Diocese of Gloucester
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The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek is Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales. Involved with people and issues across the breadth of the Criminal Justice System. We are the Church of England in and around Gloucestershire. www.gloucester.anglican.org
👨🎓Youth Intern Programme: Future Youth offers young adults aged 18 to 29 the chance to spend a year growing in youth and children’s ministry through placements, training and mentoring. More via 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/future-...
Future Youth Intern Programme – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
Exciting news that a major new grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will enable St Mary DeCrypt in central Gloucester to conserve and explore internationally significant artwork painted on its medieval walls. Read more via 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/histori...
Historic paintings to be saved by Discover Decrypt project, after The National Lottery Heritage Fund grant – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
So proud of our new priests! What a cracking group, freshly ordained priest in the CofE 😍 📸 Photos are available on our site via: gloucester.anglican.org/2026/ordinat...
"... in them we see lived out that same collaborative ministry to which deacons and priests are called: a shared vocation rooted in baptism, where the gifts of all are recognised, encouraged, and offered together in the service of Christ" ~ Bishop Robert 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message...
Message from Bishop Robert, 30 June 2026 – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
So yesterday was quite a special day… Wonderful to have been ordained deacon by @bishgloucester.bsky.social and to begin my ministry as a curate in @glosdioc.bsky.social. God is good!
"I encourage all those that have a passion for peace and justice to join me in the Time To Act campaign. The time to act is now." ~ Bishop Rachel joins the 'Time to Act' campaign👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/bishop-... #gaza #israelpalestine
Bishop Rachel joins ‘Time to Act’ campaign – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
Bishop Rachel on Premier 👉 premierchristian.news/en/news/arti... Bishops call on Israel to release Palestinian Christian student
Bishops call on Israel to release Palestinian Christian student - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
Natalie Abu Dayyeh, who was studying at Birzeit University was arrested and detained on 2nd June for allegedly promoting terrorist activities.
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"Refugee Week takes place in June every year, and aims to help better understand why people are displaced; to celebrate rich diversity in our communities; and to try and stand in the shoes of those who arrive in other countries seeking safety" Bishop Rachel 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message...
Message from Bishop Rachel, 9 June 2026 – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
"Chipped teeth, broken noses, facial injuries, head injuries, scars..." Our Legal Director, Gemma Abbott, details the injuries we hear young people sustaining from use of force in prison in our Spotlights webinar. Catch up here: https://howardleague.org/spotlights/
"In the global village of this world, people are constantly fleeing from conflict, violence, persecution, the violation of human rights, and displacement due to climate change." ~ Bishop Rachel writes 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message... #immigration #paddington #humanrights
Message from Bishop Rachel, 9 June 2026 – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
"Christian faith is not confined to festivals, it is seen in habits of kindness, courage, service and attentiveness to others. It is made visible in the choices by which we reflect the love of Jesus Christ in the world around us" ~ Bishop Robert writes 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message...
Message from Bishop Robert, 2 June 2026 – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
Bishop Rachel spent a fantastic evening with a Q&A session with young people from Holy Trinity, Tewkesbury
“Prison is a toxic place for children, and spending even a few days in that environment can be terrifying and profoundly damaging.” Read our response to HMI Prisons' thematic review on children on short-term remand, published today: https://howardleague.org/news-views/
"If the heart of sacramental identity is physical things which express spiritual truth, then we can surely say that our buildings have a sacramental tone or character" John will join as Archdeacon of Gloucester in September. Read more 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message...
Message from John Wittaker, Archdeacon of Gloucester Designate, 19 May 2026 – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
This week in the #houseoflords Bishop Rachel responded to the King’s Speech, urging the Government to have a long-term view and focus on the flourishing of every child 🎥 Watch via: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yui...
Bishop Rachel responds to the King's Speech, urging Gov't to focus on the flourishing of every child
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Lots of encouraging news from our partner Diocese of Dornakal in India: St Andrew’s Church, Kothagudem, has been celebrating a joyful Easter season, with many baptisms taking place. Read via 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/news-fr...
News from The Diocese of Dornakal – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
"... and whatever our joys and struggles in life, may we be courageous in deepening how we live and share Christ’s life in all its fullness among the people and places of our daily lives" ~ Bishop Rachel writes 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message...
Message from Bishop Rachel, 21 April 2026 – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
Bishop Rachel and the Bishops of Chelmsford, Norwich and Southwark have issued a joint statement condemning #antisemitism. Read via 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/.../statemen...
Statement in response to the rise of antisemitism in Britain – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, has joined the bishops of Gloucester, Chelmsford and Southwark in publishing a joint statement in response to the rise of antisemitism in Britain. @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social @glosdioc.bsky.social @bishopnorwich.bsky.social
Bishops join in condemning antisemitic attacks
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher has joined the bishops of Gloucester, Chelmsford and Southwark in publishing a joint statement in response to the rise of antisemitism in Britain.
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"I might dare to redeem the words of a President by expressing my longing for *all* people to be brought back to a Stone Age – to a time when a stone was rolled away from a tomb, proclaiming the power and mystery of God’s love ..." ~ #Easter message 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/bishop-...
Bishop Rachel’s Easter sermon 2026 – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
🐣 Easter to Pentecost Lectionary reflections are available via the 'Sharing our Faith' webpage 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/living-faith...
We were really proud to be involved in this amazing event organised by Bishop Rachel @glosdioc.bsky.social, one of our patrons, which brought together people with lived experience, churches, chaplaincies, charities and a range of organisations. Find out more and watch a précis video!
Justice, mercy and hope – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
🧵Hot off the press! @sarumcollege.bsky.social Summer and Autumn Brochure 2026 is out now. Look inside for ever-popular favourites, such as ‘Reading Scripture Together, ‘Modern Mystics, Theology Catch-Ups and Tom Clammer’s days on prayer and worship. www.sarum.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
"... the soft option is simply locking away more people for longer and doing nothing else. The tough option is asking how we actually deal with each person as an individual, with a focus on transformation." ~ Bishop Rachel on the justice system 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/justice...
Justice, mercy and hope – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
VACANCY: Collaborative Ministry Lead: Lifelong Learning 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/collabo... We're looking for a creative, flexible and holistic thinker who cares passionately about nurturing leaders who will share the good news of Jesus Christ and make disciples in all our varied contexts.
Collaborative Ministry Lead: Lifelong Learning – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
"It is now almost unthinkable to imagine a Church that does not recognise the gifts and calling of women alongside those of men." ~ Bishop Robert writes: gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message...
Message from Bishop Robert, 10 March 2026 – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
"... it was a joy to see so many children with parents and grandparents exploring different activities focused on the love of God in Jesus Christ" Bishop Rachel writes 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message...
Message from Bishop Rachel, 3 March 2026 – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
Join us on 10th March in London, for: Living Christ’s Mercy, Justice and Hope. An in-person event for organisations, churches and individuals wanting to deepen their involvement or develop a Christian response to people in prison and those leaving prison. ℹ️👉 gloucester.anglican.org/event/save-t...
Bookings now open: Living Christ’s mercy, justice and hope – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org
"... it is therefore not surprising that, with the publication of further details of links between those called to public service and the late Jeffrey Epstein, there is an increasing sense of anger and indeed betrayal" ~ Bishop Robert writes Read in full 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message...
Message from Bishop Robert, 10 February 2026 – Diocese of Gloucester
We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness
gloucester.anglican.org