On 13 to 18 August, Ella Burfitt, a second year sports science student from Cheltenham, will be leading a group of people in a pilgrimage across the Diocese of Gloucester
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Church gets grant to show that science is a gift from God
St Lawrence Barnwood, in Gloucester, has been awarded a grant to explore the relationship between science and faith…
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.”
Livestreaming and orders of service for 2021 ordinations
We’re getting ready to celebrate as 15 new priests and six new deacons prepare to be ordained in Gloucester Cathedral this weekend.
Rachel puts down new roots in the Church of England
Rachel Beere is one of the six women and men who will be ordained deacon in a special service at Gloucester Cathedral on Sunday 27 June at 10.15am. This isContinue reading
Following Jesus one step at a time… even as far as Japan
As six people prepare to be ordained deacon in a special service at Gloucester Cathedral on Sunday 27 June at 10.15am, we are catching up with some of the candidates
A huge thank you
Has someone made a difference in your life through their generous actions during the Covid-19 pandemic?
Changes to guidance for places of worship
The national guidelines were updated on Monday 17 May, and will affect rules around worship, weddings and funerals
Hear from our link officer Revd Christy in Bangalore
As the severe wave of Coronavirus infection sweeps through India, a plea from our friends who live there: “Kindly remember our nation, our state, and our diocese in your prayers.”
Bishop Rachel introduces a revised amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill
Bishop Rachel challenges the Government’s suggested Domestic Abuse pilot project, as she introduces a revised amendment
A message from Bishop Rachel on the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
£9,500 raised in seven 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 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
Prayers at the end of a text
If you’re having a tough time at the moment and you live in the North Cheltenham area, the Revd Tom Cook in Cheltenham has a new way to help. HeContinue reading
Blog: You and your amazing body
The Revd Emily Twigg shares her blog on body image, sport and faith!
Full livestreaming guidance
To help worshipping communities with livestreaming, and to cut through the barrage of information online, we have published a full set of guidance and resources
Response from the Covid Response Group to new restrictions
“We have a deeper hope in God that comforts us beyond fear itself.”
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas message to the Diocese
Bishop Rachel shares a message for the Diocese.
Christmas trails round up
Churches across the diocese are planning Christmas trails to spread some comfort and joy in their local communities.
Ride+Stride 2020 raises over £35k
Ride+Stride 2020 was a huge success, raising £35,000+ for church renovation and improvement grants in the area
To the peaks and beyond
Fiona Crocker, Vicar of Cam with Stinchcombe blogs about her lockdown fundraising challenge.
A call to prayer for the nation
Join us and pray for the nation over the next month of lockdown in England. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are …
No one hungry at half term
Churches, communities and businesses in the Shurdington, Badgeworth and Witcombe areas have come together to ensure that all children in their parish have food and entertainment over the half term break.
