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  • 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

    Networking Evening – Diocese of Gloucester Funerals

    Gloucester Cathedral followed by the Jerusalem Room, 4 College Green

      We would like to invite you to our next Networking Evening for funeral directors, funeral ministers and people linked to the funeral industry.  We look forward to this opportunity

    Youthscape Essentials Course

    Online

    10 Evenings covering 30 topics all about supporting young people. You'll listen to young people, learn from professionals, participate in practical exercises and take time to deepen your own faith.

    Parish Safeguarding Officer training

    Harvey Centre Old School, School Ln, Minsterworth, Gloucester, United Kingdom

    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

    PSO Induction Training

    Harvey Centre Old School, School Ln, Minsterworth, Gloucester, United Kingdom

    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

    Funeral Ministry and Bereavement Training Course

    Committee Room Church House, GLOUCESTER, Gloucestershire

    Saturday 17 May, Saturday 14 June, Saturday 12 July and Wednesday 16 July 2025 @ 9.00am - 4.30pm in Committee Room. College Green. Gloucester. GL1 2LY This free course is

    Mission in a Strange New World Gathering

    Trinity College, Bristol Stoke Hill, Bristol

    An exciting, inspiring and interactive event where we can engage with, and learn from, inspiring creative mission practitioners from different places and expressions serving the mission of God. Who needs

    X:Site Forest of Dean

    St James Church Bream 1 St James Sq, Bream, United Kingdom

    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. It is

    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

    Friends of… Workshop

    St Marys Church Road,, North Woodchester, United Kingdom

    What are the benefits of a ‘Friends of’ scheme in your church or community? If you are looking at setting one up or already have one that you’d like to grow and

    Harescombe Quiet Days

    St John the Baptist, Harescombe

    A time for quiet, guided reflection, prayer, walking, relaxing, and thoughtful worship. Tuesday 20 May – 'Six Beatitudes for Ageing Gracefully', with Dr Ian Donald Tuesday 10 June – with

    £15

    Help! How can I prepare for SIAMS?

    Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham Crest Way, Barnwood, Gloucester, United Kingdom

    For Headteachers, governors and those who lead on the Christian character of the school including trust leaders This is a one day course, with lunch, for headteachers, governors and those

    £120.00

    Exploring Academisation

    Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham Crest Way, Barnwood, Gloucester, United Kingdom

    For governors, trustees and headteachers of maintained Church Schools and SATs and headteachers. Other senior leaders are also welcome. An opportunity to find out more about the DBE strategy for

    £60.00

    Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse training – delivered in Persian

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

    This course will be delivered in Persian There is a requirement that the Raising awareness of domestic abuse course is completed by all clergy, PTO, Readers, Bishop and Pastoral visitors, Parish

    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

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

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

John Wittaker has just started transitioning into his new role as Archdeacon of Gloucester, with a formal start in September. He shares this message for the week, as he starts…
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