The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for 2026 (to submit energy data from 2025). Completing the EFT is part of our shared journey to Net Zero Carbon —Continue reading
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Chorister voice trials applications open
If you know a child who would jump at the opportunity to sing in the Gloucester Cathedral choir, chorister voice trials taking place in March could be a gateway toContinue reading
Live nativity trail draws hundreds to Mickleton
A live animal nativity trail at St Lawrence Church, Mickleton attracted more than 400 people to hear the familiar Christmas story. Children were invited to be part of the experience,Continue reading
Carol service saved by Minor Repairs Fund
Holy Trinity Church, Tibberton re-opened in time for its Christmas carol service in a large part thanks to the Minor Repairs and Improvements Fund. When parts of the barrel naveContinue reading
Living Christ’s mercy, justice and hope
An in-person event for organisations, churches and individuals wanting to deepen their involvement or develop a Christian response to people in prison and those leaving prison.
Sharing God’s love this Christmas: 2025 appeals
At Christmas, giving is one way we can show care and kindness to others. Supporting charities and community appeals helps bring hope and practical help to people facing difficult times,Continue reading
Bishop Rachel to attend inclusive Join Together Christmas service
Bishop Rachel will be at this weekend’s Join Together Christmas service at St Lawrence, Barnwood, on Sunday 14 December at 4pm, to which everyone is warmly invited. This is aContinue reading
Christmas cheer at canal-side service
Waterways Chaplaincy and the Stroudwater team of Churches are inviting everyone to the unique canal-side Christmas service on 13 December, 6pm at Saul Junction on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.Continue reading
DWT welcomes over a thousand children to Christian camp
Our partner Diocese of Western Tanganyika brought together more than a thousand children for a five-day Christian camp that blended learning, worship and fellowship. Initially planned for 900 participants, theContinue reading
New guidance to help churches prove due regard to Net Zero Carbon
The Diocese of Gloucester’s Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) has published new guidance to help churches pay due regard to Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon ambition when making decisions orContinue reading
This Sunday is Safeguarding Sunday
Safeguarding Sunday is on 16 November and this year’s theme, ‘action speaks louder’, encourages people to move beyond talking about safeguarding and take meaningful steps towards creating safer spaces. BishopContinue reading
St Ecgwin’s churchyard decorated for Remembrance
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
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
In this episode of Holding the Key, Bishop Rachel, the Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons speaks to Junior Smart OBE. Junior Smart is a youth violence consultant, trainer, and someoneContinue reading
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
