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  • Spiritual guidance in the letter of Friedrich von Hugel

    Tewkesbury Abbey Parish Hall Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucester

    A talk by the Revd Karen Smith for the Tewkesbury Abbey Theology Forum. The talk will reflect on the letters of spiritual counsel of Friedrich von Hugel (1852-1925) who was

    Free

    Reader Café Meet Up

    Fosseway Garden Centre Stow Rd, Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom

    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

    Easter children’s activities at Tewkesbury Abbey

    Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street, Tewkesbury

    Here are some activities for children and families to celebrate Easter at Tewkesbury Abbey, all free of charge: Easter trail, 12 to 27 April  Discover the journey of Jesus (and

    Free

    Open the Gospel Learning Community

    Online event

    Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? Would you value space to wrestle with the text with other, faithful

    Chrism Eucharist 2025

    Gloucester Cathedral College Green, Gloucester

    On Maundy Thursday, join us for this special service led by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, which includes the blessing of holy oils. Around 400 clergy

    Church Buildings Surgery in Stroud

    St Matthews, Church Road, Cainscross, Stroud

    The Church Buildings Team invite you to come along to the Stroud Deanery Surgery, an informal gathering with tea, coffee and biscuits. What to expect: Meet the Church Buildings Tam

    Open the Gospel Learning Community

    Online event

    Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? Would you value space to wrestle with the text with other, faithful

    Sacred Pathways: Renewing Your Practice, Voice and Vision

    Online event

    This three-part workshop series (29 April, 13 May and 27 May) is designed for Spiritual Directors who seek to reground, renew, and realign with their calling. Whether you're a recent

    ILLUMINATE

    Online

    For Headteachers and Guest Our Autumn, Spring and Summer termly training and update sessions called Illuminate for Church school leaders will take place via Zoom. As well as the latest

    Free
  • Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse Training

    Church House College Green, Gloucester

    There is a requirement that the Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse Training is completed by all clergy, PTO, Readers, Bishop and Pastoral visitors, Parish Safeguarding Officers, all those who have

    Branch Youth Worship Event – Where is God?

    Forest of Dean Community Church, Cinderford Parragate Rd, Cinderford, United Kingdom

    A Monthly Youth Worship Event for secondary school aged young people. Build up faith through Biblical teaching. 4th January, 1st February, 1st March, 5th April, 3rd May, 7th June, 5th

    An audience with Jonathan Veira

    St John the Evangelist Church, St Johns Ave, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2DB

    Jonathan Veira is performing his 'Not Dead Yet' concert at St John the Evangelist Churchdown and Innsworth, described as being full of 'life, love and laughter'. The concert aims to

    £15

    Stroud Youth Ministry Connect

    The Cross Parliament Street, Stroud, United Kingdom

    For anyone interested in youth ministry in the Stroud area, even if their church is not currently engaged in youth ministry. Stroud Youth Ministry Connect is an opportunity to meet

    Worship Leader Training – Gloucester City Deanery

    St Philip and St James Church, Hucclecote

    The Worship Leaders Course from the Diocese of Gloucester offers lay people the chance to gain formal training before receiving permission to lead Services of the Word and all-age worship.

    Free

    Worship Leaders Course

    St Philip and St James Church, Hucclecote

    Feel called to lead worship in your context? This course is designed to help you grow in confidence and understanding as you begin to lead worship, especially Services of the

    Free

    Induction for new Headteachers

    Parliament Room, College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LY

    For Headteachers new to headship in a Church school This essential induction session is held centrally. It will give you an overview of the distinctive nature of Church school leadership

    Free

    Safeguarding Support Forum

    Minchinhampton Porch Rooms Bell Lane, Minchinhampton

    A Safeguarding Support Forum for Parish Safeguarding Officers and clergy across the Diocese to connect in with the Safeguarding Team. This is an opportunity to find out about any updates

    MHFA Refresher training

    cheltenham Holy Apostles London Rd, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

    A four-hour MHFA Refresher course to support Mental Health First Aiders by: Renewing their skills Updating their knowledge of mental health support Giving them the chance to practice applying the

    Foundations Safeguarding – delivered in Persian

    St Catharine's, Gloucester London Road, Gloucester, United Kingdom

    This course will be delivered in Persian This course aims to enable learners to contribute to, and implement, good safeguarding practice within church and community contexts. On completion of this

    Reader Training Day and AGM

    Hatherley Manor Down Hatherley Lane, Gloucester

    This event is for Readers of Gloucester Diocese ONLY. Reader Training Day is a full day of training and networking for our Reader Community at Hatherley Manor Hotel. It will

    Open the Gospel Learning Community

    Online event

    Do you sometimes read the Gospel for this coming Sunday and wonder what new perspective you might find? Would you value space to wrestle with the text with other, faithful

    UCAN Local Group – Cheltenham/Gloucester Gathering

    St Oswald's Church Coney Hill, Gloucester

    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

    Free
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Message from John Wittaker, Archdeacon of Gloucester Designate, 19 May 2026

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