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Bishop Rachel joins Prison Fellowship as Patron
Christian charity Prison Fellowship England and Wales (PF) has announced Bishop Rachel as its newest patron. Bishop Rachel was also recently appointed as Bishop to Prisons. She joins Jonathan AitkenContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel
Tomorrow we begin our Lenten journey. As we lived our first lockdown during Lent last year, I referred on several occasions to those wonderful words from the Lent preface to the Eucharistic prayer about ‘learning to be God’s people once again’ …
Domestic Abuse: Bishop Rachel’s amendment on Migrant Victims of Abuse
Bishop Rachel has addressed the House of Lords on Amendment 151 (in her name); an amendment titled Migrant Victims of Abuse. This amendment seeks to ensure migrant victims of abuseContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks on the Domestic Abuse Bill in the House of Lords
Addressing the House of Lords remotely, Bishop Rachel speaks to amendments to the Domestic Abuse bill ~ about women being abused, and acting in self defence. Speaking in her roleContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel
As we stand in the present and look back, it is hard to believe that this time last year we were just beginning to wonder what restrictions we should put in place regarding sharing The Peace. Little did we know what lay ahead, and we remain acutely aware of uncertainty about the future.
£5,000 raised in three weeks in thankfulness for vaccines
Bishop Rachel encourages everyone who has had a Covid-19 vaccination to give thanks by donating money to help others in crisis across the world.
Bishop Rachel’s Candlemas sermon
On Sunday, Bishop Rachel presided and preached at a special service for Candlemas. The video of the full service is also at the bottom of the page. Watch the sermonContinue reading
Bishop Rachel raises concerns in the House of Lords
Bishop Rachel has been active this week in the House of Lords, asking questions on how the Government were enabling local communities (including faith communities) to invest and rebuild theirContinue reading
Bishop Rachel asks a question in the House of Lords
Bishop Rachel spoke in the House of Lords this afternoon, to ask the Government what assessment they have made of the wellbeing of children under five, and what steps areContinue reading
Domestic Abuse Bill ~ Bishop Rachel’s speech to the House of Lords
Bishop Rachel has spoken in the House of Lords on the Domestic Abuse Bill, celebrating the good work to date, yet also pushing for some important amendments. Watch here: FullContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas message to the Diocese
Bishop Rachel shares a message for the Diocese.
Online Christingle with Bishop Rachel this Sunday
This Sunday 13 December at 9am you are invited to join The Children’s Society’s first ever online National Christingle Service in partnership with the Church of England. The service, willContinue reading
A message from Bishop Rachel: Diocesan Synod Presidential Address, given on Saturday 28 November
Tomorrow is Advent Sunday – the start of the new Church year – and with Advent comes a time of watching and waiting. You might feel as if you’ve done a bit too much of that recently.
Bishop Rachel’s new book Encounters: Jesus, connection and story: past, present and future.
Encounters Jesus, connection and story: past, present and future By Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester ‘Bishop Rachel’s book reminds us that the tangle and connectedness of human lives cannot beContinue reading
Annual Reader Day Service 2020
ANNUAL READER DAY – The Ministry of Welcome A chance for Readers ministering in the Diocese of Gloucester to come together for connection, information and inspiration. With Archdeacons Hilary andContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel for 15 September 2020
Bishop Rachel celebrates the start of the Ministry Experience Scheme in the Diocese of Gloucester and looks forward to a weekend of ordinations and the Festival of Everyday Faith.
Weekly roundup: Sermon for 9 August, podcast and Bulletin
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for – Sunday 9 August. The Sermon Slot Bishop Rachel shares her sermon on Matthew 14:22-33 for 9 August. Each weekContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s sermon for Sunday 9 August 2020
Bishop Rachel shares her sermon for Sunday 9 August 2020 on Matthew 14: 22-33. When Jesus comes to us through the storm, he does not dismiss our troubles, but heContinue reading
Confirmations to resume
Confirmation: A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert We are pleased to be able to tell you we can now begin to plan for confirmation services to resume. ForContinue reading
Bishop calls for joined up approach to early years interventions
Investment in ‘Best Beginnings’, ranging from Children and Family hubs to midwives and health visitors will tackle problems at the beginning of a child’s life rather than waiting until crises develop in later years.
This week’s message from Bishop Rachel
Mary Magdalene knew about life’s turbulence and living with the unexpected. She had experienced Christ’s healing, travelled with him, was at his crucifixion and then …
Deacons Induction day
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