Diocese of Gloucester

News from the diocese of Gloucester. The diocese covers most of Gloucestershire.

For current vacancies in the diocese visit: Jobs in the Diocese of Gloucester

Bells of three Gloucester churches to ring out in celebration of their restoration

TWENTY bells — some of which have not been heard for 50 years — are to ring out from three churches in a Gloucestershire benefice next week in celebration of their recent restoration and rehanging

03 Nov 2023

Decision to call in housing scheme is ‘incomprehensible’ Bishop of Gloucester tells Gove

THE Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, has criticised government intervention in a planned housing project on church land, describing it as “incomprehensible and utterly confusing”

07 Aug 2023

Housing Justice commissions ‘first-step’ legal guide for PCCs planning to dispose of church land

THE Christian charity Housing Justice has produced a legal guide for PCCs which plan to dispose of disused church land assets to provide affordable housing in the community

31 Mar 2023

UK news in brief

27 Jan 2023

Solicitor ‘recklessly disregarded the risk of harm’ when he represented serial abuser Peter Ball

12 Jan 2023

UK news in brief

09 Sep 2022

Tougher sentences ‘not the answer’ to reoffending, says Bishop Treweek

04 Jul 2022

Stay vigilant about Covid, says updated C of E guidance

04 Nov 2021

‘Focal’. ‘Oversight’. The C of E of the future

10 Sep 2021

Churches and charities step up again while school’s out for the summer

27 Aug 2021

General Synod digest: more action taken to solve UK housing crisis

16 Jul 2021

Portraits celebrate lockdown efforts of Gloucestershire village

21 May 2021

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Secretary General

Scotland

The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) is the Province of the Anglican Communion in Scotland. It has a strong and high profile in Scottish life, is diverse in character and has a presence across the whole country.

Appointments

Collaborative Ministry Lead: Foundations

South West

The Diocese of Gloucester is looking for a flexible and holistic thinker who care passionately about nurturing leaders who will share the good news of Jesus Christ and make disciples in all our varied contexts.

Ecumenical officer

North West

The Synod wishes to appoint an Officer who will support and facilitate the churches of the North Western Synod in their relationships with one another and coordinate forward looking relations with ecumenical partners.

Evangelism and Witness Priority Coordinator

London and Home Counties

Evangelism and Witness is one of the three stated priorities of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Diocese of Gloucester

Bells of three Gloucester churches to ring out in celebration of their restoration

Decision to call in housing scheme is ‘incomprehensible’ Bishop of Gloucester tells Gove

Housing Justice commissions ‘first-step’ legal guide for PCCs planning to dispose of church land

UK news in brief

Solicitor ‘recklessly disregarded the risk of harm’ when he represented serial abuser Peter Ball

UK news in brief

Tougher sentences ‘not the answer’ to reoffending, says Bishop Treweek

Stay vigilant about Covid, says updated C of E guidance

‘Focal’. ‘Oversight’. The C of E of the future

Churches and charities step up again while school’s out for the summer

General Synod digest: more action taken to solve UK housing crisis

Portraits celebrate lockdown efforts of Gloucestershire village

Most Popular

Prayers of Love and Faith commended, despite final HTB plea

Nominations Commission fails to agree a candidate for Bishop of Carlisle

Blessing prayers used for the first time for same-sex couples

No, Rwanda is not a safe country

C of E should embrace its place on the margins

BBC departs in peace after climate protesters disrupt Chichester evensong

Andy Croft cleared to return to ministry, but resigns as Soul Survivor’s pastor

Prayers of Love and Faith commended, despite final HTB plea

‘Squid Vicar’ does not stand still in pastoral situation

What do you get for an £88k parish share?

Job of the Week

Secretary General

Scotland

Appointments

Collaborative Ministry Lead: Foundations

South West

Ecumenical officer

North West

Evangelism and Witness Priority Coordinator

London and Home Counties

Top Feature

Humbugs are dished up regularly over centuries

Top Comment

Christmas is a reminder that in-person matters

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