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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
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Join @bishgloucester.bsky.social in Stroud this evening:

Author Matthew Teller in dialogue with The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, seeking justice and compassion for Palestinians and Israelis:

Full information and booking 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/event/paths-...
November 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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@bishgloucester.bsky.social had an inspiring visit to @gloshealthnhs.bsky.social visiting the staff who provide physical and mental health services for people of all ages across Gloucestershire, and listening to patients share their own stories.
November 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Join us at @gloucestercathedral.org.uk on Sunday 23 November at 3pm, where we will say thank you and farewell to Archdeacon Hilary.

We'll be so sorry to see Hilary leave ~ what a legend she is!

Read her message here 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/message...
Preparing to hand out the communion wine, Archdeacon Hilary is dressed in her robes during a recent Ordination service Archdeacon Hilary prepares to get involved in a fight, she holds up her fists Seconds later, Archdeacon Hilary bursts into laughter
November 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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"I’ve been moved by the way that difference and diversity is lived in this diocese, underpinned by strong relationships and mutual respect. It’s a gift we can never underestimate"
~ Archdeacon Hilary writes 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/message...
November 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Join us in Cirencester for live music and activities as The Old Department Store celebrates its first birthday, November 8: www.theolddepartmentstore.co.uk/todsevents/b...
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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PICTURED: The delegates from the Diocese of Gloucester at an incredible 24 hour #racialjustice retreat.

Read via 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/message...
October 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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In case you missed this from Bishop Rachel ~ "I warmly welcome the news of Bishop Sarah becoming the next Archbishop of Canterbury"

Read in full 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/bishop-... #archbishopofcanterbury #sarahmullally #churchofengland #anglicancommunion
October 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Bishop Rachel welcomes the news of the appointment of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
October 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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A prayer for Bishop Sarah Mullally, announced as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
October 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Open Day for the Queen's Foundation's fully funded MA in Theology and Transformative Practice; a 3-year programme designed to empower UKME/GMH individuals to become theological educators and leaders in the life of the church.

Register via 👉 bit.ly/RJ-MA-COE
September 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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A fantastic celebration for our Readers and Lay Ministry Licensing Service on Saturday - here are photos from the service:
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September 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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In photos: a quick recap of our glorious Ordinations weekend!

📸 Full livestreamed services and all the photos are available via: gloucester.anglican.org/2025/live-st...

(Pics by Sam)
July 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Reminiscing on an incredible weekend of #ordinations last week, with bustling services full of joy and laughter!

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July 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Archdeacon Hilary has just returned from our partner Diocese of Västerås in Sweden, where she visited for the ordination of deacons and priests

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June 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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.@bishgloucester.bsky.social writes:

Reflecting on her visit to Israel-Palestine, she says, “I want to proclaim what I have heard and seen regarding the lack of equity and dignity for all people, the misuse of power, and the enforcement of separation”

READ 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/shining...
June 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Bishop Rachel asked a follow-up question in House of Lords, to a question on humanitarian aid in Gaza

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June 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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"This is what being tough on crime looks like rather than our present politically soft option which simply locks people up and uses prison as a dead end, resulting in high rates of reoffending."
~ @bishgloucester.bsky.social

READ IN FULL VIA 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/bishop-...
Bishop Rachel responds to the Independent Sentencing Review. She is pictured standing in the house of lords with the quote text; “As Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales, I wholeheartedly welcome the report of the Independent Sentencing Review.” read the full article via the link above
May 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Today (Monday 19 May), Bishop Rachel will propose an amendment to keep pre-sentence reports for pregnant women and primary carers lawful, during the House of Lords Committee stage of the Sentencing Guidelines Bill

READ MORE about the Bishop for Prisons role 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/support-serv...
May 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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The Bishop of Gloucester called on the Government to think again about guidance for Judges in sentencing, arguing for the depoliticisation of sentencing

👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/bishop-...

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May 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Bishop Rachel asked the prisons Minister, Lord Timpson, what training prison officers get to help them in their roles.

👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/trainin...

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May 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Bishop Rachel asked Lord Timpson about support for probation staff and others working in problem-solving courts, like the Intensive Supervision Court in Birmingham
👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/problem...

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May 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Are you having a bit of a wobbly? Taking a trip on the Struggle Bus?

You're not the only one - we all have difficulty now and then. Which is why we've put together a 'Having a wobbly' content hub 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/living-faith...

#mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalhealth
May 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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We are fearfully and wonderfully made, and sometimes we need a little help to remember this.

Our Wellbeing pages are designed for clergy and those in leadership positions, to look at different ways to explore and care for our mental health.

VISIT 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/living-faith...
May 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. 💗

The theme of 2025 is 'Community', celebrating the power and importance of community ~ here are the people of Stroud coming together in St Laurence Church

#MentalHealthWeek #community #mentalhealth
Full story 👉🎬 gloucester.anglican.org/2024/festiva...
May 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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"I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting, and dirty because it has been out on the streets rather than a Church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security”

On the death of Pope Francis 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/on-the-...
April 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM