The Bishop of Gloucester and the Bishop of Newcastle hosted an event in the House of Commons to highlight the importance of finding suitable accommodation for women released from prison.Continue reading
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Diocesan Clergy Conference 2019
Presentation slides from the Diocesan Clergy Conference, which was held last week in Swanwick, are now publicly available. Slides are offered as PDFs, below: Professor Grace Davie – Keynote. Gathered,Continue reading
Another successful year for Ride and Stride
The brilliant weather for the annual Ride and Stride event on Saturday 14 September led to another successful year of fundraising for Gloucestershire’s churches.
Relatable welcome, relatable Jesus
I feel as if I am late to the party with the word ‘relatable’. I’ve only just discovered how widely its being used in popular culture, not just as aContinue reading
The not so happy childhood report
The recent findings from the Children’s Society Good Childhood report are a real wake up call to the unhappiness of young people in our country. Their key findings show AnContinue reading
Christians take action to promote biodiversity
From 1 September to 4 October Christians around the world, including from the Church of England, will join together for the Season of Creation, a festival of prayer and communityContinue reading
New Members for the Company of Saint Kyneburga
The Bishop of Tewkesbury, the Rt Revd Robert Springett will present long service awards to two people at a special service in Gloucester Cathedral on Tuesday 13 August. He willContinue reading
Do you have what it takes to be a pastoral assistant?
Pastoral Assistants share with their clergy in the pastoral ministry of the church. They are the caring hands of the church offering a prayerful presence among the congregation and widerContinue reading
Wine and welding – bringing people together
Life is made out of these little connections
Stroud Sacred Music Festival returns for 2019
Next week (July 5 & 6) sees the return of the very popular Stroud Sacred Music Festival. Stroud will again come alive to a diverse beat, with free events andContinue reading
Seeking a Prime ‘Minister’
Thought for the week from Bishop Robert as published in the Citizen, 13 June 2019 ‘Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant’. These are words JesusContinue reading
Enter your church building project for the 2019 Church Architecture Awards
If your church has opened a new extension, completed a re-ordering scheme or undergone a major repair or conservation project, enter it for 2019 Church Architecture Awards! Run by the NationalContinue reading
Thy Kingdom Come 2019
Let us pray! The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited parishes across England to join a great wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost 2018
Please support Bishop Rachel in her sign language challenge
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek will learn 50 words in sign language to raise awareness of the work of the Gloucestershire Deaf Association (GDA). This challengeContinue reading
Evangelist appointed to new Gloucester & Forest Centre of Mission.
Bishop Rachel, Bishop Robert and Church Army, are pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Wilson as Lead Evangelist for the Gloucester & Forest Centre of Mission. Andy will be basedContinue reading
Together resources for Brexit
Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert are calling for communities to join together in conversation and prayer as Brexit discussions reach a pivotal point.
Bishop and leading charity join forces to urge greater action on body image and self-harm among children
In response to rising numbers of children self-harming, the Bishop of Gloucester and The Children’s Society have come together to … [contd.]
Biker service at St Arilda’s Oldbury on Severn Sunday 17th March 2019
On Sunday 17th March at 11am, bikers will be gathering for a service at St Arilda’s Church in Oldbury-on-Severn, BS35 1QG. Reverend Jan van der Lely has kindly offered herContinue reading
Ministry Experience Scheme
Diocese of Gloucester Ministry Experience Scheme Are you aged between 18-30 and passionate about your faith? Do you feel called to public Christian ministry, but don’t know what type orContinue reading
ADVENTure Calendar in Newnham
ADVENTure Calendar takes to the streets in Newnham The idea of the traditional advent calendar is being transformed along Newnham High Street, where neighbours are converting their home windows toContinue reading
Church achieves award for eco-work
St Lawrence’s Church, Lechlade has earned an Eco Church Bronze Award. The award is given by Christian charity A Rocha. The church has started sharing eco-tips in its newsletters, havingContinue reading
Handmade bird feeders for Coberley wildlife garden
Children at Coberley CofE Primary School used a grant from the Diocese of Gloucester’s Environment Fund to build bird feeders for the churchyard. The children worked with headteacher Andrew MilnerContinue reading
Resolve: a course to strengthen the mind, inspire the soul and deepen relationships
In a bid to help people live happier, healthier lives, the church is running groups around Gloucestershire to support people with their new year’s resolutions. People that sign up toContinue reading
Christmas attendance at highest level for more than a decade
While traditional Sunday attendance edged lower in 2017 (in line with long-term trends), the numbers attending Christmas services increased by 3.4 per cent to 2.68 million nationally
