Last Tuesday, many of us were looking at pictures of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, receiving our new Prime Minister. Amid a time of yet more political upheaval and economic uncertainty, the Queen was there – that figure of constancy and unity. Then, just 48 hours later, everything changed, and this Tuesday we find ourselves mourning the death of a beloved Queen.
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Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for the Life of Queen Elizabeth II to be held at Gloucester Cathedral
The service will be live-streamed and you are very welcome to join us online. An order of service and Bishop Rachel’s sermon can be downloaded from this page.
Queen Elizabeth II: Books of condolence
In response to the sad news of Her Majesty The Queen’s death, many churches in the diocese have opened books of condolence.
Statements from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal family, and we offer them our deepest condolences.
Jubilee Week: From small ships to fish and chips
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is here and churches and communities across the Diocese of Gloucester are celebrating with parties, music and fun. The whole country is excited to celebrate thisContinue reading
Stow’s ancient trees dedicated to HM The Queen
The picturesque trees framing the door of St Edward’s Church in Stow have been selected to be dedicated to the Queen as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Green CanopyContinue reading
Celebrating the Accession of HM The Queen
Down Ampney held a special Service of Choral Evensong on Sunday, to commemorate HM The Queen’s Accession to the Throne. Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attendedContinue reading