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 Gloucester
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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. In
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 as
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, Christopher
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 17
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 a
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 someone
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 to
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 4
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 a
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 of
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 Bat
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 and
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 of
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,
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 appraised
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 article
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 more
Bishop Rachel responds to the Independent Sentencing Review
“As Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales, I wholeheartedly welcome the report of the Independent Sentencing Review.” “It’s evidence-led approach has concluded we need a radical shake-up
Energy Footprint Tool closes end of June
On 30 June, the Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool will close to churches’ energy use entries from 2024. This deadline is a little earlier than previous years, to give
A day of ‘Ows, wows and nows’ at Sapperton Primary
Children at Sapperton Church of England Primary School recently spent an entire day immersed in spirituality.
A message from Bishop Robert regarding Self-Supporting Ministry
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 her
