On Sunday 3 April, we had one of those bitter-sweet days that anyone who has ever loved ministry in a place of God’s choosing will recognise, as our time in Gloucester came to an end.
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Message from Bishop Rachel, 29 March 2022
You are invited to a farewell service for Dean Stephen this Thursday 31 March at Gloucester Cathedral
Sleep out to raise money for the homeless
Gloucester’s annual Cloister Challenge event returns to the Cathedral on 18 to 19 March 2022, raising money for the homeless and vulnerable. The Cloister Challenge raises much-needed funds for local
The Very Reverend Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Announced as New Bishop of Salisbury
“Somewhat to my surprise, but with confidence in God, I am being called to be the next Bishop of Salisbury.”
Crowds converge on Cathedral in COP26 gathering
“I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike…” rang out in College Green, outside Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday as 40 cyclists rode into the square.
COP in, not COP out!
Do you care about our world, our nature and our future? You are invited to join us at Gloucester Cathedral this Saturday as part of the Global Day of Action
GHCT celebrates 40th anniversary success at Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust had a hugely successful evening celebrating their 40th anniversary at Gloucester Cathedral and was able to announce a marvellous £37,000 fundraised so far in their anniversary
Recognition for long service to the Church
Bishop Rachel has presented long service awards to people who have served the life of the Church in and around Gloucestershire. The ten people chosen for special recognition today have
Epic ride to deliver Christian message to COP26
A very important piece of paper was handed over to two men on bikes at Gloucester Cathedral on Tuesday before they cycled off at speed… but what was it all
Livestreaming and orders of service for 2021 ordinations
We’re getting ready to celebrate as 15 new priests and six new deacons prepare to be ordained in Gloucester Cathedral this weekend.
Cyclists launch new national Cathedrals cycle route
Cyclists from Gloucester Cathedral join launch of the Cathedrals Cycle Route Cyclists from Gloucester Cathedral will be taking part in a nationwide relay ride on a new cycle route linking
Bishop Rachel’s Candlemas sermon
On Sunday, Bishop Rachel presided and preached at a special service for Candlemas. The video of the full service is also at the bottom of the page. Watch the sermon
From Your Cathedral To You
Gloucester Cathedral will bring Comfort and Joy to all, wherever you may be this Christmas Gloucester Cathedral’s From Your Cathedral To You Christmas campaign aims to give people across the
Gloucester Cathedral ‘Beacon of Hope’ Appeal
Launched in June, the Cathedral’s Bacon of Hope Appeal is seeking to raise £1 million by Christmas to keep the Cathedral open for everyone. Prior to this global pandemic the
Public worship at Gloucester Cathedral this Sunday 5 July
Worship for all returns to Gloucester Cathedral this week from 5 July.
Dean Stephen Lake’s sermon for Sunday 28 June
How do we respond to God’s call, when so much is closed down? With the Cathedral beginning to open up again, Dean Stephen Lake shares his reflections on God’s call,
Maundy Thursday 2020
Thank you to the thousands of people who joined us live online on 9 April. The subtitled recording is now available below, including BSL sign language for the sermon at
Join the inaugural Gloucester Pilgrimage
Are you a walker? Looking for a challenge?
How about joining the new pilgrimage route from Tewkesbury Abbey to Gloucester Cathedral?
Service for those affected by cancer
Pause for Hope is a national charity that enables prayer services throughout the UK for all those affected by cancer, from patients and carers, to medics and health professionals, all
Cloister Challenge Sleep-out at Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester’s annual Cloister Challenge event returns to the Cathedral on 20 March 2020 marking its fifth-anniversary raising money for the homeless and vulnerable. The Cloister Challenge raises much-needed funds for
Carve the Dates in Stone: Gloucester Cathedral Launches New Stonemasonry Events Programme
Have you ever wondered where the stone used to restore and repair Gloucester Cathedral comes from? Would you like to know more about the tools and techniques used by stonemasons to blend old and new? Over the next three weeks, Gloucester Cathedral is promoting four exciting new events exploring the how the building was made and the work of the extraordinary stonemasons who have maintained it for generations.
Launch Event on May 17: Celebrating Gloucestershire!
A big, free, party in the grounds of Gloucester Cathedral has been organised to celebrate Gloucestershire and everyone is invited!
Gloucester Cloister Challenge
The Rotary Club of Gloucester and the people of Gloucester are coming together to support both the homeless of the city and those at risk of homelessness.
In tune with heaven and in touch with daily life
Actually, I really wanted to be in the navy! I had the boyhood dream of commanding an aircraft carrier. It was when that possibility ended that I soon came to
