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 aContinue reading
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A second life for St Mary’s Tetbury nature-friendly Christmas tree
St Mary’s Church in Tetbury celebrated Christmas with a nature-friendly tree that’s now set to live on beyond the festive season. As part of the Sustainable Church Flower movement, theContinue reading
Together in the Diocese of Gloucester Network
Together for the Church of England is a new national organisation which is working towards two objectives: To unite those seeking to remove all discrimination in the Church of England,Continue reading
Racial Justice Sunday 2025: Resources now live
Racial Justice Sunday is on 9 February 2025 and this year Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have produced resources on the theme ‘Coat of many colours’. The Racial Justice SundayContinue reading
Blue Christmas services, for stillness and calm in a busy season
For many, Christmas is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, but for others, it can be overwhelming, and it can magnify feelings like anxiety, pain and loneliness. In recognitionContinue reading
Festive services around the diocese this Christmas
If you’re looking to sing, worship, or celebrate the joy of the season, here is a round-up of festive services happening around the diocese this Christmas. For Blue Christmas servicesContinue reading
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert, Friday 15 November
We are acutely aware that this past week in the life of the Church of England has been turbulent and painful, particularly for victims and survivors of abuse, who mustContinue reading
Help our global neighbours in South Sudan this Christmas by supporting Christian Aid
The Diocese of Gloucester is supporting Christian Aid this Christmas, and we are asking communities to contribute to their 2024 Christmas Appeal which focuses on the plight of refugees inContinue reading
Fiona asks, “What makes a good funeral?”
Fiona Crocker, Vicar in Cam with Stinchcombe Benefice reflects on the role that a funeral plays when we are grieving a loved one. “When I stand at the door afterContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 6: Bishop Rachel talks to Edwina Grosvenor
The Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, in conversation with Edwina Grosvenor, a philanthropist and criminologist who has worked in and around the prison system inContinue reading
Mental health support with the Diocesan Professional Counselling Service
As we look towards World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October, we explore the mental health support provided by the Diocesan Professional Counselling Service (DCPS). The Diocesan Professional CounsellingContinue reading
Net Zero Carbon push to get triple boost
An exciting new partnership between the dioceses of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester is set to give a boost to the region’s push for Net Zero Carbon by 2030. A teamContinue reading
An invitation to Archdeacon Phil’s farewell service
It was announced recently in the Bulletin that the Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Ven Phil Andrew has made the decision to move on from the Diocese of Gloucester at theContinue reading
HabiMap: churches partner with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust to support biodiversity
A new project to map the biodiversity of churchyards is giving a glimpse of the vital role green spaces can play in caring for wildlife. HabiMap is a citizen scienceContinue reading
Archdeacon of Cheltenham to move on
The Archdeacon of Cheltenham, Phil Andrew, has announced that he will be resigning from his post at the end of the year to begin what he describes as a ‘newContinue reading
St Stephen’s Cinderford expands fairtrade shop and hosts fashion show for Fairtrade Fortnight
St Stephen’s Church in Cinderford is planning a big celebration for Fairtrade Fortnight 2024, expanding their in-church shop and hosting a fashion show. This year is 30 years since FairtradeContinue reading
Christian Aid launches guide to help engage with local MPs
Christian Aid has put together a guide called Breaking Bread to help you and your church engage with local MPs. As newly elected MPs are settling in to their Parliamentary seatsContinue reading
#ChurchDoorChallenge this summer
The Church of England is inviting everyone to take part in #ChurchDoorChallenge this summer by sharing photos of your local church door on social media. It’s a national campaign, fromContinue reading
A report to deaneries from General Synod, July 2024
Margaret Sheather, one of the Diocese of Gloucester’s representatives at General Synod, shares her reflections from last week’s gathering. Worship is an integral part of Synod, with Morning and EveningContinue reading
Gloucester Cathedral receives £1m towards organ refurbishment
The newly launched Julia Rausing Trust has donated £1 million to Gloucester Cathedral to fund the refurbishment of its historic organ. This generous donation from The Julia Rausing Trust willContinue reading
Christian Aid calls for harvest support
Christian Aid is calling for worshipping communities to support its Harvest of Hope during the autumn’s Creationtide and harvest festival celebrations. Christian Aid is finding sustainable solutions to support thoseContinue reading
Andy’s dedication to safeguarding training
This month, we’re celebrating some of our amazing safeguarding volunteers. Andrew Hall, a professional trainer with 14 years of self-employed experience in health and safety training, has recently channelled hisContinue reading
Livestream for 2024 ordinations
Every summer the Church of England celebrates the ordination of new deacons and priests. This newest generation of clergy will join others in leading churches through prayer, teaching, and worship.Continue reading
Hosting a hustings – a practical guide
During the period before a General Election, churches and community organisations often organise election meetings (sometimes known as hustings) where members of the public can listen to and ask questionsContinue reading
