A new Christian library in Gloucester is providing a free loan and delivery service for Christian reading materials during lock down. The books, CDs and DVDs were donated by membersContinue reading
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The Happiness Lab – free resources online
The Ugly Duckling Company want to spread some more happiness under lock-down and they are making their fabulous Happiness Lab resources available to people in the diocese to use withContinue reading
St John’s Parish Church, Elkstone: The Wild Flower Meadow Story
Back in 2015, Elkstone PCC started a project to create a wildflower meadow and a composting loo in its grounds. Brian Howlett, PCC Treasurer, said, “As I write this inContinue reading
Bishop in Parliament: Bishop Rachel questions support for vulnerable children
On 29 April 2020 during a virtual sitting of the House of Lords, Baroness Burt of Solihull asked the Government “what practical measures they are taking to address domestic abuseContinue reading
Coney Hill church and community feed those in need
Church, school and community have launched an exciting partnership in Coney Hill to make sure that everyone has access to food during the coronavirus emergency. Volunteers from St Oswald’s ChurchContinue reading
10.10am is prayer time
The Revd Kate Stacey, Rector in the Stroud Team is encouraging everyone in her congregations to stop and pray every day at 10:10am. It’s a reminder of the quote whichContinue reading
Archdeacon Phil’s Easter video message for families
Archdeacon Phil talks barbecues, burgers and changing the world in his short Easter message, especially for children and households. Watch Bishop Robert’s Easter messageContinue reading
Videos to take children, schools and households through Easter and beyond
The Bishops and Archdeacons take us on the journey of the days following Jesus’s death Wednesday 15 April, 9am Tomorrow Archdeacon Phil talks barbecues, burgers andContinue reading
Archdeacon Hilary takes us on the walk to Emmaus
Archdeacon Hilary takes us on the road to Emmaus, walking with a mysterious stranger… and a reveal at the end that changes everything. A video message for families and householdsContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Easter message for families and households
Bishop Rachel takes us behind locked doors and closed windows to share in the fear and emotion in the days following Jesus’ death. Watch Bishop Robert’s Easter message for familiesContinue reading
Bishop Robert’s Easter message for families and households
Bishop Robert unwraps his Easter egg on YouTube and shares his thoughts about this essential part of Easter. You can catch new messages on our website each day this week.Continue reading
Good Friday: join us for a reading of The Passion
The Bishops Staff team read a dramatised telling of St John’s account of the Passion, with a short reflection before and after. Listen via youtube: Listen via Soundcloud: More servicesContinue reading
Postman Pat’s vocation: The Revd Joe Knight blogs
I’ve always thought that Postman Pat is the real priest in Greendale. And, in recent weeks, whether I’ve been delivering meals or prayers for Holy Week, I’ve come to believeContinue reading
Feeding the 5,000 – please help
We are fundraising to help feed the most vulnerable people in our communities. In response to the Covid-19 crisis, The Long Table supported by the Diocese of Gloucester have developedContinue reading
Prayer and reflection at the end of your day
Join Bishop Rachel for prayer and reflection: Alternatively: Play via Soundcloud Right-click here to download/save the audio file itself Play via embedded media:
Livestreaming services and groups – even without wifi
Visit our new Livestreaming hub Getting live content online; to remain connected with those in isolation, is more important than ever. Fortunately, it’s easier than you may think, and moreContinue reading
A letter to the Diocese from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert (17.3.20)
Our desire is that where possible, and in line with the guidelines, our church buildings will remain open and places of prayer
A letter to the clergy from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert
Latest Coronavirus guidance, updates and news. 20/3/20
Bishop Rachel speaks in the House of Lords on International Women’s Day
So much of what we’re talking about today is rooted both in women and girls being valued – and being able to value themselves
Check your church for storm damage
Following Storm Ciara, the Church Buildings Team would like to encourage churchwardens to carry out visual inspections of their church roofs, rainwater goods and any accessible stonework, which might haveContinue reading
Synod strengthens emissions target after climate emergency declared
Diocesan Synod has declared a climate emergency and agreed to bring forward dates for reducing emissions by 20 years. Synod called on all parts of the diocese to work towardsContinue reading
Deanery strategic plans 2030
Together we will develop deanery strategic plans, which will support each deanery in planning how it will use its resources and potential, intentionally and effectively, for the mission of Christ’sContinue reading
Be involved in a one of a kind youth residential
For the first time ever the Diocese of Gloucester is organising a youth forum with young people from across the world visiting our diocese for over 10 days. This forumContinue reading
The Hibiscus Project
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek has launched The Hibiscus Project, a special fund in memory of Neil Todd, dedicated to helping worshipping communities to welcome andContinue reading
