A series of two podcasts on human sexuality. Bishop Rachel speaks with a number of people about the Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith resources. Read the BishopsContinue reading
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An adventure in conservation: the Stoke Orchard Wall Paintings Conservation Project
The Stoke Orchard Wall Paintings Conservation Project is a success story of collaboration and partnership in the Diocese of Gloucester, demonstrating that heritage conservation can excite, inspire and benefit ChristianContinue reading
The Domestic Abuse Bill; What do we welcome and where does the bill need to do more?
Bishop Rachel in conversation with Nicole Jacobs, the Designate Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales …
Full livestreaming guidance now available
To help worshipping communities with livestreaming, and to cut through the barrage of information online, we have just published a full set of guidance and resources at: gloucester.anglican.org/livestreaming The standingContinue reading
Housing conference: Living with Beauty
The recent conference on housing, entitled Living with beauty: promoting health, well-being and sustainable growth, is now available to watch, below. Bishop Robert welcomed Gail Mayhew, who sat on theContinue reading
Festival of EVERYDAY FAITH
A free online event bringing Christians of all ages together from every worshipping community to equip them to live out their faith any time, any place. Full information and reservationsContinue reading
Black Lives Matter: a series of conversations within the Church
Three podcasts exploring the issues of race, ethnicity and diversity within our Church, with the backdrop of all that has been happening in our world
Mud, mess and mystery: resources for outdoor worship including Forest Church
We have been running a series of zoom seminars on the subject of outdoor worship, under the heading of Mud, Mess and Mystery. The idea is to explore worship outdoors,Continue reading
Podcast Episode 12: Navigating these Times
Bishop Rachel in conversation with The Revd Hilary Ison, Dr Alexander Kent, and Ramani Leathard A trauma specialist, a cartographer and an expert in global disaster relief … Exploring howContinue reading
EcoChurch zoom seminars
Autumn dates for EcoChurch zoom seminars ‘Getting Started, and ‘Next Steps’
Bishop Robert’s sermon for Sunday 16 August
Bishop Robert shares his sermon for Sunday 16 August. Every week, we’re sharing a sermon so that those who can’t access biblical teaching for whatever reason, or who would likeContinue reading
Podcast Episode 11: Singleness. Bishop Rachel in conversation with the Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar
Bishop Rachel talks with the Reverend Canon Sandra Millar about living life as a single person, particularly during lockdown. Listen now to the latest podcast episode: Play or subscribe viaContinue reading
Podcast Episode 10: Rest. Archdeacon Hilary and Bishop Robert.
Leadership: Committed to transformation. Aaaaand … rest. It’s harder than it sounds, isn’t it? Put .. the alb … down. In this episode, Bishop Robert talks with Archdeacon Hilary DawsonContinue reading
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for July 26
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday July 26. The Sermon Slot The Ven Hilary Dawson shares her sermon for July 26. Each week weContinue reading
This week’s message from Bishop Rachel
Mary Magdalene knew about life’s turbulence and living with the unexpected. She had experienced Christ’s healing, travelled with him, was at his crucifixion and then …
Carrying the Christ Light
Prison Fellowship got to sit down with Bishop Rachel and talk about her passion for her work for women within the criminal justice system. Read the whole interview here.Continue reading
This week’s message from Bishop Rachel
The opportunity for rest and ‘letting go’ is finally appearing on the horizon for Headteachers and staff of schools across the Diocese, and Bishop Robert and …
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for July 19
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday July 19. Families Gospel video The Very Revd Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Cathedral, teaches on the Gospel readingContinue reading
Podcast Episode 9: Lockdown for young people. Bishop Rachel with Malindi, Emily, Libby, Barrie, Dan and Daniel
Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. How are young people dealing with change and uncertainty during lockdown? Bishop Rachel talks to five teenagers from our worshipping communities, along withContinue reading
Tuffley Festival has arrived!
This weekend Tuffley Festival was held online in place of the cancelled Tuffley Festival due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. A series of brilliant short videos featuring Tuffley TalentsContinue reading
Bishop Robert’s sermon for Sunday 12 July
Bishop Robert shares his sermon for Sunday 12 July. Every week, we’re sharing a sermon so that those who can’t access biblical teaching for whatever reason, or who would likeContinue reading
Weekly roundup: sermon, podcast and readings for July 5
This week’s offerings of sermon, podcast and reading/reflection, ready for Sunday July 5. Families Gospel video Released every Tuesday; a short video for children and households, based on the GospelContinue reading
Archdeacon Hilary’s Gospel Reading for July 5
What does Jesus mean when he says the burden is heavy but his yoke is light? Archdeacon Hilary explores the idea of collaborating with the tough stuff. To share viaContinue reading
