Latest justice system news: Podcast Episode 6: ‘Lockdown’ for women in prison. Bishop Rachel in conversation with the Governor of HMP Eastwood Park on 09/06/2020 at 8:53 am Bishop Rachel…
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Bishop Rachel calls for women’s justice system to be changed.
…that women in the justice system get caught in the so-called revolving door with short prison sentences. Women lose their homes; they often lose custody of their children, even to…
How can following God bring freedom and justice? (Glos UC UKS2 People of God)
This unit can be found in your school’s copy of Understanding Christianity (unit 2B.3 People of God). Links to online material useful for teaching this unit Please note that…
How can following God bring freedom and justice? (South Glos UC UKS2 People of God)
This unit can be found in your school’s copy of Understanding Christianity (unit 2B.3 People of God). Links to online material useful for teaching this unit Please note that…
Gloucestershire Churches Environmental Justice Network
Reconciliation of land and neighbour The Revd Joe Knight will speak about various eco-projects in and around Newnham-on-Severn. Joe is passionate about sustainability in farming and he’s involved with the…
Talking about gender justice…
Today is International Women’s Day 2018. Early last year, five inspirational speakers, all driving change for women around the world, spoke at an event hosted by Bishop Rachel in the…
Bishop Rachel speaks in the House of Lords on International Women’s Day
…men and women working together as equals. This benefits everyone and is about every person having equal value and the opportunity to achieve their full potential. This commitment to justice…
Bishops push for better support for women released from prison.
…across denominations raise awareness and pray for all those affected by prisons and criminal justice. Read more about our work in the Justice System Photos from the event: For more…
Lock Down: a play by Journeymen Theatre
A play by Journeymen Theatre, commissioned by Positive Justice Gloucestershire. It tells the story of Ron and Kathy. Ron is an elderly lifer and Kathy a newly appointed Quaker prison…
Be Bold For Change: the speeches
…justice become a reality, said: “Faith leaders are a permanent part of every community. People still listen to faith leaders, so they are in a very strong position to be…
Working in partnership to drive change for women
…of Side by Side, a global movement of people of faith who want to see gender justice become a reality, said: “Faith leaders are a permanent part of every community….
Bishop Rachel becomes President of local charity The Nelson Trust
…criminal justice system through three Women’s Centres in Gloucester, Swindon and Bridgwater. CEO John Trolan said, “Bishop Rachel shares many of our concerns around addiction and women in the Criminal…
The death of George Floyd
…destiny. Therefore, injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.’ “We pray that God’s abounding wisdom, compassion and love will guide leaders across the world to forge a better society.”…
Diocesan Environmental Adviser
…best practice case studies. You, or whoever leads on environmental issues in your setting, may be interested in the Gloucestershire Churches Environmental Justice Network (GCEJN). This group meets regularly. If…
Breathe: a day of reflection for young people
…Time Activity 10.00am Arrival / Refreshments 10.30am Opening Activity / Meeting 11.15am Seminar Prayer/Community/Justice 12.15pm Lunch (please bring a packed lunch) 1.15pm Seminar Prayer/Community/Justice 2.15pm Break 2.30pm Seminar Prayer/Community/Justice 3.30pm…
Bishop Rachel talks on female leadership and the #metoo movement
…we’re equal, then I will speak out.” In the short video below, we discuss the topics of gender justice, boldness, the #metoo movement and living God’s calling. At the…
Bishop of Gloucester to challenge MPs to #BeBoldForChange
…to see gender justice become a reality The Rt Hon Lord Bates, Minister of State for the Department for International Development (DFID), will reflect on DFID’s work with faith leaders…
Bishop Rachel asked the Government about support for looked after and adopted children
…County Lines and exploitation, are provided with safe, stable and appropriate accommodation. Watch the video here: Watch the full response via Parliament Live Visit our Justice page for more…
Lisa shares her story in the House of Lords
At an event seeking justice in Prisons Week, which highlighted the unique problems faced by the female inmate cohort and the importance of finding suitable accommodation for women released from…
Environment
…Day on Thursday 4 October. Find out more. Churches Environmental Justice Network Gloucestershire Churches Environmental Justice Network (GCEJN) GCEJN seeks to encourage reflection and action on environmental issues (especially in…
Bishop Rachel in Parliament: Women in prison and their children
…things are happening in the community and the justice system should be no exception. “Finally, one burden of this situation weighs heavily on prisoners’ children, who may be too young…
Suffering
…You’re welcome, don’t mention it. Watching my kids grow from babies, it occurred to me there’s a bunch of wonderful things baked into us; things like justice, creativity, and love….
Bishop Rachel’s service on Pentecost Sunday
…love and kindness and healing and justice….together. Although it’s been far from a perfect rainbow. There’s been the ugliness too. Not only the pain and the death, but also the…
