The Bishop of Gloucester seeks to appoint a Team Rector to this large Team Ministry, set in a beautiful part of the country. This is a time of new opportunities
Month: April 2026
TEAM VICAR in the South Cotswold Team Ministry
to be the schools’ ministry lead to be missionally rooted in Kempsford to build our ministry in the villages The Bishop of Gloucester seeks to appoint a Team Vicar to
Open The Gospel – 10 May – The Sixth Sunday of Easter, John 14.15-21
10 May – The Sixth Sunday of Easter, John 14.15-21 ‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another
Message from Bishop Robert, 28 April 2026
There is nothing quite like coming home. Coming home at the end of a long day working, or from a trip away, or even a short break or holiday. The activities we were engaged in may have been joyful or challenging, uplifting or discouraging, but coming home promises a space to relax, to be oneself, and to recuperate, recalibrate, and rest.
Saying ‘yes’ to God
When the Revd Jo Pestell steps forward later this month to make a public vow of celibacy, she’ll be doing something rare, counter‑cultural and deeply personal. For the 54‑year‑old Gloucester
Wild Worship at Tewkesbury Abbey
Connecting with God’s creation is key to Wild Worship sessions happening in the grounds of Tewkesbury Abbey.
GDBF supports affordable housing at Innsworth
The Diocese of Gloucester is proud to have supported the official opening of the Church Housing Association’s first housing scheme at Innsworth.
Open The Gospel – 3 May – The Fifth Sunday of Easter, John 14.1-14
3 May – The Fifth Sunday of Easter, John 14.1-14 Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my
Statement in response to the rise of antisemitism in Britain
Bishop Rachel and the Bishops of Chelmsford, Norwich and Southwark have issued a joint statement condemning antisemitism.
82‑year‑old lifts weights to fund church heating
An 82‑year‑old former prison chaplain is proving you’re never too old to do some heavy lifting – by taking on a powerlifting challenge to raise money for his church.
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
Today we hold before God the life and legacy of the late Queen, marking the centenary of her birth with gratitude and prayer.
Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 April 2026
As we live this season of Easter looking towards Ascension Day, followed ten days later by the Feast of Pentecost, I want to encourage us to consider how we might set aside those ‘in-between days’ to focus on prayer.
Open The Gospel – 26 April – The Fourth Sunday of Easter, John 10.1-10
26 April – The Fourth Sunday of Easter, John 10.1-10 ‘Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another
Thy Kingdom Come 2026
Commit to daily prayer for five people you know, asking that they might experience the life-changing love of God.
Ducks raise funds for accessible path
A much‑loved Longhope tradition returned to the village on Saturday 11 April, as the Friends of Longhope Church (FOLC) held their first Duck Race in more than 28 years. The
Message from Bishop Robert, 14 April 2026
Many of you will know of my appointment, beginning this month, as the Church of England’s Lead Safeguarding Bishop.
Open The Gospel – 19 April – The Third Sunday of Easter, Luke 24.13-35
19 April – The Third Sunday of Easter, Luke 24.13-35 Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14and
Donkey joins Palm Sunday procession
There was a very special guest at St Lawrence, Barnwood this Palm Sunday. She had four legs, a gentle nature, and plenty of charm.
Bishop Rachel’s Easter sermon 2026
…Earthly misuse of power and ‘might is right’, has not had the final word – and amazingly neither even has the power of death
Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist Sermon 2026
Thank you to you for the many stories of transformation – small and large – which you carry into here today – stories which speak of the abundance of God’s love and grace.
Open The Gospel – 12 April – The Second Sunday of Easter, John 20.19
12 April – The Second Sunday of Easter, John 20.19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where
Livestream for Chrism Eucharist 2026
All are invited to a special service on Thursday 2 April at 11am, led by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, which will include the blessing of
