LIFE vision party! Saturday 9 November 2-5 pm All saints’ Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 0WH Everyone is invited to the Diocese of Gloucester’s LIFE vision party. It willContinue reading
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Annual Report 2018
A look at what has been achieved in 2018 as part of our diocesan LIFE vision. We tell your stories about how you’ve been bringing the vision to LIFE whereContinue reading
Catalyst Youth Celebration – ‘Living Out God’s Adventure’
Catalyst Youth Celebration ‘Living Out God’s Adventure’ Saturday 12 October St Andrew’s Churchdown Speaker: Liz Bewley from OneLife with Bishop Rachel Connect- worship- prayer- inspiration Celebration 7pm-9pm Food & chill outContinue reading
Bishops push for better support for women released from prison.
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
A Christian response to Brexit
A message from Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert Our Diocesan LIFE vision through its ‘Engagement’ strand commits us to being advocates for human flourishing, but there can be no doubtContinue reading
Assisting those Bereaved by Suicide (PABBS) training
Gloucestershire Suicide Prevention Partnership (GSPP) are trying to gauge the level of interest in Postvention: Assisting those Bereaved by Suicide (PABBS) training courses, with the aim of arranging training for laterContinue reading
Charfield Freshers’ Fair – by Rick Williams
Charfield has had so much new housing recently, that we decided to put on a Freshers’ Fair, just as a university would for its fresh intake of students. Twenty villageContinue reading
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
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’.
Deanery Strategic LIFE Plans Facilitator
As a diocese we need to ensure the most effective use of our resources for ministry, mission and evangelism. The Revd Canon Dana Delap, currently Team Vicar of Vale and CotswoldContinue reading
CELEBRATE: Tetbury
New For All the Family. Explore best-loved Bible stories and ask questions, big and little. Enjoy time together with crafts, chatting, learning iSingPOP songs and prayers. We finish with teatimeContinue reading
On a wing – with a prayer!
St Phillip & St James, Leckhamton (Pip and Jim’s) are embarking on an ambitious and extensive reordering of the church, aiming to provide a warm, welcoming, safe and wholly inclusiveContinue reading
Ordinations 2019
After a weekend of inspiring, joyous services at Gloucester Cathedral, we welcome brand new Priests and Deacons!
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
CELEBRATE: Tetbury
New For All the Family. Explore best-loved Bible stories and ask questions, big and little. Enjoy time together with crafts, chatting, learning iSingPOP songs and prayers. We finish with teatimeContinue reading
Festival of Death and Life: Let’s Talk
Friday 21 June – Sunday 23 June 2019 Whether it’s celebrating the life you are living, remembering someone you see no longer or thinking about the big questions, everyone isContinue reading
Steve’s Story. Free film showing on male depression & male suicide
The film, ‘Steve’s Story’ will be shown at St Mary’s, Prestbury in North Cheltenham on Thursday 20th June at 7.30 pm. Nick Bromfield, Team Rector of North Cheltenham says, “IContinue reading
Ordinations 2019
Cassocks at the ready: on the weekend of the June 29/30, we will be celebrating our Ordinations: two days of inspiring, joyous celebrations at Gloucester Cathedral
Thy Kingdom Come, 10 June: Sam’s story
Sam shares his personal story of faith, and asks us to pray. OK, Thy Kingdom Come ended yesterday, but we recorded extra videos because we believe in abundance! We’ve filmedContinue reading
Thy Kingdom Come, 9 June: Barry’s story
Barry Voice, joint CEO of The Door, Stroud, shares his personal story of faith, and asks us to pray. The penultimate video! We’ve filmed 12 stories across Gloucestershire, to askContinue reading
Thy Kingdom Come, 8 June: Lydia’s story
Lydia shares her personal story of faith, and asks us to pray. Thy Kingdom Come runs until 9 June. We’ve filmed 12 stories across Gloucestershire, to ask how people liveContinue reading
Thy Kingdom Come, 7 June: Suki’s story
The Revd Dr Suki shares his personal story of faith, and asks us to pray. Thy Kingdom Come runs until 9 June. We’ve filmed 12 stories across Gloucestershire, to askContinue reading
