Persian language Basic Awareness Safeguarding training is now available from the Diocese of Gloucester’s safeguarding trainers network. A growing number of people waiting for their asylum claim to be processedContinue reading
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Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 March 2023
Last Saturday, many people from across the Diocese gathered for the inspiring and informative event, ‘Under fives and flourishing’. When introducing the event, and particularly thanking so many wonderful volunteers, I stated that creating spaces for under fives and their parents and carers is one of the most significant things we offer as followers of Christ.
The Music Works invites children to ‘Have a Go’ this Easter
The Music Works, a Gloucester-based charity that is helping young people to develop confidence and self-worth by engaging them through music, has been selected as one of the Bishops’ charitiesContinue reading
Sportily celebrates this Easter with free family fun day
On Monday 3 April, the Sportily team from north Gloucester is offering five hours of family fun in an Easter celebration. All are invited to join Nathan and the SportilyContinue reading
Easter 2023 – what’s happening in and around the Diocese of Gloucester
Just some of the special events happening over Holy Week and Easter in the Diocese of Gloucester. Check achurchnearyou.com for your local church’s events. Throughout the Easter period CheekyContinue reading
‘Excellent’ SIAMS report for Clearwater C of E Primary Academy
A primary academy in Quedgeley has been praised for its highly effective Christian leadership and offering an engaging curriculum through which all its pupils can flourish. Clearwater C of EContinue reading
Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board – Roadshows
For the first time, the 2023 Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board (GSAB) Roadshows will be aimed at the public, rather than professionals.  There will be two face-to-face events, one in GloucesterContinue reading
Stroudwater churches take Table Talk to the pub
During Lent, churches in and around Stonehouse have been meeting weekly on a Monday night at the Woolpack Inn, a local pub in Stonehouse, for Table Talk. At this informalContinue reading
Vicar steps out to pray the bounds around Quedgeley and Kingsway
On Thursday 9 March, a small group from St James’ Quedgeley and Kingsway braced the inclement weather and took to the streets of the parish to walk and pray forContinue reading
Connect Young Leaders Programme – Autumn 2023
What is it? “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flow charts. It is about one life influencing another.” — John C. Maxwell At Youth Connect we believe that GodContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 14 March 2023
Thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength … (Isaiah 30:15)
I have found myself returning often to these words from the prophet Isaiah over the last few years as a reminder in busy, sometimes anxious, sometimes challenging times that it is in God we are to place our trust and from God our hope and our confidence for all that will be.
OneDiocese blog: How Madiy lives out her faith through sustainable fashion
The fashion industry has been in the spotlight in recent years due to the negative impact it has on climate change and the people working within it. Madiy Warner, fromContinue reading
Retreats and quiet days in and around the Diocese of Gloucester
A Christian retreat is the ideal solution for anyone looking to step out of the routine of a busy life, or simply to take time out to relax, spend timeContinue reading
Street Pastors offer safe space for punters at Cheltenham Races
A different kind of horse box will be seen this year at Cheltenham Festival – without a hay bag in sight. Instead, a comfy ‘stable’ to rest and flip flopsContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 7 March 2023
Last week, in Jerusalem, the Patriarch with the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem consecrated the Chrism oil that will be used in the Coronation of King Charles III.
IT day helps the digitally isolated in Frampton
A church in Frampton has been helping people get online to access services and support. Members of the worshipping community from St Mary’s Church, Frampton on Severn, took part inContinue reading
Finance Assistant – Diocese of Gloucester
Finance AssistantFull time (35 hours per week)Band 6 £23,262 – £27,314 per annum We are looking for a Finance Assistant to come and join the Diocese of Gloucester. The FinanceContinue reading
2023 Drop in Café sessions for Children, Family and Youth Ministry
“No topic or questions about Children, Families and Youth Ministry are off bounds so please bring any questions you might have for the team.” Throughout 2023 Jo Wetherall and aContinue reading
Diocese of Gloucester celebrates first licensed funeral ministers
On 9 February, Bishop Robert licensed six new Funeral Ministers, marking an exciting step for the Church of England and the Diocese. Diocese of Gloucester Funerals is a new serviceContinue reading
Maundy Thursday Chrism Eucharist 2023
Gloucester Cathedral will be packed on Thursday 6 April, when clergy and lay ministers from in and around Gloucestershire will gather to take part in a special service to prepareContinue reading
Something for everyone at Christian Arts Festival’s ‘GOSPEL23’ this April
Inspiring hope through competitions, workshops and performances, GOSPEL23 is this year’s theme for the Christian Arts Festival. Everyone, of all ages, including those of different faiths, are invited to beContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 28 February 2023
I suspect that if you have given anything up for Lent it probably isn’t the mirror. Most of us during Lent will look in the mirror at least once a day, and I wonder if this in itself might be the reminder we need to allow Lent to be a time when we look beyond the surface of our external reflection and discover more of who we are within, and who God is, who knows us inside out and loves us.
#SaveTheWye – an update from Redbrook Youth Group
“As youth workers it’s exciting to be able to support young people when they find something they are passionate about and then encourage and empower them to change things.” CharlotteContinue reading
Youth club saved by church and community
Church and community organisations in Minchinhampton are working together to support local children, families and young people to help them get a better start in life. When the local youthContinue reading
