“Allowing any licensed premises to offer sexual entertainment objectifies women and exacerbates the risk of women and girls being abused”.
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An appeal from GARAS
Adele Owen, the Director of Gloucester Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (GARAS), is asking for help with donations and volunteers. She said, “At this time of Epiphany when weContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 18 January 2022
An intrinsic part of our commitment to sharing the love of God is to ensure the wellbeing of all in our care and to keep the young and the most vulnerable safe.
Is there hope post COP26?
Matt Fulford, our DAC energy and sustainability advisor reflects on the outcomes of COP26. “I had the privilege of being able to attend both the Blue and Green Zone eventsContinue reading
Gloucestershire MU gets a new chaplain
The Revd Liz Palin is now the Chaplain for the Gloucestershire Mothers’ Union. Liz was the director of Glenfall House, the diocesan retreat house where many Mothers’ Union retreats wereContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith: 3 easy steps
The Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith listening process closes at the end of April 2022, so now is the time to get involved if you haven’t already. WhatContinue reading
Thy Kingdom Come 2022
Let us pray! The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited parishes across England to join a great wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost 2018
Julie Nelson: Environmental Ambassador for Cirencester
Introducing the Revd Julie Nelson, Environmental Ambassador for the Cirencester Deanery Over the coming months, we’re introducing a new network of Deanery Environmental Ambassadors who are bringing people who careContinue reading
The Very Reverend Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Announced as New Bishop of Salisbury
“Somewhat to my surprise, but with confidence in God, I am being called to be the next Bishop of Salisbury.”
The Pop Box – developed with the team at the Diocese of Gloucester.
iSingPop presents the Pop Box, developed with the team at the Diocese of Gloucester.
Safeguarding Newsletter: January 2022
From Becca Faal, Diocesan Strategic Lead for safeguarding training and learning Happy New Year everyone! There are a few safeguarding changes to be aware of in 2022 so I thoughtContinue reading
Living in Love and Faith update
From Margaret Sheather – see LLF main page for full information on what’s happening There is still plenty of time to get involved in the Living in Love and FaithContinue reading
Natalie Merry working with Church Buildings Team
Over the next three months (until the end of March 2022), Natalie Merry, an experienced historic buildings consultant and former DAC Secretary at Oxford Diocese will be helping the ChurchesContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks out on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Speaking as part of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, Bishop Rachel spoke in favour of a Women’s Justice Board, as well as on violence reduction orders. The videosContinue reading
A New Year’s message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
One of the joys for both of us in the days before Christmas was to be able to join in a number of carol services around the Diocese. In theseContinue reading
OneDiocese blog: Social entrepreneur shares his ‘why’
In this #OneDiocese blog, Will Mansell, Pioneer Minister and Founder of the GRACE Network Social Enterprise shares his passion for creating social change through faith and action.
Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage – Fourth and Final Round
The fourth round of the Culture Recovery Fund, entitled CRH for Heritage: Emergency Resource Support, is open for expressions of interest. It is a revenue grant fund allocating funding fromContinue reading
Archbishop Justin’s New Years message
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby shared an environmental message in his New Year’s Address this year. You can watch it on BBC iPlayer here —>
A New Year Message from Bishop Rachel
Looking at the Christmas crib on this first day of 2022, I am struck by the choices, whether for good or ill, made by different participants in the events of the first Christmas.
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas Day Sermon
Christmas is for the children. I wonder how often you have heard that or said that.
Bishop Rachel speaks in the House of Lords on primary carers.
The Government has accepted Bishop Rachel’s principles behind her amendments to the Policing Bill when sentencing primary carers. She says, “Losing a parent to prison can have a devastating impactContinue reading
Advent bags to help people Flourish
The Flourish Team in the Thameshead Benefice has put together Advent bags to help local families engage with the message of Advent. The bags, suggested by The London Institute forContinue reading
Bags of joy at Christmas
Generous people in the Churn Valley Benefice have been donating Bags of Joy to people across the area who have been having a difficult year.
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas Message to the Diocese
In recent days the magic of Christmas lights, the beauty of singing and brass bands, and the nostalgic smells and tastes of Christmas, have all been a welcome antidote toContinue reading
