Over the past year there has been so much loss of different sorts, and amid the bereavement and the trauma I have been very struck by how many people have said that one of the things they have missed is being able to share food and drink with friends. It’s certainly one of the things I’m looking forward to.
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Message from Bishop Robert
Over 8 million people in this country live in overcrowded, unaffordable and sub-standard accommodation, I cannot but recognise that this is both an affront to human dignity and a challenge to act …
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
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.
Podcast Episode 17 and 18: Human Sexuality
A series of two podcasts on human sexuality. Bishop Rachel speaks with a number of people about the Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith resources. Read the BishopsContinue reading
The Domestic Abuse Bill; What do we welcome and where does the bill need to do more?
Bishop Rachel in conversation with Nicole Jacobs, the Designate Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales …
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
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for July 26
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday July 26. The Sermon Slot The Ven Hilary Dawson shares her sermon for July 26. Each week weContinue reading
Bishop Robert’s Family Gospel reading for July 26
The Rt Revd Robert Springett, Bishop of Tewkesbury’s reflection on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, July 26 To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video isContinue 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.
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for July 19
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday July 19. Families Gospel video The Very Revd Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Cathedral, teaches on the Gospel readingContinue reading
Dean Stephen Lake’s Family Gospel reading for July 19
The Very Revd Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Cathedral, teaches on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, July 19. How can we learn from the parable of the weeds? ToContinue reading
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for July 5
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday July 5. Families Gospel video Released every Tuesday; a short video for children and households, based on the GospelContinue reading
Message from the Bishops regarding the re-opening of church buildings
Dear brothers and sisters, As you will have seen and heard by now, the Government has announced significant relaxation of rules as we continue to emerge from lockdown. This meansContinue reading
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for June 28
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for this coming Sunday. The Sermon Slot How do we respond to God’s call, when so much is closed down?Continue reading
Archdeacon Phil family Gospel reading video for June 28
Archdeacon Phil teaches us on the story of the Good Samaritan. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video is open in your web browser. Then, duringContinue reading
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for June 21
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday June 21. The Sermon Slot Jesus said he came not to bring peace, but a sword … whatContinue reading
Bishop Robert’s Family Gospel reading for June 21
The Rt Revd Robert Springett, Bishop of Tewkesbury’s reflection on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, June 21. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video isContinue reading
Updated guidance re church buildings, individual private prayer and funerals
To: all clergy and churchwardens in vacancy Please note that all documents referred to in this message can be found in the documents section of the national Church of England’s coronavirusContinue reading
Podcast Episode 7: Black Lives Matter. Bishop Rachel in conversation with Rumbi, Ade, Simi and Suki
Black Lives Matter. Listen now to Bishop Rachel’s podcast In conversation with … Rumbi, Ade, Simi and Suki In this episode Bishop Rachel enters into conversation with four Christians whoContinue reading
Podcast Episode 6: ‘Lockdown’ for women in prison. Bishop Rachel in conversation with the Governor of HMP Eastwood Park
Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. Lockdown for those inside the prison service. With the impact of Covid-19 prisons across the country are facing many different challenges, so whatContinue reading
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for June 14
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday June 14. Families Gospel video Released every Tuesday; a short video for children and households, based on the GospelContinue reading
Dean Stephen Lake’s Family Gospel reading for June 14
The Very Revd Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Cathedral, teaches on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, June 14. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube videoContinue reading
The death of George Floyd
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert. ‘In commending the Archbishops’ statement to you we want to underline our own ongoing commitment to confronting racism. It is not someoneContinue reading
