Every year the Children’s Society measure the well-being of children in the UK through a regular survey, with the findings presented in their Good Childhood Report. This research has shownContinue reading
Month: July 2020
Secretary of State for the Environment to the Cotswolds Conservation Board
A rector of rural parishes in the Cotswolds has been appointed by the Secretary of State for the Environment to the Cotswolds Conservation Board, which oversees the Cotswold Area ofContinue reading
This weeks message from Bishop Rachel
Yesterday’s gospel reading for Holy Communion was Matthew 13: 31-35 in which Jesus likens the kingdom of heaven to a mustard seed that is sown in a field and grows into an enormous tree.
Weekly Bulletin and roundup: sermon and podcast for August 2.
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for – Sunday 2 August. The Sermon Slot Dean Stephen shares his sermon for August 2. Each week we share aContinue reading
Confirmations to resume
Confirmation: A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert We are pleased to be able to tell you we can now begin to plan for confirmation services to resume. ForContinue reading
Podcast Episode 10: Rest. Archdeacon Hilary and Bishop Robert.
Leadership: Committed to transformation. Aaaaand … rest. It’s harder than it sounds, isn’t it? Put .. the alb … down. In this episode, Bishop Robert talks with Archdeacon Hilary DawsonContinue reading
National Churches Trust’s Foundation grants
Now that churches are once again able to be open for worship and visitors, the National Churches Trust wishes to remind PCCs about the availability of grant funding for essentialContinue reading
Art projects from the Christian Arts Festival
The Christian Arts Festival is encouraging people to make their own teepees and mini willow lantern houses this summer, with the aim of having them on display at a rescheduledContinue reading
Choral scholars join forces to raise funds in lockdown
Twenty-one choral scholars from Church of England Cathedrals across the south west of England have created a fundraising virtual evensong in lockdown
New guidance from the Church of England
Incumbents and churchwardens where parishes are in vacancy should have received this notification on 23 July. Please continue to check the Church of England website Coronavirus guidance pages for theContinue reading
The Weekly Bulletin (21/7/20)
This week’s Bulletin includes an update on our LIFE vision, a new app to help combat modern slavery in farming, information about Bishop Rachel’s new book and training on takingContinue reading
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for July 26
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday July 26. The Sermon Slot The Ven Hilary Dawson shares her sermon for July 26. Each week weContinue reading
Bishop Robert’s Family Gospel reading for July 26
The Rt Revd Robert Springett, Bishop of Tewkesbury’s reflection on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, July 26 To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video isContinue reading
Bishop calls for joined up approach to early years interventions
Investment in ‘Best Beginnings’, ranging from Children and Family hubs to midwives and health visitors will tackle problems at the beginning of a child’s life rather than waiting until crises develop in later years.
This week’s message from Bishop Rachel
Mary Magdalene knew about life’s turbulence and living with the unexpected. She had experienced Christ’s healing, travelled with him, was at his crucifixion and then …
The Ven Hilary Dawson’s sermon for July 26
The Ven Hilary Dawson shares her sermon for July 26. Each week we share a sermon for use the upcoming Sunday. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure thisContinue reading
FestivALL link up July 2020
What is it all about? FestivALL 2020 is all about linking up, celebrating and building connections, on and offline, and making sure that everyone is included in some way. DuringContinue reading
Carrying the Christ Light
Prison Fellowship got to sit down with Bishop Rachel and talk about her passion for her work for women within the criminal justice system. Read the whole interview here.Continue reading
Bishop Rachel launches her first book
Bishop Rachel launches her first book Encounters. Jesus, connection and story: past, present and future In Bishop Rachel’s first book she reflects on significant encounters between Jesus and those heContinue reading
Parent Support and Advice Line
Are you worried about your child’s mental health, emotional wellbeing or behaviour? Parenting can be hugely rewarding but it can also be really hard work, especially if you think yourContinue reading
This week’s message from Bishop Rachel
The opportunity for rest and ‘letting go’ is finally appearing on the horizon for Headteachers and staff of schools across the Diocese, and Bishop Robert and …
The Weekly Bulletin (14/7/20)
We hear from local young people about the impact of lockdown, catch up with Bourton’s latest environment project and join in with FestivALL. Download this week’s Bulletin here —>
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for July 19
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday July 19. Families Gospel video The Very Revd Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Cathedral, teaches on the Gospel readingContinue reading
