The collation, installation, and welcome service for the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Revd Canon Katrina Scott, took place on Sunday (30 March) from 3pm to 5pm at Gloucester Cathedral.
Month: March 2025
Open The Gospel – 6 April: Lent 5
Reading: John 12.1–8 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2There they gave a dinner for him. Martha
Nominations open for Christian Aid Power of Hope awards
Christian Aid is calling for nominations of individuals or groups from our worshipping communities for the Power of Hope Award, which the charity has launched to mark its 80th anniversary. The
How Trinity Cheltenham cut energy costs and carbon emissions
In February, Trinity Church in Cheltenham successfully completed a major sustainability project, installing 60 solar panels, battery storage, LED lighting upgrades, and cavity wall insulation in its community centre, Trinity
Message from Bishop Robert, 25 March 2025
I found myself at dusk on Ash Wednesday some three weeks ago driving through the Cotswolds on my way to preside at the Eucharist and to receive and to offer
St James’ Church Repair Café wins Unsung Heroes Award
Michael Smedley and the volunteers at St James’ Church Repair Café have been selected as winners of the Unsung Heroes Award, presented by the Cotswold District Council. The award celebrates individuals
Retired vicar seeks to inspire Christians to resist oppression through faith
Retired priest, Jonathan Evans, who is part of the worshipping community at St Catharine’s, Gloucester, is looking to form a study group to help Christians become inspired to respond to
Open The Gospel – 30 March: Lent 4
Reading: Luke 15.1–3, 11b–32 Now all the tax-collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, ‘This fellow welcomes sinners
Net Zero Carbon ‘Quick Wins’ Grant Scheme
The Diocese of Gloucester has received a grant of £48,850 to support churches and church halls on the way to Net Zero Carbon. The funds are part of the Church
News from Gloucester Cathedral regarding Peter Ball signage
With the support of the Safeguarding team, Gloucester Cathedral has placed an interpretation panel next to the list of Bishops in the North Ambulatory of the Cathedral to explain the
Six schools gather for ‘Experience Lent’ at All Saints’ Church
Over 140 children from six local primary schools gathered at Down Ampney C of E Primary School on Ash Wednesday this year for ‘Experience Lent’. Pupils from Ampney Crucis, Hatherop,
Message from Bishop Rachel, 18 March 2025
Last Friday I was in the House of Lords participating in a Private Members’ bill requiring the Government to recognise Palestine as a sovereign and independent state.
Do you encounter God through music?
‘Do you encounter God through music?’ This is the question being posed by the Growing Faith Foundation, on our behalf, to children and young people across the country in the
Christ’s final hours to be reenacted on the streets of Gloucester for Good Friday
On Good Friday, the streets of Gloucester will once again transform into a stage for a powerful reenactment of Christ’s final hours in a play called ‘The Way of the
Thy Kingdom Come 2025
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
Open The Gospel – 23 March: Lent 3
Reading: Luke 13.1–9 There were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, ‘Do you think that because these Galileans
A homegrown calling for Jackie in Bibury
Jackie Colburn’s path to ministry has been deeply intertwined with the community that she’s called home for decades. She was born in Cheltenham, raised in Winchcombe, and has lived on
Message from Bishop Robert, 11 March 2025
I do hope you will take some time to read in the Bulletin today the stories from two of our locally selected Ordained Local Ministers, Jackie Colburn and Clare Negreira.
‘Online church live streams and Zoom got me through those difficult days’
The landscape of worship has changed a lot since the COVID-19 pandemic, with many churches continuing to offer online services to keep congregations connected. For Janet Bannister, a lifelong Christian
A calling close to home: Clare’s ministry at St Catharine’s
For some Christians, a calling to ministry means traveling far from home, but some are called to serve in the same place that they live. For Clare Negreira, it became
Are grandparents important?: A blog by Andy Palfreyman
Andy Palfreyman came along to our diocesan Faithful Generations events back in February. In this blog, he shares his key takeaways from the event, and reflects on why grandparents have
Open The Gospel – 16 March: Lent 2
Reading: Luke 13.31–35 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, ‘Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.’ He said to them, ‘Go and tell that
Message from Bishop Rachel, 4 March 2025
Last week, as I watched those extraordinary scenes of Trump, Vance and Zelensky in the Oval Office, I was struck by all the pointing. There was the physical pointing of
Explore how faith connects to your life with ‘Being With’
A course to help you explore faith through the lens of your own life experiences is being offered at St Catharine’s Church, Gloucester. Designed by Sam Wells and Sally Hitchiner
