Reading: John 14.8–17 [25–27] Philip said to him, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been with you all this time, Philip,
Month: May 2025
Record achievements at blossoming gardening club
Members of the Gloucester Cathedral Gardening for Wellbeing group have achieved the record for the most AQA certificates awarded to the most participants at an awards ceremony in the group’s
Message from Bishop Robert, 27 May 2025
The ten days between the feast of the Ascension (Acts 1: 6f) when Jesus is taken into Heaven, and Pentecost (Acts 2: 1f) when the gift of the Holy Spirit
Task and Finish Group for Makin Report recommendations
Bishop Robert chairs a new Task and Finish group to take forward response to Makin Report recommendations
Breaking the silence of sexual abuse – Ann’s story
Warning: This video and story contains details of sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, coercion and abortion, which some people may find distressing.
House of Bishops statement on Gaza
Bishop Rachel joins the House of Bishops in protest at the death, destruction and suffering that men, women and children have endured in Gaza, Israel and the region these last 20 months.
Bishop Rachel responds to the Independent Sentencing Review
“As Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales, I wholeheartedly welcome the report of the Independent Sentencing Review.” “It’s evidence-led approach has concluded we need a radical shake-up
Open The Gospel – 1 June: Easter 7
Reading: John 17.20–26 ‘I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 20 May 2025
As I seek to engage with the horror and pain of all that continues to unfold in Gaza, I am angered and deeply perturbed by the obliteration of human life
Holding the key, podcast episode 10: Kate Fraser of Women in Prison
“We know that all pregnancies in prison are high risk, three babies have died in a women’s prison in the past five years, and it’s absolutely outrageous that we’re sending pregnant women to prison.”
Partnership working in action to safeguard children
The Revd Naftali Nkika is visiting the Diocese of Gloucester from our link Diocese of Western Tanganyika (DWT) in Tanzania.
Energy Footprint Tool closes end of June
On 30 June, the Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool will close to churches’ energy use entries from 2024. This deadline is a little earlier than previous years, to give
Racial justice micro-grant for Lives of Colour
Gloucestershire based charity Lives of Colour has received funding through the West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative pilot micro-grant scheme, in support of their education projects at All Saints’ Academy and the wider community.
Open The Gospel – 25 May: Easter 6
Reading: John 14.23–29 Jesus said, ‘Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with
Bishop Rachel calls on Government to reset the relationship between politics and justice
Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system
Bishop Rachel in the House of Lords; “The training for prison staff is woefully short”
Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system
Bishop Rachel asks the Government to support those working in problem-solving courts
Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system
Judy’s vocation to spiritual accompaniment, and surrendering to God
Judy Howard’s journey in spiritual accompaniment spans decades, rooted in a deep commitment to listening and guiding others in their faith. Raised in a Christian family in Uganda, Judy’s upbringing
“Just try it”: How Josh found his calling to Youth and Family Ministry
Joshua Robertson first stepped into youth ministry for the volunteering element of his Duke of Edinburgh Award. Little did he know it would be a life-changing experience. Josh now serves
Message from Bishop Rachel, 13 May 2025
Every follower of Christ is an ambassador for Christ (2 Cor 5:20).
A day of ‘Ows, wows and nows’ at Sapperton Primary
Children at Sapperton Church of England Primary School recently spent an entire day immersed in spirituality.
An unexpected calling from church ministry to chaplaincy
“Whether someone has faith or not, I’m here to support them. It’s about presence, understanding, and care.”
Open The Gospel – 18 May: Easter 5
Reading: John 13.31–35 When he had gone out, Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32If God has been glorified in
