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
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Gloucestershire Reader to become part of ‘Archbishop’s College of Evangelists’
The founder of Project Touchline, faith-based sports training, will become a member of the Archbishop’s College of Evangelists this Wednesday. Chris is a Reader in our Diocese and came upContinue reading
Modern slavery in Gloucestershire: be part of the solution
Bishop Robert will be joining with the Gloucestershire Anti-Slavery Partnership (GASP) at an event on Friday 18 October, 5pm to 7pm to share more about modern slavery and human traffickingContinue reading
A Christian response to Brexit
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert Our Diocesan LIFE vision through its ‘Engagement’ strand commits us to being advocates for human flourishing, but there can be no doubtContinue reading
Celebrating 25 years of Ann Edwards Mews
Residents and their families came together with staff, Committee members and the local minister to give thanks for the almshouses at Ann Edwards Mews which were built 25 years ago.Continue reading
I̶t̶’̶s̶ ̶C̶h̶r̶i̶s̶t̶m̶a̶s̶!̶ Get ready …
OK, it may not be Christmas quite yet, but here are some key things for worshipping communities to think about ahead of the season
How Jesus changed my Life
By Andy Poole, PSALMS Sports Minister TRAC RESIDENTIAL 2019 – GOOD NEWS STORY This year PSALMS, a charity which puts sport alongside local ministy, took 49 young people away onContinue reading
Bishop Robert showed support at Gloucester Pride
Bishop Robert joined volunteers in the Multi Faith Tent at Gloucester Pride on Saturday 14 September. Volunteers in the multi-faith tent were there to be a friendly and visible face,Continue reading
Scroll free September
We’re backing the Royal Society for Public Health’s (RSPH) campaign for a Scroll Free September. With its almost universal reach and unprecedented ability to connect people from all walks ofContinue reading
An open door? Accessibility and the church
As we think about welcome and inclusivity in our churches, the Revd Dr Tom Clammer, who often preaches in Tutshill and uses a wheelchair talks about his experiences of accessingContinue reading
Coleford hosts new climate emergency drop-in
The Church on the Street in Coleford is opening up for drop-in sessions and a talk by a local councillor after the Forest of Dean District Council declared a climateContinue reading
Sea Cadet Chaplain to show Bishop the ropes
The Sea Cadets welcomed the Bishop of Tewkesbury to Gloucester Docks on Monday, to show him what having ‘serious fun’ as a Cadet involves. They took Bishop Robert out ontoContinue reading
Pulse Leadership Academy Update – Sending out young leaders
Almost 18 months ago, I wrote a piece at the start of the Pulse Leadership Academy with a quote from Archbishop Desmond Tutu saying, ‘Real leaders are not blinded byContinue reading
Connecting on a deeper level: inspirational lay leaders
Sharon is the Director of the Ugly Duckling Company. The charity’s mission is to explore how you stimulate life-changing and spiritual conversations. Sharon said, “People often find it hard toContinue reading
Ride and Stride, register now
Ride and Stride, Saturday, 14 September 2019 How many miles could you cover in one day? The Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust has put out a challenge to see who canContinue reading
Everyday faith
What does it mean to live a faith ‘Sunday through to Saturday’? How can we be the Church in such a broken world? Bishop Rachel talks about the culture changeContinue reading
What does it mean to be a ‘Dementia-friendly church’?
Dementia awareness and projects in local churches We recognise the extraordinary worshipping communities who care for people living with the condition. Inclusion and connection help us all flourish together. InContinue reading
Impact of our collaborative ‘Real Me’ resource
BRF have shared an incredible story about the impact of our collaborative ‘Real Me’ resource…
More than 900 reports of potential modern slavery recorded through app
Drivers using a pioneering app to gather information on modern slavery in hand car washes made more than 900 reports of potential cases over a five-month period, according to researchContinue reading
Electoral roll
Once every six years, the preparation of new church electoral rolls takes place nationally. This year (2019) is one of the national renewal years. This year, every PCC is requiredContinue reading
International Women’s Day
‘I pray that ‘dignity’ and ‘potential’ might be writ large in their lives.’
Diocesan Celebration of Healing and Wholeness, Churchdown
Join us for a day of prayer, healing and wholeness. Meet with a spiritual director or take part in one of the many (quiet) activities going on!
PSALMS good news story – St Paul’s update
PSALMS love to encourage and support Churches in their ministry. St Pauls in Cheltenham have been kicking a ball around in their local park for years, serving as aContinue reading
Tetbury bell-ringing walkers raise £63,000 for Syrian refugees
Donna Crowther is not a party animal, but she is a walker, a bell-ringer and Christian Aid supporter, and she likes a challenge, so she decided to celebrate her 50thContinue reading
