Bishop Robert met with staff from Lydney Church of England Primary School recently, to hear about how life has been for primary schools faced with such a huge amount of
Tag: Life
Podcast Episode 6: ‘Lockdown’ for women in prison. Bishop Rachel in conversation with the Governor of HMP Eastwood Park
Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. Lockdown for those inside the prison service. With the impact of Covid-19 prisons across the country are facing many different challenges, so what
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for June 14
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday June 14. Families Gospel video Released every Tuesday; a short video for children and households, based on the Gospel
Play bags for children in need
The Diocese of Gloucester have teamed up with Play Gloucestershire to support their Bags of Play project. Local children’s charity Play Gloucestershire, have distributed 1,500 Bags of Play to children
Podcast Episode 5: Visiting without visiting – Bishop Robert with Dean Stephen
In this episode, Bishop Robert Springett is joined by Dean Stephen Lake, to discuss being present and visiting people in a time when we can neither be present … nor
Messy Church at Tuffley
Messy Church happens in Tuffley on a monthly basis. Helen McGeoch, Pioneer in Tuffley says, “Messy Church is so good, it’s breaking down barriers that separate church from community and
Podcast Episode 4: In the face of devastation – Bishop Rachel in conversation with The Nelson Trust about domestic abuse
Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. As those who have experienced the love of God in Jesus Christ we are called to join in with the work of the
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for May 24
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday May 24. Each week, we’re sharing a sermon from a senior member of clergy, a reflection and other content for use in your worshipping community
Podcast Episode 3: Faith in troubled times – Archdeacon Phil and Bishop Rachel
In this third podcast episode, Archdeacon Phil talks with Bishop Rachel, about how our faith can be affected by troubled times. The two discuss life, hope and struggles, detailing the
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for May 17
There have been some changes to our regular communication channels during lockdown, so here’s a roundup of the content available
Light and Dark – stories from VE Day 1945. Podcast Episode 2
Bishop Rachel invited some of the members of St Kyneburga to join her for a virtual tea party over Zoom to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Over tea,
Dean Stephen Lake’s Gospel Reading for May 10, 2020
To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, during the Zoom meeting, click ‘share screen’, and select this youtube video.
Sermons, podcasts and Gospel readings – communications during lockdown
There have been some changes to our regular communication channels during lockdown, so here’s a roundup of the content available
Updates on Thy Kingdom Come 2020
The Revd Canon Chris Russell, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Advisor for Evangelism & Witness, has written to Bishops to give an update on the plans for Thy Kingdom Come 2020,
10.10am is prayer time
The Revd Kate Stacey, Rector in the Stroud Team is encouraging everyone in her congregations to stop and pray every day at 10:10am. It’s a reminder of the quote which
Zoom, zoom zoom*…….the joys and challenges of virtual youth ministry
(*other platforms are available) The Revd Emily Twigg from PSALMS blogs Scroll down for her ideas to try at home Four weeks ago I, like many others, had never head
Feeding the 5000 in under three weeks!
In response to the Covid-19 crisis, The Long Table, supported by the Diocese of Gloucester, have developed a project to feed people in need. The Long Table are making delicious,
Livestreaming services and groups – even without wifi
Visit our new Livestreaming hub Getting live content online; to remain connected with those in isolation, is more important than ever. Fortunately, it’s easier than you may think, and more
Bishop Rachel leads the debate in the House of Lords
House of Lords Thursday 27 February 2020 Bishop Rachel led a debate today in the House of Lords, on the case for improved early years intervention to support children and
Life Development Fund: feedback
The Life Development Fund enables mission and ministry across the diocese in new and exciting ways. Funding is provided to projects that help to deliver our vision of LIFE in
Mirror, mirror answer me, what is it I need to be…
Four young, talented spoken word artists have performed special pieces for the #Liedentity campaign.
Deanery strategic plans 2030
Together we will develop deanery strategic plans, which will support each deanery in planning how it will use its resources and potential, intentionally and effectively, for the mission of Christ’s
Bishop Rachel becomes President of local charity The Nelson Trust
I am passionate about working to support the most disadvantaged women in our communities
