News & events

National virtual service for Palm Sunday to be led by the Bishop of Manchester

Christians are to be encouraged to make their own paper or card ‘palm’ crosses and display these in their windows in a national virtual church service for Palm Sunday toContinue reading

The weekly Bulletin (31.03.20)

The Weekly Bulletin (31.03.20)

Feeding the 5,000

We are fundraising to help feed the most vulnerable people in our communities. In response to the Covid-19 crisis, The Long Table supported by the Diocese of Gloucester have developedContinue reading

Feeding the 5,000

We are the Church of England in Gloucestershire; please help us provide meals to the most vulnerable and foodbanks during this crisis. We are collaborating with and supporting The LongContinue reading

Big changes at Christian Aid

Christian Aid is undergoing big changes to make the charity fit for the future. Christian Aid’s overall income has never been higher, but its unrestricted income has been steadily declining.Continue reading

Mar 27: a letter to all clergy, churchwardens in vacancy and Readers

A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert.   To all clergy, churchwardens in vacancy and Readers   Please find below a letter from the Archbishops issued today. We askContinue reading

Mar 28: Funeral guidance and resources

To all clergy and Readers As you will be aware the latest national Church guidance is that funerals may now only happen at the Crematorium or at the graveside. OnlyContinue reading

Prayer and reflection at the end of your day

Join Bishop Rachel for prayer and reflection:     Alternatively: Play via Soundcloud Right-click here to download/save the audio file itself Play via embedded media:

New Mental Health Reflections published by the Church of England

A series of reflections on how to cope with anxiety and loneliness in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, including simple Christian meditation techniques and five tips, have been publishedContinue reading

Weekly Bulletin (24.03.20)

Latest Covid-19 guidance, news and updates

Livestreaming services and groups – even without wifi

Getting live content online; to remain connected with those in isolation, is more important than ever. Fortunately, it’s easier than you may think, and more and more churches are experimentingContinue reading

A letter to the clergy from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert (20.03.20)

A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert (20.03.20)  As you will appreciate, information and guidance continues to be developed at a rapid pace. Yet, in the midst of allContinue reading

Mothering Sunday: Bishop Rachel’s sermon

We join Bishop Rachel at Bishopscourt for her Mothering Sunday sermon.

Bishop Robert shares a message for our brilliant schools and children!

“You have been amazing this week” ~ a message from Bishop Robert: Share on Twitter

A letter to the Diocese from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert (17.3.20)

Our desire is that where possible, and in line with the guidelines, our church buildings will remain open and places of prayer

A letter to the clergy from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert

Latest Coronavirus guidance, updates and news. 20/3/20

VICAR (Designate) Tyndale Benefice

The Bishop of Gloucester and the patron, Christ Church, Oxford seek to appoint a priest with vision, generosity of spirit and breadth of ecclesiology to be our new vicar.  OurContinue reading

Cancellation of PCC meetings

We ask that all non-essential meetings, which include PCCs be cancelled. We understand that due to how fast the situation is developing that some meetings between people may have toContinue reading

Churches go live online in radical movement across the UK

With a call from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York for us to become a “different sort of church” over the coming months, many are leading the way using digitalContinue reading

Archbishops call for Church of England to become radically different

Public worship put on hold to help stem spread of coronavirus

A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert regarding COVID-19

6 Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification ..  7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up toContinue reading

Stand for deanery Synod

If you sit on your PCC and are interesting in working with others across your local area to promote the mission of the church, you might consider standing for Deanery Synod.

Bishop Rachel appoints her Chaplain

Bishop Rachel is pleased to announce that she has appointed the Revd Jason Taylor as her new Chaplain. Bishop Rachel said. “I am delighted that Jason has accepted the invitationContinue reading

Silver Eco Church Award inspires loo roll project

When St James’ Church, Chipping Campden did an environmental audit, it inspired members of the congregation to take action at home. The church was recently awarded a silver eco-church certificateContinue reading

Grant applications for churches now open

The first round of Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust’s grant applications is open now, until 30 April 2020. In Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and North Bristol, we have over 620 historic churches,Continue reading

Tributes made to Bishop David Bentley

 Tributes have been paid to the former Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd David Bentley, who has passed away following his retirement to Lichfield. Bishop David was Bishop of Gloucester fromContinue reading

Bishop Rachel speaks in the House of Lords on International Women’s Day

So much of what we’re talking about today is rooted both in women and girls being valued – and being able to value themselves

Recycle your used candles

Pauline Farman, Churn Valley Benefice “What happens to your candle-ends; wax chipped off those window ledges following a carol service; wax shavings from making candle-ends fit; votive-candle bits and containers,Continue reading

St Barnabas has the eco bug

St Barnabas Church Gloucester has started working towards becoming an EcoChurch. Lay minister Dave has been helping some of the church family to design and make a bug hotel. It’sContinue reading

Join the inaugural Gloucester Pilgrimage

Are you a walker? Looking for a challenge?

How about joining the new pilgrimage route from Tewkesbury Abbey to Gloucester Cathedral?

Archbishop calls for support to restore youth services

YMCA President, the Archbishop of York, is calling on church congregations to sign a petition in support of YMCA’s campaign for the restoration of Youth Services. Youth services, like youthContinue reading

Bishop Rachel leads the debate in the House of Lords

House of Lords Thursday 27 February 2020 Bishop Rachel led a debate today in the House of Lords, on the case for improved early years intervention to support children andContinue reading

Thy Kingdom Come 2020

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

Disciples wanted to attend ‘Last Supper’

Disciples are wanted to join a Good Friday Pageant from Caudle Green to Syde. The Revd Val Thorne says that they need 12 people to play Jesus’ disciples. They willContinue reading

Service for those affected by cancer

Pause for Hope is a national charity that enables prayer services throughout the UK for all those affected by cancer, from patients and carers, to medics and health professionals, allContinue reading

Cloister Challenge Sleep-out at Gloucester Cathedral

Gloucester’s annual Cloister Challenge event returns to the Cathedral on 20 March 2020 marking its fifth-anniversary raising money for the homeless and vulnerable. The Cloister Challenge raises much-needed funds forContinue reading