Bell ringers in Leckhampton were not going to allow a pandemic to stand in the way of their ringing. The teams at St Peter’s, Leckhampton and The Church in WardenContinue reading
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Church must play key role in national effort to solve housing crisis, says Archbishops’ Commission
The Church of England should lead by example, including delivering more truly affordable homes on its own land, to help solve the housing crisis, says a landmark report published todayContinue reading
Chedworth Primary set to become one of the first net-zero carbon schools
St Andrew’s CofE (VA) Primary School in Chedworth is set to become one of the first net-zero carbon schools in the country. It has been awarded a £120,000 as partContinue reading
Safeguarding resources developed especially for young people
The Church of England is investing in a groundbreaking programme of safeguarding training and resources, created especially for children and young people. The project was the brainchild of Becca Faal,Continue reading
The Bulletin 02/02/21
The weekly Bulletin, for 02 February 2021, is now available. Keeping you up to date with guidance and news from the Diocese of Gloucester. Read the full copy of thisContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Candlemas sermon
On Sunday, Bishop Rachel presided and preached at a special service for Candlemas. The video of the full service is also at the bottom of the page. Watch the sermonContinue reading
The Bulletin 19/01/21
Weekly Bulletin, 19 January 2021 Keeping you up to date with guidance and news from the Diocese of Gloucester. Click here to read the full copy of The Bulletin today!
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
Meet the young people trying out ministry
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a religious community? This year we are honoured to host four young people, living in community together andContinue reading
Wotton’s walk-through Christingle
St Mary’s Wotton-Under-Edge made over £1000 for the Children’s Society with an innovative walk through Christingle Service. The church was open for three days in the run up to ChristmasContinue reading
Hope for Creation: Building a Greener Future Together
We are pleased to share recordings of two events from our ‘Hope for Creation’ online symposium, inspired by Luke Jerram’s Gaia Exhibition at Gloucester Cathedral in Autumn 2020. In theContinue reading
Nativity story retold in LEGO (R)
From the creators of the Easter LEGO story comes a gorgeous retelling of the Christmas story. It all started with the Word. The re-telling of the familiar Christmas Story (or Nativity)Continue reading
Comfort and Joy meal packs from churches to communities
26 parishes across the Church of England in and around Gloucestershire have joined forces with Stroud-based social enterprise, The Long Table, to empower our local communities to come together byContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s new book Encounters: Jesus, connection and story: past, present and future.
Encounters Jesus, connection and story: past, present and future By Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester ‘Bishop Rachel’s book reminds us that the tangle and connectedness of human lives cannot beContinue reading
Sponsored toilet block supports Tanzanian school children
The congregation at St Philp’s and St James Church, Hucclecote has sponsored a new toilet block for Murubona school, in Western Tanganyika. Murubona School which is in our partner DioceseContinue reading
Let’s be clear: Reduce isolation for thousands of people
We’re supporting the Barnwood Trust’s Let’s Be Clear Campaign, promoting clear face masks and clearer communication across Gloucestershire. Clear face masks make it easier for people who rely on lipContinue reading
An adventure in conservation: the Stoke Orchard Wall Paintings Conservation Project
The Stoke Orchard Wall Paintings Conservation Project is a success story of collaboration and partnership in the Diocese of Gloucester, demonstrating that heritage conservation can excite, inspire and benefit ChristianContinue reading
The Bulletin (3/11/20)
The Bulletin for 3 November 2020 is here. More of how Lockdown has been a catalyst for children’s ministry, our Christmas offering of comfort and joy for your community,Continue reading
Literature Festival Round up video
Covid restrictions meant that the diocesan team were not able to be at the Chatterbox family tent at this year’s Cheltemham Literature Festival, but we were able to sponsor twoContinue 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 …
Let’s take this outside: worship in the open air
If your churches are unsuitable for physically distanced worship, but you are really missing the chance to worship together in person, an outdoor service might be the answer. The SevenContinue reading
Lifeline grant for Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund toContinue reading
How to lament
“In lamenting, we are just acknowledging the truth about where we are, here and now, and that sometimes … it stinks.” A short conversation on the crucial but often-avoided topicContinue reading
Black Lives Matter: a series of conversations within the Church
Three podcasts exploring the issues of race, ethnicity and diversity within our Church, with the backdrop of all that has been happening in our world
