The week before Easter, known as Holy Week, is a special time for Christians. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, when we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Then, onContinue reading
Month: March 2023
Invitation to special Coronation service at Gloucester Cathedral
As part of the Big Help Out day to celebrate the Coronation of The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, everybody is warmly invited to attend a special serviceContinue reading
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 theContinue reading
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.Continue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 28 March 2023
One of the questions asked of the candidates at an interview I was chairing recently was what were they passionate about? It was a great question, passion is that strong, motivating force that drives a person’s life. It might be about sport, or a hobby. If we are lucky, it might be our work, and it will be something that we want to share with others, that they might become as passionate about it as we are.
New Vicar appointed for Tewkesbury Abbey
The Diocese of Gloucester has announced today (Sunday 26 March) that the Revd Canon Nick Davies has been appointed to be the next vicar of Tewkesbury Abbey. Fr Nick isContinue reading
Reception children interpret hope of Easter in colourful collage
Pupils in Reception at Clearwater Primary Academy have produced a bright and beautiful collage for Easter. The collage will hang in Saint James’ Church at Quedgeley throughout the Easter period.Continue reading
Bats in Churches engage children with bat conservation
Children and families across the Diocese of Gloucester are being invited to discover more about the fascinating world of bats while learning more about the history of local churches. ChurchesContinue reading
Revenue opportunity for churches with car parks
The Diocese has been approached by JustPark https://www.justpark.com/ to enquire whether any of our churches with car parks would be interested in letting their unused parking spaces out, for aContinue reading
Safeguarding training now available in Persian
Persian language Basic Awareness Safeguarding training is now available from the Diocese of Gloucester’s safeguarding trainers network. A growing number of people waiting for their asylum claim to be processedContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 March 2023
Last Saturday, many people from across the Diocese gathered for the inspiring and informative event, ‘Under fives and flourishing’. When introducing the event, and particularly thanking so many wonderful volunteers, I stated that creating spaces for under fives and their parents and carers is one of the most significant things we offer as followers of Christ.
The Music Works invites children to ‘Have a Go’ this Easter
The Music Works, a Gloucester-based charity that is helping young people to develop confidence and self-worth by engaging them through music, has been selected as one of the Bishops’ charitiesContinue reading
Sportily celebrates this Easter with free family fun day
On Monday 3 April, the Sportily team from north Gloucester is offering five hours of family fun in an Easter celebration. All are invited to join Nathan and the SportilyContinue reading
Easter 2023 – what’s happening in and around the Diocese of Gloucester
Just some of the special events happening over Holy Week and Easter in the Diocese of Gloucester. Check achurchnearyou.com for your local church’s events. Throughout the Easter period CheekyContinue reading
‘Excellent’ SIAMS report for Clearwater C of E Primary Academy
A primary academy in Quedgeley has been praised for its highly effective Christian leadership and offering an engaging curriculum through which all its pupils can flourish. Clearwater C of EContinue reading
Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board – Roadshows
For the first time, the 2023 Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board (GSAB) Roadshows will be aimed at the public, rather than professionals. There will be two face-to-face events, one in GloucesterContinue reading
Stroudwater churches take Table Talk to the pub
During Lent, churches in and around Stonehouse have been meeting weekly on a Monday night at the Woolpack Inn, a local pub in Stonehouse, for Table Talk. At this informalContinue reading
Vicar steps out to pray the bounds around Quedgeley and Kingsway
On Thursday 9 March, a small group from St James’ Quedgeley and Kingsway braced the inclement weather and took to the streets of the parish to walk and pray forContinue reading
Connect Young Leaders Programme – Autumn 2023
What is it? “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flow charts. It is about one life influencing another.” — John C. Maxwell At Youth Connect we believe that GodContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 14 March 2023
Thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength … (Isaiah 30:15)
I have found myself returning often to these words from the prophet Isaiah over the last few years as a reminder in busy, sometimes anxious, sometimes challenging times that it is in God we are to place our trust and from God our hope and our confidence for all that will be.
OneDiocese blog: How Madiy lives out her faith through sustainable fashion
The fashion industry has been in the spotlight in recent years due to the negative impact it has on climate change and the people working within it. Madiy Warner, fromContinue reading
Street Pastors offer safe space for punters at Cheltenham Races
A different kind of horse box will be seen this year at Cheltenham Festival – without a hay bag in sight. Instead, a comfy ‘stable’ to rest and flip flopsContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 7 March 2023
Last week, in Jerusalem, the Patriarch with the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem consecrated the Chrism oil that will be used in the Coronation of King Charles III.
IT day helps the digitally isolated in Frampton
A church in Frampton has been helping people get online to access services and support. Members of the worshipping community from St Mary’s Church, Frampton on Severn, took part inContinue reading
