One of Gloucestershire’s first police chaplains, the Revd Pat Gifford, is up for a Gloucestershire Constabulary Impact Award. After nine years of volunteering as a police chaplain in her homeContinue reading
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Have you booked your subsidised parish energy audit yet?
Churches in our diocese are being offered low cost, subsidised energy audits to churches. This comes as the Church of England’s Environmental Advisory Group has called for all parts of the Church to recognise the Climate Crisis
Rachel shares her story in the House of Commons
At an event to highlight the importance of finding suitable accommodation for women released from prison, Rachel from Gloucester shared her extraordinary story.
Sports camp brings 18 children to faith
Simon Fellows of PSALMS tells how a space academy themed summer camp brought 18 children to faith.
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
Centre for Mission in Matson, radio interview with lead evangelist Andy Wilson
Andy Wilson is the new Lead Evangelist at the Matson Centre for Mission.
Ride and Stride
Churches across the Diocese opened their doors for the annual Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust (GHCT) Ride and Stride event on Saturday 14 September. People were sponsored to take part inContinue reading
Inspiration for the Season of Creation
If you are wondering how to make a start on caring for creation then here are a couple of talks to get you started
Bishop Rachel shares sabbatical experiences
I am now nearing the end of my sabbatical which has continued to be a time of restoration, reflection and wonderful reconnection with people and places as I have focused on the theme of ‘Encounter’.
Bishop Rachel shares her sabbatical experiences
Two weeks in Tiberias on the shore of Lake Galilee
Christian Aid Emergency food appeal
Christian Aid is urging churches across the Diocese of Gloucester to support an appeal offering a lifeline to those impacted by torrential rain, floods and landslides that have displaced millionsContinue reading
On a wing – with a prayer!
St Phillip & St James, Leckhamton (Pip and Jim’s) are embarking on an ambitious and extensive reordering of the church, aiming to provide a warm, welcoming, safe and wholly inclusiveContinue reading
Ordinations 2019
After a weekend of inspiring, joyous services at Gloucester Cathedral, we welcome brand new Priests and Deacons!
Tom’s inclusion story
New deacon Tom Cook is passionate about inclusion, both in the Church and more widely. His vision is for a world that does not discriminate on grounds of age, gender,Continue 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
Today we gather in a place of hope. Christ is risen from the dead.
Chrism Eucharist at Gloucester Cathedral
Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon is now available
Vocations Sunday
Every year Vocations Sunday is the third Sunday after Easter; this year it is 12 May
Sports Ministry: Wild+Fit in Gloucester Cathedral
Wild+Fit has been a fantastic fitness and wellbeing event in Gloucester Cathedral, introducing people to holistic and fun exercises, as well as raising funds for Gloucester City Mission. The CathedralContinue reading
Open Day – to explore ministry in the Diocese of Gloucester
Are you looking to explore the next steps on your ministry journey? We believe The Diocese of Gloucester is a great place in which to minister. We are small enoughContinue reading
Diocesan Advisory Committee celebrates 100 years!
The celebration of the centenary of the founding of Gloucester DAC took place on 21 February – one hundred years to the day after the first ever meeting ofContinue reading
Under 5 and flourishing
On 30 March 2019, we will be running a day full of inspiration and exploration for anyone engaging with our youngest children
