Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system
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Chrism Eucharist 2025
Join us today, 17 April, for this special service led by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, which includes the blessing of holy oils.
Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon
I suspect every person here wants to join in with God’s transforming kingdom of God work. And once again, thank you for the privilege of sharing in ministry together.
How to re-watch the Archdeacon of Cheltenham’s collation, installation and welcome service
The collation, installation, and welcome service for the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Revd Canon Katrina Scott, took place on Sunday (30 March) from 3pm to 5pm at Gloucester Cathedral.
Thy Kingdom Come 2025
Let us pray! The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited parishes across England to join a great wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost
Message from Bishop Rachel, 3 February 2025
Bishop Rachel’s Presidential address to Diocesan Synod, February 2025
An invitation to our Faithful Generations events in February
This is a warm invitation to everyone of grandparent generation, and to the children they love and care for in their families, churches and communities. You are invited to Gloucester
Is employment the key to breaking the cycle of reoffending?
This week Bishop Rachel’s message comes from her prisons event in the House of Lords.
Livestream for 2024 ordinations
Every summer the Church of England celebrates the ordination of new deacons and priests. This newest generation of clergy will join others in leading churches through prayer, teaching, and worship.
Watch the livestream for the Eucharist with the Archbishop of Canterbury here
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby, is coming to the Diocese of Gloucester over the May Bank Holiday, Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May, to join in with our mission and vision.
Could you provide pastoral support to C of E schools?
Bishop Robert and Bishop Rachel are looking for special people with a background in education who can take on the role of Bishop’s Visitor to Schools. This is a voluntary
A new economy based on Christian justice and inclusion
Hollowed-out department stores and people with nowhere to go; nobody likes to see a high street on its knees. But with the rapid decline of traditional high street business comes
Café and shop in Amberley church breathe new life into building
A café and coffee shop set up in an Amberley church have brought new life to the church building and united the community. As a result of this community-owned and run venture, Holy Trinity is now a bustling hub of activity with people using the building seven days a week.
Experience Easter Outside: popular teaching resource relaunched
Rosie of Hartpury CofE Primary School has been using the Experience Easter Outside teaching resource; “It’s been so easy to setup, it’s all there, and the kids are getting so
A Christmas message for schools, from Bishop Robert
A Christmas message for schools, from the Bishop of Tewkesbury, the Rt Revd Robert Springett. Transcript I want to say huge thank you to everybody who makes up the life
A Christmas message to clergy, lay leaders and all in our worshipping communities, from the Bishop of Gloucester
Thank you to those who lead and organise, and all who participate in different ways — whether it’s about our worship, or the activities which engage with people and places in your context – seeking the flourishing of children, young people and adults, and the flourishing of place and creation, thank you.
A Christmas message for everyone in Gloucestershire and beyond, from Bishop Rachel
A Christmas message for everyone in Gloucestershire and beyond, from the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the full
Bishop Rachel speaking in the House of Lords this week
Bishop Rachel has spoken in the House of Lords twice today; in response to the King’s speech on Tuesday, and asking a question on the “Humanitarian Situation in the Occupied
Join us as we Pray Like Hannah; every day through November
Join us from 1 November, as we say a simple prayer once per day. During the ordinary things that are happening in our lives; washing up, sending a text, or
Providing a warm welcome to people leaving prison
Bishop Rachel, in partnership with The Welcome Directory and the Community Chaplaincy Association, hosted an event at Gloucester Cathedral, highlighting the vital role faith communities hold in welcoming people coming
Liedentity campaign in the House of Lords
Young people from The Cotswold School and All Saints Academy joined Bishop Rachel at an event in the House of Lords this week to call for strengthened protections on age
Video: Building brains with the under 5s
Work with children under 5 and their families is a thriving area of ministry in the Diocese of Gloucester. Around 100 people from different worshipping communities came along to the
Is sentencing effective for the offender? Pilot event with young people in Cheltenham
In partnership with All Saints Academy and the University of Gloucestershire, Bishop Rachel ran an event for Y11 and sixth form students exploring the sentences which are given for crimes.
