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A day of prayer for renewing hope in smaller churches
Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing Harnhill, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United KingdomThis event focuses on serving and encouraging the many churches in the UK which typically gather 50 people or fewer on a Sunday, helping them unlock their particular gifts and
Music and worship in smaller churches – A 24hr residential retreat (day option also available)
Ripon College Cuddesdon Cuddesdon, OxfordA 24 hour retreat designed to equip and inspire those who lead worship - whether musicians or singers, lay ministers or clergy. Ticket prices are as follows: £125 residential (5pm
Flower Festival “Glorifying God Sustainably with Flowers”
St John Baptist, Market Place, Cirencester, GL7 2NXThis festival will showcase the work of flower arrangers from thirteen parishes across two deaneries who have used eco-friendly practices to create their designs.
Active Bystander Conference – Hollie Gazzard Trust
Hartpury College Hartpury, GloucesterThe Active Bystander Conference, organised by the Hollie Gazzard Trust, anticipates that a group of up to 100 attendees will discuss the empowerment and positive transformation that an Active Bystander
Service of Thanksgiving in the 30th Year of South Africa’s Democracy
Westminster Abbey Dean's Yard, London, United KingdomThe South African High Commission in London is delighted to invite the public to a momentous Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. This service marks three decades of democracy in
Tewkesbury Abbey family duck trail
Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street, TewkesburyWould you like to know what Bishop Robert looks like in duck form? What about Henry VIII? Take part in the Tewkesbury Abbey duck trail to find all the ducks
Musica De Sacra 2024
Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street, TewkesburyFounded in 1969, Musica Deo Sacra is a festival celebrating music in the liturgy, held in the majestic setting of Tewkesbury Abbey. Each year a choir of mixed voices, comprising
Deerhurst Flower Festival 2024
The Priory Church of St Mary DeerhustThe Deerhurst Flower Festival has been taking place in one guise or another for many years. Its present format (every other year, during August Bank Holidays) dates back to the
Torch Trust: Introduction to sight loss friendly church (SLFC)
This zoom session covers a brief overview of what it means to be a sight loss friendly church. There is an interactive element in the form of an informal quiz,
Classic car show
Stanway HouseA classic car show to raise money for the benefice churches of Toddington, Stanway, and Didbrook with Hailes. The ticket includes entry to the Stanway House gardens and fountain, and
“Churches of Gloucestershire” book talk by historian Nicola Coldstream
St Gregory, Cheltenham 10 St James' Square,, Cheltenham, United KingdomGloucestershire Historic Churches Trust (GHCT) is hosting a talk from speaker Nicola Coldstream, a historian of medieval architecture, who is talking about her recently published book “Churches of Gloucestershire”. The
Renew weekend ‘for the Church from the Church’ at Bream Church
St James Church Bream 1 St James Sq, Bream, United KingdomA weekend of biblical teachings to become empowered, commissioned, and sent, with guest speaker Mike Skevington. Mike has over 40 years of ministry experience internationally, and has been a vineyard
UCAN Local Group – Cheltenham/Gloucester Gathering
Kingfisher Church Tredworth, Moor Street, GloucesterThis Cheltenham & Gloucester Administrators Local Group meeting invites church administrators of any denomination to connect, pray, share resources, encourage one another in their ministry, and discuss issues in a
Practical training in lime mortar and conservation masonry skills
St Saviour's Church Redbrook Redbrook, Gloucestershire, United KingdomThis training course teaches traditional building skills through hands-on experience. This course will be of interest to both professionals and amateurs hoping to develop practical conservation skills. The training is
‘Jesus looked at them and loved them’: Prisons Week
HMP Eastwood Park Training Centre Church Avenue, FalfieldAn opportunity for representatives of local faith communities to engage with the Chaplaincies and other third sector organisations working for prisons in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. This event features Keynote
Sight loss friendly church Q&A
Meet the expert panel from Torch Trust and ask your questions around welcoming and including blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of your church. No question is too
An illustrated talk on the history of St. Mary’s Newent
St Mary's Newent Church St, NewentThis talk on St Mary’s Newent is part of the 350th Anniversary Celebrations of 'Tumbledown Sunday' 18 January 1674. The speaker is Dood Pearce, who is President of the Newent
‘Six Inches of Soil’ showing at Bethesda
Bethesda Methodist Church Great Norwood Street, CheltenhamBethesda Methodist Church, (Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham), will be hosting a screening of the film 'Six Inches of Soil'. Presented by David Morrissey, the film tells the story of farmers,
Tanzania 2024: A mission accomplished
Cotswold Hall, All Saints Academy Blaisdon Way, CheltenhamA chance to hear from the secondary school pupils of All Saints Academy in Cheltenham about their recent trip to our partner diocese, DWT. To reserve a place, fill in
Reconciling justice – a talk by Dr. Salim Munayer
Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street, TewkesburyDr. Salim Munayer is a Palestinian Christian and Israeli citizen, and is the founder of Musalaha, an organisation that works for reconciliation in Palestine/Israel. He is the author of recently
National Interfaith Week in Gloucester and Cheltenham
National Interfaith Week is from 11 to 17 November, and is being celebrated in Gloucester and Cheltenham. On Wednesday 13 November the Gloucester Inter Faith Team (GIFT) have arranged an
Torch Trust: Introduction to sight loss friendly church (SLFC)
This zoom session covers a brief overview of what it means to be a sight loss friendly church. There is an interactive element in the form of an informal quiz,
Online seminar: God, tech and care of Creation
“The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it.” (Ps 24:1) This two-part event explores the interplay of theology, environmental science, and technology to address how humanity can
Icon Painting with the Prosopon School of Iconology
Hawkwood College Painswick Old Road, Stroud, Gloucester, United KingdomSeven-day intensive retreat led by master Iconographer Deacon Nikita Andrejev. There will be a focus on painting the “Angel of The Golden Hair,” inspired by 12th century icons. There will


