We asked Bishop Rachel about some of the challenges of female leadership; where her confidence comes from, and how she responds to things like the #metoo movement
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What do you get if you send a bishop to a gin distillery?
The Bishop of Tewkesbury, the Right Revd Bishop Robert Springett visited the 6 o’clock Gin/Bramley and Gage gin distillery as part of a series of ‘Take a bishop to
Play football INSIDE Gloucester Cathedral!
Jesus fished with the fishermen and taught with the teachers; would he play football with the footballers …?
My vocation: Ed’s story
Following our series of ordinations stories, we met with Revd Ed Sauven to hear a little about his own extraordinary story…
Why Sports Ministry?
Sports Ministry is a named part of the Diocese of Gloucester’s Vision; we asked sports ministers, volunteers and the public about sport and faith to find out why
My vocation: Helkias’s story
“I think God calls people to be Plumbers, Nurses, Architects, just as much as He calls people to be Ordained.” We met up with Helkias Mapimhidze to hear his story
Work: the bigger picture
(Check our events for upcoming events)In the workplace, we’re called to be a model of Christ to others. A moulder of culture; someone who tries to make things better for
Exciting news in disguise – LIFE vision
Update from Helen Wolfson, Vision Support Officer Exciting news sometimes comes in disguise. The ‘Archdeacons Articles of Enquiry’ was a term new to me when I started supporting the Diocese
My vocation: Joy’s story
Joy Ludlow tells us why she got ordained; “It’s not really anything that I planned!”.
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Ordinations 2017
After a weekend of inspiring, joyous services at Gloucester Cathedral, we welcome ten brand new priests, and seven new deacons!
My vocation: Jo’s story
The Revd Jo Pestell shares her story of why she got ordained; “For me, even in the times when I’m like; “God, you don’t exist!”, I’ve just felt deeply within
Why I got ordained: Frances’ story
“I think during very very difficult times… I’m a single mother …those moments, God has to work with me, and its worked well. Having twins on your own and going
Festival Ministry by Wendy Ruffle, a Pioneer Minister in Tewkesbury
Over a weekend at the beginning of July we were involved in the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival. This at the largest battle re-enactment in Europe and this year was the most
Caroline’s vocation story
Have you had that feeling that God is calling you, but you think it can’t be true?
Inspiring our leaders to help young people explore their gifts and callings
Leaders of young people gathered at Bishopscourt from around the Diocese to celebrate their work together and hear a vision for future ministry and vocation from Bishop Rachel. As well
Frances Ashton Charity
Help for serving and retired members of the Clergy of the Church of England and widows/widowers thereof Since 1747 Frances Ashton’s Charity has been helping those who spend their lives
Church’s first lay Reader celebrated
150 years ago, the first Lay Reader was licensed in Standish
Reigning and Serving
The nation has offered its congratulations to the Queen as she celebrates her 90th birthday. Staunch republican and labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was glad to add his good wishes, while
