Tag: Bishop Rachel
LIFE Vision Party
LIFE vision party! Saturday 9 November 2-5 pm All saints’ Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 0WH Everyone is invited to the Diocese of Gloucester’s LIFE vision party. It willContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s address to Diocesan Synod
Presidential Address: Diocesan Synod 2 November 2019 The Right Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and startedContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks in the House of Lords
Bishop Rachel has made a speech to the House of Lords on women in prison and the need for properly funded implementation of Female Offender Strategy. She said, “Family separationContinue reading
Remebering Srebrenica
Dear friends, This year marks the 24th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, where 8372 men and boys were murdered simply because of their Muslim faith in July 1995. Remembering Srebrenica,Continue reading
25th Anniversary Celebration of women ordained into the priesthood
You are invited to a celebration for the 25th Anniversary of women ordained into the priesthood on Monday 20 May 2019 at Gloucester Cathedral Choral Evensong at 5.30pm, sungContinue reading
A letter from Bishop Rachel – My sabbatical
‘Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’’ John 20:19 In this season of Eastertide I want to thank you once again for all the waysContinue reading
Come and Join us at the 2019 Jazz Festival
Continuing our partnership Cheltenham Festivals, our Chatterbox tent will return for the first Cheltenham Festival of 2019 – Jazz. Over 20,000 visitors are expect to participate over the festival’s 6Continue reading
Messy Confirmation – Possible First for Messy Church?
On Thursday 14 March a confirmation service was held at St Peter’s, Newnham, in the Diocese of Gloucester. But this was a confirmation service with a difference – it wasContinue reading
Christian Arts Festival
Christian Arts Festival returns more vibrant, more colourful and more engaging than ever. Running from 23 April – 12 May, 2019 (Easter Holiday Workshops 12 – 17 April), withContinue reading
Diocesan Celebration of Healing and Wholeness, Churchdown
Discussion groups, informal and formal worship, Holy Communion, quiet activities, prayer ministry and anointing.
Bishop and leading charity join forces to urge greater action on body image and self-harm among children
In response to rising numbers of children self-harming, the Bishop of Gloucester and The Children’s Society have come together to … [contd.]
Catalyst: Your Voice at Branch
Bishop Rachel wants to hear young people’s views on their faith – if you’re 11-18, come and have a meal and share your thoughts. Tell us what would help you deepen your spiritual life and give you more confidence to share your faith with others.
Bishop Rachel joins in celebration of Gloucestershire
Well known people, places and organisations have come together to record a song to celebrate Gloucestershire as part of BBC Radio Glos’ 30th birthday celebrations. Bishop Rachel sings sweetly outsideContinue reading
Bishop Rachel leading change to women’s judicial system
The Bishop of Gloucester hosted an event in the House of Lords on Monday 15 October, to challenge the effectiveness of the recently launched Female Offender Strategy. Her aim isContinue reading
Partnering with Cheltenham Science Festival on Saturday 9th June
We are sponsoring an event in which Bishop Rachel is on the panel of, ‘Connections: Belief and Community’ is taking place between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm on Saturday 9 June.
Bishops sign two-child limit letter
Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert have signed a letter to the Times, expressing concern about the effect of the two child limit policy for tax credit and universal credit. ItContinue reading
Talking about gender justice…
Six inspirational speakers, all driving change for women around the world
Growing in faith this Lent: Bishops’ teaching sessions
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
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
