Four years ago Rachel Treweek became the first female diocesan bishop in the Church of England (July 2015) and the first female bishop in the House of Lords (October 2015). This high-profile national role is balanced with a hands-on approach to being with those with faith and those without faith in the Diocese of Gloucester.

Forming a lasting covenant between two people who love each other takes longer, and achieving the right balance between self-fulfillment and self-giving requires a great deal of patience and imagination. People tend to marry later in life too.

Find out from preacher David latter on how he prepares for a sermon. A Methodist Local Preacher for over 30 years, David believes preaching plays a vital role in promoting the good news of Jesus. 

‘To be vulnerable’ stems from the Latin vulnerare, to wound, and vulnus, a wound. It can have two quite different meanings: to be capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt, or to be open to persuasion, temptation or censure. To be vulnerable in the second sense is not a sin, is not displeasing to God. What matters is where our vulnerability leads us, and how we react to it.

Find out from preacher Mark Williamson on how he prepares for a sermon.