A good read through Lent 2022 ~ Bishop Rachel’s book Encounters: Jesus, connection and story: past, present and future “Bishop Rachel’s book reminds us that the tangle and connectedness ofContinue reading
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Is there hope post COP26?
Matt Fulford, our DAC energy and sustainability advisor reflects on the outcomes of COP26. “I had the privilege of being able to attend both the Blue and Green Zone eventsContinue reading
OneDiocese blog: Social entrepreneur shares his ‘why’
In this #OneDiocese blog, Will Mansell, Pioneer Minister and Founder of the GRACE Network Social Enterprise shares his passion for creating social change through faith and action.
Volunteering opportunities this Christmas
Just a few ways to serve your community this Christmas… Gloucester City Mission’s winter shelter opened on 1 December and is operational every night until 31 March 2022. The shelterContinue reading
Gladiators ready… 3,2,1, sing!
Former Gladiator Warren Furman, who was known as ‘Ace’ in the hugely popular 1990s TV show Gladiators, joined Lechlade’s town carol service in the Memorial Hall. Warren came to faithContinue reading
Advent calendars for care homes
Gill Ford, the Anna coordinator for CaBiC, an interdenominational charity, which has been set up to support and coordinate ministry to older people in the local area, has been busyContinue reading
Solène: “My faith makes me feel safe”
24-year-old Solène, a college student living in Woodchester in Stroud recently took part in the Loved and Liked course. She found that it had a huge impact on her faith.Continue reading
A time to give…. Christmas appeals 2021
If you have some spare, it’s good to share… opportunities to give to others this Christmas.
Sportily: play sports, talk life… watch the video
On a bright and chilly October afternoon in the Forest of Dean, Sportily, the diocesan sports ministry programme was commissioned, with the authorisation of Adam Legge as Activity, Faith andContinue reading
Blog, reflections as week 2 of COP26 closes
By the Revd Dr Cate Williams, Environmental Engagement Officer for the Diocese of Gloucester “I find myself saddened but not surprised to read press articles stating that the decisions madeContinue reading
Celebrating a reconnection with God and community
The Celebrate congregation based in Prior’s Park, Tewkesbury have been on a week’s trip to the Christian Adventure Centre at Viney Hill. 32 people, including 19 children and teenagers wentContinue reading
Heartfelt thanks as prisoners get new clothes
The church at St John the Evangelist, Churchdown and Innsworth has been supporting prisoners at Leyhill open prison and helping reduce waste, by diverting new clothing from going to landfill.Continue reading
A comic strip pointed me to my true calling
Exhausted primary school teacher Joanne Wykes was spending her life pushing herself to excel at work and also had tried to give everything to her previous church. But when lockdownContinue reading
Church to research flood mitigation measures
St Michael and All Angels’ Church is Tirley is a grade 1 listed building that is coming under increasing pressure from climate change-related flooding. The Parochial Church Council (PCC), supportedContinue reading
School and church come together to celebrate St Matthew’s Day
To celebrate the feast of St Matthew on 21 September, members of the congregation of the church in Cainscross ran a whole day with their church school. St Matthew’s CofEContinue reading
How craft supplies have helped St Andrew’s school go net zero
St Andrew’s School in Chedworth has become a net-zero carbon school and the children are excited to show others how to do the same. The transformation from being a standard,Continue reading
Girls and boys on equal terms in Cathedral choir
Choral Evensong on Friday 3 September was a landmark date in the history of Gloucester Cathedral Choir. For the first time since the choir was founded in 1541, the girlsContinue reading
Blessing for newly installed Cirencester statues
Crowds of people turned up to watch Bishop Rachel ride a cherry picker high into the roofline of Cirencester on Sunday. Bishop Rachel is not a fan of heights butContinue reading
Chipping Campden curate taking Jesus online
Jay Niblett balances his life as a parish curate in Gloucestershire with an online ministry to the gaming community.
Sarah seeks to beat her Ride + Stride record
Saturday 11 September 2021 is Ride + Stride, the day when walkers, cyclists, horse riders, runners and tricyclists get moving to visit as many churches as they can in oneContinue reading
Food, fun and friendship at St Catharine’s
St Catharine’s in Gloucester has been helping local families to have access to food over the summer holidays. It’s part of a long-term project to be at the heart ofContinue reading
St Catharine’s opens fully accessible loo
St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester has officially opened a fully accessible toilet, complete with an adult changing facility. It’s one of only three accessible toilets with an adult changing facilityContinue reading
Free trees for every community
To celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year, the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire is offering two free English oak trees to any town or parish council in Gloucestershire or SouthContinue reading
