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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-june/
LOCATION:Church House\, Denmark Road\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Lay Ministry with the admission and licensing of Readers 2026
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome\nYou are invited to attend the new look Diocesan Celebration of Lay Ministry with Admission and Licensing of Readers at Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday 19 September 2026.  The new ‘Celebration’ format will see the licensing and admission of Readers taking place within a context of a broader celebration of lay ministry.  As well as encouraging our Readers\, we want to recognise and celebrate the ministry of all God’s people.  Indeed\, there will be a part of the service that recognises and affirms those lay people who may be new to a particular ministry within their worshipping communities\, whether that be pastoral\, liturgical or missional. \nFrom 12.30pm: Eucharist in the Lady Chapel.  Open to all \n1.15pm-2.45pm:  Stalls set up in the Cathedral Cloisters highlighting some of the lay ministries exercised across the Diocese. \n3pm: Celebration of Lay Ministry Service with the Admission and Licensing of Readers.  A service recognising\, affirming\, celebrating and encouraging lay ministry. \nWhether you’re a children’s minister\, a foundation governor\, a chaplain or serve as a welcomer\, all lay people and the ordained people that support them are invited to this joyful gathering. \nNo booking required\, turn up from 12.30pm and enjoy the afternoon of celebration! \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/celebration-of-lay-ministry-with-the-admission-and-licensing-of-readers-2026/
LOCATION:Gloucester Cathedral\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Environment,Everyday Faith,Other diocesan training,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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