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UID:64262-1732698000-1733072400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Crib fest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come along to St John’s Church and see hundreds of Christmas Nativity Cribs\, get involved in the Christmas Story with crafts and coffee and cake. \nThe festival is FREE\, however\, any donations to the ongoing work to preserve this 13th Century Church will be gratefully received. \nOpening Times:\nWednesday and Thursday\, 3pm to 6pm\nFriday and Saturday\, 10am to 6pm\nSunday\, 11am to 5pm \nWednesday 27 November: \n9.30am to 2.45pm\, school visits\n3pm to 6pm\, public viewing and crib café \nThursday 28 November: \n9.30am to 2.45pm\, school visits\n3pm to 6pm\, public viewing and crib café \nFriday 29 November: \n10am to 6pm\, crib café \n2pm to 5pm\, U3A Sea Shanty Singers performing a selection of traditional festive songs \nSaturday 30 November: \n10am to 6pm\, crib café\n11am to 1pm\,  Sodbury handbell ringers\, including a chance to have a go\n3pm to 5pm\, Ross (Sodbury’s Busker) \nSunday 1 December \n11am to 5pm\, crib café\n2pm to 4pm\, The Ardeton Ensemble performing a selection of Advent and Christmas music
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/crib-fest-2024/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, St John’s Church\, Wickwar Road\, Chipping Sodbury\, BS37 6BQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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:20241203T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20240913T103408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T103408Z
UID:62847-1733254200-1733259600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Pilgrim: a course for the Christian journey
DESCRIPTION:St Mary Magdalene Church in Elmstone Hardwicke is offering a group for enquirers and new Christians who want to learn more about the Christian faith. \nThe group is for: \n\nThose who have recently started coming to Church\nThose who want the chance to think about Christian faith\nThose preparing for baptism or confirmation\nThose who have been Christians for many years and want to visit the roots of their faith again.\n\nIt is a new discipleship and teaching resource from the Church of England that encourages participation through biblical reflection and prayer. It is divided into two parts: Follow\, which introduces the Christian faith\, and Grow\, which deepens discipleship. \nThe group will meet fortnightly at 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings\, with food (such as pizza and salads) starting from 24 September. \nThe initial commitment is for 6 weeks and is estimated to carry on through to spring 2025. The dates for the first six weeks take place on every other Tuesday\, with the dates being 24 September\, 8 October\, 22 October\, 5 November\, 19 November\, 3 December. \nIf you would like a place\, or if you would like more information\, contact the leaders of The Pilgrim group\, Sarah Jones at sarah@ctpweb.co.uk\, and Shelagh Holder at shelagh-holder@outlook.com. \nThe meetings take place at their residences\, starting with Shelagh’s on 24 September. \nNumbers are limited\, so if you would like a place\, it is advised to get in contact with either Sarah or Shelagh soon. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pilgrim-a-course-for-the-christian-journey-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:St Mary Magdalene\, St Mary Magdalene\, The Green\, Elmstone Hardwicke\, Cheltenham\, GL51 9TJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20241112T102818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T102818Z
UID:64444-1733594400-1733601600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Online seminar: God\, tech and care of Creation
DESCRIPTION:“The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it.” (Ps 24:1) \nThis two-part event explores the interplay of theology\, environmental science\, and technology to address how humanity can reduce its environmental impact while continuing to thrive. \nKey Questions: \n\nHow does our Christian duty to care for the Earth fit into our faith and practice?\nWhat can we expect from the already irreversible impacts of our past choices?\nCan technology help reduce our environmental footprint?\nWhat more can we do?\n\nTo attend online\, please sign up here:\nhttp://www.sswsj.org/god-and-the-machine-2024.html
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/online-seminar-god-tech-and-care-of-creation-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20240215T130155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T101239Z
UID:58218-1733598900-1733605200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Branch Youth Worship Event- December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Branch is a monthly worship for secondary school-aged people\, meeting at the Forest Community Church (2 Parragate Road\, Cinderford GL14 2LY). \nWorship God\, go deeper into his word and connect with others. \n15 leaders from 8 churches work together to organise worship\, with local speakers from different denominations. \nAll young people are very welcome. They meet on the first Saturday of every month\, except August. \nIf you want to check them out before you go along\, you can see what happens on the YouTube channel 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/branch-youth-worship-event-dec24/
LOCATION:Forest of Dean Community Church\, Cinderford\, Parragate Rd\, Cinderford\, GL14 2LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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:20241209T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20241202T114048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T112608Z
UID:65005-1733765400-1733770800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Event cancelled: 16 days of action against gender based violence
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. \nAn event with the Gloucestershire Federation of WIs. It is open to all and you do not have to be a member of WI. \nThe WI is working in partnership with agencies all over Gloucestershire to raise awareness of all forms of violence against women and girls.  Speakers from Gloucestershire’s Domestic Abuse Support Service and Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Assault Centre will describe the work they do and explain how WI members can provide support and raise awareness of this important issue. \nIt is £5 per person including refreshments. \nParking is available on site. \nTo book a place\, fill in this booking form and follow the instructions.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/16-days-of-action-against-gender-based-violence/
LOCATION:The Sabrina Centre\, Gloucestershire Constabulary\, B12\, Gloucestershire Science and Technology Park\, Berkeley\, GL13 9FB
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynne Burns":MAILTO:nnearlyy.1@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241213T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20241121T101541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T101541Z
UID:64705-1734116400-1734123600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:The Big Bash
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/the-big-bash/
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="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20241129T101817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T140328Z
UID:64973-1734170400-1734285600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Great Rissington Christmas tree festival
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the Christmas tree festival at St John’s Church\, Great Rissington. \nIt takes place on Saturday 14 December from 10am to 6pm\, and Saturday 15 December from 12pm to 6pm (following their Christingle service). \nTea\, coffee and cake will be available on both days\, and on Saturday there will be a soup lunch. On Saturday morning\, there will be Christingle making\, all are welcome to this. A prize will be awarded to the best tree as voted by you and visitors. \nAdmission is free\, donations are welcome. \nThe trees are supplied by Wyatts Farm Shop.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/great-rissington-christmas-tree-festival/
LOCATION:St John’s Church Great Rissington\, Cheltenham\, GL54 2LL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20241118T143148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T143148Z
UID:64642-1734199200-1734206400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:A canalside\, traditional Christmas carol service
DESCRIPTION:With the Frampton Silver Band and the Severnside Singers. \nCome by boat (moorings available) or by car (parking available). \nMulled wine and mince pies available. \nBring your own torch.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/a-canalside-traditional-christmas-carol-service/
LOCATION:Saul Junction\, GL2 7LA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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:20250106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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:20250113T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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:20250115T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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:20250115T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20241015T132907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T132907Z
UID:63727-1736944200-1736960400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Induction for new Headteachers
DESCRIPTION:For Headteachers new to headship in a Church school\nThis essential induction session is held centrally. It will give you an overview of the distinctive nature of Church school leadership and what it means to lead a church school.  You will be introduced to the people and resources available to support you in your work. You will be welcomed by the Bishop and Education Team. You will also get the opportunity to make valuable supportive connections with other colleagues new to headship in our schools. The session includes lunch.\nThe course is repeated 3 times across the year to ensure all headteachers (including interim heads\, acting heads and heads of school) new to Church schools in the Diocese can attend. We would encourage you to attend at the first available opportunity.\nPlease book separately for each individual who will be attending the course.\n“A really good\, insightful and informative introduction to headship in a C of E school – the sense of ‘family’ and support that is available to us”
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/induction-for-new-headteachers/
LOCATION:Parliament Room\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
CATEGORIES:New headteachers,New to working in a church school,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20241031T112411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T100414Z
UID:64203-1737019800-1737032400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse training
DESCRIPTION:There is a requirement that the Raising awareness of domestic abuse course is completed by all clergy\, PTO\, Readers\, Bishop and Pastoral visitors\, Parish Safeguarding Officers\, all those who have a role with children\, young people and vulnerable adults and lay chapter members. It is estimated that domestic abuse affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men. Therefore\, we will all know people who are victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse. \nThe aim of the module is designed to equip participants to engage thoughtfully and proactively with the issue of domestic abuse and those affected. \nWe recognise that not everyone will wish to complete modules online so we are also offering some face-to-face sessions. This might be a good way to ensure that people feel safe and supported when accessing the training\, particularly with this module. \nThis course will be run at Church House\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY \nTo book a place\, please email: ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/raising-awareness-of-domestic-abuse-training/
LOCATION:Church House\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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:20250118T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20250115T165724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T165724Z
UID:65916-1737219600-1737226800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:X:Site Forest of Dean
DESCRIPTION:X:site FoD is a high-energy event for 7yr olds to school yr 7. Bringing children together to learn more about the difference Jesus can make in their lives. \nIt is a Scripture Union resourced children’s event run locally by a group of Christians from different churches in the Forest of Dean District. \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/
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:20250120T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20240709T145857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T152206Z
UID:61264-1737369000-1737374400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:UCAN Local Group - Cheltenham/Gloucester Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This Cheltenham & Gloucester Administrators Local Group meeting invites church administrators of any denomination to connect\, pray\, share resources\, encourage one another in their ministry\, and discuss issues in a confidential setting. \n14 church administrators attended the first meeting. Any diocesan staff that work an admin style role are most welcome. \nAttendance is free of charge. Sign up to this meeting by filling in the form on their event webpage.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/ucan-local-group-cheltenham-gloucester-gathering-2-2/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church\, Church Road\, Leckhampton\, Cheltenham\, GL53 0QJ
CATEGORIES:External event,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Marsh":MAILTO:sean@pipandjims.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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:20250121T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20250107T160928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T160928Z
UID:65577-1737482400-1737489600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Youth Alpha
DESCRIPTION:Join a conversation on life\, faith and purpose.\nExplore the Christian faith\, on your terms. Each session unpacks one main topic\, and is designed to spark conversation. Come along\, see what you think.\nWe will be meeting ​each Tuesday evening starting 21st January for ten weeks\, excluding half term.\nBefore the start of the event\, a consent form will be sent to all parents. \nThis event is being organised by Youth for Christ and Youth Unite as a city-wide event. For more information and to sign up\, click here. \nHelen Champion – Helen is the Youth Connector for Gloucester city\, working in the Deanery and wider Diocese to enable young people to experience ‘life in all its fullness.’ \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/youth-alpha/
LOCATION:Kendal Road Baptist Church\, Longlevens\, Gloucester\, GL2 0NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Champion":MAILTO:hchampion@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20241015T133552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T133552Z
UID:63730-1737538200-1737558000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Help! How can I prepare for SIAMS?
DESCRIPTION:For Headteachers\, governors and those who lead on the Christian character of the school including trust leaders\nThis is a one day course\, with lunch\, for headteachers\, governors and those who lead on the Christian character of the school or aspects of the SIAMS framework.\nThe focus of this day will be to update you on the 2023 SIAMS framework. We will explore what is meant by a theologically rooted Christian Vision. We will unpick each of the inspection questions and look in more detail at the judgements and the self-evaluation process (SEF).\nPlease choose whether you wish to attend in the autumn\, spring or summer term when making your booking.\n“Excellent\, incredibly clear and informative. Great overview suitable for wide-ranging types of church schools and academy trusts.” “Excellent – practical\, theoretical and supportive. Lots of information\, clear and concise”\, “Very helpful\, with many ideas to move forwards”\nDiscount – second place half price\, if head and chair of governors attend together on the same date\nBook here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/help-how-can-i-prepare-for-siams/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham\, Crest Way\, Barnwood\, Gloucester\, GL4 3RX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:New headteachers,School governance,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20250109T160910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T160910Z
UID:65633-1737745200-1737752400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Raise the Roof - Worship Event
DESCRIPTION:St Mary’s Church\, Newent are holding a lively and loud worship event aimed at youth and young adults but open to 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  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nBarrie Voyce – Senior Connector – Barrie leads a growing network of deanery connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/raise-the-roof-worship-event/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Newent\, Newent\, GL18 1AB\, 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:20250127T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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:20250129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20241015T134001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T134001Z
UID:63737-1738155600-1738162800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:ILLUMINATE
DESCRIPTION:For Headteachers and Guest\nOur Autumn\, Spring and Summer termly training and update sessions called Illuminate for Church school leaders will take place via Zoom.\nAs well as the latest news\, information and updates that are important for church school leaders\, each Illuminate includes a longer training item or discussion on a specific area of current interest\, often including examples of good practice from our schools.\nA guest may also register to attend with the headteacher eg RE subject leader\, Deputy Headteacher or Senior Leader. Please book separately for each individual who will be attending the course.\nPlease book in at the beginning of the year to ensure that you\, or a representative from your school\, keeps up to date and your school does not miss out.\n“Input from Education Team was fantastic and the input from schools lead on beautifully. Thank you – it was inspiring”\nZoom links will be sent out 1 week prior to the course.\nBook here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/illuminate-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:New headteachers,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T121811
CREATED:20250107T164509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T164509Z
UID:65587-1738346400-1738350000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:'The Priest's tale'
DESCRIPTION:This is the riveting true account of an escape from the devastation of Hiroshima by the first atom bomb\, told dramatically by actor Michael Mears in St Gregory’s Church\, St James’ Square\, Cheltenham on Friday 31 January at 6.30pm (doors open from 6). \nThe 1-hour performance (hosted by Cheltenham Laudato Si’ Circle) will be followed by a Q&A. Refreshments available. Admission is free\, retiring collection to meet the expenses of Michael Mears’ forthcoming tour to take performances to North America. \nThe ‘Tale’ is that of a German Jesuit priest who survived the dropping of the bomb\, nearly 80 years ago. Award winning professional actor/playwright Michael Mears adapted it from John Hersey’s book ‘Hiroshima’\, described as ‘the most celebrated piece of journalism to come out of World War II’. \nFr Wilhelm Kleinsorge\, living and working in Hiroshima\, witnessed the blast\, the fire and much of the destruction\, later succumbing to radiation sickness. His story is told in a clear-eyed manner\, full of compelling detail\, and rounded out with warmth\, compassion and flashes of humour. It depicts both the pity of war and the terror wrought at the start of our nuclear age. Suitable for audience age 14+. \nJo Siedlecka\, writing in Independent Catholic News\, describes The Priest’s Tale as ‘An extraordinary piece of theatre: exceptional performance\, incredible script.’ \nThe event is free but there will be a retiring collection. \nBook your ticket here.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/the-priests-tale/
LOCATION:St Gregory’s Church\, St James’ Square\, Cheltenham
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