With the 80th anniversary of VE Day approaching, many churches are likely to be planning a celebration event, taking part in the Ring Out In Celebration or lighting a beacon.Continue reading
Month: April 2025
Seven days to make a difference – Christian Aid Week 2025
“Every year, during Christian Aid Week, people across Britain and Ireland have seven days to make a difference and support their global neighbours, in a celebration of hope for aContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 29 April 2025
It is in many ways fitting that Pope Francis died on the Monday of Easter Week, a day of rest after the rigors of Holy Week and the celebration ofContinue reading
Celebrate Children, Youth and Families Ministry with ‘RECOGNISE’
RECOGNISE, running 7 to 13 July, is a week long celebration of everyone involved with church Children, Youth and Families Ministry. Whether being paid leaders or volunteers, this is aContinue reading
Thy Kingdom Come 2025 – Light up the world in Prayer
From 29 May to 8 June 2025, Christians across the world are invited to unite in prayer as part of Thy Kingdom Come, an international, ecumenical movement that brings ChristiansContinue reading
‘Who made my clothes?’: Fairtrade fashion show at St Stephen’s Cinderford
If you look at the clothes you’re wearing right now, do you know who made them? Do you know where they came from? These questions might feel simple to ask,Continue reading
Open The Gospel – 4 May: Easter 3
Reading: John 21.1–19 After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2Gathered there together were Simon Peter,Continue reading
Connect Blog: Experiencing God in music
This month, Senior Connector Jo Wetherall interviews Steve Bullock about how he experiences God in music. How does music influence your relationship with God? Music allows me to connect withContinue reading
Chrism Eucharist 2025
Join us today, 17 April, for this special service led by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, which includes the blessing of holy oils.
On the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church across the world died today, Easter Monday, at the age of 88.
Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon
I suspect every person here wants to join in with God’s transforming kingdom of God work. And once again, thank you for the privilege of sharing in ministry together.
Open The Gospel – 27 April: Easter 2
Reading: John 20.19–31 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked forContinue reading
Bishop Rachel visits Whitminster School following SIAMS inspection
Pupils and staff at Whitminster Endowed C of E Primary School received a visit from Bishop Rachel after their positive SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection report.Continue reading
Anne’s calling to Funeral Ministry and the upcoming pilot in Hereford
While many dioceses across the UK have seen a decline in funeral ministry, the Diocese of Gloucester is seeing a rise. Not only is it resisting the trend, but it’sContinue reading
“It’s not just a new job, it’s a new calling”
It was a joyful installation service for the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, The Venerable Katrina Scott, in Gloucester Cathedral at the end of March. Surrounded by friends, family, colleagues andContinue reading
Holding the key, podcast episode 8: Dilys Alam interviews Bishop Rachel
Bishop Rachel (Anglican Bishop for HM prisons) in conversation with Dilys Alam (Home Affairs policy advisor at the Archbishops’ Council) – Taking the politics out of sentencing. In this eighthContinue reading
Bishop Rachel responds to the Times Crime and Justice Commission Report
Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system
Message from Bishop Rachel, 15 April 2025
Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son… (Hebrews 1:1-2) OnContinue reading
Open The Gospel – 20 April: Easter Day
Reading: Luke 24.1–12 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2They found the stone rolledContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 8 April 2025
One of the things that I am deeply grateful for in the life of our diocese are our international partnership links. We have four. Two are in India: the DioceseContinue reading
Miriam’s call to serve locally, from Japan to Hucclecote
Before Miriam Davis’ current role as an Assistant Curate for her local church, St Philip and St James in Hucclecote, Gloucester, she spent decades serving in Japan with OMF International.Continue reading
Stroud churches collaborate to boost churchyard biodiversity
Stroud Deanery is working with local partners in a bid to protect and restore biodiversity in churchyards. 19 representatives from churches across the Stroud Area Deanery gathered in North WoodchesterContinue reading
How can we help our church thrive?
On 31 May, a group of 80 people will gather at Brimscombe Mill to ask a deceptively simple question: How can we help our church thrive? Titled ‘Thriving Church‘, thisContinue reading
