The Church of England has released a roundup of Digital Trends for Churches, drawing on a huge range of experiences and societal changes as we navigate the different forms ofContinue reading
Month: February 2022
Bishop Robert’s Bulletin message – My connection to education and schools
Education and schools seem somehow to have always been a part of my life. With my parents involved in different ways in schools, it was what we talked about asContinue reading
Creation care, gardens and churchyards
Blog by the Revd Cate Williams, Environmental Engagement Officer for the Diocese of Gloucester A few things have crossed my path over the last few weeks that shareContinue reading
Everyday Faith Portal launched
If you’re looking for a simple way to grow in faith and find new resources to equip, inspire and encourage you in your everyday life, take a look at the Everyday Faith portal
Sleep out to raise money for the homeless
Gloucester’s annual Cloister Challenge event returns to the Cathedral on 18 to 19 March 2022, raising money for the homeless and vulnerable. The Cloister Challenge raises much-needed funds for localContinue reading
Grants from GHCT
Applying for a grant from the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust The deadline for applications for the next round of Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust funding is 30 April. The GHCT makesContinue reading
Welcome to Bishop Emmanuel
Archdeacon Phil and the Revd Canon Helen Sammon represented the Diocese of Gloucester at the consecration of Bishop Emmanuel Bwatta, the new Bishop of Western Tanganyika (DWT) in Tanzania. DWTContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 15 February 2022
Last week at General Synod there was the opportunity to engage with some significant agenda items on what it means for us to ‘be’ the Church, ranging from involvement with issues around modern slavery, church governance, and supporting persecuted Christians across the world…
Wild and Wonderful goes live
Petra Crofton, environmentalist, author and childrens worker from Barnwood, Gloucester, has launched a new set of resources to help children and young people learn about science and the natural world,Continue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks out on the Nationality and Borders Bill
Bishop Rachel spoke yesterday in the House of Lords to challenge the Nationality and Borders Bill, speaking up for migrant survivors of gender-based violence. She said it is “disproportionately difficultContinue reading
Youth and environment in the Diocese of Gloucester
9 out of 10 Christian teenagers surveyed by Tearfund are concerned about climate change Just one in 10 believe their church is doing enough to respond to the climate crisis.Continue reading
‘Save the Parish’: A response from Bishop Robert
It is to the parish church I owe fairly much all that I am. As a child taken to my parish church, I first heard the stories of the scripturesContinue 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
A warm welcome in the heart of Matson
Introducing Emma Wilson, chef and manager of The Long Table in Matson, a new branch of the hugely successful Brimscombe Long Table.
#OneDiocese blog by Claire Power-Browne, Co Leader of TIC+
Claire Power-Browne of TIC+ speaks of holding hope for a young person until they feel able to hold it for themselves
Celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Tell us your plans for the Jubilee Weekend. This year the country will celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a four day Bank Holiday, from 2 to 5Continue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 1 February 2022
All our desire, all our intentions, will only be fruitful if they are rooted in a vision of the holiness of God.
