The launch this week of the 10th Good Childhood Report, shares the disturbing reality that since 2009 more children have consistently been unhappy with their appearance. The research also showsContinue reading
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Bishop Rachel speaks on inclusivity
Bishop Rachel gave a speech in the House of Lords today, during a debate on an inclusive society. She spoke on three areas: children and young people, churches and faithContinue reading
Blog: You and your amazing body
The Revd Emily Twigg shares her blog on body image, sport and faith!
Exploring mental health and well-being with young people
‘I strongly commend these resources… I long for every child and young person to discover that they are unique and precious, created in the image of God,’
Bishop Rachel responds to Life on Hold research
Every year the Children’s Society measure the well-being of children in the UK through a regular survey, with the findings presented in their Good Childhood Report. This research has shownContinue reading
Mirror, mirror answer me, what is it I need to be…
Four young, talented spoken word artists have performed special pieces for the #Liedentity campaign.
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 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
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
Bishop Rachel shares sabbatical experiences
I am now nearing the end of my sabbatical which has continued to be a time of restoration, reflection and wonderful reconnection with people and places as I have focused on the theme of ‘Encounter’.
Impact of our collaborative ‘Real Me’ resource
In one particular Messy Church, the ‘Real me’ message hit hard. The previous week, the suicide of a popular young woman in the wider community – apparently as a result of low self-worth – had rocked the community. Leaders were
2019: Chrism Eucharist at Gloucester Cathedral
Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon is now available
Bishop Rachel responds to online harms government proposals
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Home Office have released the Online Harms White Paper , which has proposed an independent watchdog that will writeContinue reading
The Real Me
Working in partnership to create ways of helping children and young people explore their real value and identity. The Real Me: Messy Church resources now available
No child should feel the need to self-harm
Bishop Rachel responds to the survey findings released by The Children’s Society
Bishop Rachel speaks to the Telegraph about social media
Bishop Rachel has given an interview to the Telegraph backing their backing their duty of care campaign, to protect children from online harms including abuse, bullying and low self-esteem. She alsoContinue reading
Bishop Rachel talks on female leadership and the #metoo movement
We asked Bishop Rachel about some of the challenges of female leadership; where her confidence comes from, and how she responds to things like the #metoo movement
Bishop Rachel’s Chrism Eucharist sermon
Chrism Eucharist Gloucester Cathedral March 2018 [2 Corinthians 3.17–4.12 & Luke 22.24-30] It is wonderful to see so many people here as we have gathered in from our many differentContinue reading
Liedentity wins Best Campaign Film at Stroud Film Festival
We’re delighted that one of our recent short films, exploring the realities of social media, has won the award for Best Campaign film at the Stroud Film festival. Stroud Community TV hostedContinue reading
In your face “a shocking wake-up call to a culture in today’s society”
In your face research is a shocking wake up call
