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SUMMARY:Gloucester Cathedral Holy Week Lectures 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester Cathedral’s Guest Preacher for Holy Week\, the Venerable Dr Rachel Mann will lead a series of Holy Week lectures on the theme In the Midst of Love: With Jesus Through Holy Week.\n\nThis will be followed by a beautiful service of choral compline by candlelight\, sung by the St Cecelia Singers. All are warmly welcome to attend this reflective series.\n\nRachel Mann is a priest\, poet\, writer and broadcaster. She has written sixteen books\, including the T.S.Eliot Prize shortlisted Eleanor Among the Saints and acclaimed theology and spirituality books. She broadcasts regularly on BBC Radio 4 and Radio 2 including presenting Thought For The Day on the Today programme. She is currently Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton.\n\nThe lectures are on Monday 30 March\, Tuesday 31 March and Wednesday 1 April\, all beginning at 7pm.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/gloucester-cathedral-holy-week-lectures-2026/
LOCATION:Gloucester Cathedral\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
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SUMMARY:Bishop of Dover to speak in Bristol
DESCRIPTION:St John’s Church\, Keynsham will welcome one of the Church of England’s most senior and respected leaders this spring as part of its 750 Appeal fundraising programme. \nThe Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin CD MBE KHC\, Bishop of Dover\, will appear in conversation at a special literary and inspirational evening on Friday 17 April 2026. \nThe event will feature a live interview exploring Bishop Rose’s life\, ministry and leadership\, followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase copies of her book The Girl from Montego Bay and have them signed. \nBishop Rose currently serves as Bishop of Dover in the Diocese of Canterbury and exercises delegated episcopal oversight on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury. She previously served as Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons for nine years and has been Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen. In 2019 she made history as the first black woman appointed as a bishop in the Church of England. \nThe evening forms part of St John’s 750 Appeal\, which is supporting ongoing redevelopment plans aimed at ensuring the church remains a vibrant and sustainable space for worship\, community events and outreach. \nCllr Dave Biddleston\, who will conduct the interview\, said: \n“We are absolutely delighted that Bishop Rose has agreed to join us at St John’s. She is an extraordinary speaker with a remarkable story\, and this promises to be a thoughtful\, uplifting and genuinely inspiring evening. I would strongly encourage people from across the community to come along — whether you’re a regular churchgoer or simply interested in leadership\, faith and public service. It will be a fantastic event and a wonderful way to support the future of St John’s.” \nThe event is ticketed at £13.00 with proceeds going towards the St John’s 750 Appeal. A licensed bar and refreshments will be available\, and doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start. \nTickets can be obtained online here or from Keynsham Parish Office\, call 01179 4545920.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/bishop-of-dover-to-speak-in-bristol/
LOCATION:St John’s\, 1 The Park\, Keynsham\, Bristol\, BS31 2BL
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SUMMARY:'I'm not a theologian\, but...' a Modern Church retreat
DESCRIPTION:A couple of days of honest and open discussion\, creative worship and reflection\, taking place in Holland House\, Worcestershire. Be part of a process where there are no ‘silly questions’ and of a space in which we support one another to reflect on our relationship to prayer\, scripture\, the history of our churches and their teachings. Explore what ‘doing theology’ can mean; how the diverse and vast Christian tradition can be transformed from ‘restricted access’ to ‘open all areas’\, to plunder and enjoy. \nTheir team of facilitators encompass a range of practical theological specialisms and will include:\nElaine Graham is Chair of Modern Church\, Professor Emerita of Practical theology at the University of Chester\, and Fellow of the British Academy \nHelen Stanton is Warden of Holland House and former Anglican Tutor in Ethics\, Doctrine and Spirituality at the Queen’s Foundation \nSimon Sutcliffe is Free Church Chaplain at Keele University\, currently researching the development of theological literacy amongst lay adults. Simon’s current research interests lie at the intersection of Feminist New Materialism and theologies of masculinity \nCarlton Turner is Deputy Director of Research and Practical and Contextual Theologian at the Queens Foundation\, Birmingham \nAlison Webster is General Secretary of Modern Church and a writer and thinker on themes of mission theology and social justice\, identity and Community Organising. \n→ Find out more and book your place \n\n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/im-not-a-theologian-but-a-modern-church-retreat/
LOCATION:Holland House\, Main Street\, Cropthorne\, Pershore\, WR10 3NB
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SUMMARY:Children from Gaza's poetry exhibition and art workshop
DESCRIPTION:A selection of poems written and illustrated by children from Palestine\, age 9 to 15. \nThey were submitted as entries for the 2023 Hands Up Project International poetry competition. \nOpen from Monday 27 April to Saturday 2 May\, from 10am to 4pm\, and from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday 3 May.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/children-from-gazas-poetry-exhibition-and-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Little Chapel Rodborough Tabernacle\, Tabernacle Walk\, Rodborough\, Stroud\, GL5 3UJ
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