#GodWithUs The 2017 national Christmas campaign for the Church of England. Find out how to get involved here. Prayer cards The worship, prayer and spirituality groupContinue reading
Month: November 2017
Resolve
New Year: a time for fresh starts and resolutions.
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A few weeks ago I was with a young man who’d tried to take his own life. It was quite the scene; the guys who found him went into shockContinue reading
Will you take action to prevent violence?
I have worked in safeguarding for over ten years and there are situations that I have been involved in which I will always remember… A 14 year old girl toldContinue reading
On remembering…
Around the county we have once again gathered by the memorials and declared we will remember. ‘Lest we forget’ is the challenge of the Poppy appeal. But what does itContinue reading
Historic Religious Buildings Alliance (HRBA) announcement
The Historic Religious Buildings alliance have released a new publication titled ‘Crossing the Threshold’. This is a step-by-step guide to developing your place of worship for wider community use andContinue reading
Bishop Rachel gives speech in the House of Lords
Growing up with the internet: Bishop Rachel’s speech on 7 November
Mission Shaped Intro
Mission Shaped Intro (msi) is a short five or six week course, suitable as an introduction to contemporary missional thinking for a parish, benefice or deanery. It is currently underwayContinue reading
Opening rural churches: a resource guide from Germinate
Germinate have produced an excellent new resource for rural churches that are open during the daytime, or considering opening. Excellent suggestions about how to make the most of the opportunityContinue reading
How is the local church funded?
A short video to explain Parish Share; what it is and what it does.
The difference each of us can make
Each Thursday morning a group of volunteers at the Cathedral Coffee Shop make breakfasts, hot drinks and offer a warm welcome to those in need. As I make my wayContinue reading
Praying through Advent
The Diocese of Gloucester’s Spiritual Adviser, the Revd Liz Palin, has produced a praying though Advent leaflet, available to download here
