This month Barrie Voyce, Senior Youth Connector, is thinking about the transition points in the lives of children and their families. Currently my youngest daughter is working towards he A-Levels,
Month: February 2026
Open The Gospel – 8 March – The Third Sunday of Lent, John 4.5 – 42
8 March – The Third Sunday of Lent, John 4.5 – 42 So he came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given
Resourcing your whole school’s spirituality
Spiritual development is often something we “know when we see” — yet harder to define with confidence. Our Diocesan Spirituality Course offers space to explore what spirituality means for adults
New groups growing disciples
Small‑group life is taking off at St James’ Quedgeley, where a simple idea from David and Meg Heywood has grown into something far bigger than they expected.
Eco Church: Land and Nature
As we continue our Lenten journey exploring our ongoing work towards an Eco Office Silver award and beyond, this week we turn our attention to Land and Nature. At Church
Message from Bishop Robert, 24 February 2026
It has now been just over two months since we moved into our new Diocesan Offices on Denmark Road, Gloucester. If you have not yet visited, I hope you will
“Our yews will be here in 3026”
Holy Trinity Minchinhampton has been getting hands‑on with its ancient churchyard heritage, as volunteers turned out for “Love Your Yew Week” — a national campaign celebrating and caring for some
Iranians baptised in moving service
Five Iranian members of the church community at St Matthew and The Minster were baptised during last week’s midweek communion, in a deeply moving service. “Over the last five years
PCC guidance: Architects/Surveyors
New guidance and advice for PCCs working with architects and surveyors has been produced by Rory Wilson, Church Buildings Support Officer for the Diocese of Gloucester, as part of the
Open The Gospel – 1 March – The Second Sunday of Lent, John 3.1-17
1 March – The Second Sunday of Lent, John 3.1-17 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He came to Jesus by night and said to
Vacancy still available at Hawley Mews almshouses, London Road, Charlton Kings
The Charity of Mary Joan Hawley is looking for new residents for a two bedroomed house, in a small scheme of six houses on land next to Holy Apostles Church,
Eco Church: Buildings and Energy
As we begin our Lenten journey exploring our ongoing work towards an Eco Office Silver award and beyond, this week we turn our attention to Buildings and Energy.
Pupils lead efforts for Hatherop’s Big Build
Children at Hatherop Primary School have been backing a major fundraising campaign to improve their school buildings and create a new school hall.
Quedgeley hosts Mardi Gras festival
Mardi Gras food festival brought together neighbours, friends and visitors from across Quedgeley to sample food from their global community of Christians.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 17 February 2026
Many of you will be aware that last week the General Synod of the Church of England met in London to debate and take decisions on a number of significant
Chaplains needed for rural show
Volunteer chaplains are being invited to take part in this year’s Royal Three Counties Show, offering a welcoming presence and informal conversation throughout the three-day agricultural event. The Revd Bob
Open The Gospel – 22 February – The First Sunday of Lent, Matthew 4.1 – 11
22 February – The First Sunday of Lent, Matthew 4.1 – 11 Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2He fasted for
Bishop Rachel calls for justice in West Bank
At the end of January 2026, Bishop Rachel returned to visit Israel and Palestine, meeting Anglicans living in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem.
A message from Kate Stacey, Collaborative Ministry Lead: Lifelong learning
The Revd Kate Stacey, Collaborative Ministry Lead: Lifelong learning, for the Diocese of Gloucester is moving to a new role as Head of Discipleship in Oxford Diocese. She said: “I
Message from Bishop Robert, 10 February 2026
When the King was crowned, he began the service by saying that he came, after the example of Jesus Christ, not to be served but to serve. His is a
Inclusion and Access for All Group
The diocesan Inclusion and Access for All Group is a volunteer group from across the diocese, working with the Mission and Ministry department to promote inclusion and accessibility in diocesan
Caring for Creation together
Over the past 18 months, the Church House team has taken important steps on its journey towards caring more faithfully for God’s creation. This has included getting a clearer picture
Become a Sportily Movement Maker
Sportily is continuing to grow its programme of sport and physical activity sessions across Gloucestershire, creating welcoming spaces where people of all ages can get active, make friends and explore
Faithful Generations fun day
People of grandparent age and the children they care for are invited to St John Baptist Church in Cirencester for an afternoon of intergenerational exploration, creativity, and reflection.
