings and the sunshine, it’s great to be able to get outside more with our youth. WhilstContinue reading
Take on the Big Pea Challenge for Christian Aid Week, 14–20 May 2023
Christian Aid Week (14–20 May) is a time when Christians of all denominations come together to raise funds to help others across the world. This year’s focus is on theContinue reading
Children’s book explains issues around bats in churches
Bats in Churches has published its first ever children’s book to explain the benefits and challenges of bats roosting in churches. The Bats in Churches project was formed in 2018,Continue reading
Registration opens for Churches Count on Nature
Parishes in and around the Diocese of Gloucester can now register to participate in Churches Count on Nature, an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the plant andContinue reading
Take action against modern slavery in the Diocese of Gloucester
Francesca Geach from the Clewer Initiative, the Church of England’s national work to combat modern slavery, is asking us to “Take the Pledge to Make it Slavery Free”. “In theContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon
Here you can read the full transcript from Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon, on Thursday 6 April 2023. Readings: Revelation 1.5b-8 and Luke 7.36-50 Over these last couple of weeksContinue reading
Sportily celebrates this Easter with free family fun day
On Monday 3 April, the Sportily team from north Gloucester is offering five hours of family fun in an Easter celebration. All are invited to join Nathan and the SportilyContinue reading
Diocese of Gloucester celebrates first licensed funeral ministers
On 9 February, Bishop Robert licensed six new Funeral Ministers, marking an exciting step for the Church of England and the Diocese. Diocese of Gloucester Funerals is a new serviceContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith: Message from Bishop Rachel, 14 February 2023
The most recent message regarding Living in Love and Faith, first posted on 14 February 2023
Saint James’ Church Quedgeley fundraises for children in Ukraine
On Saturday 22 January, people across the worshipping community in Quedgeley and Kingsway were welcomed to Saint James’ Church for a fundraiser in aid of children and families in Ukraine.Continue reading
Warm spaces in the Diocese this winter
Many churches and community buildings are opening up during the week to offer warm spaces this winter. People looking to get out of the cold can drop in to anyContinue reading
Under 5s and flourishing: Jo Wetherall blogs
The Revd Jo Wetherall, Growing Faith and Spirituality Officer for the Diocese of Gloucester blogs about the importance of lifelong learning and a fantastic opportunity to be equipped for workContinue reading
Join Mothers Union for a minute’s silence to combat violence
The Mothers’ Union is asking people across the world to join them in a one minute silence on Saturday 26 November at 1.03 pm. The time has been chosen toContinue reading
