Part of the Exploring Faith and Spirituality Courses Term 1 – 9, 16, 23 and 30 September 2021 Approaches to Prayer is the first of a series of courses ExploringContinue reading
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Approaches to Prayer
Part of the Exploring Faith and Spirituality Courses Term 1 – 9, 16, 23 and 30 September 2021 Approaches to Prayer is the first of a series of courses ExploringContinue reading
Exploring Faith and Spirituality Courses
This series of short courses offer the opportunity to explore our faith more deeply and experience a breadth of Christian spirituality. Delivered on Thursday evenings throughout the year, the teachingContinue reading
Approaches to Prayer
Part of the Exploring Faith and Spirituality Courses Term 1 – 9, 16, 23 and 30 September 2021 Approaches to Prayer is the first of a series of courses ExploringContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert
Next week, many of the communities of our Diocese will be taking part in fundraising for Christian Aid. This year’s campaign which runs alongside the vaccine thankfulness appeal and theContinue reading
Thy Kingdom Come 2021
Let us pray! The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited parishes across England to join a great wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost 2018
70th anniversary of the Battle of the Imjin River
A message from Bishop Rachel Last Sunday I had the privilege of leading a short service to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Imjin River in theContinue reading
Hear from our link officer Revd Christy in Bangalore
As the severe wave of Coronavirus infection sweeps through India, a plea from our friends who live there: “Kindly remember our nation, our state, and our diocese in your prayers.”
Easter and Holy Week from Gloucester Cathedral
Starting with our livestreamed Maundy Thursday service, all are invited to join in with special services going on throughout Easter and Holy Week, shared live from Gloucester Cathedral. For aContinue reading
Maundy Thursday: watch the Chrism service from Gloucester Cathedral
Our special Maundy Thursday Chrism service, streamed live from Gloucester Cathedral, is now available to watch below. We were joined, via Zoom and Facebook, by Clergy and Lay people fromContinue reading
Prayers of hope in Dursley
The worshipping community in Dursley have been hanging prayers of hope on a tree in the churchyard outside St James’ Church. The Revd Canon Michael Cozens, local Rector, said, “AllContinue reading
The Pilgrim Way
Bishop Rachel and Bishop Robert hope that there will be a number of worshipping communities who use this Lent as an opportunity to seek out adults and young people whoContinue reading
Prayers at the end of a text
If you’re having a tough time at the moment and you live in the North Cheltenham area, the Revd Tom Cook in Cheltenham has a new way to help. HeContinue reading
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas message to the Diocese
Bishop Rachel shares a message for the Diocese.
Nov 30: join us in prayer today at 6pm
Today we pray for schools and colleges, children and young people. We pray that all might be nurtured and that no-one would be overlooked. #PrayerForTheNation
Nov 29: join us in prayer today at 6pm
Today we pray for family, friends and loved ones. We lift to God those we hold in our hearts – praying for their health, their well-being and their sense ofContinue reading
Nov 28: join us in prayer today at 6pm
Today we pray for all who are grieving, and all suffering with physical and mental ill-health. We ask that in God’s great loving kindness they might know God’s sustaining presenceContinue reading
Nov 27: join us in prayer today at 6pm
Today we pray for those who are in positions of authority, with responsibility for decision making at national and local level. We ask that God would give great wisdom, and deepContinue reading
Exploring becoming a Franciscan Tertiary
Led by Pauline Godfrey and Rev John Ansell During this hour’s session members of The Third Order of St Francis will share what it means for them to be aContinue reading
Nov 26: join us in prayer today at 6pm
Today we pray for the NHS and other key workers. Today we voice our gratitude for those who serve this country in the National Health Service and pray for thatContinue reading
Nov 25: join us in prayer today at 6pm
Join us today at 6pm as we pray for businesses, the workplace and economic wellbeing. We lift before God those who have lost their jobs and face an uncertain andContinue reading
Nov 24: join us in prayer today at 6pm
Today we pray for the elderly, isolated and vulnerable. We echo God’s commitment to those most at risk of this virus by praying for those who are particularly vulnerable. #PrayerForTheNation
Nov 23: join us in prayer today at 6pm
Today we pray for schools and colleges, children and young people. We pray that all might be nurtured and that no-one would be overlooked. #PrayerForTheNation
Nov 22: join us in prayer today at 6pm
Today we pray for family, friends and loved ones. We lift to God those we hold in our hearts – praying for their health, their well-being and their sense ofContinue reading
