…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…
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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…
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…
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…
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….
Prayer vigil at Javelin Park Incinerator
Gloucester Churches Environmental Justice Network are planning a Prayer vigil on 15th April. Do join if you can. It makes sense to buy something there soon after parking! Then…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Environment
…and hope by: “Being advocates for human flourishing, through initiatives which combat injustice, environmental destruction, exclusion and isolation.” We are committed to caring for the environment and supporting the work…
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….
Bishops push for better support for women released from prison.
…will help provide a different path for some women in the justice system, giving them opportunities to flourish.” Bishop Christine said, “We know from statistics that many women lose their…
Let us stand together
…free speech – we should not be frightened to say what we think is wrong in our world and should not be scared to challenge injustice or the actions of…
Learning Networks
…too which are regional – further resources and links are on our Homelessness page. Environment Arthur Champion is contact for Gloucester Churches Environmental Justice network Life/engagement/flourishing. His contact details are…
Prayers for peace
…the hospitality of neighbours, the generosity of strangers, For those who give of themselves to help others For those who refuse to be silent in the face of injustice Lord,…
Nelson Mandela
…world will be marked by justice. In doing this he pointed his hearers to the prince of peace, to Jesus Christ whose coming we await in Advent. As we celebrate…
It’s not religion that causes wars…
…how we’ll do justice to a harrowing period of our history that we’ve never really come to terms with. We’re still living with the consequences of doomed youth and the…
Seeking a Prime ‘Minister’
…the laws we agree. This does not mean we don’t call out injustice and wrong, not least because for society to flourish we need greater mutual accountability where authority can…
Brexit – living in uncertain times
…prejudice; That they may walk humbly the path of kindness, justice and mercy. Give them wisdom, insight and a concern for the common good. The weight of their calling is…
Bishop Robert’s ordination charge, 2019
…you know that when Bishops are ordained our promise is similarly to accept this discipline and also to exercise it but only with justice, courtesy, and love, always holding before…
Speak, Hear, Press Red – Bristol Conference
…Rosemarie New, Mayor Marvin Rees, Dr. Clare Fleming, Thangam Debbonaire MP, Justice in Motion, Control Drama (Restored in association with Press Red). Evening event : 19:30 – 21:30 hrs Live…
Green Christian: On the Road Together, Stroud
…fair, compassionate and sustainable economics and, as Christians, we can model a healthy approach to money and possessions. Jesus invites us to be a light to the world, exposing injustice…
