In the virtual Lords on Thursday 23 April, Bishop Rachel asked Government about prisoners on short sentences, especially women and the children of offenders, and the impact of Covid-19 onContinue reading
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Maundy Thursday 2020
Thank you to the thousands of people who joined us live online on 9 April. The subtitled recording is now available below, including BSL sign language for the sermon atContinue reading
Videos to take children, schools and households through Easter and beyond
The Bishops and Archdeacons take us on the journey of the days following Jesus’s death Wednesday 15 April, 9am Tomorrow Archdeacon Phil talks barbecues, burgers andContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Easter message for families and households
Bishop Rachel takes us behind locked doors and closed windows to share in the fear and emotion in the days following Jesus’ death. Watch Bishop Robert’s Easter message for familiesContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Easter Day sermon 2020
With a special service livestreamed from Bishopscourt, we joined Bishop Rachel and Guy Treweek for an Easter Day service The signed version of the service is now available (BSL fromContinue reading
Good Friday: join us for a reading of The Passion
The Bishops Staff team read a dramatised telling of St John’s account of the Passion, with a short reflection before and after. Listen via youtube: Listen via Soundcloud: More servicesContinue reading
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
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
Bishop Rachel asked the Government about support for looked after and adopted children
Bishop Rachel asked a question in the House of Lords today, asking the government how they ensure that 16 and 17 year-olds, vulnerable to County Lines and exploitation, are providedContinue reading
Bishop Rachel responds to the Peter Ball documentary
“I am utterly ashamed that a so called Bishop in the Church of England committed such horrific abuse.”
Bishop Rachel speaks in the House of Lords
Today in the House of Lords, Bishop Rachel has highlighted problems faced by children, families and vulnerable women, and has called for early investment and effective partnerships. She said, “ExperiencesContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas Day sermon.
The full text of Bishop Rachel’s Christmas Day sermon is now available
Turning at the Turn of the Year – A video message from Bishop Rachel
The light of Christ shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it
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
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
Bishop Rachel’s Easter Day sermon, 2019
Today we gather in a place of hope. Christ is risen from the dead.
Struggle and hope – Bishop Rachel’s Holy Week, 2019
Bishop Rachel will spend Holy Week visiting women in prison, patients in Gloucestershire Hospitals, a charity that supports children with additional needs and a social enterprise company that works toContinue 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
