The Revd Joy Ludlow, Priest-in-charge, United Benefice of Thornbury and Oldbury with Shepperdine blogs about how the pandemic has changed their approach to baptism. “Like many of our communities, inContinue reading
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Hope for the generations, #OneDiocese blog
A #OneDiocese blog by the Revd Tim Hastie-Smith, Vicar of Bibury with Winson and Barnsley and Diocesan Missioner for New Worshipping Communities. “On Wednesday last week, my family and IContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Ministry Gathering Sermon
Ministry Gathering Wednesday 6 OctoberBishop Rachel’s Sermon First Reading Exodus 3.1-6 Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond theContinue reading
‘Gloomy’ churchyard set to become bright and welcoming space
Over the past months, the Gloucester Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), who are a group of expert advisers on all church and churchyard- related matters, have been involved in conversations withContinue reading
Recognition for long service to the Church
Bishop Rachel has presented long service awards to people who have served the life of the Church in and around Gloucestershire. The ten people chosen for special recognition today haveContinue reading
Prison Week Sponsoring Organisations: Respair
The Diocese of Gloucester is delighted to be part of the community of sponsoring organisations that have developed the resources for this year’s Prisons Week Campaign (10 – 16 OctoberContinue reading
Epic ride to deliver Christian message to COP26
A very important piece of paper was handed over to two men on bikes at Gloucester Cathedral on Tuesday before they cycled off at speed… but what was it allContinue reading
Church leaders’ appeal for the planet
Pope, Patriarch and Archbishop join together for the first time in urgent appeal for the future of the planet
Kit out the Nation
In partnership with BBC Radio Gloucestershire, the Diocese of Gloucester and partners are taking part in Kit Out The Nation. What is this campaign about?Kit Out the Nation’ is aContinue reading
Could you offer work experience for prisoners?
Bishop Rachel is hosting a Zoom seminar to help worshipping communities learn more about the process of giving prisoners work experience. On Friday 17 September, from 9.30am to 11am, DuncanContinue reading
Greenway Benefice lives up to its name
The Greenway Benefice is encouraging people locally to do something for the environment, big or small, during the week of 12 September. Living up to its nickname of Greenway, theContinue reading
Bishop Rachel launches Prison Team
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, has created a collaborative team to support her in her role as Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales,Continue reading
Not your usual Saturday job for Rachel…
18-year-old organist Rachel Mapp is keeping traditional music alive in her local churches.
Local lifeline for parents and toddlers
From sharing those first unsteady steps, to allowing children to start exploring without a parent or carer, baby and toddler groups provide so much for our children. Many babies andContinue reading
4 things to do with young people this summer
Tips for the summer by Barrie Voyce, Senior Youth Connector For most of us in youth ministry, the summer holidays normally involve the immense highs and lows of a youthContinue reading
Collecting Rainbows: moments of joy during the pandemic
Two women from the PCC of St Mary’s Church in Kempsford have been on a mission to cheer up their community through the pandemic.
Swimming in the right pool… Helen’s ordination journey
The journey to ordination was not simple for Helen McGeoch, as she was content following Jesus and sharing her faith without taking the path to ordained ministry. “I’ve been inContinue reading
Christian Aid and VaccinAid appeals – have you donated yet?
There is now the possibility of funding vaccines directly via the VaccinAid campaign as well as funding humanitarian relief via the Christian Aid campaign.
New eco resource for youth groups
9 out of 10 Christian teenagers surveyed by Tearfund are concerned about climate change, but just one in 10 believe their church is doing enough to respond to the climateContinue reading
The Coming Home Report: Responding to Growth
Key thinkers in the Coming Home Report and the Church’s housing strategy met online to discuss the implications of the report and engage in a public Q&A. The Rt RevdContinue reading
Giving thanks for our vaccines
A message and update from Christain Aid A huge thank you The Giving In Thanks for our Vaccines appeal has raised over £12,000 from communities within the Diocese of GloucesterContinue reading
Christian Aid and VaccinAid appeals
There is now the possibility of funding vaccines directly via the VaccinAid campaign as well as funding humanitarian relief via the Christian Aid campaign.
Getting creative with the Christian Arts Festival
Creative arts for everyone, inspiring communities for the glory of God. Entertain. Celebrate. Challenge. Engage. The Cheltenham Christian Arts Festival is putting on a series of free, online, creativeContinue reading
Allotments, gardening and community composting
If you’re interested in community gardening and how you and your church can care for your local green or wild places, why not join the Gloucestershire Churches Environmental Justice NetworkContinue reading
