Next week, Prisons Week (12–18 October) invites churches and communities across the country to pray for and support those affected by crime and imprisonment. As Christians, we believe no oneContinue reading
Month: October 2025
Nature corridors event on path to Gold Award
Two Cheltenham churches are promoting nature corridors as they make the push towards their Gold Eco Church Awards. St Peter’s Church, Leckhampton and St St Philip and St James’ Church,Continue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 7 October 2025
Last Friday I was glad to visit members of the Hebrew Synagogue in Cheltenham following the shocking attack on the synagogue in Manchester. Antisemitism is abhorrent and is leading toContinue reading
Initial Lottery support for Blockley Church improvements
Blockley Church has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its Building on Blockley’s History Project. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, the project aims toContinue reading
New General Synod representatives for the Diocese of Gloucester
We can share that one new member of the House of Clergy and one new member of the House of Laity have been elected to represent the Diocese of GloucesterContinue reading
Bishop Rachel welcomes the announcement of the next Archbishop of Canterbury
As Bishop Sarah Mullally is announced as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Rachel welcomes her appointment. Bishop Rachel said, “On this historic day, I warmly welcome Bishop Sarah’sContinue reading
The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE to become 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Downing StreetContinue reading
Vicar of Tidenham with Beachley and Lancaut and Priest-in-Charge of St Briavels with Hewelsfield and Brockweir
Located within the Wye Valley Area of Natural Beauty and the Forest of Dean The Bishop of Gloucester seeks to appoint a prayerful and collaborative priest to lead these vibrantContinue reading
Archdeacon of Gloucester Vacancy
The Bishop of Gloucester is seeking to appoint an Archdeacon of Gloucester who will work alongside her, the Bishop of Tewkesbury and the Archdeacon of CheltenhamContinue reading
PRIEST in CHARGE for the Leadon Vale Benefice
The Bishop of Gloucester seeks to appoint a Priest in Charge for the Leadon Vale Benefice. Situated in the north-west of Gloucestershire, this is a beautiful area in which toContinue reading
Open The Gospel – 12 October: Trinity 17, Luke 17.11-19
12 October: Trinity 17, Luke 17.11-19 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. 12As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. KeepingContinue reading
