Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert have both added their signatures to this public statement made on Wednesday 1 November. A statement from 44 Bishops on LLF We write to reaffirmContinue reading
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Message from Bishop Rachel, 10 October 2023
In the midst of all the different strands of my ministry at present, I continue to reflect on a world in which oversimplistic binary views are so prevalent and so easily shape the way people view the world, yet the truth is that stories and lives are far messier than that.
Living in Love and Faith: Message from Bishop Rachel, 14 February 2023
The most recent message regarding Living in Love and Faith, first posted on 14 February 2023
Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward after Synod debate
The Church of England’s General Synod has welcomed proposals that would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate theirContinue reading
A message from Bishop Rachel
I know that many of you will have been following discussions at General Synod over these last few days, and in many ways, there has been a profound sense of dislocation as we have discussed important issues regarding the Church of England while being so deeply aware of the unfolding devastation in Turkey and Syria…
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
Firstly, we want to reiterate our shame and sadness regarding the way those who identify as LGBTQI+ have too often experienced hostility and judgement within the Church rather than being cherished as members of the body of Christ with names and stories.
Bishops propose prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples
Under historic plans outlined today, same-sex couples will be able to come to church to give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership and receive God’s blessing
Living in Love and Faith – a message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
To our sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Gloucester … This week, we have spent a further three days with the Bishops of the Church of England in aContinue reading
A post-Lambeth message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
It has been an enormous privilege for us both to be part of the Lambeth Conference which gathered some 650 Anglican Bishops and 450 spouses from across the world atContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith: 3 easy steps
The Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith listening process closes at the end of April 2022, so now is the time to get involved if you haven’t already. WhatContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith update
From Margaret Sheather – see LLF main page for full information on what’s happening There is still plenty of time to get involved in the Living in Love and FaithContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 12 October 2021
Being a disciple of Jesus is an adventure – it can unsettle, challenge, disturb us but always leads to life.
You will read elsewhere in today’s Bulletin of the continuing invitation to be engaged with ‘Living in Love and Faith’ the teaching document which as Bishops we have prepared about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 September
In the Church’s calendar, today is the day when we remember Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. I am struck once again not only by Christ’s trust in him but also byContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith: Extended time for engagement
A message from Diocesan Advocate Margaret Sheather “Many of you have raised concerns about the limited time available to engage with the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) programme, soContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith – facilitation training
An update from Margaret Sheather, diocesan LLF Advocate www.churchofengland.org/resources/living-love-and-faith The Taster session in April was a successful launch of the LLF programme in the diocese, with more than 90 peopleContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith
Living in Love and Faith – Christian teaching and learning about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage, written by Margaret Sheather. “We, the Bishops of the Church of England invite youContinue reading
