Thursday 18th October 2018 is Anti-Slavery Day. There are more than 40 million people around the world trapped in some form of modern slavery – it happens right here in Gloucestershire.
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Bishop Rachel leading change to women’s judicial system
The Bishop of Gloucester hosted an event in the House of Lords on Monday 15 October, to challenge the effectiveness of the recently launched Female Offender Strategy. Her aim isContinue reading
Development Officer – Gloucester Cathedral
Development Officer, Full time Salary: £21,843 – £26,157 per annum Come and help us make history… Gloucester Cathedral is one of the most significant heritage destinationsContinue reading
Be part of a Ministry Experience Scheme and live in a small community
A new way to try out a variety of ministries is now available. A Ministry Experience Scheme will enable you to live in a small community; exploring and sharing withContinue reading
New Archdeacon of Gloucester and Residentiary Canon of Gloucester Cathedral
The Revd Hilary Dawson is delighted to be coming to the Diocese of Gloucester.
Join us at the Cheltenham Festivals!
With over a week still to go, there’s plenty of time to get involved with our Chatterbox Tent at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, which runs until 14 Oct. Based aroundContinue reading
Buzzing at Stroud Sacred Music Festival!
Peace breaks out in Stroud; we meet the team behind the festival and find out what it means to the community
The meaningful leading lights campaign
The 2018 Meaningful Treat Pack is designed to help with mission work on, and leading up to, the eve of All Saints (Halloween). Building on the success of last year,Continue reading
50 years in the priesthood
On Saturday 29 September, Fr Hugh Broad Associate Priest at Saint James’ Quedgeley and Kingsway celebrated 50 years in the priesthood. Hugh Broad, born in 1937 in Cheltenham, attended the localContinue reading
Advent to Epiphany: Resource sharing event
The season from Advent to Epiphany can be demanding of both time and inspiration! This event will be a great place to share resources and experience. Come and share yourContinue reading
A cracking Christmas campaign with some simple wins for churches!
#FollowTheStar is the Church of England’s 2018 Christmas campaign, and offers some easy ways to get involved
Worship team training
The Worship Foundation is partnering with the Diocese of Gloucester and a number of local churches in the region to make Worship Team Training accessible to local churches in Gloucestershire.Continue reading
Little deeds, big difference
Mary Hughes, volunteers at St Michael and All Angels, Bishop’s Cleeve is one of six winners.
Gloucester Street Pastors need help
Alastair Sammon, Chairman of Gloucester Street Pastors is calling for volunteers to help keep the service going. “Gloucester Street Pastors started over eight years ago with 30 volunteers and weContinue reading
Office Co-ordinator for Harnhill Centre
For details about this vacancy, please visit: https://www.harnhillcentre.org.uk/69/Vacancy
New Canons for Gloucester Cathedral
Four people will be made ‘Canons’ at Gloucester Cathedral on Thursday 4 October, including one person who was brought up atheist. Being made an Honorary Canon is a recognition ofContinue reading
Bishop Rachel calls for women’s justice system to be changed.
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek will introduce a debate in the House of Lords today, calling for a change to the way women are sentenced. BishopContinue reading
Places of Worship: Inspiring Ideas
Application materials are now available for the HLF’s new Places of Worship resilience initiative are now available on the HLF website. Information is at the top of the page (AContinue reading
Upcoming young people and family events
Mega Messy Church – Please note this event is now fully booked. Sunday 16 September, 2pm to 5pm at Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre. Messy Church meets Viney Hill ChristianContinue reading
Fit for Function 2: Communities, Briefs and Bids at Leominster Priory, Herefordshire on 2nd October 2018
This ecumenical event is being delivered in partnership between the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Anglican Dioceses of Hereford, Lichfield and Worcester. Open to anyone who works, supportsContinue reading
Maintenance Booker for Churches
The Maintenance Booker online tool has been developed by the National Churches Trust and with funding from the Pilgrim Trust. Following a successful pilot in Yorkshire, Gloucestershire churches will beContinue reading
Partnering with the Literature Festival
The Diocese of Gloucester has developed an exciting partnership with Cheltenham Festivals
