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A busy week in the House of Lords: Bishop Rachel’s challenges to government

Monday 19 January

Last week, Bishop Rachel was the bishop on duty in the House of Lords, and spoke on six occasions on various topics. Full details are below: Grok and Twitter/X:Continue reading

Ofcom investigates Grok – but is that enough? Bishop Rachel asks a question in the House of Lords

Tuesday 13 January

Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system

Youth Voices on justice

Thursday 18 December

Bishop Rachel brought the voices and views of generation alpha about the criminal justice system to a gathering of law and policy makers

Christmas Message from Bishop Rachel for all in our worshipping communities

Tuesday 16 December

The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek shares her Christmas message for worshipping communities. “…The call is to continually open ourselves to that mystery of God’s unchanging love,Continue reading

Voices of Youth

Friday 28 November

‘Don’t build more prisons, provide more support, facilities and opportunities for young people’.

Listening well to those who have experienced abuse

Tuesday 25 November

The Diocese of Gloucester, in partnership with the National Safeguarding Team, hosted a Safeguarding Good Practice Participation Forum in October. Here we share some of the key learning from thatContinue reading

2025 Clergy Conference Resources

Friday 31 October

Below are various videos and resources that came out of the learning groups from the 2025 Clergy Conference. CC Feedback – Combined document Childhood Childhood Feedback Education Education Feedback EnvironmentContinue reading

Neurodiversity in ministry: embracing our extraordinary differences

Friday 22 August

Both lay and ordained ministry can provide unique challenges at the best of times – but how much greater are those challenges when we may perceive reality itself differently toContinue reading

Meet the Bishop’s Advisor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Tuesday 05 August

We are delighted to welcome Philippa Donald as the Bishop’s Advisor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Philippa started learning British Sign Language (BSL) in 2021, and she hopesContinue reading

Videos and photos of the 2025 ordinations

Tuesday 24 June

This weekend, eight new priests and eight new deacons were ordained at Gloucester Cathedral.

Young parents reflect on life in ministry

Tuesday 10 June

When a young parent is called to ordained ministry, it can have a huge impact not just on themselves, but on their whole family …

We trust that God’s got it: Vicky’s story

Monday 02 June

As part of our season of vocation, this week we speak to Vicky Falvey who will be one of eight people ordained deacon on Sunday 29 June.

Breaking the silence of sexual abuse – Ann’s story

Friday 23 May

Warning: This video and story contains details of sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, coercion and abortion, which some people may find distressing.

Bishop Rachel calls on Government to reset the relationship between politics and justice

Wednesday 14 May

Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system

Bishop Rachel in the House of Lords; “The training for prison staff is woefully short”

Wednesday 14 May

Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system

Bishop Rachel asks the Government to support those working in problem-solving courts

Wednesday 14 May

Bishop Rachel has released a statement on the Times Crime and Justice Commission report on the state of the criminal justice system

Chrism Eucharist 2025

Tuesday 22 April

Join us today, 17 April, for this special service led by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, which includes the blessing of holy oils.

Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon

Thursday 17 April

I suspect every person here wants to join in with God’s transforming kingdom of God work. And once again, thank you for the privilege of sharing in ministry together.

How to re-watch the Archdeacon of Cheltenham’s collation, installation and welcome service

Friday 28 March

The collation, installation, and welcome service for the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Revd Canon Katrina Scott, took place on Sunday (30 March) from 3pm to 5pm at Gloucester Cathedral.Continue reading

Thy Kingdom Come 2025

Monday 17 March

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

Message from Bishop Rachel, 3 February 2025

Monday 03 February

Bishop Rachel’s Presidential address to Diocesan Synod, February 2025

An invitation to our Faithful Generations events in February

Wednesday 27 November

This is a warm invitation to everyone of grandparent generation, and to the children they love and care for in their families, churches and communities. You are invited to GloucesterContinue reading

Is employment the key to breaking the cycle of reoffending?

Wednesday 30 October

This week Bishop Rachel’s message comes from her prisons event in the House of Lords.

Livestream for 2024 ordinations

Tuesday 11 June

Every summer the Church of England celebrates the ordination of new deacons and priests. This newest generation of clergy will join others in leading churches through prayer, teaching, and worship.Continue reading

Watch the livestream for the Eucharist with the Archbishop of Canterbury here

Tuesday 07 May

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby, is coming to the Diocese of Gloucester over the May Bank Holiday, Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May, to join in with our mission and vision.

Could you provide pastoral support to C of E schools?

Monday 08 April

Bishop Robert and Bishop Rachel are looking for special people with a background in education who can take on the role of Bishop’s Visitor to Schools. This is a voluntaryContinue reading

A new economy based on Christian justice and inclusion

Tuesday 02 April

Hollowed-out department stores and people with nowhere to go; nobody likes to see a high street on its knees. But with the rapid decline of traditional high street business comesContinue reading

Café and shop in Amberley church breathe new life into building

Tuesday 13 February

A café and coffee shop set up in an Amberley church have brought new life to the church building and united the community. As a result of this community-owned and run venture, Holy Trinity is now a bustling hub of activity with people using the building seven days a week.

Experience Easter Outside: popular teaching resource relaunched

Wednesday 10 January

Rosie of Hartpury CofE Primary School has been using the Experience Easter Outside teaching resource; “It’s been so easy to setup, it’s all there, and the kids are getting soContinue reading

A Christmas message for schools, from Bishop Robert

Wednesday 13 December

A Christmas message for schools, from the Bishop of Tewkesbury, the Rt Revd Robert Springett. Transcript I want to say huge thank you to everybody who makes up the lifeContinue reading

A Christmas message to clergy, lay leaders and all in our worshipping communities, from the Bishop of Gloucester

Tuesday 12 December

Thank you to those who lead and organise, and all who participate in different ways — whether it’s about our worship, or the activities which engage with people and places in your context – seeking the flourishing of children, young people and adults, and the flourishing of place and creation, thank you.

A Christmas message for everyone in Gloucestershire and beyond, from Bishop Rachel

Tuesday 12 December

A Christmas message for everyone in Gloucestershire and beyond, from the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the fullContinue reading

Bishop Rachel speaking in the House of Lords this week

Thursday 09 November

Bishop Rachel has spoken in the House of Lords twice today; in response to the King’s speech on Tuesday, and asking a question on the “Humanitarian Situation in the OccupiedContinue reading

Join us as we Pray Like Hannah; every day through November

Monday 30 October

Join us from 1 November, as we say a simple prayer once per day. During the ordinary things that are happening in our lives; washing up, sending a text, orContinue reading

Providing a warm welcome to people leaving prison

Thursday 26 October

Bishop Rachel, in partnership with The Welcome Directory and the Community Chaplaincy Association, hosted an event at Gloucester Cathedral, highlighting the vital role faith communities hold in welcoming people comingContinue reading

Liedentity campaign in the House of Lords

Friday 07 July

Young people from The Cotswold School and All Saints Academy joined Bishop Rachel at an event in the House of Lords this week to call for strengthened protections on ageContinue reading