The Bishop of Gloucester and the Bishop of Tewkesbury will be leading a series of teaching sessions and discussions during the weeks leading up to Easter. Starting with Ash Wednesday,Continue reading
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Winchcombe carol concert raises funds for Children’s Society
A team of volunteers from Winchcombe will be holding a special Christmas musical event with special guests the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and the Venerable Phil Andrew, Archdeacon of Cheltenham, toContinue reading
Bishop Rachel Maundy Thursday sermon, 2017
Chrism Eucharist Gloucester Cathedral April 13th 2017 [Revelation 1.5b-8 & Luke 7.36-50] As many of you know, I began Lent in our partner dioceses in India. It was wonderful toContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Easter Day sermon 2017
‘Do not be afraid’ The angel said to the women ‘Do not be afraid’ – it seems to be what angels always say.
Bishop Rachel says Synod debate was excellent
The General Synod’s vote “not to take note” of a Report by the House of Bishops on the report on Marriage and Same-Sex Relationships : Contrary to headlines in the media,Continue reading
Experience Easter resources
Experience Easter was an instant hit in 2017, and is now available nationally along with other resources: Please visit the Jumping Fish resources shop for more Jumping Fish also offerContinue reading
Praying with a Bishop this Lent
Join Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert for prayer this Lent.
February Hope
February as a month does not have a lot going for it. Christmas is long past; summer is ages away, and coughs, colds and seasonal bugs are doing their worst.Continue reading
Cut water and save the planet this Lent, churches are urged
Churches encouraged to take part in the 2015 Lent Carbon Fast
End Hunger Fast
It is just over two weeks until Lent begins, traditionally a time of prayer and fasting, where we focus our minds and hearts on the centre of our faith; theContinue reading
