Last week, in my role as Pro-Chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire, I had the joy of presenting Nick Gazzard with an Honorary Fellowship. It has been a privilege to get to know Nick over the years, and many of you will be aware of his inspirational work with the Hollie Gazzard Trust.
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Mothers’ Union on 16 days of activism against gender-based violence
The Mothers’ Union is taking part in the 16 days against gender-based violence with its ‘No More 1 in 3’ campaign against domestic abuse and gender-based violence. The organisation hasContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 November 2023
A Song of the Wilderness, with words from Isaiah 35, will be used in the coming days and weeks as we move into Advent, and will be part of my prayer as I spend three days at the end of this week on retreat, staying in a hermitage in the grounds of a religious community. It will be my time of ‘going into the desert’ to be with God. I delight in solitude and silence to pray, reflect and dwell in scripture, and I am expectant for God to water those places within me which have become parched.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 29 November 2022
We live in a world in which we are acutely aware that ‘nation lifts up sword against nation’ and there is mess and pain and injustice. Whether it’s the narrative around immigration, or a fuel crisis, or the damage inflicted on our planet, or indeed the price of eggs, there is talk of justice in the public square.
Thankfully, in our vision of LIFE Together we have committed to be ‘advocates for flourishing through initiatives which combat injustice…’ yet I am under no illusion that acting with justice is easy or straightforward, and of course mercy and love must also be brought to the table.
Join Mothers Union for a minute’s silence to combat violence
The Mothers’ Union is asking people across the world to join them in a one minute silence on Saturday 26 November at 1.03 pm. The time has been chosen toContinue reading
Bishop Rachel: Domestic abuse must not be a taboo subject
Bishop Rachel has added her voice to the long-established 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign which begins each year on International Day Against Violence Against Women (November 25).
Message from Bishop Rachel, 23 November 2021
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in whichContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 2 November 2021
‘… all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of theContinue reading
