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UID:60828-1725532200-1725537600@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 5 September 2024 at Trioscape Garden Centre. \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/
LOCATION:Trioscape Garden Centre\, Troscape Garden Centre\, Newent\, GL18 1HQ\, 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:20240904T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240904T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240125T155833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T113954Z
UID:57763-1725444000-1725453000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Parish Safeguarding Officer Induction
DESCRIPTION: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 is “To equip learners with an understanding of the role of the Parish Safeguarding Officer and induct them into key working practices and relationships.” \nVenue: Church house\, Gloucester \nTo book a place please email ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/parish-safeguarding-officer-induction-3/
LOCATION:Committee Room\, Church House\, GLOUCESTER\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2LY
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240903T120841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T120841Z
UID:62521-1725350400-1728234000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Creationtide 2024 at Tewkesbury Abbey
DESCRIPTION:Tewkesbury Abbey is celebrating the Season of Creation this autumn with some special events: \n  \nHidden nature trail\, 2 September to 20 October \nA free family trail around the Abbey. \n  \nWild about the Abbey\, 7 September\, 10.30am to 12pm \nA turn-up and join-in\, family friendly\, all-age event\, exploring the amazing trees around the Abbey with a scavenger hunt\, bark rubbing\, leaf collages and making pine cone bird feeders. \n  \nSleepers wake book club \nNick Holtham’s book was the Archbishop of York’s’ Advent book for 2022. This is a short book club running from Creationtide to Advent\, running in person or online via Zoom. There are four sessions\, each book explores a different theme of the book. \n9 September – The Writing is on the Wall\n14 October – Finding our Place\n11 November – Being Human\n9 December – What can I bring Him? \nTo sign up please email Karen Vincent\, at karen.vincent343@gmail.com. \n  \nSleepers wake evening lecture with Revd Nick Holtam\, 11 September\, 7.30pm\, Abbey Parish Hall \nA lecture by Rt Revd Nick Holtam\, formerly lead Church of England Bishop on the Environment\, discussing a theological response to the\nclimate crisis. \n  \nWild worship about the Abbey\, 28 September\, 10.30am to 12pm\, Abbey Grounds\, Rose Garden \n“And it was good” – a family friendly\, all age\, interactive act of worship exploring the goodness of creation\, with the help of apples. \n  \nHarvest festival\, 6 October\, 9.30am\, Tewkesbury Abbey \nPeople are asked to bring donations of non-perishable gifts to this. \n  \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/creationtide-2024-at-tewkesbury-abbey/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240903T140331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T140331Z
UID:62542-1725282000-1725285600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Open the Gospel: 1 September\, 14 after Trinity
DESCRIPTION:Reading: Mark 7.1-8\,14\,15\,21-23  \nNow when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him\, they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands\, that is\, without washing them. (For the Pharisees\, and all the Jews\, do not eat unless they thoroughly wash their hands\, thus observing the tradition of the elders; and they do not eat anything from the market unless they wash it; and there are also many other traditions that they observe\, the washing of cups\, pots\, and bronze kettles.) So the Pharisees and the scribes asked him\, “Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders\, but eat with defiled hands?” He said to them\, “Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites\, as it is written\,  \n‘This people honours me with their lips\, but their hearts are far from me;\nin vain do they worship me\, teaching human precepts as doctrines.’  \nYou abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition.”  \nThen he called the crowd again and said to them\, “Listen to me\, all of you\, and understand: there is nothing outside a person that by going in can defile\, but the things that come out are what defile.” For it is from within\, from the human heart\, that evil intentions come: fornication\, theft\, murder\, adultery\, avarice\, wickedness\, deceit\, licentiousness\, envy\, slander\, pride\, folly. All these evil things come from within\, and they defile a person.”  \nQuestions:  \n\nWhen might we be distracted by things that don’t really matter? \n\n\nAre there things in our worship that are for a good reason\, but are not the reason? \n\n\nWhat precious tradition might we be challenged about; perhaps even stops us from seeing the truth? \n\nThings to think about with the child at the centre:  \nDirty Hands – how could we visually and physically act this out? Dirt? Flour?  \nMemories of COVID and hand sanitiser in every shop/office/classroom. We actually learnt that COVID was transmitted from lungs to lungs (inside to inside) not hand to hand (outside to outside)  \nHow often do we worry about how other people look? \nAre we influenced by people who look good\, or say good\, or do good?\nHow often do we worry about what we look like\, more than what we say or do? 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-1-september-14-after-trinity/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
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SUMMARY:Open the Gospel starts 2 September
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 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. \nYou can join the first session here on Monday 2 September at 1pm → \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/open-the-gospel-starts-2-september/
LOCATION:Via Teams
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240816T090944Z
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UID:62176-1725199200-1725220800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Festival of Stars
DESCRIPTION:A free event funded by The National Lottery Community Fund\, taking place in the gardens of Dalkeith residential care home. \nThe event will be opened by Bishop Rachel and includes musicals\, a sing-along\, an open mic competition\, comedy\, bands\, choirs\, activities for grown-ups and children\, a home-made stall\, and an agility course for well-behaved dogs.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/festival-of-stars/
LOCATION:Dalkeith residential care home\, 285 Gloucester Road\, Cheltenham\, GL51 7AD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240813T142601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T142649Z
UID:62108-1725098400-1725116400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Pop up board game café
DESCRIPTION:Coming to Stroud for one day only\, Pop by The Door’s pop-up board game café is from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 31 August at St Laurence Church. \nAll ages are welcome. \nOperations Manager Anne Townsend said: “We are so excited to be hosting our first ever pop up event and are so grateful to the team at St Laurence for hosting us. There are going to be loads of great games to play and plenty of tasty cakes\, snacks and drinks on offer too. So don’t miss your chance to come and join in the fun!” \nRev James Turk from Stroud Parish Churches said: “It’s great to be able to support a local charity to create such a unique event in the centre of town\, we are really looking forward to it!” \nNo booking is needed. Tables are £3 for 30 minutes or £5 for an hour. \nAll funds will go towards helping keep The Door open for local young people and their families. \nFind out more about The Door at thedoor.org.uk or find them on social media @TheDoorStroud. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pop-up-board-game-cafe/
LOCATION:St Laurence Church\, Stroud
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
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SUMMARY:Harescombe Summer Retreats
DESCRIPTION:Nestled in the heart of the Cotswold countryside\, the farming community of Harescombe welcomes you to discover the simple beauty and tranquility of its beloved church and surroundings. Spend time soaking up the prayerful atmosphere of the ancient church and churchyard\, prayer\, walking or simply relaxing in quiet company. \n‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure…’ (Matt 13:44)  \nArrive from 10am for coffee. \nThe event is 10.30am to 3pm. \nIt costs £15 which includes lunch and all refreshments. \nFor more information\, directions\, and to book a place\, contact Bea Hyde:\nbeaconbeneficeoffice@gmail.com\nor 07833 727701. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/harescombe-summer-retreat-4/
LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Harescombe
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240212T145704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T162918Z
UID:58055-1724493600-1724691600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Deerhurst Flower Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Deerhurst Flower Festival has been taking place in one guise or another for many years. Its present format (every other year\, during August Bank Holidays) dates back to the 1980s when a parishioner thought it would be memorable way to celebrate her silver wedding with a special floral event at the church. \nThe formula was so successful that the village has repeated the festival biennially ever since. \nVisitors come from far and wide to visit the festival and it has become a regular fixture on many calendars. The local communities of Deerhurst and Apperley are very proud of what they achieve over the weekend and are pleased to be able to share this with you. \nThe theme for 2024 is The big read and it will give the flower arrangers\, most of whom live locally\, plenty of scope to create some imaginative and original flower displays – using some terrific props too. \nKeep  up to date with details via the Deerhurst website and Facebook page. \nDogs are allowed on the Priory lawn\, but the organisers ask that they please remain on a lead at all times.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/deerhurst-flower-festival-2024/
LOCATION:The Priory Church of St Mary\, Deerhust\, GL19 4BX
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240807T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
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UID:61539-1723017600-1723395600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Elmore Chamber Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Now celebrating its fifth year\, ECMF returns to St. John the Baptist Church in Elmore. \nThe festival concludes with a Festal Evensong on Sunday 11 August at 4pm. \nFor all the information about the festival\, go to their website.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/elmore-chamber-music-festival/
LOCATION:St.John the Baptist Church\, Elmore\, Elmore\, Gloucester\, GL2 3SP
CATEGORIES:Parish event
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Hughes":MAILTO:elmorechambermusicfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240729T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240628T105918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T160746Z
UID:61020-1722279600-1722798000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Musica De Sacra 2024
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1969\, Musica Deo Sacra is a festival celebrating music in the liturgy\, held in the majestic setting of Tewkesbury Abbey. Each year a choir of mixed voices\, comprising professional and semi-professional singers\, assembles to sing some of the jewels of church music written over many centuries\, ranging from ancient plainsong composers. \nEvent programme: \nSolemn Evenson\nMonday 29 July\, 7pm \nStanford Justorum animae\nClucas Responses\nRubbra in A flat\nBerkeley The Lord is my shepherd\nPreacher: Revd Cannon Craig Huxley-Jones\n(Cannon Precentor & Director of Congregational Development\, Gloucester Cathedral) \n  \nHigh Mass\nThe Blessed Virgin Mary\nTuesday 30 July\, 11am \nVictoria Missa Ave Regina Caeelorum\nBruckner Ave Maria\nMartin Ave Maris Stella\nBruckner Tota pulchra es\nVictoria Ave Regina Caelorum\nPreacher: Revd Andrew Hammond\n(Chaplain St John’s College\, Cambridge) \nLecture\nOld Baptist Chapel\nTuesday 30 July\, 7.30pm \nHugh Morris (Director\, Royal School of Church Music) \nCost: £10 on the door \nHigh Mass\nThe Blessed Sacrament\nWednesday 31 July\, 11am \nBairstow Communion Service in D\nGibbons/ Bairstow Jesu\, grant me this I pray\nSharpe Venite comedite\nFinzi Welcome\, sweet and sacred feast\nBairstow Let all mortal flesh\nPreacher: Revd Canon Kathryn Fleming\n(Canon Precentor\, Southwark Cathedral) \nMilton Organ Recital\nWednesday 31 July\, 7.30pm \nPaul Walton (Assistant Organist\, Bristol Cathedral) \nCost: £10 on the door \nCompline\nWednesday 31 July\, 9pm \nTallis O nata lux\nWhyte Christe qui lux es\nBlitheman In pace\nParsons Ave Maria \nChoral Evensong\nThursday 1 August\, 6pm \nStanford Beati quorum via\nStatham Responses\nStanford Magnificat for Double Choir\nWood Nunc Dimittis in B flat\nStanford The Lord is my shepherd\nFollowed by a reception for the Patrons of MDS in Abbey House \nRequiem Mass\nFriday 2 August\, 7pm \nCardoso Requiem \nChoral Matins\nSaturday 3 August\, 11am \nStanford Caelos ascendit hodie\nSmith Responses\nStanford Te Deum and Benedictus in G\nKerensa Briggs Media vita\nFollowed by a reception in the Abbey \nChamber Concert\nOld Baptist Chapel\nSaturday 3 August\, 3pm \nFATER AND SON\nGeorge Ross – cello Alastair Ross – harpsichord \nCost: £20 from John Moore Museum and Eventbright. Information 01684 850112 oldchapelcourt@btinternet.com \nHigh Mass\nSunday 4 August\, 11am \nLanglais Messe Solennelle\nMathias Ave verum corpus\nPreacher: Very Revd Andrew Zihni\n(Dean of Gloucester)\nFollowed by a reception in the Abbey \nSolemn Evensong & Benediction\nSunday 4 August\, 6pm \nGoss O Saviour of the world\nRose Responses\nHowells St Paul’s Service\nDay When I survey the wonderous cross\nDupré O salutaris hostia\nWidor Tantum ergo\nPreacher: Revd Canon Nick Davies\n(Vicar of Tewkesbury)
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/musica-da-sacra-2024/
LOCATION:Tewkesbury Abbey\, Church Street\, Tewkesbury\, GL20 5RZ
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240514T101525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T101525Z
UID:59883-1721815200-1721833200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Harescombe Summer Retreats
DESCRIPTION:Nestled in the heart of the Cotswold countryside\, the farming community of Harescombe welcomes you to discover the simple beauty and tranquility of its beloved church and surroundings. Spend time soaking up the prayerful atmosphere of the ancient church and churchyard\, prayer\, walking or simply relaxing in quiet company. \n‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure…’ (Matt 13:44)  \nArrive from 10am for coffee. \nThe event is 10.30am to 3pm. \nIt costs £15 which includes lunch and all refreshments. \nFor more information\, directions\, and to book a place\, contact Bea Hyde:\nbeaconbeneficeoffice@gmail.com\nor 07833 727701. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/harescombe-summer-retreat-3/
LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Harescombe
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240722T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240618T092307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T092416Z
UID:60773-1721656800-1721664000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Talk on how to manage churchyards for biodiversity and nature recovery
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Charley\, Strategic Lead for Nature Recovery and Biodiversity Stroud District Council\, and Georgia Spooner\, SDC Climate Change engagement officer\, will be speaking about managing our churchyards for Biodiversity and Nature Recovery. \nRebecca\, who is interested in making sure that churchyards are included in the District Council’s wider planning\, will talk about the importance of wildlife in churchyards and how they can be managed to enhance biodiversity. \nGeorgia will talk about the climate change work she is doing. \nRefreshments are available on arrival from 1.30pm. \nAll are welcome to attend. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion. \nTo attend\, email Jennie South\, Eco Ambassador Stroud Deanery\, at jennie.south@btopenworld.com. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/talk-about-managing-our-churchyards-for-biodiversity-and-nature-recovery/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church\, Bell Lane\, Minchinhampton\, GL6 9BP
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennie South":MAILTO:jennie.south@btopenworld.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240806T150526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T154621Z
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SUMMARY:Tewkesbury Abbey family duck trail
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to know what Bishop Robert looks like in duck form? What about Henry VIII? \nTake part in the Tewkesbury Abbey duck trail to find all the ducks hidden in the Abbey. There are lots to find! \nLearn along the way and win a prize. \nFree donations welcome.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/tewkesbury-abbey-family-duck-trail/
LOCATION:Tewkesbury Abbey\, Church Street\, Tewkesbury\, GL20 5RZ
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240718T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240718T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240125T155530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T155530Z
UID:57761-1721296800-1721305800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Raising awareness of domestic abuse
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\, PCC 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. \nTo book a place\, please email: ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/raising-awareness-of-domestic-abuse/
LOCATION:Bream\, Forest of Dean
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Developing Your Ministry,Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240509T111535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T112149Z
UID:59786-1721156400-1721163600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Youthscape Essentials Course 2024: Christian Discipleship / Facilitating a session with young people
DESCRIPTION:  \nYouthscape Essentials \nYouthscape Essential is an innovative course for volunteers that increases your skills and understanding about working alongside young people today. Whether you’re running a community project\, a church youth group\, or occasionally helping out on a Sunday morning\, the course is designed with you in mind! It’s not about the numbers of young people attending\, it’s about putting God at the centre of your youth ministry.\nWe are offering the opportunity to book individual sessions for those who feel that they would benefit from specific training but cannot commit to attending the whole course.  \nTimings:  7-9pm\nLocation: St Catharine’s Church\, Gloucester\nCost: The course is FREE\, but we’d recommend purchasing the accompanying handbook – discounted through us at £11.50 each. \nBook here to indicate which sessions you would like to attend. \nSenior Youth Connector \nBarrie Voyce leads a growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/youthscape-essential-course-july16/
LOCATION:St Catharine’s Church\, London Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 0RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
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UID:61022-1721131200-1721134800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Service of Thanksgiving in the 30th Year of South Africa’s Democracy
DESCRIPTION:The South African High Commission in London is delighted to invite the public to a momentous Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. This service marks three decades of democracy in South Africa\, reflecting on the nation’s struggle against apartheid and its ongoing journey towards equality and justice. \nSpecial Guests and Performances: \n• Speakers: Christina McAnea\, Lord Paul Boateng\, and a representative from the South\nAfrican government\n• Participants: The Bishop of Croydon\, Rt Rev Rosemarie Mallett\n• Music: Special performances by Innocent Masuku\, fresh from Britain’s Got Talent\, along\nwith the Abbey special services choir \nThis service will honour the sacrifices made in the fight for democracy up to 1994 and recognise the efforts of anti-racist campaigners\, community leaders\, and academics working to address the ongoing impact of apartheid and colonialism. It will also celebrate the progress made by South Africa over the past three decades. \nWe invite all community members\, supporters\, and friends to share in this significant occasion. Your presence and support are invaluable as we reflect on the past\, acknowledge the present\, and look forward to a future grounded in justice and equality. \nDoors are open at 10.30am and people need to be seated by 11.30am. \nTickets can be booked via EventBrite here. \nLearn more about the event using these links: \nUK-SA Anniversary Year: www.sa2024.org\n• ACTSA (Action for Southern Africa): www.actsa.org \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/service-of-thanksgiving-in-the-30th-year-of-south-africas-democracy/
LOCATION:Westminster Abbey\, Dean's Yard\, London\, SW1P 3PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Clark":MAILTO:Angela.Clark@actsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240425T135023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T135043Z
UID:59568-1720620000-1720625400@gloucester.anglican.org
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 or by Zoom. \nIf you would like to attend\, please email safeguardingtraining@glosdioc.org.uk \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/parish-trainers-catch-up/
CATEGORIES:Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240425T112106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T112106Z
UID:59558-1720605600-1720611000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Catch up Session
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 or by Zoom. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email safeguardingtraining@glosdioc.org.uk \n  \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-catch-up-session/
LOCATION:Church House\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240219T164633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T164633Z
UID:58326-1720602000-1720627200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Active Bystander Conference - Hollie Gazzard Trust
DESCRIPTION:The Active Bystander Conference\, organised by the Hollie Gazzard Trust\, anticipates that a group of up to 100 attendees will discuss the empowerment and positive transformation that an Active Bystander programme can bring about. Hear from leading industry and academic experts. Held at Hartpury University on 10 July\, foster a culture of intervention and support\, equipping individuals from all walks of life with the tools to stand up against harassment\, abuse and violence. \nThe cost to attend the conference is £50 per attendee to include lunch and refreshments. Tickets will be limited to 100 and will be available on a first served basis. \nRegistration is from 9am with the Conference due to start at 10am. \nPlease email info@holliegazzard.org advising you have signed up for the conference and have specific dietary requirements. \nHeadline sponsor: Hartpury University \nAlso sponsored by: Fraser Allen Estate Management and Elmrep \n  \nTicketpass – The Ethical Ticketing Platform for Events
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/active-bystander-conference-hollie-gazzard-trust/
LOCATION:Hartpury College\, Hartpury\, Gloucester\, GL19 3BE
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240201T124422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T091037Z
UID:57864-1720293300-1720299600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Branch Youth Worship Event- July 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  \nIf you have any questions then please contact Charlotte \n \nCharlotte Butcher is the Youth Connector for Forest South & Severn Vale (West) working in the Deanery and wider Diocese to enable young people to experience ‘life in all its fullness.’
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/branch-youth-worship-event-july24/
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:20240706T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240628T112217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T112217Z
UID:61027-1720261800-1720378800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Christ Church Chalford: "Celebrating 300 years in the Valley"
DESCRIPTION:A day of live music\, a flower festival\, an art workshop\, church tours\, children’s activities\, a prayer corner\, refreshments\, old photo display\, bell ringing\, and a Sunday Worship with a Choir\, all in celebrations of 300 years of Christ Church Chalford\, 1724 – 2024. \nTo donate to the 300 year celebration\, use the following donation links: \n \n  \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/christ-church-chalford-celebrating-300-years-in-the-valley/
LOCATION:Christ Church Chalford\, London Road\, Gloucester\, GL6 8PR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240614T122511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T122511Z
UID:60706-1720260000-1720281600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Flower Festival "Glorifying God Sustainably with Flowers"
DESCRIPTION:This festival will showcase the work of flower arrangers from thirteen parishes across two deaneries who have used eco-friendly practices to create their designs.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/flower-festival-glorifying-god-sustainably-with-flowers/
LOCATION:St John Baptist\, Market Place\, Cirencester\, GL7 2NX
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T220000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240614T131452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T113346Z
UID:60708-1720207800-1720303200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Stroud Sacred Music Festival 2024 - “Finding Home in Two Worlds”
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to Stroud Sacred Music Festival\, whatever your background or ability. If money is tight\, you can apply for a free ticket. Donations are also welcome. \nThe theme is “Finding Home in Two Worlds” which relates to people in migration or suffering from displacement\, as well as the sense that while on Earth\, we also long for Heaven. \nIt is taking place over the course of two days: \nThe Opening night – 5 July\, 7.00pm to 9.30pm\nAn evening of Acapella and piano-accompanied music with Get Gospel\, the BBC Gospel-of-the-Year finalists. Come along for heartfelt spirituals\, foot-stomping gospel & a-cappella Stormzy\, with dancing and singing opportunities. \nLine-up / what’s on\n7.00pm Bells – a special peal of the historic bells of St Laurence’s Church. \n7.30-9.30pm Get Gospel – Get Gospel acapella group from London will give a concert of soulful\, uplifting gospel songs\, including foot-stomping rhythms and singing along to familiar tunes. \n8.15-8.45pm – interval with refreshments \n  \nStroud Sacred Music Festival\, 6 July\, 9am to 10pm\nMorning Line-up / what’s on\n9.00 – 9.45am Morning Singing for Children and Families – with Jo McAndrews\, experienced choir leader and founder of Stroud Song Community choir. \n10.00am – 1.00pm CHANT SPACE – Three hours of continuous chanting for all. No experience necessary. All songs will be easy to follow: \n10am Taizé Christian Chants in Latin and other languages\, including English \n11am Songs for Earth\, Water and Spirit \n12pm Kirtan Devotional singing from different traditions \nEvening concert 7.30pm – 9.45pm – Soumik Datta Arts and The Green Room Collective concert\nA coming together of musicians who have been displaced from their original home and are making their way now in the UK. \nSoumik Datta Arts is a creative hub which brings new work into being by supporting new\, up and coming\, refugee musicians. \nIt’s founder\, Soumik Datta\, is a composer\, producer\, bandleader and TV presenter. He has been dubbed “one of the biggest new musical talents in Britain” (Vogue). \nSoumik collaborates with refugees\, mental health and climate change practitioners\, as well as artists from disparate global traditions  including Beyonce\, Jay-Z\, Nitin Sawhney\, Akram Khan\, Anoushka Shankar and the BBC Singers. \nArriving in UK\, at first I felt an outsider and used music as a way of escaping the discomfort. But I soon realised this is what I wanted to bring into the world.  I combine different disciplines\, and with each project I get more curious about the human condition and the stories we tell. The Theme of “Finding Home in Two Worlds” speaks to the refugee experience as well as the challenge of living on earth\, while sometimes longing to be in Heaven! – Soumik Datta \nSoumik will be performing his pathbreaking piece “Borderlands”. \nYou can listen to Soumik Datta here.  \nThe Green Room Collective is a group of artists from migrant and refugee backgrounds who create performances that blend music and spoken word to explore themes of home\, displacement\, and migration. Their work celebrates diversity and the power of collaboration. \n\n\n\nEach one of these multi-talented\, streetwise\, transglobal performers of the Green Room Collective would be worth spending an evening with\, experiencing their solo work. The fact that we have six of them collaborating so that we can witness the birthing of a new musical work of startling relevance is beyond value. They collectively weave music\, songs\, spoken word and film to produce a magnificent tribute to resilience.  – The Revd Simon Howell\, originator of the Festival. \n\n\n\nIntroducing the performers of the Green Room Collective: \nThe Green Room Collective includes three musicians with South Asian heritage and training in classical Indian music\, alongside a Palestinian Oud player new to the lineup. Their performances are a fusion of cultures\, showcasing a high quality of musicianship and emotional power. Through their art\, they address issues of migration\, displacement\, political struggle\, collusion\, and privilege. \nHéctor Manchego – spoken word \nHossein Mirzagholi – guitar and voice \nGiuliano Modarelli – guitar and voice \nDeeptarka Mukhopadhyay – tabla and percussion \nPreetha Narayanan  – violin\, piano\, voice \nSaied Silbak – oud \n  \nTickets can be bought by clicking here. \nTo apply for a free ticket (this also includes free tickets for refugees\, asylum seekers and referrals)\, you can sign up or come along on the day and convey your situation to the ticket table. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/the-opening-night-of-the-stroud-sacred-music-festival-2024/
LOCATION:St Laurence Church\, Stroud
CATEGORIES:Parish event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240513T132427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T132427Z
UID:59851-1720198800-1720285200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Music and worship in smaller churches - A 24hr residential retreat (day option also available)
DESCRIPTION:A 24 hour retreat designed to equip and inspire those who lead worship – whether musicians or singers\, lay ministers or clergy. \nTicket prices are as follows: £125 residential (5pm – 5pm) or £35 day ticket for the Saturday (10am-5pm) \nBook tickets here.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/music-and-worship-in-smaller-churches-a-24hr-residential-retreat-day-option-also-available/
LOCATION:Ripon College Cuddesdon\, Cuddesdon\, Oxford\, OX44 9EX
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240509T110922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T112352Z
UID:59784-1719946800-1719954000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Youthscape Essentials Course 2024: Family Life / Working with others as a team
DESCRIPTION:  \nYouthscape Essentials \nYouthscape Essential is an innovative course for volunteers that increases your skills and understanding about working alongside young people today. Whether you’re running a community project\, a church youth group\, or occasionally helping out on a Sunday morning\, the course is designed with you in mind! It’s not about the numbers of young people attending\, it’s about putting God at the centre of your youth ministry.\nWe are offering the opportunity to book individual sessions for those who feel that they would benefit from specific training but cannot commit to attending the whole course.  \nTimings:  7-9pm\nLocation: St Catharine’s Church\, Gloucester\nCost: The course is FREE\, but we’d recommend purchasing the accompanying handbook – discounted through us at £11.50 each. \nBook here to indicate which sessions you would like to attend. \nSenior Youth Connector \nBarrie Voyce leads a growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/youthscape-essential-course-fl/
LOCATION:St Catharine’s Church\, London Road\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL2 0RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240513T131147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T131147Z
UID:59848-1719914400-1719936000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:A day of prayer for renewing hope in smaller churches
DESCRIPTION:This event focuses on serving and encouraging the many churches in the UK which typically gather 50 people or fewer on a Sunday\, helping them unlock their particular gifts and face their specific challenges. Book tickets here.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/a-day-of-prayer-for-renewing-hope-in-smaller-churches/
LOCATION:Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing\, Harnhill\, Cirencester\, Gloucestershire\, GL7 5PX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="ReSource":MAILTO:office@resourcingrenewal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240618T090634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T090634Z
UID:60769-1719736200-1719766800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Stroud Team Ministry Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The Stroud Team Ministry are organising a pilgrimage between the nine churches that make up the team. \nThe day begins with at 8.30am with Holy Communion\, followed by breakfast at 9am\, and departure from St. Laurence in the town centre at 9.40am. \nThere is a picnic by St. Paul’s\, Whiteshill between 12 noon and 1.30pm. This will include outdoor worship songs for all the family. \nThe walk ends with tea\, cake and a time of worship at Holy Trinity\, Stroud at 4pm. \nEveryone is welcome (including dogs).
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/stroud-team-ministry-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:St Laurence Church\, Stroud
CATEGORIES:Developing Your Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240419T112244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T112244Z
UID:59448-1719516600-1719522000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Archdeacons' Visitation Services 2024
DESCRIPTION:This year for the Archdeacons’ Visitation Services\, which all Churchwardens are encouraged to attend in order to be admitted to their role\, we plan to follow the same pattern as last year and hold five joint Diocesan Wide Visitation Services which both Archdeacons will attend and share. \nAny who are retiring as Churchwardens will also be most welcome to attend as there will be an opportunity in the service to express thanks for your ministry.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/archdeacons-visitation-services-2024-5/
LOCATION:St Lawrence’s Church\, School Hill\, Bourton-on-the-Water\, GL54 2AW\, GL54 2AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Worship & prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072112
CREATED:20240611T133252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T133252Z
UID:60645-1719426600-1719432000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Hustings at St Mary's Lydney Q&A
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to a hustings Q&A at St Mary’s Lydney to speak with the constituency candidates of the Forest of Dean. \nAttendees will be invited to bring a question or write a question on a slip of paper on arrival. These will be sorted by a team of volunteers while candidates make opening statements\, then the questions will be asked of all candidates. \nWe will be asking for open questions to all candidates that relate to policies and plans.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/hustings-at-st-marys-lydney-qa/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Lydney\, Church Road\, Lydney\, Gloucester\, GL15 5TL
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