Events
Children from Gaza’s poetry exhibition and art workshop
Little Chapel Rodborough Tabernacle Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough, StroudA selection of poems written and illustrated by children from Palestine, age 9 to 15. They were submitted as entries for the 2023 Hands Up Project International poetry competition. Open
Grant Writing Workshop
St George's Church, Nailsworth Church Street, Nailsworth, United KingdomThere 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
Branch Youth Worship
The Community Church Cinderford, United KingdomA Monthly Youth Worship Event for secondary school aged young people. Branch Youth Worship Event - For all in secondary education, bring vibrant worship and challenging message to young people
Welcome to the Diocesan Church School Family – Online drop in discussion sessions
OnlineWednesday 6 May 2026 and Thursday 18 June 2026 4.00pm-5.00pm For Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and teachers new to Church schools. Enabling you to explore the ideas in online materials with Education Team
Growing Hope – Accessibility Training
St Matthews Church Hall Church Road, Stroud, United KingdomThis practical workshop will look at how to support children, young people and adults with a range of needs. Additional needs can include anything which impacts upon participation in activity
The Michael Perham University and Cathedral Lecture 2026
The Chapel, Francis Close Hall Campus, University of Gloucestershire The Chapel, Francis Close Hall Campus, Swindon Road, CheltenhamEducation, Justice and Spirituality: Is spirituality the missing ingredient to our underperforming education and justice systems? This talk is presented by the Reverend Canon Steve Chalke MBE, founder of the
Trussell – Walking Humbly launch
Via TeamsIs your church a place where people facing hunger and hardship can belong fully? We would love you to come to the launch of Trussell's Walking Humbly resources online via
Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse
Stanton Hall Church Street, Charlton Kings, United KingdomThere is a requirement that the Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse Training course is completed by all clergy, PTO, Readers, Bishop and Pastoral visitors, Parish Safeguarding Officers, PCC and lay
Mental Health First Aid – Day 1 of 2
Church Centre, St Andrew's Church, Station Road, Churchdown, GL3 2JTBecome a Mental Health First Aider · MHFA England is an internationally recognised training programme. Through the training participants will gain the skills and confidence to spot the triggers and signs
Pray for Youth and Children – Forest of Dean
All Saints' Church Blakeney , United KingdomPraying for children and young people to know Jesus. A monthly Forest of Dean wide prayer breakfast meeting. Open for all to network, support and pray. Organised by Together for
Safeguarding Conference: Courage to care, Building safer worshipping communities together
All Saints Academy Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United KingdomSafeguarding isn’t just a duty – it’s what helps our worshipping communities feel safe, welcome, and confident to take part in every aspect of community life. This one-day gathering is
Why The Tempest?: The play in Christian perspective
St Philip and St James, Leckhampton, Cheltenham 60 Grafton Rd, CheltenhamThree monthly lectures plus one study day to discuss The Tempest by Shakespeare, through the lens of religion. Reading (or rereading) The Tempest ahead of the lectures and study day
Cheltenham Youth Ministry Connect
School House CafeFor Christian faith inspired youth workers and key volunteers in Cheltenham and the surrounding area. Cheltenham Youth Connect is an opportunity to meet regularly to chat, share ideas, pray and
Climate Action Plans
OnlineNew Sessions available Tuesday 12 May - Session 1 - 3.30-4.30pm - Online Tuesday 23 June- Session 2 - 3.30-5.00pm - Online No cost to schools – for headteachers and
Tewkesbury Abbey Theology Forum: The Work of CMS in Paraguay: the Énxet people and their Bible
Tewkesbury Abbey Parish Hall Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucester'The Work of CMS in Paraguay: the Énxet people and their Bible' is the next Tewkesbury Abbey Theology Forum. This talk is by Tim Curtis. Tim is a Church Mission Society
Safeguarding Support Forum
St James Church Bream 1 St James Sq, Bream, United KingdomThese in-person sessions are intended for PSOs, and for anyone else involved in safeguarding leadership in their parish/benefice. Across the year, several sessions are being offered in different locations in
MHFA Catch Up
Church House, Denmark Road 5 Denmark Road, GloucesterA 1 hour catch up session for anyone who has been trained with us in Mental Health First Aid or Youth Mental Health First Aid The session will run in
Community of Practice for CFM – Children’s and Youth ministry
Church House, Denmark Road 5 Denmark Road, GloucesterA new opportunity to develop a fresh or existing group in skills of reflective practice and theological reflection in children’s and youth ministry, leading to module accreditation at Level 4
PSO Induction Training
This module is for all new parish safeguarding officers, existing parish safeguarding officers are also welcome. The aim of the course which is delivered either online or face to face
Mental Health First Aid Training – Day 2 of 2
Church Centre, St Andrew's Church, Station Road, Churchdown, GL3 2JTBecome a Mental Health First Aider · MHFA England is an internationally recognised training programme. Through the training participants will gain the skills and confidence to spot the triggers and signs
X:Site Forest of Dean
St James Church Bream 1 St James Sq, Bream, United KingdomX: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
IMD 1-4: Living and enabling whole life discipleship
Jerusalem meeting room, 4 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LR 4 College Green, GloucesterY2 curates and invited representative from the parish only 9.30am Eucharist at the cathedral
Webinar: The future is multicultural – so what’s the problem?
'The Future is Multicultural – So What’s the Problem?' with Dr Harvey Kwiyani on Monday 18 May, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Dr Harvey Kwiyani explores the deeper challenges beneath the surface of
Children’s Ministry Essentials
Church House, Denmark Road 5 Denmark Road, GloucesterThe CMN Children’s Ministry Essentials Course is a new and exciting resource for children’s ministry. It is aimed at anyone who is volunteering with children in the church or community,
