Gloucester Cathedral – Christmas Day 2018 The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester Gospel reading: Luke 2: 8-20 I wonder what has changed for you this year. Perhaps it’s
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Artist PJ Crook to unveil new altarpiece for Cheltenham Church
A new altarpiece by renowned Gloucestershire artist PJ Crook was unveiled at St Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop’s Cleeve on 13 December. The artwork will be dedicated by the
A Place to Belong: Disability and the Church
Watch stories of people with disabilities in the Church of England – and their perspectives on how churches can make sure everyone can participate in church life. These short films
Bishops sign two-child limit letter
Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert have signed a letter to the Times, expressing concern about the effect of the two child limit policy for tax credit and universal credit. It
Practical help for refugees: one community’s story of action
Richard Kerr-Wilson shares how the South Cheltenham Churches realised their goal of sponsoring a family of refugees. “It all started when Bishop Rachel forwarded a letter from the Home Office
The Shrinking the Footprint’s Winter newsletter is out
Read about the Church Times Green Award winners, the news that the that the electricity bulk purchased by the Church of England procurement service is now 100% sourced from UK
Tewkesbury Refugee Support Group: Visit to Cairo
Five members of the Tewkesbury Refugee Support Group Committee and a Cheltenham Refugee supporter went to see what Refuge Egypt does at first hand. Tony Cullingford tells the story of
Will you take action to prevent violence?
I have worked in safeguarding for over ten years and there are situations that I have been involved in which I will always remember… A 14 year old girl told
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
Summer in the Forest
Screening at Electric Picture House in Wotton-Under-Edge on Sunday 16 July at 7.30pm
People recognised for their long service to the Church
Bishop Rachel welcomed 19 people into the Company of St Kyneburga
Bishop Rachel’s Easter Day sermon 2017
‘Do not be afraid’ The angel said to the women ‘Do not be afraid’ – it seems to be what angels always say.
Families and Youth
Support for families and young people covers a spectrum of topics as families face substantial challenges. These include issues around having a work-life balance, financial matters, and health in addition to managing
Be Bold For Change: the speeches
Six organisations stand together with the Diocese of Gloucester to bring a challenge to the House of Lords
DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal
More than 16 million people in East Africa do not know where their next meal will come from and children are at risk of dying from starvation.
Bishop Rachel visits Indian link dioceses
Tweets from Bishop Rachel’s visit to our partner dioceses in India.
Working in partnership to drive change for women
Inspirational speeches made challenging MPs and guests at an event in the House of Lords – watch the video here
‘To Do’ List
Another day is over and the ‘To Do List’ is woefully incomplete. This is my reality and I imagine it would be the same for many. Why is it that
Bishop Rachel supports vulnerable women
The Diocese of Gloucester is providing housing to support the most vulnerable women in our society.
Let us stand together
It cannot have escaped your notice during the last few months that Donald Trump is a figure that divides opinion. It cannot also have escaped your notice that we are
Violence against women is at an all time high
Prosecutions relating to violence against women and girls are at an all time high
