The worshipping community in Dursley have been hanging prayers of hope on a tree in the churchyard outside St James’ Church. The Revd Canon Michael Cozens, local Rector, said, “AllContinue reading
Month: March 2021
Message from Bishop Robert: Maundy Thursday Chrism
Our Chrism Service, this coming Maundy Thursday, will again be different. Led from the Cathedral this year most of us will join from homes. Yet as always it will be poignant.
Sharing Comfort and Joy at Easter
Households across the Diocese of Gloucester will be celebrating this Easter Sunday with a special meal, sponsored and delivered by their local church or worshipping community. 1124 delicious shepherd’s piesContinue reading
Thy Kingdom Come 2021
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 2018
Death café celebrates five years of meetings
Death and dying is a topic that people often avoid, despite the fact that its an inevitable part of life. But people in Nailsworth were determined to break theContinue reading
Joining the Maundy Thursday 2021 act of worship
Instructions for joining the virtual Maundy Thursday 2021 act of worship at 11am in which clergy, readers and licensed lay workers will reaffirm their ministerial promises. All members of ourContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel
Today I’m putting yellow daffodils in the window, and tonight at 8pm it will be the flame of a candle, bearing witness to lament and hope, and grief and thanksgiving.
Yellow ribbons for National Day of Reflection
As the country marks one year since the start of the first coronavirus lockdown, people stood in silence at midday to pay their respects to those who have lost theirContinue reading
Christian Aid and VaccinAid appeals
There is now the possibility of funding vaccines directly via the VaccinAid campaign as well as funding humanitarian relief via the Christian Aid campaign.
Bishop Rachel: women prison-leavers must be supported into safe housing
Campaigners call on Parliamentarians to stop Government releasing up to 6 out of 10 women from prison to homelessness Today, campaigners, including women with lived experience of the issue, willContinue reading
Young people share how Covid has impacted their lives
Over 100 people took part in a special Youth Forum hosted by Bishop Rachel. Young people from across Gloucestershire spoke honestly about how Covid-19 has impacted their lives and askedContinue reading
Churchyards, Biodiversity and ‘Churches Count on Nature’ week.
Churchyards can be significant for wildlife as they have often had minimal disturbance for centuries. This means that churches have a critical and very particular role to play for theContinue reading
Harmony Project in Newnham
The proceeds from sales of eco friendly loo roll in Newnham are being used to fund a community garden. The Revd Joe Knight, curate in Newnham, Awre and Blakeney, spokeContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaking in the House of Lords this week
A roundup of the instances of Bishop Rachel bringing questions or speaking for amendments in the House of Lords this week. Monday Mar 15 "What is the Government doing toContinue reading
Government is failing vulnerable victims of domestic abuse
Bishop Rachel’s article as featured in The Times, Redbox, on Monday 15 March 2021 “One of the strange things about this viral pandemic is that we are reacting and respondingContinue reading
Energy Footprint Tool – have you tried it yet?
Across the Diocese of Gloucester, we have committed to reducing our emissions by 80% by 2030. This is an ambitious target and one that we will need to work togetherContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert: Telling the story
“Sarah Everard’s murder has rightly brought anger that this should happen on our streets, a wave of sympathy and love for her and her family, and then with it, a cry of pain and anguish. Like Rachel, we are weeping in anguish for our children and cannot be comforted (Jeremiah 31).”
Bishop Rachel successfully moves amendment 70 in Domestic Abuse Bill
“I’m grateful for the support for this Amendment, which aims to provide migrant victims of abuse with temporary leave to remain, and access to public funds …
One Christian, making a difference with everyday faith
Hope Price in Fairford, Glos blogs about her experiences over the past year and the ways that her calling has made a difference in her life and that of otherContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel
…often it is in an almost aimless prayerful wandering and wondering when things rise to the surface in my heart and mind which then allows me to see things with greater clarity….
Bishop Rachel asks a question in the House of Lords on discrimination
“What plans do the Government have […] to tackle the root causes of bias and discrimination against women and girls?” See also: Fighting for Womens Justice hub page → Continue reading
Diocese of Gloucester to lead the nation’s worship
You might want to watch the the national Church’s Mothering Sunday service, featuring Bishop Rachel and Alexandra Dyer, Reader at St James’, Tredworth in Gloucester and a reading from MargaretContinue reading
Growing Together: for Easter 2021
A new resource to share with your families and households, schools and community groups this Easter. The Revd Jo Wetherall and Debbie Helme have put together this new Growing TogetherContinue reading
Digital ministry for body, mind and soul
While the country prepared to endure yet another lockdown, one church in Cheltenham decided 2021 was the year for a fresh start, resolving to Live Well in Body, Mind andContinue reading
