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SUMMARY:Parish Trainers Catch Up
DESCRIPTION:A Catch up Session for Parish Trainers. This will be a hybrid event and can be attended in person here in Church House or by Zoom. \nTo book a place\, please email: ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/parish-trainers-catch-up-3/
LOCATION:Church House\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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SUMMARY:MHFA Catch Up
DESCRIPTION:A Catch Up Session for those who have already completed Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training with us. This will be a hybrid meeting and can be attended either in person here at Church house or by Zoom. \nTo book a place\, please email: ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/mhfa-catch-up/
LOCATION:Church House\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T200000
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SUMMARY:Meet the School Trusts
DESCRIPTION:For headteachers\, chairs of governors\, senior leaders\nAn opportunity to meet individuals from within the family of School Trusts who work with our schools\, make connections and find out about life within a School Trust. Different sessions will include different members of School Trust families\, such as CEOs\, headteachers and governors within School Trusts. Further information to be provided in September.\nBook here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/meet-the-school-trusts-2/
LOCATION:Parliament Room\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
CATEGORIES:School governance,Schools
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T113000
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UID:65585-1739354400-1739359800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Cheltenham Youth Ministry Connect
DESCRIPTION:For Christian faith inspired youth workers and key volunteers in Cheltenham and the surrounding area. \nCheltenham Youth Connect is an opportunity to meet regularly to chat\, share ideas\, pray and look at how we can work together. Most importantly\, it is an opportunity to look at how we might bring young people together in this location. \nThere is no need to book your place to attend these sessions. However\, it would be helpful if you could register your interest if you do plan to attend just so we can keep an eye on attendee numbers. \nIf you haven’t registered your interest please don’t let that put you off attending as the Team will always welcome you. \n Barrie Voyce – Barrie leads the growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/cheltenham-youth-ministry-connect/
LOCATION:School House Cafe\, GL50 4EZ
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
CREATED:20240318T074512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T153830Z
UID:58878-1739268000-1739289600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Quiet Days for anyone in Ministry
DESCRIPTION:A gentle day of prayer and reflection. Time for silence\, space to walk and reflect in the presence of others who share our calling. In the beautiful countryside of Stroud\, enjoy a chance to stop and reflect. Place these termly days in your diary and make space for God to speak. \nPlease bring a packed lunch. \n  \nFuture dates include: \n17 June 2025 \n  \nLed by: Revd Ann Sargent \nTo book your place please click here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/quiet-days-for-anyone-in-ministry-jun-24-2-2/
LOCATION:Brownshill Monastry\, Brownshill Road\, Stroud\, GL6 8AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Canon Ann Sargent":MAILTO:asargent@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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SUMMARY:Faithful Generations ‘What can a Grandparent do?’ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:‘What can a grandparent do? A question close to our hearts when we long to share our faith with children of the younger generation\, whether they are our familial grandchildren or the children we care for in our churches\, schools and wider communities. \nBecky Sedgewick author of ‘Grandparenting for Faith’ will lead us in exploring the significance and value of close supportive relationships between generations and how we can both share and model faith in appropriate ways. \nThis event is also a thank you to you\, so we will end with sharing lunch and a time of prayer together. \nLocation: St Andrew’s Church\, Churchdown \nDate: Tuesday 11 February 2025 \nTime: 10am – 2pm \nBooking\nPlease click here to book your space. \nWatch:\nBecky Sedgewick of BRF tells us a bit about this event:\n \n“Being a surrogate grandmother’s a huge joy\, a privilege too\, and I’ve loved it. It’s a great blessing to me.” ~ We talk to Margaret Edwards about her experiences working with childrens groups – both as a grandparent\, and as a surrogate grandparent:\n \nJo Wetherall\, Senior Children and Families Connector\, introduces our events:\n \nEvents\nThere are two events in this series:\nThe Faithful Generations Event\, 1 February\, Gloucester Cathedral →\nThis Faithful Generations Workshop\, 11 February\, St Andrew’s Churchdown \n\n  \n \nBecky Sedgwick is the Parenting for Faith Resources Coordinator\, having joined the Parenting for Faith team in April 2017. \nBefore this\, she was a children and families’ worker in Devizes\, where she ran Parenting for Faith courses. \nA long time ago\, Becky got a degree in theology. Before St James’\, she worked in all sorts of non-theological places – at the Bank of England\, as a PA to a millionaire\, in a small company’s sales office and then as an admin officer for a primary school. \nShe lives in Devizes with her daughter Hannah\, where she is also a school librarian. She spends her spare time coaching the wonderful Devizes Netball Club. \n  \nThis workshop will be organised by the Youth Connect Team\, including Jo Wetherall (Senior Children and Families Connector) and Barrie Voyce (Senior Youth 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. \nBarrie leads the growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/faithful-generations-workshop/
LOCATION:Church Centre\, St Andrew’s Church\, Station Road\, Churchdown\, GL3 2JT
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T140000
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SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-100225/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
CREATED:20250113T160127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T115636Z
UID:65738-1739109600-1739118600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Boddington snowdrop afternoon 2025
DESCRIPTION:The grounds at Boddington Manor have snowdrops and are open for viewing on Sunday 9 February from 2pm to 4.30pm. \nAdmission is £5 (cash only)\, and includes tea in the conservatory with plants\, books\, jigsaws and more. \nThis event is in aid of Staverton and Boddington Parish Churches’ Fabric Fund.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/boddington-snowdrop-afternoon/
LOCATION:Boddington Manor\, Boddington\, Cheltenham\, Gloucestershire\, GL51 0TJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T093000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
CREATED:20250115T164116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T165002Z
UID:65906-1739003400-1739007000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Pray for Youth and Children - Forest of Dean
DESCRIPTION:Praying for children and young people to come 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/
LOCATION:Kings Arms\, Lydney Community Centre\, GL15 5AT\, 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:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
CREATED:20250117T140805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T140805Z
UID:65939-1738868400-1738875600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:'Criminal justice?  – Inside and out' debate\, featuring Bishop Rachel
DESCRIPTION:A criminal justice debate with guest speakers Bishop Rachel\, Criminal Law Barrister Tom Godfrey\, and Richard Ocone\, Assistant Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary. \nThe debate will be held under the Chatham House Rule. It is a free event with refreshments available\, donations welcome.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/criminal-justice-inside-and-out-debate-featuring-bishop-rachel/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Minchinhampton\, Bell Lane\, Minchinhampton\, Gloucestershire\, GL6 9BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
CREATED:20241015T141818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T141818Z
UID:63748-1738778400-1738783800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Governor CLARITY
DESCRIPTION:For ALL Governors and Trustees of Church Schools\nGovernor Clarity presents the latest news\, information and updates along with the opportunity for discussions on key issues. Open to all governors and trustees of Church of England Schools.\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“Very knowledgeable trainer. Informative content”\nZoom links will be sent out one week prior to the course\nBook here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/governor-clarity-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:School governance,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
CREATED:20241119T124943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T124943Z
UID:64668-1738659600-1738774800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) Youth Training
DESCRIPTION:MHFA England Youth   is an internationally recognised training programme. Through the training participants will gain the skills and confidence to spot the triggers and signs of mental health problems and be able to contribute effectively to reducing stigma. \nYouth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA®) courses are for everyone who works with\, lives with or supports young people aged 8-18. They will teach you the skills and confidence to spot the signs of mental health issues in a young person\, offer first aid and guide them towards the support they need. In doing so\, you can speed up a young person’s recovery and stop a mental health issue from getting worse. \nThis course will be over 2 days – 4 & 5 February from 9.00am – 5.00pm. \nTo book a place please email ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/mhfa-mental-health-first-aid-youth-training/
LOCATION:Church Centre\, St Andrew’s Church\, Station Road\, Churchdown\, GL3 2JT
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
CREATED:20241118T102245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T102245Z
UID:64628-1738587600-1738591200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? \n \nWould you value space to wrestle with the text with other\, faithful people? Could you benefit from help thinking through how to connect with all generations through your preaching? \nIf you sometimes feel isolated\, uninspired and like you’d benefit from a sounding board as you prepare to preach\, we are here for you! \nOpen the Gospel is an online learning community of preachers\, lay and ordained\, where each week on a Monday we will engage with the Gospel reading for the coming Sunday from different perspectives. \nIt is a space to listen and learn from one another and\, in the process\, create recorded resources that can be accessed at any time and used in services where a preacher is not available. \nTo join the conversation at 1pm please click here \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-030225/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Everyday Faith,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
CREATED:20250109T163821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T163821Z
UID:65637-1738436400-1738443600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Branch Worship Event - Where is God?
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly Youth Worship Event for secondary school aged young people. \nBuild up faith through Biblical teaching. \n4th January\, 1st February\, 1st March\, 5th April\, 3rd May\, 7th June\, 5th July\, 6th September\, 4th October\, 1st November and 6th December \nDoors open at 7pm\, starts at 7:15pm\, Finishes 9pm. Hosted by The Community Church\, Cinderford GL14 2LY. Branch is a free inter-church event. \nIt is self funded and comes under the ministry of TCCC for safeguarding\, public liability and accountability. \nemail: branchyouthworshipevent@gmail.com\nFacebook \,Instagram\, YouTube and TikTok
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/branch-worship-event-where-is-god/
LOCATION:Forest of Dean Community Church\, Cinderford\, Parragate Rd\, Cinderford\, GL14 2LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
CREATED:20240711T100558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T103140Z
UID:61304-1738411200-1738429200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Faithful Generations Events
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 Gloucester Cathedral 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. \n\nClick here to book. Please use this form to let us know you are coming.\nFaithful Generations Welcome Flyer\n\n\nWatch:\n \n“Being a surrogate grandmother’s a huge joy\, a privilege too\, and I’ve loved it. It’s a great blessing to me.” ~ We talk to Margaret Edwards about her experiences working with childrens groups – both as a grandparent\, and as a surrogate grandparent:\n \nBooking\nIt would be much appreciated if you could let us know if you are coming via: this form to help us with our planning and preparations. \nEvents\nThere are two events in this series:\nThis Faithful Generations Event\, 1 February\, Gloucester Cathedral\nThe Faithful Generations Workshop\, 11 February\, St Andrews Churchdown → \nJo Wetherall\, Senior Children and Families Connector\, gives more detail on the events:\n \n\n\n  \nDo you know how the children you know and care for think or feel about God whatever their age? \nHave you ever pondered what it would be like to go to a DJ set with a teenager? Or how a four-year-old would represent you as a gingerbread person? \nHave you ever promised out loud to pray for each other? \nWondered what would it be like to dance together in worship\, explore the wonder of creation in a fir cone\, dress up and take a silly picture together? \nOr just sit and have a chat in the marvellous space of Gloucester Cathedral. \nAll this and much more will be available to explore through our Faithful Generations event. \nActivities\nGingerbread people – Icing and sprinkles galore. Recreate yourselves in gingerbread form. \nDecorated doves – How do we say thank you to God for each other? Mary and Joseph took doves to the temple. What would you give? \nCandle display – At Candlemas we turn from Christmas and look towards Easter from the dark of winter to the light of Spring. Decorate your candle to show how you light up the world. \nPhoto booth – Dress up as each other take a funny photo and upload it to the QR code. \nFridge magnets – Create a fridge magnet and swap them as a promise to pray for each other. \nPeg it! – Write or draw a prayer – who can you peg it to without them noticing? Keep on passing the prayer. \nThe beauty of glass – Create a beautiful window which talks about your relationship with God or a favourite Bible story. \nTable Talk – Take a seat\, pick a card and just have a chat for a few moments. \nTable Talk for Toddlers – Go on a shape and colour hunt through the cloisters or a nature hunt in the garden. \nThe empty chair – When someone has died\, the love we have for them lives on\, and they continue to influence our lives. Use the materials to remember someone you love but see no longer. \nSensory spaces – Throughout the Cathedral are small quiet spaces and baskets/activities to explore together. \nWhisper trees – What would you like to whisper to God? What would you like God to whisper to you? \nPrayer station 1 – Opportunity to reflect and pray for families of all generations risking their lives to escape danger\, often leaving homes\, traditions\, family history and\, very probably\, elderly family members not up to the journey\, finding God’s story through photographs and pictures\, and much more. \nPrayer station 2 – Treasured stories. Listen to each other’s story round the ‘campfire’ some prompts to help tell it. \nPrayer station 3 – Use prayer spaces to explore your relationship to each other\, God and the world. \nGodly Play – People often talk about life as a journey. Come and hear the story of one family’s journey and what they discovered about God and each other along the way. \nDance Workshop – An inclusive workshop where anyone can take part to create a dance to share in our celebration worship at the end of the Faithful Generations day. We will be exploring the different ways we talk with God using a mix of thoughtful and uplifting music and experiencing the awe and wonder of dancing in the wonderful Cathedral setting. \nDJ Set – Join Dj Rev Steve who uses energising dance tracks to help us to learn about and worship God. Be prepared to dance! \nUneven Song \nEvensong\, our prayers as the sun is setting\, is a very beautiful and ageless service where choirs sing the thoughtful words of psalms and of Mary\, Jesus’ mother and Simeon who blessed baby Jesus in the temple. \nAs we remember Mary and Joseph taking baby Jesus to the temple our ‘Uneven Song’ will use some of this timeless tradition\, but will also include dance and songs to sing together\, our display of candles and doves will celebrate the peace of God and light of Christ. Bishop Rachel will invite us to join in with her as she shares her thoughts about this time of year and what it means for our lives. \nBooking\nIt would be much appreciated if you could let us know if you are coming via: this form to help us with our planning and preparations. \nEvents\nThere are two events in this series:\nThis Faithful Generations Event\, 1 February\, Gloucester Cathedral\nThe Faithful Generations Workshop\, 11 February\, St Andrews Churchdown → \nFlyer\nPrintable flyer for Faithful Generations event \n  \n  \nThis event will be organised by the Youth Connect Team\, including Jo Wetherall (Senior Children and Families Connector) and Barrie Voyce (Senior Youth 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. \nBarrie leads the growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/faithful-generations-event/
LOCATION:Gloucester Cathedral\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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:20250129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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:20250127T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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:20250123T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
CREATED:20241217T152126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T152407Z
UID:65446-1737635400-1737639000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Children and Families: Meeting Point Online Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Just starting out or feeling your way with Children and Families ministry? \nMeeting Point is a new online group meeting once a month for an hour\, bringing together people who are experienced practicing Children and Family ministers/workers and those who are new or even just thinking about it. \nThe purpose is to support you with whatever is currently happening\, respond to questions\, make connections explore learning opportunities and pray for one another. \nClick here to sign up to the group. \nJo supports churches across the diocese in developing their work with children and families\, including the nurturing of faith in the home and school-parish relationships.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/children-and-families-meeting-point-online-support-group-jan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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:20250122T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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:20250121T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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:20250120T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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:20250120T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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:20250118T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
CREATED:20241030T142953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T143635Z
UID:64172-1737054000-1737061200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:There are many Trusts across the UK who are seeking to make grants to churches and worshipping communities but many churches are unsure how to access these and how to write successful bids. These short workshops will help you think about how to tell the story of your parish or project in a way that enthuses Trust executives\, helping you stand a better chance of being successful.\n\nRefreshment will be included. \n\nBook here to secure your place. \n  \n  \n  \n\nLisa- Jayne Lewis – Stewardship and Giving Advisor \nLisa-Jayne helps church leaders to think about how they can preach and teach about money\, how churches can find ways to increase their income\, find grants and think about regular giving and  financial stewardship as part of our Christian discipleship.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/grant-writing-workshop-jan25/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Stewardship and Giving
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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:20250116T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T151937
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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