BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Diocese of Gloucester - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Diocese of Gloucester
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Diocese of Gloucester
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20251010T095021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T101621Z
UID:72411-1778317200-1778344200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Safeguarding Conference: Courage to care\, Building safer worshipping communities together
DESCRIPTION:Safeguarding isn’t just a duty – it’s what helps our worshipping communities feel safe\, welcome\, and confident to take part in every aspect of community life. \n\n\n\nThis one-day gathering is for everyone who plays a part in that work: parish safeguarding officers\, clergy\, youth and children’s workers\, pastoral visitors\, and anyone who cares about creating safer spaces. \nOur keynote speaker\, Dr Lisa Oakley\, will open the day by exploring the sensitive and important issue of spiritual abuse. \nLed by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and colleagues from mission and ministry\, the day will offer inspiring talks\, hands-on workshops\, and time to connect with local support services and each other. \nTo book on\, please complete the form below \nSafeguarding Conference Courage to Care  – Fill in form \nor for more information email safeguardingtraining@glosdioc.org.uk.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/creating-safer-worshipping-communities/
LOCATION:All Saints Academy\, Blaisdon Way\, Cheltenham\, Gloucestershire\, GL51 0WH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Developing Your Ministry,Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all,Youth Ministry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260323T113542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T113722Z
UID:76625-1778594400-1778598000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Cheltenham Youth Ministry Connect
DESCRIPTION:For Christian faith inspired youth workers and key volunteers in Cheltenham and the surrounding area. \nCheltenham Youth Connect is an opportunity to meet regularly to chat\, share ideas\, pray and look at how we can work together. Most importantly\, it is an opportunity to look at how we might bring young people together in this location. \nThere is no need to book your place to attend these sessions. \nBarrie Voyce – Barrie leads the growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/cheltenham-youth-ministry-connect-may-26/
LOCATION:School House Cafe\, GL50 4EZ
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260504T092505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T095712Z
UID:77387-1778762700-1778770800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:A new opportunity to develop a fresh or existing group in skills of reflective practice and theological reflection in children’s and youth ministry\, leading to module accreditation at Level 4 (Foundation level\, 10 credits). \nGroups will meet on a regular basis to explore issues related to their practical ministry\, with an opportunity to develop skills of reflective practice and receive input and guided learning. Participants will keep a learning journal that will be used as the basis for assessment for accreditation. \nContent of the sessions will be decided by the participants and learning will be supplemented by independent study including use of online learning resources and reading lists. \nThe programme will suit volunteers and paid workers wishing to develop their practice and will be an introduction to study at foundation  degree level\, providing credits towards further study. \nThe groups will be facilitated by Pete White\, CYPF Tutor in partnership with diocesan officers already engaged with the workers. \nThis will be a pilot project aimed at testing this model as an alternative way of delivering accredited training in the worker’s context rather than in the college environment. \nCanon Dr Pete White is Tutor for Mission and Ministry with Children\, Young People & Families at Ripon College\, Cuddesdon. Pete was previously Director of Children & Youth at Peterborough Diocese where he led a culture change project\, delivered training to clergy and lay workers\, and led an intern programme. He serves as a volunteer youth worker in his home church in Northampton. \nClick here to book your place. \n \nJo Wetherall –  Senior Children and Families Connector \nThe Revd Joanne Wetherall supports churches across the diocese in developing their work with children and families\, including the nurturing of faith in the home and school-parish relationships. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/community-of-practice/
LOCATION:Church House\, Denmark Road\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Youth Ministry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260127T121204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T121204Z
UID:74828-1778763600-1778770800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Community of Practice for CFM - Children’s and Youth ministry
DESCRIPTION:A new opportunity to develop a fresh or existing group in skills of reflective practice and theological reflection in children’s and youth ministry\, leading to module accreditation at Level 4 (Foundation level\, 10 credits). \nGroups will meet on a regular basis to explore issues related to their practical ministry\, with an opportunity to develop skills of reflective practice and receive input and guided learning. Participants will keep a learning journal that will be used as the basis for assessment for accreditation. \nContent of the sessions will be decided by the participants and learning will be supplemented by independent study including use of online learning resources and reading lists. \nThe programme will suit volunteers and paid workers wishing to develop their practice and will be an introduction to study at foundation  degree level\, providing credits towards further study. \nThe groups will be facilitated by Pete White\, CYPF Tutor in partnership with diocesan officers already engaged with the workers. \nThis will be a pilot project aimed at testing this model as an alternative way of delivering accredited training in the worker’s context rather than in the college environment. \nCanon Dr Pete White is Tutor for Mission and Ministry with Children\, Young People & Families at Ripon College\, Cuddesdon. Pete was previously Director of Children & Youth at Peterborough Diocese where he led a culture change project\, delivered training to clergy and lay workers\, and led an intern programme. He serves as a volunteer youth worker in his home church in Northampton.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/community-of-practice-for-cfm-childrens-and-youth-ministry/
LOCATION:Church House\, Denmark Road\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260223T115408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T115408Z
UID:75863-1778950800-1778958000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:X:Site Forest of Dean
DESCRIPTION:X:site (The place of the Cross) is a children’s event supported and run by local churches in partnership with Scripture Union. Together for Youth takes the lead in helping to run this event. \nX:site is a celebration event for 7yr olds to School yr\,  to help them meet and get to know Jesus.  It involves games\, songs\, videos\, creative prayer\, crafts and Bible stories.  \nIt exists to support the work of the local church. \nIt is self funded and comes under the ministry of St. James Church Bream for safeguarding\, public liability and accountability. \nEmail xsiteforestofdean@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/xsite-forest-of-dean-may-2026/
LOCATION:St James Church Bream\, 1 St James Sq\, Bream\, GL15 6HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260317T115841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T115841Z
UID:76481-1779217200-1779224400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Essentials
DESCRIPTION:The CMN Children’s Ministry Essentials Course is a new and exciting resource for children’s ministry. It is aimed at anyone who is volunteering with children in the church or community\, and particularly those who wish to grow in confidence\, knowledge and ability. It is packed full of useful information to equip and strengthen anyone ministering to children in churches and community projects. The course is made up of ten 1h30min sessions with films and lots of great content. \nClick here to register your interest. \nIt is based upon the three key principles of: \nKnowing the child \nGrowing and developing children’s ministry \nLeader development  \nThe ten modules include topics such as: the world of the child\, leadership and teamwork\, the role of play in faith formation\, and inclusion. \nThe course is delivered by the Children’s Ministry Network (CMN)\, who have collaborated as part of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI)\, to develop excellent content that will prove valuable to anyone working in ministry with children. \nThis event will be led by Jo Wetherall and Helen Champion. \nJo Wetherall –  Senior Children and Families Connector \nThe Revd Joanne Wetherall supports churches across the diocese in developing their work with children and families\, including the nurturing of faith in the home and school-parish relationships. \n  \nHelen Champion – Gloucester City Youth Connector \nHelen is the Youth Connector for Gloucester city\, working in the Deanery and wider Diocese to enable young people to experience ‘life in all its fullness.’ \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/childrens-ministry-essentials-2026-may/
LOCATION:Church House\, Denmark Road\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260223T112549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T112549Z
UID:75829-1780772400-1780779600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Branch Youth Worship
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly Youth Worship Event for secondary school aged young people. \nBranch Youth Worship Event – For all in secondary education\, bring vibrant worship and challenging message to young people wanting to grow in their faith.  \nHosted by The Community Church\, Cinderford. Branch is a free inter-church event. \nIt is self funded and comes under the ministry of The Community Church for safeguarding\, public liability and accountability. \nFor more information\, please contact: branchyouthworshipevent@gmail.com
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/branch-youth-worship-june-2026/
LOCATION:The Community Church\, Cinderford\, GL14 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T093000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260223T114537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T114620Z
UID:75837-1781339400-1781343000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Pray for Youth and Children - Forest of Dean
DESCRIPTION:Praying for children and young people to know Jesus. \nA monthly Forest of Dean wide prayer breakfast meeting. Open for all to network\, support and pray. \nOrganised by Together for Youth partnering with The Community Family Minister\, and Churches Together in Lydney. \nContact youth.childrenprayerbreakfast@gmail.com for more information or to register your interest.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pray-for-youth-and-children-forest-of-dean-june-26/
LOCATION:The Community Church\, Cinderford\, GL14 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260223T115820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T115956Z
UID:75867-1782327600-1782331200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Pray For Schools
DESCRIPTION:Do you pray for your child’s school? \nAre you a teacher\, praying for your school? \nCome along and meet others who pray for our schools. \nThe evening will provide an opportunity to meet other people praying for your school and network with other groups. \nRefreshments provided. \nVenue TBC. \nContact Jonathan@togetherforyouth.co.uk.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pray-for-schools-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Schools,Youth Ministry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260223T112652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T112652Z
UID:75828-1783191600-1783198800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Branch Youth Worship
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly Youth Worship Event for secondary school aged young people. \nBranch Youth Worship Event – For all in secondary education\, bring vibrant worship and challenging message to young people wanting to grow in their faith.  \nHosted by The Community Church\, Cinderford. Branch is a free inter-church event. \nIt is self funded and comes under the ministry of The Community Church for safeguarding\, public liability and accountability. \nFor more information\, please contact: branchyouthworshipevent@gmail.com
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/branch-youth-worship-july-2026/
LOCATION:The Community Church\, Cinderford\, GL14 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T093000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260223T114852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T114852Z
UID:75836-1783758600-1783762200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Pray for Youth and Children - Forest of Dean
DESCRIPTION:Praying for children and young people to know Jesus. \nA monthly Forest of Dean wide prayer breakfast meeting. Open for all to network\, support and pray. \nOrganised by Together for Youth partnering with The Community Family Minister\, and Churches Together in Lydney. \nContact youth.childrenprayerbreakfast@gmail.com for more information or to register your interest.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pray-for-youth-and-children-forest-of-dean-july-26/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Lydney\, GL15 5TL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260223T115455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T115455Z
UID:75864-1784394000-1784401200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:X:Site Forest of Dean
DESCRIPTION:X:site (The place of the Cross) is a children’s event supported and run by local churches in partnership with Scripture Union. Together for Youth takes the lead in helping to run this event. \nX:site is a celebration event for 7yr olds to School yr\,  to help them meet and get to know Jesus.  It involves games\, songs\, videos\, creative prayer\, crafts and Bible stories.  \nIt exists to support the work of the local church. \nIt is self funded and comes under the ministry of St. James Church Bream for safeguarding\, public liability and accountability. \nEmail xsiteforestofdean@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/xsite-forest-of-dean-july-2026/
LOCATION:St James Church Bream\, 1 St James Sq\, Bream\, GL15 6HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T211440
CREATED:20260416T084714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T110239Z
UID:76948-1792071000-1792078200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Inhabiting Leadership: Child Bereavement
DESCRIPTION:An interactive session looking at how grief affects children differently at different ages and how we can support grieving children and families\, including children’s involvement in saying goodbye and funeral services. \nThis free course is suitable for lay church members\, Readers and Ordained Ministers wishing to gain further understanding of children and bereavement. \nTo book your place please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/incumbency-buildings-and-faculties-2-2/
LOCATION:Church House\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 3HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Readers,Curates
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR