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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\nBook here to secure your place. \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-april-26/
LOCATION:St George’s Church\, Nailsworth\, Church Street\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0BP\, 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:20260425T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
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SUMMARY:Moments of Wonder
DESCRIPTION:‘Moments of Wonder’ awaits us all in St Laurence Church\, Stroud on Saturday 25 April as the Festival of Wonder’s new experience\, ‘Moments of Wonder’\, comes to town. \nBrought to you by Ignition Gloucestershire\, the team behind Stroud’s Festival of Wonder\, the church will once again be transformed into a world of exploration as people are encouraged to ‘reawaken wonder in an age of exhaustion’. \nFor one day only catch a glimpse of a brand new bespoke art installation by local artists Pyrite Creative and circus performances by Stroud’s ‘School of Larks’\, alongside creative and reflective spaces for all ages. \nThe Revd Simon Howell\, Stroud Parish Churches Pioneer Minister\, said:“When you arrive you will quickly spy the incredible art piece but as you look closer you discover that everything in enveloped by a shroud of strangely beautiful veils. And as you try to pass through to get close to main structure – almost as if you are being drawn in by magnets – keep your eyes peeled as young circus artists\, the Scrubland Punks\, appear as if from nowhere to distract you from your quest with their wizard-like circus skills.” \nThe free event runs from 9.30am to 2.45pm although we invite everyone to experience the story behind the art at 11am\, 12pm\, 1pm and 2pm as we introduce Brendan McMoses and the Scrublands Punks with spoken word\, circus and more. \nAlongside the hourly performances there will be a reflective space and plenty of interactive creative activities\, face painting and circus skills for all ages and abilities – all free. Plus pay as you feel refreshments. \nAnd on Sunday 26 April at 9.30am\, St Laurence Church will host ‘Punk Monks’\, described as ‘not your usual Sunday morning service’. This special service will be based around the Pyrite Creative art installation\, with members of School of Larks performing\, as the theme of ‘Punk Monks – spiritual life lived in intensity’ is explored. \nFind out more→
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/moments-of-wonder/
LOCATION:St Laurence Church\, Stroud
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260323T095508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T110333Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Soldier: From the choir stall to the front line
DESCRIPTION:A conversation on resilience\, service and overcoming life’s toughest challenges. \nAn inspiring evening with Ash Alexander-Cooper exploring the story behind his acclaimed book Mindful Soldier. A conversation hosted by Jo Durrant on resilience\, service and overcoming life’s toughest challenges. Proceeds to the Cathedral’s In Tune music project\, the Royal British Veterans Enterprise\, and the Gurkha Welfare Trust. \nEndorsements include those by Bear Grylls and Rory Stewart. \n“An essential and inspirational guide to surviving and thriving\, whatever life throws at you” – Bear Grylls \nTickets\nGeneral Entry plus signed copy of Mindful Soldier – £22\nGeneral Entry – £12\nStudent Concession – £5 \nFull details→ \nBooking link→
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/mindful-soldier-from-the-choir-stall-to-the-front-line/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260130T103242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T103242Z
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SUMMARY:'I'm not a theologian\, but...' a Modern Church retreat
DESCRIPTION:A couple of days of honest and open discussion\, creative worship and reflection\, taking place in Holland House\, Worcestershire. Be part of a process where there are no ‘silly questions’ and of a space in which we support one another to reflect on our relationship to prayer\, scripture\, the history of our churches and their teachings. Explore what ‘doing theology’ can mean; how the diverse and vast Christian tradition can be transformed from ‘restricted access’ to ‘open all areas’\, to plunder and enjoy. \nTheir team of facilitators encompass a range of practical theological specialisms and will include:\nElaine Graham is Chair of Modern Church\, Professor Emerita of Practical theology at the University of Chester\, and Fellow of the British Academy \nHelen Stanton is Warden of Holland House and former Anglican Tutor in Ethics\, Doctrine and Spirituality at the Queen’s Foundation \nSimon Sutcliffe is Free Church Chaplain at Keele University\, currently researching the development of theological literacy amongst lay adults. Simon’s current research interests lie at the intersection of Feminist New Materialism and theologies of masculinity \nCarlton Turner is Deputy Director of Research and Practical and Contextual Theologian at the Queens Foundation\, Birmingham \nAlison Webster is General Secretary of Modern Church and a writer and thinker on themes of mission theology and social justice\, identity and Community Organising. \n→ Find out more and book your place \n\n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/im-not-a-theologian-but-a-modern-church-retreat/
LOCATION:Holland House\, Main Street\, Cropthorne\, Pershore\, WR10 3NB
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260323T110205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T110205Z
UID:76586-1776799800-1776803400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:'Energy from waste' at St Peter's Leckhampton
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/energy-from-waste-at-st-peters-leckhampton/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church\, Leckhampton\, Church Road\, Cheltenham\, GL53 0QJ
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
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SUMMARY:Why The Tempest?: The play in Christian perspective
DESCRIPTION:Three monthly lectures plus one study day to discuss The Tempest by Shakespeare\, through the lens of religion. \nReading (or rereading) The Tempest ahead of the lectures and study day is recommended\, or you may wish to watch a performance via Globe Player. \n\nTuesday 17 February\, 2pm to 4pm: ‘Be not afeard…’ – an introduction to The Tempest\, by Adrian Barlow (St Philip & St James\, Cheltenham)/\nTuesday 24 March\, 2pm to 4pm: ‘with the help of your good hands’ – prayer in The Tempest\, by Dr Beatrice Groves (Trinity College Oxford)\nTuesday 21 April\, 2pm to 4pm: The Tempest and the art of forgiveness\, by the Revd Dr Stephen Cherry (King’s College Cambridge)\nSaturday 9 May\, 10am to 6pm: The Tempest – study day. Lectures\, discussions\, music and poetry plus refreshments throughout the day.\n\nOther guests there will be: Revd Dr Paul Edmondson (Shakespeare Birthplace Trust); Rev’d Prof Paul Fiddes (University of Oxford); Prof Liz Schafer (Royal Holloway\, University of London); Prof Christopher Southgate (University of Exeter); Adrian Barlow (St Philip & St James\, Cheltenham); and Andrew Taylor (St Philip & St James\, Cheltenham). \nTuesday Lectures: £10 (£20 for all three). Under 25/Student: £5 inc refreshments. \nStudy Day\, Saturday 9 May: £20 (or £10 one session). Under 25/Student: £5 inc refreshments. \nFor further information contact Andrew Taylor at shakespeareandreligion@gmail.com. \nTickets can be purchased on their website or on the door.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/why-the-tempest-the-play-in-christian-perspective-2-2-2/
LOCATION:St Philip and St James\, Leckhampton\, Cheltenham\, 60 Grafton Rd\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2DD
ORGANIZER;CN="Cheltenham Christian Arts":MAILTO:nikki@christianartsfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260319T142645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142645Z
UID:76550-1776690000-1776693600@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-260420/
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:20260418T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20250930T095613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T095613Z
UID:72036-1776531600-1776538800@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-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:20260417T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260223T102354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T102354Z
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SUMMARY:Bishop of Dover to speak in Bristol
DESCRIPTION:St John’s Church\, Keynsham will welcome one of the Church of England’s most senior and respected leaders this spring as part of its 750 Appeal fundraising programme. \nThe Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin CD MBE KHC\, Bishop of Dover\, will appear in conversation at a special literary and inspirational evening on Friday 17 April 2026. \nThe event will feature a live interview exploring Bishop Rose’s life\, ministry and leadership\, followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase copies of her book The Girl from Montego Bay and have them signed. \nBishop Rose currently serves as Bishop of Dover in the Diocese of Canterbury and exercises delegated episcopal oversight on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury. She previously served as Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons for nine years and has been Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen. In 2019 she made history as the first black woman appointed as a bishop in the Church of England. \nThe evening forms part of St John’s 750 Appeal\, which is supporting ongoing redevelopment plans aimed at ensuring the church remains a vibrant and sustainable space for worship\, community events and outreach. \nCllr Dave Biddleston\, who will conduct the interview\, said: \n“We are absolutely delighted that Bishop Rose has agreed to join us at St John’s. She is an extraordinary speaker with a remarkable story\, and this promises to be a thoughtful\, uplifting and genuinely inspiring evening. I would strongly encourage people from across the community to come along — whether you’re a regular churchgoer or simply interested in leadership\, faith and public service. It will be a fantastic event and a wonderful way to support the future of St John’s.” \nThe event is ticketed at £13.00 with proceeds going towards the St John’s 750 Appeal. A licensed bar and refreshments will be available\, and doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start. \nTickets can be obtained online here or from Keynsham Parish Office\, call 01179 4545920.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/bishop-of-dover-to-speak-in-bristol/
LOCATION:St John’s\, 1 The Park\, Keynsham\, Bristol\, BS31 2BL
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260319T142502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142502Z
UID:76549-1776085200-1776088800@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-260413/
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:20260411T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T093000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
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:20260501T050833
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260303T145841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T145841Z
UID:76229-1775242800-1775250000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Bach’s St John Passion on Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Experience a dramatic and powerful performance of Bach’s St John Passion on Good Friday\, 3 April in the spectacular surroundings of Gloucester Cathedral. \nPerformed by the Cathedral Choir of Gloucester Cathedral and accompanied by the acclaimed period-instrument ensemble La Serenissima\, this will be an unforgettable Holy Week performance. \nFirst heard on Good Friday in 1724\, when it was sung by Bach’s church choir in Leipzig\, the St John Passion portrays the final hours of Jesus’ life with striking intensity. The work draws listeners into the Passion story in a uniquely direct and moving way. \nConcert timings \nDoors: 6.20pm\nConcert: 7pm to 9pm\nwith a short interval 7.30pm to 7.35pm \nTickets start from £10. \n→ Please book your ticket in advance on the Cathedral website 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/bachs-st-john-passion-on-good-friday/
LOCATION:Gloucester Cathedral\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260210T133335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T123722Z
UID:75356-1775127600-1775131200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Chrism Eucharist 2026
DESCRIPTION:A special service where ministers and congregations gather from across the diocese to renew their commitments to God. The service starts at 11am on Maundy Thursday\, a day Christians remember for the last supper Jesus and his disciples shared on the night before he was crucified. \nBishop Rachel will be preaching. \nThis service will be live streamed on the Gloucester Cathedral YouTube channel →
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/chrism-eucharist-2026/
LOCATION:Gloucester Cathedral\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260316T134919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T134919Z
UID:76447-1774897200-1775070000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Gloucester Cathedral Holy Week Lectures 2026
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester Cathedral’s Guest Preacher for Holy Week\, the Venerable Dr Rachel Mann will lead a series of Holy Week lectures on the theme In the Midst of Love: With Jesus Through Holy Week.\n\nThis will be followed by a beautiful service of choral compline by candlelight\, sung by the St Cecelia Singers. All are warmly welcome to attend this reflective series.\n\nRachel Mann is a priest\, poet\, writer and broadcaster. She has written sixteen books\, including the T.S.Eliot Prize shortlisted Eleanor Among the Saints and acclaimed theology and spirituality books. She broadcasts regularly on BBC Radio 4 and Radio 2 including presenting Thought For The Day on the Today programme. She is currently Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton.\n\nThe lectures are on Monday 30 March\, Tuesday 31 March and Wednesday 1 April\, all beginning at 7pm.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/gloucester-cathedral-holy-week-lectures-2026/
LOCATION:Gloucester Cathedral\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260112T120859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T120859Z
UID:74425-1774875600-1774879200@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-260330/
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:20260330T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260302T123416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T074915Z
UID:76068-1774868400-1774886400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship and Giving: Stroud - Deanery drop-in
DESCRIPTION:No need to sign up\, just drop in anytime to discuss any stewardship and giving issues over a cuppa!  \n\nFurther dates for your diary… \nWotton – Thursday 28 May – Bank Café\, Dursley \nForest South – Tuesday 16 June – The Colliery Café\, Coleford \nCirencester – Thursday 25 June – The Long Table\, Cirencester \nSevern Vale – Thursday 16 July – Manna House Café\, Newent \nTewkesbury & Winchcombe – Tuesday 15 September – The Tipsy Egg\, Winchcombe \nGloucester City – Tuesday 22 September – The Clementine Café\, Gloucester \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/deanery-drop-in-30-march-2/
LOCATION:Lavender Bakehouse and Coffee Shop\, 20 London Road\, Chalford\, Stroud\, GL6 8NW\, 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:20260330T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260317T155707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T155707Z
UID:76515-1774866600-1774873800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Peter Rabbit hunt in Harescombe
DESCRIPTION:Bring the family along to enjoy a delightful hunt inspired by everyone’s favourite mischievous bunny. Perfect for families.  \nPlease come along and spread the word. All are welcome. \nMaps can be collected from the village hall for £3\, and parking is at Harescombe Church.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/peter-rabbit-hunt-in-harescombe/
LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Harescombe
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260324T152953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152953Z
UID:76698-1774638000-1774645200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Gateway Theology Forum: 'Josephine Butler: Patron Saint of Prostitutes'
DESCRIPTION:Gateway Theology School (GTS) invites you to the next Gateway Forum on 27 March\, from 7pm to 9pm at St Matthew’s\, Cheltenhmam.\n\nThe topic is ‘Josephine Butler: Patron Saint of Prostitutes’.\n\nIn the light of the Epstein files\, news of smuggling gangs into Europe and the UK\, and documentaries of dark\, protected ‘off the map’ locations in foreign countries\, we may see sex trafficking as a serious modern concern.  But it has always been a serious problem throughout history\, no less so in ‘prim and proper’ Victorian England.  Rarely has it been brought into the light\, nor the powerful forces behind it been challenged and exposed.   \nBut 50 years before women gained the right to vote\, Josephine Butler (1828-1906) a devout Christian from a privileged background – became one of the most courageous social reformers in modern history\, fighting a powerful patriarchy\, and succeeding against all odds in repealing a law which allowed prostitutes to be sexually assaulted by police on a regular basis. \nLearn about the life of this most remarkable woman\, a local heroine (from Cheltenham and Oxford) whose faith drove her to act at great personal peril\, and yet whose legacy has been largely obscured – being too far ahead of her time. \n\n\nThe speaker is James Greig\, an Oxford based lawyer-historian.\n\nThe cost is by donation\, but please register in advance by emailing info@gtstheology.org\n\nFurther information→
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/gateway-theology-forum-josephine-butler-patron-saint-of-prostitutes/
LOCATION:St Matthew’s Church\, Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 3PL
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T203000
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UID:75345-1774551600-1774557000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Tewkesbury Abbey Theology Forum – Mystery\, Revelation and Imagination: the relation between Theology and Literature
DESCRIPTION:Revd Prof Paul Fiddes coming is hosting this forum\, titled Mystery\, Revelation and Imagination: the relation between Theology and Literature.\nPaul Fiddes is one of the leading scholars of theology and literature writing today\, and one of the foremost theological thinkers of the modern age. He is a Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at Oxford University and is a Canon Emeritus of Christ Church Cathedral\, Oxford. \nPaul has been described as ‘one of the leading scholars of theology and literature writing today’\, and ‘one of the foremost theological thinkers of the modern age’. His book The Creative Suffering of God is ‘considered to be one of the major contributions to theology in the last decades of the 20th century’. \nAs usual refreshments will be served from 7pm and Paul will talk from 7.30pm in the Abbey Parish Hall. \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/tewkesbury-abbey-theology-forum-mystery-revelation-and-imagination-the-relation-between-theology-and-literature/
LOCATION:Tewkesbury Abbey Parish Hall\, Tewkesbury Abbey\, Church Street\, Tewkesbury\, Gloucester\, GL20 5RZ
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260302T122835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T132144Z
UID:76062-1774519200-1774540800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship and Giving: Cheltenham - Deanery drop-in
DESCRIPTION:No need to sign up\, just drop in anytime to discuss any stewardship and giving issues over a cuppa!  \n\nFurther dates for your diary… \nStroud – Thursday 30 March – Lavender Bake House\, Chalford \nWotton – Thursday 28 May – Bank Café\, Dursley \nForest South – Tuesday 16 June – The Colliery Café\, Coleford \nCirencester – Thursday 25 June – The Long Table\, Cirencester \nSevern Vale – Thursday 16 July – Manna House Café\, Newent \nTewkesbury & Winchcombe – Tuesday 15 September – The Tipsy Egg\, Winchcombe \nGloucester City – Tuesday 22 September – The Clementine Café\, Gloucester \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/deanery-drop-in-26-march/
LOCATION:My Pastalicious\, 57 Winchcombe Street\, Cheltenham\, GL52 2NE\, 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:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260116T170623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T170723Z
UID:74633-1774360800-1774368000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Why The Tempest?: The play in Christian perspective
DESCRIPTION:Three monthly lectures plus one study day to discuss The Tempest by Shakespeare\, through the lens of religion. \nReading (or rereading) The Tempest ahead of the lectures and study day is recommended\, or you may wish to watch a performance via Globe Player. \n\nTuesday 17 February\, 2pm to 4pm: ‘Be not afeard…’ – an introduction to The Tempest\, by Adrian Barlow (St Philip & St James\, Cheltenham)/\nTuesday 24 March\, 2pm to 4pm: ‘with the help of your good hands’ – prayer in The Tempest\, by Dr Beatrice Groves (Trinity College Oxford)\nTuesday 21 April\, 2pm to 4pm: The Tempest and the art of forgiveness\, by the Revd Dr Stephen Cherry (King’s College Cambridge)\nSaturday 9 May\, 10am to 6pm: The Tempest – study day. Lectures\, discussions\, music and poetry plus refreshments throughout the day.\n\nOther guests there will be: Revd Dr Paul Edmondson (Shakespeare Birthplace Trust); Rev’d Prof Paul Fiddes (University of Oxford); Prof Liz Schafer (Royal Holloway\, University of London); Prof Christopher Southgate (University of Exeter); Adrian Barlow (St Philip & St James\, Cheltenham); and Andrew Taylor (St Philip & St James\, Cheltenham). \nTuesday Lectures: £10 (£20 for all three). Under 25/Student: £5 inc refreshments. \nStudy Day\, Saturday 9 May: £20 (or £10 one session). Under 25/Student: £5 inc refreshments. \nFor further information contact Andrew Taylor at shakespeareandreligion@gmail.com. \nTickets can be purchased on their website or on the door.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/why-the-tempest-the-play-in-christian-perspective-2-2/
LOCATION:St Philip and St James\, Leckhampton\, Cheltenham\, 60 Grafton Rd\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2DD
ORGANIZER;CN="Cheltenham Christian Arts":MAILTO:nikki@christianartsfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260302T122055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T132138Z
UID:76045-1774346400-1774368000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship and Giving: North Cotswold - Deanery drop-in
DESCRIPTION:No need to sign up\, just drop in anytime to discuss any stewardship and giving issues over a cuppa!  \n\nFurther dates for your diary… \nCheltenham – Tuesday 26 March – My Pastalicious\, Cheltenham \nStroud – Thursday 30 March – Lavender Bake House\, Chalford \nWotton – Thursday 28 May – Bank Café\, Dursley \nForest South – Tuesday 16 June – The Colliery Café\, Coleford \nCirencester – Thursday 25 June – The Long Table\, Cirencester \nSevern Vale – Thursday 16 July – Manna House Café\, Newent \nTewkesbury & Winchcombe – Tuesday 15 September – The Tipsy Egg\, Winchcombe \nGloucester City – Tuesday 22 September – The Clementine Café\, Gloucester \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/deanery-drop-in-24-march/
LOCATION:Fosseway Garden Centre\, Stow Rd\, Moreton-in-Marsh\, GL56 0DS\, 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:20260323T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260112T120712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T120712Z
UID:74426-1774270800-1774274400@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-260323/
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:20260321T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260226T102845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T103020Z
UID:75991-1774085400-1774108800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Third Anglican Intercultural Mission Conference: The Primer
DESCRIPTION:This conference is practical and designed for clergy and lay leaders\, parish teams\, and diocesan colleagues who want to move from goodwill to workable steps in local church life. \nIt is hosted by The Rt Revd Dr Tim Wambunya\, Bishop of Wolverhampton and Founder Chair of ANIC. \nWolverhampton’s unique identity as a city of “the nations in our parishes” makes it the ideal setting for this timely and forward-looking conference. \nThis one-day gathering will explore the current state of intercultural mission in the Church of England — moving beyond diversity as presence\, toward belonging\, shared leadership\, and faithful witness in a changing society. \nWhat to expect \n\nChallenging keynote addresses on intercultural belonging\, spiritual openness\, and mission in today’s England\nPractical seminar workshops offering tools for clergy and lay leaders engaged in intercultural ministry\nSpace for learning\, reflection\, and conversation with others committed to God’s mission\nA focus on moving from welcome to integration\, and from attendance to shared life and leadership\n\nSpeakers include \n\nThe Revd Dr Mohan Seevaratnam (St Peter’s\, Harrow)\nThe Revd Ray Gaston (St Chad’s & St Mark’s\, Wolverhampton)\nThe Ven Liz Jackson (Archdeacon of Walsall)\nThe Revd Ali Taylor (St Paul’s\, South Harrow)\nMs Lara Dean (St Paul’s\, Slough)\nMr Christopher Mazen (St Chad’s & St Mark’s\, Wolverhampton)\n\nBooking information \n\n£5 per adult\n£2 per adult for church group bookings\n(Earlybird ends 15 February 2026)\n\nPrice includes lunch and refreshments
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/third-anglican-intercultural-mission-conference-the-primer/
LOCATION:The Church of St. John in the Square\, Saint John's Square\, Wolverhampton\, WV2 4BZ
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20260224T113906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T181130Z
UID:75937-1774085400-1774108800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Anglican Intercultural Mission Conference: The Primer
DESCRIPTION:ANIC’s 3rd Anglican Intercultural Mission Conference: The Primer\, takes place in Wolverhampton on Saturday 21 March 2026 (9.30am–4pm). The day is practical and designed for clergy and lay leaders\, parish teams\, and diocesan colleagues who want to move from goodwill to workable steps in local church life. \nBook here →
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/anglican-intercultural-mission-conference-the-primer/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, City of Wolverhampton\, Wolverhampton\, WV2 1DT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20251202T114455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T114455Z
UID:73645-1773919800-1773923400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Hub Training
DESCRIPTION:A session to go through the basics of how to use and update your parish’s Hub and demonstrate how it can be used to support you in ensuring your safeguarding practice is healthy and compliant and to produce reports to share with your PCC. \nPlease let us know if you plan to attend by emailing safeguardingtraining@glosdioc.org.uk \nVenue: Church House\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/hub-training/
LOCATION:Church House\, Denmark Road\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050833
CREATED:20251202T114332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T114332Z
UID:73643-1773914400-1773918000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Parish Dashboard Training
DESCRIPTION:A session to go through the basics of how to use and update your parish’s dashboard and demonstrate how it can be used to support you in ensuring your safeguarding practice is healthy and compliant and to produce reports to share with your PCC. \nPlease let us know if you plan to attend by emailing safeguardingtraining@glosdioc.org.uk \nVenue: Church House\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/parish-dashboard-training/
LOCATION:Church House\, Denmark Road\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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