Blockley Churchyard is a riot of colour as its un-mowed wildflower area starts to bloom. As part of their Eco Church project, they decided to promote local biodiversity by leavingContinue reading
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Getting your community active this summer.
13th July 2-3pm for our online gathering Join us online to explore how you can run physically distanced sports and games based activities in your community this summer. Register hereContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert
I have been reflecting in recent days on the story of Elijah’s encounter with God on the mountain at Horeb (1 Kings 19). Elijah is afraid and hiding, and GodContinue reading
The Weekly Bulletin (30/06/20)
The Weekly Bulletin, 30 June 2020 Gloucester Cathedral reopening for public worship, Takisha Sargent, a young person in the Diocese of Gloucester, shares why all lives can’t matter until blackContinue reading
All lives can’t matter until black lives matter
Takisha Sargent, a young person in the Diocese of Gloucester, shares why all lives can’t matter until black lives matter.
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for July 5
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday July 5. Families Gospel video Released every Tuesday; a short video for children and households, based on the GospelContinue reading
Public worship at Gloucester Cathedral this Sunday 5 July
Worship for all returns to Gloucester Cathedral this week from 5 July.
Archdeacon Hilary’s Gospel Reading for July 5
What does Jesus mean when he says the burden is heavy but his yoke is light? Archdeacon Hilary explores the idea of collaborating with the tough stuff. To share viaContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s sermon for Sunday 5 July
Bishop Rachel shares her sermon on Matthew 11, talking about living with change and engaging with difficult circumstances. Every week, we’re sharing a sermon so that those who can’t accessContinue reading
Podcast Episode 8: Living on a rollercoaster. Archdeacons Hilary and Phil
Leadership: Committed to transformation. How are we doing?! No, really. How are we doing. In this episode, The Ven Hilary Dawson talks with The Ven Phil Andrew about managing, orContinue reading
Safeguarding considerations for online groups
As many church groups are in the process of changing systems and ways they communicate, here’s a quick reminder of a few Safeguarding resources to help answer questions, particularly aroundContinue reading
Respecting Difference
The Revd Nick Davies has recently been doing a weekly video around the value ‘Respect’ for St James’ C of E Primary, with the aim for the children to makeContinue reading
Message from the Bishops regarding the re-opening of church buildings
Dear brothers and sisters, As you will have seen and heard by now, the Government has announced significant relaxation of rules as we continue to emerge from lockdown. This meansContinue reading
The Weekly Bulletin (23/06/20)
The latest news on churches reopening, a reflection on our work with the Feeding the 5,000 project, meet some of this year’s ordinands and find resources to help your churchContinue reading
Dean Stephen Lake’s sermon for Sunday 28 June
How do we respond to God’s call, when so much is closed down? With the Cathedral beginning to open up again, Dean Stephen Lake shares his reflections on God’s call,Continue reading
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for June 28
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for this coming Sunday. The Sermon Slot How do we respond to God’s call, when so much is closed down?Continue reading
Over 31,000 people fed during Covid-19 crisis
The Long Table and Diocese of Gloucester community kitchens feed over 31,000 people during the COVID-19 crisis In response to the COVID-19 crisis, The Long Table, supported by the DioceseContinue reading
Environmental liturgy
Christian worship all down the centuries has given inspiration for the Church’s mission of caring for creation. The Bible teaches about God being the Creator from Genesis right the wayContinue reading
Archdeacon Phil family Gospel reading video for June 28
Archdeacon Phil teaches us on the story of the Good Samaritan. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, duringContinue reading
Ordinations postponed but God’s call remains clear
Trainee priests and deacons in the Diocese of Gloucester who were due to be ordained at the end of the month, will be taking up their new roles before theirContinue reading
Remembering Srebrenica
An interactive online commemoration event will take place on Friday, 10 July at 6:30pm (see below) Dear friends, This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, where 8372Continue reading
The Weekly Bulletin (16/06/20)
Rich Witham and the OneLife team show you ways that you can help provide local pop up sports facilities for people in your community and Bishop Rachel (who is theContinue reading
Poetry for recovery at Minchinhampton School
Children who returned to Minchinhampton Church of England Primary Academy last week have been processing their feelings about the coronavirus pandemic by writing poetry. They are supported through a newContinue reading
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for June 21
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday June 21. The Sermon Slot Jesus said he came not to bring peace, but a sword … whatContinue reading
