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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
"May we commit ourselves to place the child at the centre, and to travel to where they ‘are at’, geographically and/or emotionally, mentally and spiritually." @bishgloucester.bsky.social writes 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/message...
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Message from Bishop Rachel, 13 January 2026
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
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Today in the #HouseofLords, @bishgloucester.bsky.social asked for support on behalf of Iranians in the UK, who are struggling to contact friends and family in Iran due to the protests. #IRAN #IranProtests #gloucestershire
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
"I'm very grateful for the action being taken by Ofcom to investigate X and the Grok AI chatbot, but what is the government doing to create a robust framework so that AI will be used responsibly ..." ~ @bishgloucester.bsky.social in the House of Lords this week. #grokai #sexualharassment #deepfakes
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
A great session with thoughtful and courageous questions about faith, belief and justice. Thank you!
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Hannah Valerie @eckerusla.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
If you're a praying person, please do pray for us in the central @glosdioc.bsky.social offices as we prepare for our imminent move out of College Green, with all the associated practicalities & emotions. Photos are from a beautiful leaving service recently led by @bishgloucester.bsky.social. #CofE
Landscape: printed copies of the service sheet and my prayer (spoken during the service), plus a heart-shaped tealight.Portrait: Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester, holding a lit sparkler and smiling. She is wearing a chequered coat and a pinkish purple jumpsuit.
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
@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.
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The Welcome Directory @welcome-directory.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
The Rt Rev Rachel Treweek (Anglican Bishop to HM Prisons) introduces & commends The Welcome Directory. For more info & to register 👉 www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/Register-Now... #faithinAction #multifaith #community @bishgloucester.bsky.social
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
No place for antisemitism in our communities and institutions. Abhorrent & shameful. The dignity and faith of every person must not be diminished. #SpeakOut #Challenge www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Antisemitism report finds increase in anti-Jewish discrimination
Report includes specific recommendations for NHS, the arts industry and the police.
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
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Bishops call on UK government to take action over West Bank settler violence
Senior Church of England clerics want ministers to intensify sanctions and be willing to suspend Israeli trade agreement
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
How wonderful to celebrate @GlosDioc international partnerships at ordinations last weekend: Archdeacon Hilary in Vasteras, Sweden; and I was in Western Tanganyika, Tanzania..
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Wonderful to see...
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Archdeacon Hilary has just returned from our partner Diocese of Västerås in Sweden, where she visited for the ordination of deacons and priests @hilaryd.bsky.social #ordinations2025 #ordinations #onechurch
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Joyous & historic service as the first 10 women were ordained deacon in Diocese Western Tanganyika (Tanzania). I wept ... and danced.. literally!) @glosdioc.bsky.social
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
.@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...
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Bishop Rachel asked a follow-up question in House of Lords, to a question on humanitarian aid in Gaza @churchstate.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social #gaza #israelpalestine
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
In Jerusalem & West Bank - a time of looking out. The big picture is one of urgency to end obliteration of lives, occupation & dispossession of land …
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Thankyou @YMCA_EJ for your work of hope and ‘walking with’ communities in Occupied Palestinian Territories. Land & families threatened & attacked by settlers. Tools of fear, aggression & dominance deeply evident. #SeenAndHeard #WomenCommunityOrganising #womenCounselling
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Wonderful to meet Layan after her time in adminstative detention. One year ago I could only see her photo & pray FOR her. This week I could eat & pray WITH her. So good to be with all the family again in Birzeit, Palestine @AnglicanWorld
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Humbling being back in Ramallah, Occupied Palestinian Territories. Inspiring faith, resilience & peaceful presence amid daily occupation, oppression & lack of equitable existence. Our prayer is empty without listening & speaking out @churchofengland @FollowEmbrace @christian_aid
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
"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
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
"This report is an unambiguous call to action: if we continue to be soft and ignore evidence about what works to rehabilitate people we are failing victims, communities and the public purse” ~ Bishop Rachel responds to the Independent Sentencing Review 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/bishop-...
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Bishop Rachel responds to the Independent Sentencing Review
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
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Read my statement here re Independent Sentencing Review published today…
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
#ActionRequired..
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
"As I seek to engage with the horror and pain of all that continues to unfold in Gaza, I am angered and deeply perturbed by the obliteration of human life and disregard of the dignity of every human being" Bishop Rachel writes 🚨 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/message... #gaza #israelpalestine
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Message from Bishop Rachel, 20 May 2025
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
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
🎧PODCAST: Dilys Alam, Home Affairs policy advisor at the Archbishops’ Council, in conversation with Bishop Rachel. 'Holding the Key' justice podcast #8 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/dilys-a... @womeninprison.bsky.social @hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social @ungripp.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
"I find myself praying that each of us not only find our voice to name the things of sin and brokenness in our own lives, but also in our world (both near and far)" ~ Message from Bishop Rachel 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/message...
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Following the attack on the Al Ahli Hospital over the weekend, the Bishops of @glosdioc.bsky.social, @southwark.anglican.org, @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social and Chelmsford have released a statement on behalf of the House of Bishops READ IN FULL via 👉 www.churchofengland.org/media/press-... #alahli
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Diocese of Gloucester @glosdioc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Bishop Rachel welcomes the publication of the Times Crime and Justice Commission report into the state of the criminal justice system Read in full 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/stateme...
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Bishop Rachel responds to the Times Crime and Justice Commission report into the state of the criminal justice system
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
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Listen here - Taking politics out of Sentencing..
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
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Gaza: House of Bishops statement on attack on Al Ahli Hospital | The Church of England
Bishops share 'grief, sorrow and outrage' with Palestinian brothers and sisters over Palm Sunday attack on Anglican hospital.
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bishgloucester.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
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Gaza: House of Bishops statement on attack on Al Ahli Hospital | The Church of England
Bishops share 'grief, sorrow and outrage' with Palestinian brothers and sisters over Palm Sunday attack on Anglican hospital.
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The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Good to see @bishgloucester.bsky.social raising this in the House of Lords. This legislation is complex, so we have produced a helpful guide to IPP licence termination: howardleague.org/publications...
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The Howard League | Terminating your IPP licence: a legal guide
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UNGRIPP @ungripp.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Thank you to all the Peers who spoke at today’s debate & continue to push for change to IPP sentences. Thank you Baroness Burt, Lord Woodley, Lord Carter, Baroness Ludford, @bishgloucester.bsky.social Lord Moylan, Baroness Fox hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-0...
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Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection' on Monday 24 March 2025.
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