The Revd Nick Davies has recently been doing a weekly video around the value ‘Respect’ for St James’ C of E Primary, with the aim for the children to makeContinue reading
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Environmental liturgy
Christian worship all down the centuries has given inspiration for the Church’s mission of caring for creation. The Bible teaches about God being the Creator from Genesis right the wayContinue reading
The Weekly Bulletin (09/06/20)
In this Weekly Bulletin, how St Michael and All Angels, Bishops Cleeve trebled its congregation online, grants of up to £25,000 for churches and farewell to the Archbishop of York.Continue reading
News from our partner diocese
The Diocese of Western Tanganyika in Tanzania Donations collected within the Diocese of Gloucester have been used to buy buckets, hand sanitisers and soap for people in our partner dioceseContinue reading
Church buildings to open for supervised individual prayer
Dear brothers and sisters As you will be aware the government has announced the good news that church buildings will be able to open for supervised individual prayer from MondayContinue reading
The Weekly Bulletin (2/6/20)
Get your running shoes on for a weekend run or walk to raise money for Feeding the 5,000, celebrate our schools as they open to more children and be inspiredContinue reading
Hearts around Horsley
The church in Horsley has been joining with the community to display homemade heart flags as a symbol of community love and friendship. Over 200 flags are displayed around HorsleyContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s service on Pentecost Sunday
You are able to watch Bishop Rachel’s Pentecost service from Gloucester Cathedral here. The Readings from the service and Bishop Rachel’s Sermon. Acts 2:1-21 When the day of Pentecost hadContinue reading
The Weekly Bulletin (26/05/20)
Well dressing, Thy Kingdom Come and a huge thank you to all our teachers. The Weekly Bulletin for 26 May 2020 is now available to download —>
Christian library offers free delivery service to Gloucester and Cheltenham
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
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:
