“We know that all pregnancies in prison are high risk, three babies have died in a women’s prison in the past five years, and it’s absolutely outrageous that we’re sending pregnant women to prison.”
Tag: Life
Getting Started & Keeping Going – Children’s Ministry
Getting started or keeping going? Whether you are just dipping your toe in or have suddenly found yourself in the deep end of Children’s ministry come and join us forContinue reading
Supporting ministry across the Church of England
“I have come that they may have LIFE, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) When Jesus talks about ‘Life in all its fullness’ he is teaching about theContinue 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
Tim Hastie-Smith appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire
The Revd Tim Hastie-Smith has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of the Gloucestershire Lieutenancy. He is one of the four new DL’s announced last month who support theContinue reading
Faithful Generations ‘What can a Grandparent do?’ Workshop
‘What can a grandparent do? A question close to our hearts when we long to share our faith with children of the younger generation, whether they are our familial grandchildrenContinue reading
Faithful Generations Events
A shout out to everyone of grandparent generation and the children they love and care for in their families, churches and communities. You are invited to bring each other to Gloucester CathedralContinue reading
Catholic and Anglican Prisons bishops support bill amendment on hidden ‘devastating consequences’ for children when primary caregivers are imprisoned
Bishop Richard Moth, the Lead Bishop for Prisons for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, and Bishop Rachel Treweek, Anglican Bishop for Prisons, have issued a joint statementContinue reading
Festival of Wonder brings people together in Stroud
St Laurence church has hosted three days of music, dance, circus performance, workshops and laughter, as the town gathered for Stroud’s epic Festival of Wonder. Bryan Court, who chaired theContinue reading
Prisons: Are we asking the right questions?
Following the recent escape of a prisoner from HMP Wandsworth there were immediate answers being demanded of questions about how the prison could possibly have allowed this to happen. The problem is that the questions we ask can lead to answers which don’t actually shine the light in the right places.
Is sentencing effective for the offender? Pilot event with young people in Cheltenham
In partnership with All Saints Academy and the University of Gloucestershire, Bishop Rachel ran an event for Y11 and sixth form students exploring the sentences which are given for crimes.Continue reading
A message from Bishop Rachel to the Diocese of Gloucester this Christmas
This Christmas many people will come to church buildings, halls and schools to engage with the Christmas story through various services, nativity plays and events. I hope we will capture all those numbers, but then what?
LIFE Together 2022: Some highlights
It’s been a year since we focused the spotlight of our LIFE vision into the five areas of the LIFE Together vision. We’re seeking to live ‘life in all itsContinue reading
Health and social care committee report on body image
“Something needs to be done to protect children and young people from a growing dissatisfaction with their bodies.”
Message from Bishop Robert, 1 February 2022
All our desire, all our intentions, will only be fruitful if they are rooted in a vision of the holiness of God.
Praying together for LIFE Together
Worshipping communities and individuals in and around Gloucestershire are invited to join in monthly prayers on Zoom for the work of the church in this area. “Do not worry aboutContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert: The God who calls us is faithful
LIFE Together builds on all that has happened over these last five years, as we have sought to shape ourselves as a Church in this diocese to share the abundance of life that is in Jesus Christ.
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
Big smiles at Festival of Stars
Photos from a fabulous day out Drumbeats, dog shows and selfie contests brought smiles to the faces of the crowds at Whaddon Recreational Land with the annual Festival ofContinue reading
Kit out the Nation
In partnership with BBC Radio Gloucestershire, the Diocese of Gloucester and partners are taking part in Kit Out The Nation. What is this campaign about? Kit Out the Nation’ isContinue reading
Could you offer work experience for prisoners?
Bishop Rachel is hosting a Zoom seminar to help worshipping communities learn more about the process of giving prisoners work experience. On Friday 17 September, from 9.30am to 11am, DuncanContinue reading
Add your voice to the national Climate Sunday livestream
This year, in the run-up to COP26, a special Climate Sunday service is being broadcast from Glasgow Cathedral on 4 September. You can register your interest in the Glasgow ClimateContinue reading
Bishop Rachel launches Prison Team
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, has created a collaborative team to support her in her role as Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales,Continue reading
