A Pioneer Ministry blog post from Andy Wilson, Lead Evangelist, Gloucester & Forest Centre of Mission How things are described can often have an impact on how people see themContinue reading
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I knew from that moment I could not turn away from God…
Andy Wilson, Lead Evangelist, Gloucester and Forest Centre of Mission shares his faith story in our #OneDiocese blog “At the age of 9, many kids will not necessarily have thoughtContinue reading
Be the change you want to see in the world
A blog from the Revd Dr (Mother) Alycia Timmis, Priest-in-Charge, The Northleach Benefice “Justice” is a word we use and hear quite a lot, but what does it mean? ItContinue reading
Dreams do come true, by Mother Alycia
Blog by the Revd Dr (Mother) Alycia Timmis: “If we only dare to dream and to trust, God is faithful and takes the hodgepodge, patchwork of our lives and weaves them for His Glory.”
70th anniversary of the Battle of the Imjin River
A message from Bishop Rachel Last Sunday I had the privilege of leading a short service to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Imjin River in theContinue reading
One Christian, making a difference with everyday faith
Hope Price in Fairford, Glos blogs about her experiences over the past year and the ways that her calling has made a difference in her life and that of otherContinue reading
An in-spire-ing project in Newnham on Severn
Jane Curtis, Churchwarden at St Peter’s Church, Newnham-on -Severn blogs about the challenges and rewards of repairing a church spire. What prompted you to begin a big project during lockdown?Continue reading
Amazing bodies: Emily Twigg blogs
What’s the most amazing thing that you can do with your body? Emily Twigg from OneLife blogs about how we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Maybe you can lick yourContinue reading
Crowds of encouragement, gone?
Emily Twigg of PSALMS and OneLife sports ministry blogs about our greatest supporter Some things are just better together: fish and chips, buckets and spades, Ant and Dec, stadiums andContinue reading
Blog: You and your amazing body
The Revd Emily Twigg shares her blog on body image, sport and faith!
Message from Bishop Robert
I have been reflecting in recent days on the story of Elijah’s encounter with God on the mountain at Horeb (1 Kings 19). Elijah is afraid and hiding, and GodContinue reading
Listen to the new Diocese of Gloucester Podcast! Episode 1
Our new, ongoing fortnightly audio series kicks off with a discussion between Dean Stephen Lake and Archdeacon Hilary Dawson.
Bishop Robert shares a message for our brilliant schools and children!
“You have been amazing this week” ~ a message from Bishop Robert: Share on Twitter
Follow the Star – guest blog from Nick Davies
Nick Davies, Team Rector in South Cheltenham writes … Last year, our church used the #FollowTheStar materials in social media, posters, Church decorations and branding to try to get messagesContinue reading
Self-care: How to look after yourself on social media
A Church of England Digital Labs Learning Blog Have you seen the Labs Latest from the Digital Team at national Church? We’ve shared the monthly blog below. You can signContinue reading
Caving: the final frontier
Reflection on the rescue of the football team in Thailand, by the Revd Arthur Champion, priest and caver As I am writing, news is breaking that divers in Thailand haveContinue reading
Volunteer’s blog: What the Cathedral football tournament meant to me
A volunteer’s story
Out of turmoil: Sam’s story
Trying to deal with years of addiction, turmoil and self-harm, Sam (our digital comms officer) shares his personal story. “Over a period of years I actually craved death, so itContinue reading
Practical help for refugees: one community’s story of action
Richard Kerr-Wilson shares how the South Cheltenham Churches realised their goal of sponsoring a family of refugees. “It all started when Bishop Rachel forwarded a letter from the Home OfficeContinue reading
Doing Messy Church, St James’, Dursley’s experience
From 10.30am ‘til 12 noon on between four and six Saturday mornings throughout the year, about 40-60 children have fun making things, playing games, acting, hearing the gospel, exploring BibleContinue reading
Baptism at the Lido
imagination: Encouraging new and courageous ways of worshipping, in different places, which connect with more people On 3 September 2017, over 150 people gathered at the Sandford Lido in CheltenhamContinue reading
Malarkey at the Medieval Festival
Tewkesbury Abbey and Tewkesbury Churches Together, by the Revd Wendy Ruffle Tewkesbury is host to one of the largest battle re-enactments in Europe, where the Yorkists and Lancastrians come togetherContinue reading
Just a girl, Olivia Burton blogs
15 year old Olivia Burton got in touch with us about the liedentity campaign with this message and poem. “Girls are physically and mentally affected by society’s push for themContinue reading
