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Livestream for Chrism Eucharist 2026

Wednesday 01 April

All are invited to a special service on Thursday 2 April at 11am, led by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, which will include the blessing of

Sharing faith this Lent

Tuesday 31 March

The most important thing is to be open and to be sharing the stories of Jesus at work in our lives with the people around us.

Question time with Bishop Rachel and Baroness Boycott

Monday 30 March

As part of Women’s History Month, Bishop Rachel took part in a question and answer session with Baroness Boycott about the role of women in government.

Justice, mercy and hope

Tuesday 17 March

Exploring how churches and Christian-based organisations might more deeply support people in prison and those returning to their communities.

Eco Church: Land and Nature

Tuesday 24 February

As we continue our Lenten journey exploring our ongoing work towards an Eco Office Silver award and beyond, this week we turn our attention to Land and Nature. At Church

Caring for Creation together

Tuesday 10 February

Over the past 18 months, the Church House team has taken important steps on its journey towards caring more faithfully for God’s creation. This has included getting a clearer picture

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:

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

Sharing faith this Lent

Monday 12 January

The most important thing is to be open and to be sharing the stories of Jesus at work in our lives with the people around us.

Bishop Rachel’s Christmas reflection

Thursday 18 December

The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek shares her Christmas message to all in our communities.

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,

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 that

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 Environment

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 to

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 hopes

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.

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 Gloucester

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.

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 voluntary

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 comes

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.