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SUMMARY:Into Incumbency: Environment and Faith
DESCRIPTION:Against the background of the climate and biodiversity emergencies\, the Diocese is giving increasing priority to exploring environmental concerns as a core discipleship priority.  We achieved bronze Eco Diocese accreditation in February 2021 and are working towards silver\, recognising both that it is something we are called to do in God and that it is increasingly becoming a missional barrier when churches are not seen to be taking this seriously.  This session explores both the theological underpinning and practical outworking of environmental commitment within church life. \n  \nTo book one or more of the Into Incumbency courses please click here to access the booking form \nFor further information about the course and details of other dates please click on the programme below \nInto Incumbency Programme 2024-25
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/into-incumbency-environment-and-faith-2/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,Curates,Developing Your Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Canon Dr Sandra Millar":MAILTO:JMansfield@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20250121T122837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T122837Z
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SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-170325/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20250121T122515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T122515Z
UID:66020-1741611600-1741615200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-100325/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20250121T122356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T122701Z
UID:66018-1741006800-1741010400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-030325/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241126T145947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T092146Z
UID:64812-1740823200-1740837600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will look at all the different ways that parishes can and do generate income. Bring your ideas and be inspired by what others have done to raise money for all different aspects of mission and ministry. We’ll look at church and community fundraising\, as well as grants\, legacies\, life events and more.\n\n\nThis workshop will be running on two different dates in two different locations. Please choose the workshop that is most convenient to you. \nLunch will be included. \nDate: 1 March 2025\nTime: 10am – 2.30pm\nLocation: Parish Hall Watermoor\nCost: Free Event \n\nPlease book here to secure your place.\n\n\nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/fundraising-workshop-march25/
LOCATION:Parish Hall Watermoor\, Trinity Road\, Cirencester\, GL7 1NE
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241107T152425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T110957Z
UID:64351-1740510000-1740517200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:There are many Trusts across the UK who are seeking to make grants to churches and worshipping communities but many churches are unsure how to access these and how to write successful bids. These short workshops will help you think about how to tell the story of your parish or project in a way that enthuses Trust executives\, helping you stand a better chance of being successful.\n\nRefreshment will be included. \n\nBook here to secure your place. \n  \n  \n  \n\nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/grant-writing-workshop-feb25/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Charlton Kings\, Horsefair Street\, Cheltenham\, GL53 8JE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20250121T122127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T122628Z
UID:66013-1740402000-1740405600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-240225/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20250128T121026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T121558Z
UID:66191-1739970000-1739973600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Theology Munch: online
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at 1pm for an hour max\, when the ‘Theology Munch’ group will be meeting.\n\nThey are looking at Paradoxology\, by Krish Kandiah and Kate Stacey has some spare copies if you would like one. The next meeting is on 19 February and the link to join is available via kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/theology-munch-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20250121T121457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T122601Z
UID:66011-1739797200-1739800800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-170225/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20250107T164540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T164540Z
UID:65585-1739354400-1739359800@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. However\, it would be helpful if you could register your interest if you do plan to attend just so we can keep an eye on attendee numbers. \nIf you haven’t registered your interest please don’t let that put you off attending as the Team will always welcome you. \n Barrie 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/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20240318T074512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T153830Z
UID:58878-1739268000-1739289600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Quiet Days for anyone in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:A gentle day of prayer and reflection. Time for silence\, space to walk and reflect in the presence of others who share our calling. In the beautiful countryside of Stroud\, enjoy a chance to stop and reflect. Place these termly days in your diary and make space for God to speak. \nPlease bring a packed lunch. \n  \nFuture dates include: \n17 June 2025 \n  \nLed by: Revd Ann Sargent \nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/quiet-days-for-anyone-in-ministry-jun-24-2-2/
LOCATION:Brownshill Monastry\, Brownshill Road\, Stroud\, GL6 8AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Canon Ann Sargent":MAILTO:asargent@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20250121T121124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T122550Z
UID:66008-1739192400-1739196000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-100225/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241118T102245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T102245Z
UID:64628-1738587600-1738591200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-030225/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241128T103852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T103852Z
UID:64901-1738144800-1738152000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Stroud Youth Ministry Connect
DESCRIPTION:For anyone interested in youth ministry in the Stroud area\, even if their church is not currently engaged in youth ministry. \nStroud Youth Ministry 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. However\, it would be helpful if you could register your interest if you do plan to attend just so we can keep an eye on attendee numbers. \nIf you haven’t registered your interest please don’t let that put you off attending as the Team will always welcome you. \n  \n  \n  \nThis drop in session will be led by the Senior Youth Connector\, Barrie Voyce. \n  \nBarrie leads the growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/stroud-connect/
LOCATION:The Cross\, Parliament Street\, Stroud\, GL5 2HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250127T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241118T102113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T102113Z
UID:64629-1737982800-1737986400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-270125/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241217T152126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T152407Z
UID:65446-1737635400-1737639000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Children and Families: Meeting Point Online Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Just starting out or feeling your way with Children and Families ministry? \nMeeting Point is a new online group meeting once a month for an hour\, bringing together people who are experienced practicing Children and Family ministers/workers and those who are new or even just thinking about it. \nThe purpose is to support you with whatever is currently happening\, respond to questions\, make connections explore learning opportunities and pray for one another. \nClick here to sign up to the group. \nJo 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.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/children-and-families-meeting-point-online-support-group-jan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241015T113810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T102748Z
UID:63697-1737626400-1737633600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Ageing Gracefully - a practical theology of later life
DESCRIPTION:We all like to pretend that ageing only happens to others and not us. “Ageing gracefully” is a course for those who are ready to face up to this reality. Through biblical themes we will try to understand God’s purposes in a long life. \nTogether we will explore how Christians might respond to the challenges we often face towards the end of our earthly life – both in ourselves and in caring for those we love. What might it mean to remain fresh and green still bearing fruit into old age? \nThe course will run over 6 sessions lasting 2 hours with a coffee break. Each session is essentially Practical Theology – mixing biblical and church perspectives with my medical perspective on challenging issues around ageing. \n  \nCommences 23 January 2025 for 6 weeks \nSession 1: ‘What do I mean by Ageing?’\nSession 2: ‘God’s purpose in ageing’\nSession 3: ‘Finding Healing in the Fourth Age’\nSession 4: ‘Giving and receiving care’\nSession 5: ‘Dementia and personhood’\nSession 6: ‘Ars Moriendi’ \nThe course will be led by Dr Ian Donald. \nIan was a consultant in Old Age medicine at Gloucester until 2020\, having qualified from Cambridge and Edinburgh\, and trained in Nottingham. His long-standing interest in the organisation of services for older people in the community probably stems from his family background of general practice\, and in his last 10 years of work focussed on developing acute “front door” frailty services. He is married to Philippa\, a retired vicar who supports Revd Joe Knight in the Seven Towers Benefice\, and has three grown up married sons and three grand-daughters. He is a Trustee with Age UK Gloucestershire\, and he is Chair of Trustees at Harnhill Christian Healing Centre. Recently he has developed a 6 week course “Ageing gracefully” which he is facilitating around the Diocese. \n  \n  \nTo book your place please scan the QR code or click here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/ageing-gracefully-a-practical-theology-of-later-life-2/
LOCATION:St James Church Bream\, 1 St James Sq\, Bream\, GL15 6HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Other diocesan training,Worship & prayer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241118T102024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T102024Z
UID:64630-1737378000-1737381600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-200125/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241030T142953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T143635Z
UID:64172-1737054000-1737061200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:There are many Trusts across the UK who are seeking to make grants to churches and worshipping communities but many churches are unsure how to access these and how to write successful bids. These short workshops will help you think about how to tell the story of your parish or project in a way that enthuses Trust executives\, helping you stand a better chance of being successful.\n\nRefreshment will be included. \n\nBook here to secure your place. \n  \n  \n  \n\nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/grant-writing-workshop-jan25/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20240619T151628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T151859Z
UID:60836-1737023400-1737028800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Reader Café Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a coffee and a chat with our Interim Warden of Readers\, Nick Partridge\, as well as finding support and connecting with other Readers in the Diocese of Gloucester. \nThis session will be on 16 January 2025 at Lavender Bakehouse and Coffee Shop. \nThere is no need to book your place to attend these sessions. However\, it would be helpful if you could register your interest if you do plan to attend just so we can keep an eye on attendee numbers. \nIf you haven’t registered your interest please don’t let that put you off attending as Nick will always welcome you. \nNick Partridge – Interim Warden of Readers  \nNick supports the ministry of Readers across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/reader-cafe-meet-up-3/
LOCATION:Lavender Bakehouse and Coffee Shop\, 20 London Road\, Chalford\, Stroud\, GL6 8NW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Partridge":MAILTO:npartridge@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20240229T110304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T101747Z
UID:56047-1736937000-1736946000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Into Incumbency: Hassle to Harmony
DESCRIPTION:Being an incumbent necessarily involves handling disagreement and   conflict. This session helps us identify the importance of\, and how to enable\, different voices to be heard.  Thus moving from conflict to more productive relationships. \n  \nTo book one or more of the Into Incumbency courses please click here to access the booking form \nFor further information about the course and details of other dates please click on the programme below \nInto Incumbency Programme 2024-25
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/into-incumbency-hassle-to-harmony/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,Curates,Developing Your Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Canon Dr Sandra Millar":MAILTO:JMansfield@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241118T101740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T101832Z
UID:64627-1736773200-1736776800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-130125/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241118T101522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T101522Z
UID:64624-1736168400-1736172000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-060125/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241118T101300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T101607Z
UID:64622-1734354000-1734357600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-091224-2/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241107T124407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T104144Z
UID:64347-1733749200-1733752800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-091224/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241107T124324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T124824Z
UID:64345-1733144400-1733148000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-021224/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241003T133723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T134836Z
UID:63384-1732818600-1732827600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Unconscious Bias Training
DESCRIPTION:We all have opinions\, are aware of it and make allowances. What is of greater concern is those of which we are unconscious. \nThis training\, which is part of our safer recruiting programme\, is open to anyone who wants to become more aware of their thinking. In two and a half hours we will: \n\nProvide an overview of the concept of unconscious bias and it’s impact;\nHighlight the differences between and importance of the concepts of diversity and inclusion;\nOffer tools and techniques to manage and reduce bias;\nAllow space to action plan for change.\n\nPlease take a moment to see this short introduction from Bishop Rachel. \nIt is also possible for this course to be offered locally – in parish\, benefice or deanery setting.  \nFor more information or to discuss running a course in parish\, benefice or deanery setting please contact Pauline Godfrey on pgodfrey@glosdioc.org.uk \nTo book your place please click here.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/unconscious-bias-training-28-nov-2024/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Safeguarding - open to all,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241125T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241009T113844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T104254Z
UID:63621-1732539600-1732543200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-251124/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20241003T133624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T134800Z
UID:63382-1732213800-1732222800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Unconscious Bias Training
DESCRIPTION:We all have opinions\, are aware of it and make allowances. What is of greater concern is those of which we are unconscious. \nThis training\, which is part of our safer recruiting programme\, is open to anyone who wants to become more aware of their thinking. In two and a half hours we will: \n\nProvide an overview of the concept of unconscious bias and it’s impact;\nHighlight the differences between and importance of the concepts of diversity and inclusion;\nOffer tools and techniques to manage and reduce bias;\nAllow space to action plan for change.\n\nPlease take a moment to see this short introduction from Bishop Rachel. \nIt is also possible for this course to be offered locally – in parish\, benefice or deanery setting.  \nFor more information or to discuss running a course in parish\, benefice or deanery setting please contact Pauline Godfrey on pgodfrey@glosdioc.org.uk \nTo book your place please click here.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/unconscious-bias-training-21-nov-2024/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260515T082429
CREATED:20240829T094518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T094518Z
UID:62346-1731943800-1731954600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:EcoChurch Resourcing: EcoChurch drop-in with sustainable heating demo
DESCRIPTION:In this Eco-Church resourcing event\, with Matt Fulford (DAC sustainability advisor) and Cate Williams (Environmental Engagement Officer) are looking forward to you joining them to demonstrate different solutions they have used to achieve net zero and answer questions about technical aspects of reducing carbon usage in church buildings. \nThis is free of charge.  45 minutes sessions run from 3:30pm – 6:30pm and it would be useful to know how many people will be attending.  To book your place please click here. \nVenue: Holy Trinity\, Stroud is a carbon net zero building. Matt\, along with members of the local church project team\, will demonstrate the different solutions they have used in order to achieve this. In this building\, which is a 600 seater grade II listed building\, an old gas boiler has been replaced with a mix of under pew heating and a halo infrared heater\, both reducing carbon footprint and reducing the weekly bills by £100 to just £22. We hope that it will be a cold enough day to demonstrate how effective low carbon heating can be when designed well to fit the building. We will also be available for general conversation about sustainability and church buildings \nPlease arrive at any time and Cate will be around to chat\, but we are encouraging you to wait until your booked time to join Matt’s demonstrations. Please contact Cate if you have any questions before the session. \nWhile there is a focus in this drop-in on the ‘buildings’ heading of Eco-Church\, Cate will be around for more general conversation across the breadth of EcoChurch.  Conversation\, questions and celebrations\, across all five categories of EcoChurch will be very much welcomed. \n  \n \nThis session will be led by Cate Williams\, our Environmental Engagement Officer and Matt Fulford our DAC Sustainability Advisor.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/ecochurch-resourcing-eco-church-drop-in-with-sustainable-heating-demo-2/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church\, Stroud\, Trinity Road\, Stroud\, GL5 2HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Environment
ORGANIZER;CN="Cate Williams":MAILTO:cwilliams@glosdioc.org.uk
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