A message from Bishop Robert regarding changes to the support offered to those in Self-Supporting Ministry. “I want to express heartfelt thanks to the Revd Canon Kay Mundy for herContinue reading
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Seven days to make a difference – Christian Aid Week 2025
“Every year, during Christian Aid Week, people across Britain and Ireland have seven days to make a difference and support their global neighbours, in a celebration of hope for aContinue reading
Anne’s calling to Funeral Ministry and the upcoming pilot in Hereford
While many dioceses across the UK have seen a decline in funeral ministry, the Diocese of Gloucester is seeing a rise. Not only is it resisting the trend, but it’sContinue reading
Miriam’s call to serve locally, from Japan to Hucclecote
Before Miriam Davis’ current role as an Assistant Curate for her local church, St Philip and St James in Hucclecote, Gloucester, she spent decades serving in Japan with OMF International.Continue reading
Bishop Rachel writes to the Lord Chancellor
This week Bishop Rachel has written to the The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice: Dear Lord Chancellor, I wanted to write toContinue reading
Retired vicar seeks to inspire Christians to resist oppression through faith
Retired priest, Jonathan Evans, who is part of the worshipping community at St Catharine’s, Gloucester, is looking to form a study group to help Christians become inspired to respond toContinue reading
Net Zero Carbon ‘Quick Wins’ Grant Scheme
The Diocese of Gloucester has received a grant of £48,850 to support churches and church halls on the way to Net Zero Carbon. The funds are part of the ChurchContinue reading
Are grandparents important?: A blog by Andy Palfreyman
Andy Palfreyman came along to our diocesan Faithful Generations events back in February. In this blog, he shares his key takeaways from the event, and reflects on why grandparents haveContinue reading
West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative announces new Co-Directors
The West Midlands Regional Racial Justice Board has announced the appointment of the Revd Canon Douglas Machiridza and the Revd Dr Sarah Hayes as the new interim Co-Directors of theContinue reading
Progress on the Racial Justice Microgrant scheme
The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative has shared updates on the Racial Justice Microgrant Scheme which supports racial justice projects. Currently, the scheme is in its trial phase, running untilContinue reading
Relaunching the Mission Grant Scheme
If you’re looking for a grant of up to £3,500 to help your worshipping community with local mission, the Diocese of Gloucester’s Mission Grant Scheme is something to explore. ItContinue reading
It’s never too late to Experience Easter
Experience Easter was launched in the Diocese of Gloucester in 2006 with a fleet of buses advertising the resource. Since the launch, thousands of children have had the opportunity toContinue reading
Sharing faith at Valentine’s, by The Revd Sonya Newton
If you need an excuse, then surely Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to share the love of God through his son Jesus. In past years I’ve given out woodenContinue reading
A message from Bishop Rachel- Safeguarding in the media
On Tuesday evening 28 January, I watched the Channel 4 news with shock and dismay as yet another Church of England situation was under the spotlight in relation to abuse.Continue reading
Bishops’ charity choices for episcopal collections 2025
Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert have chosen three charities to receive donations from the services they lead in 2025. The collections taken at these services are known as ‘episcopal collections’.Continue reading
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
