The ‘Eco Team’ at St Andrew’s Churchdown has received a silver Eco Church award for their practical work to care for creation. Eco Church Awards are run through A Rocha,Continue reading
Month: October 2017
Liedentity, ancient and modern
Speaking as a parent, I am thrilled and grateful that Bishop Rachel’s Liedentity campaign is seeking to speak the truth of our inherent made-in-God’s-image value into the lives of youngContinue reading
“Everyone needs a place to call home” says Bishop
A scheme to use surplus church land to create affordable housing in Gloucester is due for completion in the spring. St Aldate’s vicarage which was no longer needed by theContinue reading
When I needed a shelter…
Once a TV company invited five men from a the Kastam tribe in the South Pacific island of Tanna, to come to England. No Kastam person had ever visited EnglandContinue reading
Paul Griffiths
We were sad and shocked to hear the news that Paul Griffiths died this morning
St Peter’s war memorial set to return to former glory
As part of Cheltenham Borough Council’s ‘Cheltenham Remembers’ project to commemorate World War One, the council is supporting the restoration of St Peter’s war memorial at The Rock, Tewkesbury Road.Continue reading
Cheltenham churches provide a home for refugee family
Six churches in Cheltenham have come together to provide a home and a community for a Syrian refugee family.
Bishop Rachel writes to her 20 year old self
Bishop Rachel has written a letter to her 20 year old self as part of Gloucestershire’s Live’s – Letters to my younger self series
‘Mission is’ game from CMS
Following a recent meeting with CMS, Cate Williams has ten copies of CMS’ ‘Mission is’ game, free for the first ten churches to request a copy. Mission Is…On the Cards’, forms part of Church Mission Society’s major new ‘Mission Is’ campaign, and aims to stimulate people’s thinking about mission and broaden their perspective of the reality of mission in the 21st century. For us in Gloucester Diocese, it is a tool with potential to get people talking about mission and inspired by the possibilities.
Welcoming people to new housing developments – experience from Kemble
One of the “Engagement” priorities of the Diocesan LIFE vision is “Connecting with new housing developments in innovative ways”. Martin Kingston, leader of the priority group developing activities in thisContinue reading
HLF funding for your church project event
Wed 1 November 2017 10:30 – 13:00 St Michael’s Church Centre, The Green, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8PD An opportunity to find out more about the Heritage Lottery Fund schemes toContinue reading
Bishop Rachel launches exhibition during Prisons Week
Gloucester Cathedral has partnered with the Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek and the Nelson Trust, a charity that works with women with multiple and complex needs, toContinue reading
Sports Ministry charity PSALMS providing more sport in more places
The local youth and sports ministry charity PSALMS, has changed its name, to reflect its growth.
Black History Month
“We can learn to see each other and see ourselves in each other and recognise that human beings are more alike than we are unalike.” Maya Angelou Black History month isContinue reading
Important warning from the Church Buildings Team
A number of our churches have been targeted by metal thieves in the recent days. We strongly encourage churchwardens and clergy to be extra vigilant at this time and ensureContinue reading
Have you got time?
I listened to a fascinating debate earlier this week. BBC Radio One has recently carried out a survey about what people think of ‘Generation Z’ (those now aged 16-22). ApparentlyContinue reading
New Year, New You
A message from Bishop Rachel and Dean Stephen As we enter the autumn there are already Advent and Christmas events in the diary, and no doubt future plans are alreadyContinue reading
Could Rwanda help churches get more from the 2018 World Cup?
A team of lay and ordained people from the UK have made a trip to Rwanda to see the Scripture Union’s ReadySetGO sports ministry in action. Now they are home,Continue reading
BRICK- Giving to Heritage Workshop: Funding & Fundraising for Heritage Carpenters’ Hall, London
Wednesday 4th October 2017 , 9:30am – 4:30pm The first half of the workshop will offer guidance from the Institute of Fundraising on how and where to look for funds, andContinue reading
Is this Britain’s longest serving chorister?
Roger Western will celebrate 84 years singing with the church choir at St Andrew’s and St Bartholomew’s, Churchdown this month.
