Last Christmas, our worshipping communities were determined that Christmas wouldn’t be cancelled and sponsored and delivered delicious meals cooked by The Long Table. Now that spring is in the airContinue reading
Tag: Partnership
Give thanks for your Covid-19 vaccine
The Diocese of Gloucester has partnered with aid and development charity Christian Aid to enable people to give thanks for their Covid-19 vaccine and help others in crisis across theContinue reading
The Journey: festive fundraiser for YMCA
From Monday 14 to Friday 18 December, PSALMS will be running a 90 mile rowing fundraiser called The Journey. The aim is to raise money for YMCA Cheltenham, so thatContinue reading
Sponsored toilet block supports Tanzanian school children
The congregation at St Philp’s and St James Church, Hucclecote has sponsored a new toilet block for Murubona school, in Western Tanganyika. Murubona School which is in our partner DioceseContinue reading
No one hungry at half term
Churches, communities and businesses in the Shurdington, Badgeworth and Witcombe areas have come together to ensure that all children in their parish have food and entertainment over the half term break.
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
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
Ourboretum- save our trees
A grassroots project will see Gloucestershire people growing new trees to replace the hundreds of thousands being wiped out by ash dieback. BBC Radio Gloucestershire and Cotswolds Conservation Board willContinue 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
Messages from our Global Partners in this time of pandemic
We are honoured to partner with dioceses across the world, and have been blessed with messages of love and prayer from these dioceses at this difficult time. These messages areContinue reading
A county-wide mission to feed the hungry and vulnerable of Gloucestershire
Feeding the 5,000 A county-wide mission to feed the hungry and vulnerable of Gloucestershire is rapidly growing momentum. In less than three weeks, the Feeding the 5,000 project has providedContinue reading
Centre for Mission in Matson, radio interview with lead evangelist Andy Wilson
Andy Wilson is the new Lead Evangelist at the Matson Centre for Mission.
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
Too late for talking?
The tension in the international air is a concern to us all, as the technology to produce nuclear missiles advances at a pace that isn’t mirrored in the wisdom ofContinue reading
South India Youth Trip 2018 – 23 July – 8 August
Would you like to spend just under three weeks of your summer holiday: Working with children in schools, hostels and orphanages? Sharing the life of Indian Christians? Experiencing Indian lifeContinue reading
International partner bishops send messages of condolence
Please see below messages we have received from our international partner bishops, after hearing the news of Bishop Michael’s death. SWEDEN: Diocese of Västerås On behalf of the Diocese of Västerås,Continue reading
All Saints Academy trip to Tanzania
In July 2017 12 students and 4 members of staff from All Saints Academy in Cheltenham will visit the Diocese of Western Tanganyika for 2 weeks. They will work withContinue reading
Bishop Rachel visits Indian link dioceses
Tweets from Bishop Rachel’s visit to our partner dioceses in India.
Global partnership: recent visit from El Camino Real
In the last few months we have welcomed visitors from our partner Diocese of El Camino Real, California. In mid-September we were delighted to meet Rowland and Pat Rebele fromContinue reading
A gift to be accepted
I’ve been making jam – tons of the stuff – and chutney too. Like most gardeners and allotment holders, I am blessed at this time of year with one orContinue reading
Bullets beaten into cross
Bishop Rachel presented with pectoral cross and episcopal ring
