Message from Bishop Robert Earlier this year, Canon Jonathan Herbert from the ‘Churches Network for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma’ people, and I, convened a small group of leaders from beneficesContinue reading
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Greening our Preaching
Preaching on environmental concerns, hosted by Bishop Robert with keynote address from Ruth Newton, author of the ‘Greening the Lectionary’ website.
Blog: You and your amazing body
The Revd Emily Twigg shares her blog on body image, sport and faith!
Meet the young people trying out ministry
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a religious community? This year we are honoured to host four young people, living in community together andContinue reading
Podcast Episode 17 and 18: Human Sexuality
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
Festival of Everyday Faith – workshop recordings now available
The set of live-recorded Everyday Faith workshops are available below to watch again. Visit our main Festival page for marketplace resources and of all our amazing stories of faith! WatchContinue 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
How to lament
“In lamenting, we are just acknowledging the truth about where we are, here and now, and that sometimes … it stinks.” A short conversation on the crucial but often-avoided topicContinue 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
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
The Ven Hilary Dawson’s sermon for August 30
All will be well. Archdeacon Hilary Dawson shares her sermon for August 30. Each week we share a sermon for use the upcoming Sunday. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar,Continue 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
Bishop Robert’s Family Gospel reading for July 26
The Rt Revd Robert Springett, Bishop of Tewkesbury’s reflection on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, July 26 To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure this youtube video isContinue reading
The Ven Hilary Dawson’s sermon for July 26
The Ven Hilary Dawson shares her sermon for July 26. Each week we share a sermon for use the upcoming Sunday. To share via a Zoom meeting/webinar, make sure thisContinue reading
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
Dean Stephen Lake’s Family Gospel reading for July 19
The Very Revd Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester Cathedral, teaches on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, July 19. How can we learn from the parable of the weeds? ToContinue reading
The Ven Phil Andrew’s sermon for July 19
Each week we share a sermon and a reading for use the upcoming Sunday. We’re also sharing podcasts and weekly news bulletins of different sorts. This week, The Ven PhilContinue reading
Getting your community active this summer
13 July 2-3pm for our online gathering Join us online to explore how you can run physically distanced sports and games based activities in your community this summer. Register hereContinue 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
Podcast Episode 8: Living on a rollercoaster. Archdeacons Hilary and Phil
Leadership: Committed to transformation. How are we doing?! No, really. How are we doing. In this episode, The Ven Hilary Dawson talks with The Ven Phil Andrew about managing, orContinue reading
Safeguarding considerations for online groups
As many church groups are in the process of changing systems and ways they communicate, here’s a quick reminder of a few Safeguarding resources to help answer questions, particularly aroundContinue reading