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SUMMARY:X:Alt
DESCRIPTION:X:alt is a children’s event run by Holy Apostles Church with music\, fun and games\, crafts and gunge\, whilst learning about the Christian faith with friends. \nAimed at children age 7 – 11. \nTo book or get more info\, please contact: xalt@holyapostles.org.uk.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/xalt-april/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles Church\, London Road\, Cheltenham\, GL52 6HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T093000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20260223T113238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T113317Z
UID:75834-1775896200-1775899800@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-april-26/
LOCATION:Ruardean Hill Baptist Church\, GL17 9AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20260223T112322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T112322Z
UID:75826-1775329200-1775336400@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-april-2026/
LOCATION:The Community Church\, Cinderford\, GL14 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20260223T115207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T115248Z
UID:75858-1774112400-1774119600@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-march-2026/
LOCATION:St James Church Bream\, 1 St James Sq\, Bream\, GL15 6HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20260211T144306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T092716Z
UID:75427-1774033200-1774040400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:The Big Bash
DESCRIPTION:There’ll be games\, food\, space to chill and our spotlight is a rising star\, Jon Jackal.  He was most popular last time he came.  Jon Jackal is a fun loving enigmatic singer and rapper based in Birmingham who is passionate about helping young people think about life and faith. \nAnd it’s all free! \nBring your friends!
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/the-big-bash-march-2026/
LOCATION:Gloucester Elim\, GL1 5AN
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Champion":MAILTO:hchampion@glosdioc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T093000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20260115T125859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T114252Z
UID:74600-1773477000-1773480600@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-march-26-2/
LOCATION:Mount of Olives Coleford\, GL16 8BS
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20260202T103529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T103615Z
UID:75151-1773140400-1773144000@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. \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-march-2026/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20260223T111607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T112107Z
UID:75820-1772910000-1772917200@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-march-2026/
LOCATION:The Community Church\, Cinderford\, GL14 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20260223T110341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T150220Z
UID:75813-1772823600-1772830800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Raise the Roof 4 - Worship Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Raise the Roof 4 – a lively\, youthful\, vibrant and loud worship event for all ages. \nThere is a car park around the back of the church which can be accessed through Court Lane. This is a little side lane around the side of the SPAR. There is also parking available within the street or the Lake Car Park. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/raise-the-roof-worship-2026/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Newent\, Church Street\, GL18 1AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Robertson":MAILTO:cypsnewentben@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251120T132930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T164014Z
UID:73367-1772280000-1772294400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Faithful Generations
DESCRIPTION:A shout out to everyone of grandparent generation and the children they love and care for in their families\, churches and communities. \nYou are invited to bring each other to St John the Baptist\, Cirencester\, for a fun and creative afternoon where you can explore Christian faith and spirituality together. There will be prayer spaces\, story\, activities\, dance\, interactive worship and more. \nPlease make use of one of the many local cafes for refreshments. \nTo help us with our planning and preparations\, please book your place here. \nPrintable flyer for Faithful Generations event \nWelcome flyer – this includes activity descriptions and map \n \nThis event will is organised by Jo Wetherall (Senior Children and Families Connector). \n \n  \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. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/faithful-generations-event-2026/
LOCATION:St John Baptist\, Cirencester\, 6 Market Place\, GL7 2NH
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T071500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T211500
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251125T095533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T134202Z
UID:73480-1772003700-1772054100@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Chaplaincy course
DESCRIPTION:Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? \n \nThese days there are chaplains in all sorts of places\, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools\, GP surgeries\, town centres\, workplaces\, care homes\, law courts\, and even racecourses. You might be able to think of a possible chaplaincy opportunity near you. \nSome chaplains are paid\, but many are volunteers\, giving perhaps just one afternoon a week. Some are ordained\, but many are lay people. You don’t have to be an expert in anything to be a chaplain. You don’t need to be a super confident evangelist. You just need to be able to come alongside other people where they are\, showing God’s love through your listening and your care. \nExploring Chaplaincy is a course for people who want to think about this often-overlooked ministry. Could it be for you? Might there be an opportunity to develop chaplaincy from your church\, in your parish? The course is both for people who are already involved in chaplaincy and also for those just beginning to consider the possibility. \n  \nThe six meetings of the course will cover: \n\n What is a chaplain? What is distinctive about chaplaincy\n Don’t just do something  The importance of presence\n The cloak of compassion  Pastoral care and being prophetic\nTwo ears and one mouth  Listing to people\, listening to place\n Say one for me  The spirituality of chaplaincy\n Where we you go from here?  First steps\, support\, and supervision\n\nThe course is free. \nIt will run from Wednesday 14 January to Wednesday 25 February (with a break on 18 February) between 7.15pm – 9.15pm\, meeting at Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham. \nTo access the booking form before 14 January please click here \nFor more information please contact Simon Witcombe switcombe@glos.ac.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/exploring-chaplaincy-course-january/
LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Francis Close Hall\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T093000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20260115T125117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T125117Z
UID:74595-1771057800-1771061400@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 Jonathan@togetherforyouth.co.uk for more information or to register your interest.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pray-for-youth-and-children-forest-of-dean-february-26/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity (Forest Church)\, Drybrook\, GL17 9JR
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T071500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T211500
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251125T095454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T095606Z
UID:73478-1770794100-1770844500@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Chaplaincy course
DESCRIPTION:Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? \n \nThese days there are chaplains in all sorts of places\, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools\, GP surgeries\, town centres\, workplaces\, care homes\, law courts\, and even racecourses. You might be able to think of a possible chaplaincy opportunity near you. \nSome chaplains are paid\, but many are volunteers\, giving perhaps just one afternoon a week. Some are ordained\, but many are lay people. You don’t have to be an expert in anything to be a chaplain. You don’t need to be a super confident evangelist. You just need to be able to come alongside other people where they are\, showing God’s love through your listening and your care. \nExploring Chaplaincy is a course for people who want to think about this often-overlooked ministry. Could it be for you? Might there be an opportunity to develop chaplaincy from your church\, in your parish? The course is both for people who are already involved in chaplaincy and also for those just beginning to consider the possibility. \n  \nThe six meetings of the course will cover: \n\n What is a chaplain? What is distinctive about chaplaincy\n Don’t just do something  The importance of presence\n The cloak of compassion  Pastoral care and being prophetic\nTwo ears and one mouth  Listing to people\, listening to place\n Say one for me  The spirituality of chaplaincy\n Where we you go from here?  First steps\, support\, and supervision\n\nThe course is free. \nIt will run from Wednesday 14 January to Wednesday 25 February (with a break on 18 February) between 7.15pm – 9.15pm\, meeting at Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham. \nTo access the booking form before 14 January please click here \nFor more information please contact Simon Witcombe switcombe@glos.ac.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/exploring-chaplaincy-course-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Francis Close Hall\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T071500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T211500
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251125T095413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T095602Z
UID:73476-1770189300-1770239700@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Chaplaincy course
DESCRIPTION:Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? \n \nThese days there are chaplains in all sorts of places\, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools\, GP surgeries\, town centres\, workplaces\, care homes\, law courts\, and even racecourses. You might be able to think of a possible chaplaincy opportunity near you. \nSome chaplains are paid\, but many are volunteers\, giving perhaps just one afternoon a week. Some are ordained\, but many are lay people. You don’t have to be an expert in anything to be a chaplain. You don’t need to be a super confident evangelist. You just need to be able to come alongside other people where they are\, showing God’s love through your listening and your care. \nExploring Chaplaincy is a course for people who want to think about this often-overlooked ministry. Could it be for you? Might there be an opportunity to develop chaplaincy from your church\, in your parish? The course is both for people who are already involved in chaplaincy and also for those just beginning to consider the possibility. \n  \nThe six meetings of the course will cover: \n\n What is a chaplain? What is distinctive about chaplaincy\n Don’t just do something  The importance of presence\n The cloak of compassion  Pastoral care and being prophetic\nTwo ears and one mouth  Listing to people\, listening to place\n Say one for me  The spirituality of chaplaincy\n Where we you go from here?  First steps\, support\, and supervision\n\nThe course is free. \nIt will run from Wednesday 14 January to Wednesday 25 February (with a break on 18 February) between 7.15pm – 9.15pm\, meeting at Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham. \nTo access the booking form before 14 January please click here \nFor more information please contact Simon Witcombe switcombe@glos.ac.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/exploring-chaplaincy-course-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Francis Close Hall\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T071500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T211500
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251125T095312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T095558Z
UID:73474-1769584500-1769634900@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Chaplaincy course
DESCRIPTION:Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? \n \nThese days there are chaplains in all sorts of places\, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools\, GP surgeries\, town centres\, workplaces\, care homes\, law courts\, and even racecourses. You might be able to think of a possible chaplaincy opportunity near you. \nSome chaplains are paid\, but many are volunteers\, giving perhaps just one afternoon a week. Some are ordained\, but many are lay people. You don’t have to be an expert in anything to be a chaplain. You don’t need to be a super confident evangelist. You just need to be able to come alongside other people where they are\, showing God’s love through your listening and your care. \nExploring Chaplaincy is a course for people who want to think about this often-overlooked ministry. Could it be for you? Might there be an opportunity to develop chaplaincy from your church\, in your parish? The course is both for people who are already involved in chaplaincy and also for those just beginning to consider the possibility. \n  \nThe six meetings of the course will cover: \n\n What is a chaplain? What is distinctive about chaplaincy\n Don’t just do something  The importance of presence\n The cloak of compassion  Pastoral care and being prophetic\nTwo ears and one mouth  Listing to people\, listening to place\n Say one for me  The spirituality of chaplaincy\n Where we you go from here?  First steps\, support\, and supervision\n\nThe course is free. \nIt will run from Wednesday 14 January to Wednesday 25 February (with a break on 18 February) between 7.15pm – 9.15pm\, meeting at Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham. \nTo access the booking form before 14 January please click here \nFor more information please contact Simon Witcombe switcombe@glos.ac.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/exploring-chaplaincy-course-2-2/
LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Francis Close Hall\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20250901T123540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T115850Z
UID:71374-1769023800-1769029200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Postponed: Pray For Schools
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed currently and will be rearranged for another date. \nDo 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. \nCanon Rachel Howie will be our guest speaker. \nRefreshments provided. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pray-for-schools-january/
LOCATION:St Barnabas Church\, Gloucester\, Stroud Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 5LJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Schools,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Champion":MAILTO:hchampion@glosdioc.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T071500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T211500
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251125T095136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T095234Z
UID:73472-1768979700-1769030100@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Chaplaincy course
DESCRIPTION:Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? \n \nThese days there are chaplains in all sorts of places\, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools\, GP surgeries\, town centres\, workplaces\, care homes\, law courts\, and even racecourses. You might be able to think of a possible chaplaincy opportunity near you. \nSome chaplains are paid\, but many are volunteers\, giving perhaps just one afternoon a week. Some are ordained\, but many are lay people. You don’t have to be an expert in anything to be a chaplain. You don’t need to be a super confident evangelist. You just need to be able to come alongside other people where they are\, showing God’s love through your listening and your care. \nExploring Chaplaincy is a course for people who want to think about this often-overlooked ministry. Could it be for you? Might there be an opportunity to develop chaplaincy from your church\, in your parish? The course is both for people who are already involved in chaplaincy and also for those just beginning to consider the possibility. \n  \nThe six meetings of the course will cover: \n\n What is a chaplain? What is distinctive about chaplaincy\n Don’t just do something  The importance of presence\n The cloak of compassion  Pastoral care and being prophetic\nTwo ears and one mouth  Listing to people\, listening to place\n Say one for me  The spirituality of chaplaincy\n Where we you go from here?  First steps\, support\, and supervision\n\nThe course is free. \nIt will run from Wednesday 14 January to Wednesday 25 February (with a break on 18 February) between 7.15pm – 9.15pm\, meeting at Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham. \nTo access the booking form before 14 January please click here \nFor more information please contact Simon Witcombe switcombe@glos.ac.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/exploring-chaplaincy-course-2/
LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Francis Close Hall\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20250930T095510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T095510Z
UID:72037-1768669200-1768676400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:X:Alt
DESCRIPTION:X:alt is a children’s event run by Holy Apostles Church with music\, fun and games\, crafts and gunge\, whilst learning about the Christian faith with friends. \nAimed at children age 7 – 11. \nTo book or get more info\, please contact: xalt@holyapostles.org.uk.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/xalt-january/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles Church\, London Road\, Cheltenham\, GL52 6HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20250716T160630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T160630Z
UID:70288-1768644000-1768662000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Run the Race Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Therefore\, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses\, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely\, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us\, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith\, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross\, disregarding its shame\, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.  \nHebrews 12:1-2  \nHow do we run the race with endurance\, not falling into trying\, but rather training? \nWhat would it mean to make choices that allow us to flourish\, rest\, be more creative\, and joyful?  \nAs I have listened to felt needs around the Diocese\, how we are to manage our time\, make good choices about what to do and\, probably more importantly\, what not to do\, has come up all over the place. Run the race seeks to offer support into that.  \nThis is not so much a training day\, more led retreat. \nIn it there will be time to discern priorities\, get things in the diary that give us life [yes\, really\, bring your diary – let’s do this!]\, be realistic about what needs to go\, find space for that thing you’ve wanted to do for ages… above all\, to be reminded by God that you are beloved\, and don’t need to do anything to earn God’s love. \nTo book your place please click here. \nLed by: \nKate Stacey\, Collaborative Ministry Lead: Lifelong learning \nThe Revd Kate Stacey leads on the development of an innovative and collaborative approach to ensuring all ministries\, licensed\, lay and ordained grow and flourish.  Kate develops and delivers the CMD programme for everyone. \n  \n  \n  \nBecca Faal\, Strategic Lead for Safeguarding Training & Learning \nBecca is the lead for all safeguarding training and learning. Becca ensures training is delivered to a high standard within the national CofE framework. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/run-the-race-2-2/
LOCATION:Prinknash Abbey\, Prinknash Abbey\, Gloucester\, GL4 8EX
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251222T111557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T111917Z
UID:74164-1768399200-1768402800@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-jan-2026/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T071500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T211500
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251125T094844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T094844Z
UID:73466-1768374900-1768425300@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Chaplaincy course
DESCRIPTION:Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? \n \nThese days there are chaplains in all sorts of places\, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools\, GP surgeries\, town centres\, workplaces\, care homes\, law courts\, and even racecourses. You might be able to think of a possible chaplaincy opportunity near you. \nSome chaplains are paid\, but many are volunteers\, giving perhaps just one afternoon a week. Some are ordained\, but many are lay people. You don’t have to be an expert in anything to be a chaplain. You don’t need to be a super confident evangelist. You just need to be able to come alongside other people where they are\, showing God’s love through your listening and your care. \nExploring Chaplaincy is a course for people who want to think about this often-overlooked ministry. Could it be for you? Might there be an opportunity to develop chaplaincy from your church\, in your parish? The course is both for people who are already involved in chaplaincy and also for those just beginning to consider the possibility. \n  \nThe six meetings of the course will cover: \n\n What is a chaplain? What is distinctive about chaplaincy\n Don’t just do something  The importance of presence\n The cloak of compassion  Pastoral care and being prophetic\nTwo ears and one mouth  Listing to people\, listening to place\n Say one for me  The spirituality of chaplaincy\n Where we you go from here?  First steps\, support\, and supervision\n\nThe course is free. \nIt will run from Wednesday 14 January to Wednesday 25 February (with a break on 18 February) between 7.15pm – 9.15pm\, meeting at Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham. \nYou can apply for a place on the course here. \nFor more information please contact Simon Witcombe switcombe@glos.ac.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/exploring-chaplaincy-course/
LOCATION:Francis Close Hall Campus\, Francis Close Hall\, Cheltenham\, GL50 4UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20250811T133219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T124037Z
UID:70799-1768037400-1768060800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Thriving Church - Shaping Mission for a New Generation
DESCRIPTION:Our second Thriving Church day will be focused on how we can shape our churches for the current generation of children\, youth and their parents. \nThe day will focus on understanding better those under the age of 35 (Millennials\, Gen Z\, and Generation Alpha)\, hearing directly from them\, and exploring how our churches can meet them where they are at. \nWe will be joined by Gemma Madle (Senior Researcher\, Youthscape) and Ruth Perrin (Author of Changing Shape\, the Faith Lives of Millennials) who will be sharing the latest thinking and culture. \nBarrie Voyce & Jo Wetherall\, Senior Connectors in the Diocese\, will also be bringing us the findings of the research with youth and the parents of children in the Diocese who are not part of our church communities. \nThere will be space for Deanery teams to consider this research in light of your own contexts\, Deanery Strategic Pathways and opportunities. \nYou’ll leave inspired and with a plan of action for mission and ministry to young people in your context! \nThis event is now fully booked\, if you would like to join the waitlist please contact Sophie Simmonds on ssimmonds@glosdioc.org.uk. \n \n  \nBarrie Voyce\, Senior Youth Connector \nBarrie leads the growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese. \n  \n \n  \nJo Wetherall\, Senior Children and Families Connector \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. \n  \n \nKate Stacey\, Collaborative Ministry Lead: Life Long Learning \nKate hosted the first Thriving Church event in May 2025.  \nKate leads on the development of an innovative and collaborative approach to ensuring all ministries\, licensed\, lay and ordained grow and flourish.  Kate develops and delivers the CMD programme for everyone.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/thriving-church-shaping-mission/
LOCATION:All Saints Academy\, Blaisdon Way\, Cheltenham\, Gloucestershire\, GL51 0WH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20250820T110056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T124443Z
UID:71070-1765913400-1765917000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Gloucester Youth Unite
DESCRIPTION:Once a month at St Catharine’s Church. For anyone involved in youth work in the city of Gloucester\, of any denomination.  Coming together to support one another\, to plan for future events\, to share the joys and challenges of youth work and to pray together. \nIt’s exciting to see God moving in many ways amongst our young people across Gloucester city. \n  \n \nHelen Champion 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.’
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/gloucester-youth-unite-december/
LOCATION:St Catharine’s\, Gloucester\, London Road\, Gloucester\, GL2 0RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T093000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251124T130156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T130156Z
UID:73434-1765614600-1765618200@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 Jonathan@togetherforyouth.co.uk for more information or to register your interest.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pray-for-youth-and-children-forest-of-dean-december/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Parkend\, Church Drive\, Parkend\, Lydney\, GL15 4HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251023T124131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T124131Z
UID:72810-1765566000-1765573200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:The Big Bash
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/the-big-bash-december-2025/
LOCATION:Kingfisher Church\, Moor Street\, Tredworth\, Gloucester GL1 4NJ\, Kingfisher Church\, Moor Street\, Tredworth\, Gloucester\, GL1 4NJ
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Champion":MAILTO:hchampion@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251103T094334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T094442Z
UID:72944-1765047600-1765054800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Branch Youth Worship - Did You Know? 
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly Youth Worship Event for secondary school aged young people. \nBranch Youth Worship Event – Build up faith through Biblical teaching \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-did-you-know/
LOCATION:The Old Oaklands Snooker Hall\, GL14 2PQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20250930T095401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T095401Z
UID:72034-1764435600-1764442800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:X:Alt
DESCRIPTION:X:alt is a children’s event run by Holy Apostles Church with music\, fun and games\, crafts and gunge\, whilst learning about the Christian faith with friends. \nAimed at children age 7 – 11. \nTo book or get more info\, please contact: xalt@holyapostles.org.uk.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/xalt-november/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles Church\, London Road\, Cheltenham\, GL52 6HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20251117T101713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T101713Z
UID:73207-1763980200-1763985600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Stroud Area Youth Ministry Gathering
DESCRIPTION:There have been several exciting ideas and developments regarding youth ministry across the Stroud Valley\, and we are looking to explore what a more formal partnership between [Anglican] churches and The Door’s illuminate project might look like. \nTo gather people from across our churches & denominations to explore this a bit further\, including but not limited to: \nYouth Alpha \nWorship Nights \nDiscipleship \nSchools Ministry \nLinks to primary school / children’s ministry \n  \nThis will be led by the Senior Youth Connector\, Barrie Voyce. \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-area-youth-ministry-gathering/
LOCATION:The Church of the Holy Spirit (Tin Church)\, Stratford Road\, Paganhill\, Stroud\, Gloucester\, GLAN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20250901T114729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T114729Z
UID:71366-1763226000-1763233200@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-november/
LOCATION:St James Church Bream\, 1 St James Sq\, Bream\, GL15 6HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T024631
CREATED:20250820T105908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T110204Z
UID:71069-1762889400-1762893000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Gloucester Youth Unite
DESCRIPTION:Once a month at St Catharine’s Church. For anyone involved in youth work in the city of Gloucester\, of any denomination.  Coming together to support one another\, to plan for future events\, to share the joys and challenges of youth work and to pray together. \nIt’s exciting to see God moving in many ways amongst our young people across Gloucester city. \n  \n \nHelen Champion 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.’
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/gloucester-youth-unite-november/
LOCATION:St Catharine’s\, Gloucester\, London Road\, Gloucester\, GL2 0RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
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