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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-feb25/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Charlton Kings\, Horsefair Street\, Cheltenham\, GL53 8JE\, 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:20250226T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
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SUMMARY:Collective Worship\, Spirituality & SIAMS
DESCRIPTION:For all\nCollective worship and spirituality can have a huge impact on shaping both the character of your school and the character of individual pupils and adults. To help ensure that this is happening in your school\, this course will aim to inspire your engagement and leadership of worship and develop your understanding of spirituality\, enabling you to encourage spiritual growth throughout your school community.\nWe will also explore how these themes link to the SIAMS framework\, with the hope that by the end of the day you will be looking forward to SIAMS style conversations which will enable you to share all your good practice!\n“Excellent. So much shared to take away.”\nBook here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/collective-worship-spirituality-siams/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham\, Crest Way\, Barnwood\, Gloucester\, GL4 3RX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:New headteachers,New to working in a church school,School governance,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20241113T113952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T111625Z
UID:64539-1740578400-1740587400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Responding Well to Domestic Abuse Training
DESCRIPTION:There is a requirement that the Responding Well to Domestic Abuse Training 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. \nThis course will be run at CNC with Emmanuel Church\, Cheltenham \nTo book a place\, please email: ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/raising-awareness-of-domestic-abuse-training-2/
LOCATION:Cheltenham Network Church\, c/o Emmanuel Church 57 Emmanuel Church Footpath\, Cheltenham\, Gloucestershire\, GL53 7PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250203T165722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T165731Z
UID:66339-1740583800-1740589200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Chaplaincy in a multi-faith context
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the diocesan Chaplaincy Network will focus on the opportunities and challenges which come from working alongside other faiths. \nAll involved in chaplaincy in any way are invited to join us on Wednesday 26 February from 3.30pm to 5pm at the Chapel\, Francis Close Hall\, University of Gloucestershire GL50 4AZ. \nFor more information or to request a parking space email Simon Witcombe switcombe@glos.ac.uk.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/chaplaincy-in-a-multifaith-context/
LOCATION:University Chapel\, Francis Close Hall Cheltenham GL50 4AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250115T162418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T162913Z
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SUMMARY:Pray for Schools - Forest of Dean
DESCRIPTION:Mobilising Christians to support their school communities through prayer. \nIncludes guest speakers\, a time of prayer and networking for Christians\, teachers\, school staff\, those involved with schools work and who want to pray for their local schools in the Forest of Dean. \nFor more information contact Jonathan@togetherforyouth.co.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pray-for-schools-forest-of-dean/
LOCATION:Dean Close St John’s School\, Tutshill\, NP16 7LE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20241113T113704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T112037Z
UID:64537-1740650400-1740657600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:PSO Induction Training
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: Holy Apostles Church\, Charlton Kings\, Cheltenham \nTo book a place please email ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/parish-safeguarding-officer-training/
LOCATION:cheltenham Holy Apostles\, London Rd\, Charlton Kings\, Cheltenham\, Cheltenham\, GL52 6HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250123T150230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T150443Z
UID:66136-1740684600-1740690000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Children & Youth Summer Camps - Connecting Together
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve always wanted to take your group away to a Christian Summer Camp\, but lack the numbers\, volunteers\, or energy to do so\, worry no more! \nThe Connect Team want to bring like minded leaders together\, join them up and send them out to experience the spiritual and relational highs of taking a group away\, whilst sharing the planning\, organising and stresses between them. \nWe’ll be looking at what camps are out there\, what’s suitable\, and exploring some of the logistical challenges. \nBy the end of the evening we hope we’ll have a plan of who’s doing what\, and more importantly\, who’s taking their group where. \n  \nThere will be two opportunities to meet together online: \n27 February 2025 \n4 March 2025 \nPlease click here to sign up if you would like to be included on the meeting invite. \n  \nThese meeting 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/children-youth-summer-camps-connecting-together/
LOCATION:Online
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:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20241126T145947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T092146Z
UID:64812-1740823200-1740837600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will look at all the different ways that parishes can and do generate income. Bring your ideas and be inspired by what others have done to raise money for all different aspects of mission and ministry. We’ll look at church and community fundraising\, as well as grants\, legacies\, life events and more.\n\n\nThis workshop will be running on two different dates in two different locations. Please choose the workshop that is most convenient to you. \nLunch will be included. \nDate: 1 March 2025\nTime: 10am – 2.30pm\nLocation: Parish Hall Watermoor\nCost: Free Event \n\nPlease book here to secure your place.\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/fundraising-workshop-march25/
LOCATION:Parish Hall Watermoor\, Trinity Road\, Cirencester\, GL7 1NE
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:20250301T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250115T161413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T161413Z
UID:65888-1740855600-1740862800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Branch Youth 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-2/
LOCATION:Forest of Dean Community Church\, Cinderford\, Parragate Rd\, Cinderford\, GL14 2LY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250121T122356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T122701Z
UID:66018-1741006800-1741010400@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-030325/
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:20250304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250214T130423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T130431Z
UID:66677-1741116600-1741116600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Telling the story of Jesus: A talk by Richard Clutterbuck
DESCRIPTION:A look at the background to Nicea (particularly the 1700th anniversary year of the Council of Nicaea)\, its key teaching and the issues it raises for faith today. \nRichard is a member of the Tewkesbury Abbey Ministry team\, a former principal of the West of England Ministerial Training Course and the author of Handing on Christ: Rediscovering the Gift of Christian Doctrine \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/telling-the-story-of-jesus-a-talk-by-richard-clutterbuck/
LOCATION:Tewkesbury Abbey Parish Hall\, Tewkesbury Abbey\, Church Street\, Tewkesbury\, Gloucester\, GL20 5RZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250123T150332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T150436Z
UID:66139-1741116600-1741122000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Children & Youth Summer Camps - Connecting Together
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve always wanted to take your group away to a Christian Summer Camp\, but lack the numbers\, volunteers\, or energy to do so\, worry no more! \nThe Connect Team want to bring like minded leaders together\, join them up and send them out to experience the spiritual and relational highs of taking a group away\, whilst sharing the planning\, organising and stresses between them. \nWe’ll be looking at what camps are out there\, what’s suitable\, and exploring some of the logistical challenges. \nBy the end of the evening we hope we’ll have a plan of who’s doing what\, and more importantly\, who’s taking their group where. \n  \nThere will be two opportunities to meet together online: \n27 February 2025 \n4 March 2025 \nPlease click here to sign up if you would like to be included on the meeting invite. \n  \nThese meeting 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/children-youth-summer-camps-connecting-together-2/
LOCATION:Online
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:20250304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250211T114746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T114746Z
UID:66564-1741116600-1741122000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:My Life and My Choice? Exploring the Assisted Dying Debate
DESCRIPTION:This lecture is led by the Revd Canon Professor James Woodward and hosted by The Severn Forum. \nIt will offer an overview of some of the issues and questions for society\, healthcare and Christian theology that are posed by the question of choice at the end of life. It will draw on some of the experiences of the Commission on Assisted Dying in 2010- 2011 and subsequent on-going public engagement with so many narratives of the right to die. \nCanon Professor James Woodward is the Principal of Sarum College and is a practical theologian who specialises in health and healing\, Christian ethics\, old age\, theological reflection and end of life care. He has worked in a variety of settings in ministry including health care chaplaincy\, parishes and theological education. \nThis lecture is sponsored by The Montgomery Trust. \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/my-life-and-my-choice-exploring-the-assisted-dying-debate/
LOCATION:Elwes Building Lecture Theatre TC014\, The Park Campus\, University of Gloucester\, Cheltenham GL50 2RH\, The Park Campus\, University of Gloucester\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2RH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20241016T140910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T140910Z
UID:63835-1741194000-1741201200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Academisation
DESCRIPTION:For governors\, trustees and headteachers of maintained Church Schools and SATs and headteachers. Other senior leaders are also welcome.\nAn opportunity to find out more about the DBE strategy for schools considering joining a School Trust\, advice on how to explore your options if you are considering joining a School Trust and to obtain practical advice about the process of finding a good home in a School Trust.\nWe will provide updates and information to support you\, including:\n· the current options for Church schools considering joining a School Trust\n· the DBE Policy on the academisation of Church schools and process for requesting conditional consent to join a School Trust\n· helpful resources to support you in your conversations and decision-making\nThere will be an opportunity for questions\, or to arrange a follow-up conversation with a member of the Education Team.\n“Very interactive and engaging. Incredibly informative”\nBook here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/exploring-academisation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:New headteachers,School governance,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T093000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250115T164705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T165015Z
UID:65909-1741422600-1741426200@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-march/
LOCATION:Stroat Church\, NP16 7LR\, 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:20250308T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250117T143020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T143102Z
UID:65942-1741429800-1741438800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Christian Aid Changemakers’ Conference
DESCRIPTION:As Christian Aid marks its 80th anniversary\, supporters from up and down the country will be gathering for the annual Changemakers’ Conference – Changing the world together. \nThe event is an opportunity to hear the results from Christian Aid Week 2024\, find out about the stories behind this year’s appeal and meet up with other supporters and Christian Aid staff and partners. \nIf you can’t make it in person\, there are other ways to join in – from regional watch parties to watching online. \nAmong the guests will be Gerardo Calderón Tobar\, who is the Programme Manager in Guatemala – the focus of this year’s Christian Aid Week. \nGuatemala is part of the Central American Dry Corridor\, an area which endures unpredictable rain patterns\, bringing both severe droughts and catastrophic floods. These challenging conditions used to be predictable and manageable. Now\, the climate crisis is causing seasons to intensify and shift erratically. As a result\, vital crops are failing\, plunging farming families into hunger and poverty. \nChristian Aid has been working with its partner\, Coordinación de ONG y Cooperativas (Congcoop)\, and alongside communities\, to combine traditional farming with newer ways of working. \nThanks to supporters throughout the UK\, Congcoop is able to offer training and tools so farmers can diversify and grow more resilient crops\, build water recycling systems using household items\, and create organic fertiliser. They are also supported with selling produce locally and campaigning for their rights against land grabs by industrial plantation owners. \nAs well as looking ahead to Christian Aid Week\, the conference will also be reflecting on the charity’s 80 years of work and accomplishments\, including an update on ongoing initiatives in places like Gaza. \nDuring the afternoon\, there will be seminars and workshops\, organised in partnership with Faith for the Climate \, which will be recorded for those not attending in person\, and a more in-depth Q&A with the visitors from Guatemala. \nTo complement the in-person event\, there will be more than a dozen Changemaker Watch Parties taking place across the country where people can join with fellow supporters and Church Engagement and Fundraising Officers to watch the conference via live-stream. \nTo register\, visit www.christian-aid.org.uk and go to Events – and if your church or Christian Aid group would like to host a watch party\, please email hello@christian-aid.org.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/christian-aid-changemakers-conference/
LOCATION:St John’s Church Waterloo\, Waterloo Road\, London\, SE1 8TY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250121T152746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154153Z
UID:66059-1741460400-1741460400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Holocaust Memorial Day – Remembering Srebrenica
DESCRIPTION:Every year Holocaust Memorial Day provides an opportunity to remind us where hatred\, prejudice and racism can ultimately lead. \nAt the start of the new millennium\, the United Kingdom made a commitment “to remember the victims of Nazi persecution and of all genocides\,” and set January 27th as Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). \nSince 2015 St Mary’s Church in Kingswood\, has provided one of the few public events in the county where survivors of genocide can share their story. In recent years we have welcomed: \n\nHarry Bibring witnessed Kristallnacht in Vienna\, before fleeing as a child with his sister on the Kinder transport.\nJohn Dobai as a 10 year old endured the siege of Budapest.\nJanine Webber witnessed her family being led away to be killed\, alone she was forced to hide\, finally finding refuge in a monastery.\nEric Murangwa the goalkeeper for the leading football team in Rwanda\, escaped the genocide due to the courage of his teammates.\n\nThis year in conjunction with Remembering Srebrenica and to mark the 30th anniversary of the genocide at Srebrenica\, we are pleased to welcome Sheila Osmanovic to share her story with us. Sheila grew up in Sarajevo\, aware of conflict elsewhere\, but never thought that it would happen where she lived. Sheila survived the siege of Sarajevo and will talk about her experience\, explain the background to the conflict in Bosnia and the events that led to the genocide at Srebrenica. \nHear her story from 7pm\, refreshments starting at 6.30pm. \nFor press/media interest in Holocaust Memorial Day at St Mary’s contact Bob Copeland or Revd Rick Williams.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/holocaust-memorial-day-remembering-srebrenica/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Wotton Under Edge\, St Mary's Church\, Wotton under Edge\, Gloucester\, GL12 7LS
ORGANIZER;CN="St Mary's Kingswood":MAILTO:HMD@stmaryskingswood.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250121T122515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T122515Z
UID:66020-1741611600-1741615200@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-100325/
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:20250312T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20241016T141327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T141327Z
UID:63838-1741791600-1741797000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Net Zero Carbon School
DESCRIPTION:Ideas that won’t cost the earth\nFor school leaders\, governors and trustees\nBy the end of the session participants should expect to learn ways to reduce their carbon footprint as well as understanding the responsibilities for headteacher\,  governors and the whole school community to work towards the 2030 carbon net zero target.\nWe will cover:\n· Quick wins including behavioural changes\n· Future proofing your school\n· Latest news on funding\n· Understanding your energy use including a review of the Display Energy Certificate (DEC)\n· Latest resources available\n“Excellent\, more than was expected” “Very informative and useful” “Excellent knowledge base. Well delivered – friendly and informative”\nBook here
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/net-zero-carbon-school-3/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:New headteachers,School governance,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T204500
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250304T142739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T164155Z
UID:67070-1741978800-1745009100@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:’The Passion Week of Jesus’: 6 week online Lent course
DESCRIPTION:GTS is offering a 6 week online Lent course: ’The Passion Week of Jesus’. \nThis is an in-depth biblical and theological look at the last seven days of Jesus’ life\, drawing on all four gospels for a detailed chronological picture. It is a great option for churches that don’t have a Lent course. \nIf interested\, please email: info@gtstheology.org.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/the-passion-week-of-jesus-6-week-online-lent-course/
LOCATION:Online by Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T123000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20241219T152109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T095000Z
UID:65467-1742032800-1742041800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled: GoodWill Event
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, this event has been cancelled. Please email Lisa-Jayne for more information.  \nHave you got questions about Wills\, Probate & Power of Attorneys? Have you got no idea how to plan or pay for a funeral? Concerned about the eco nature of your death? Want to know about ‘Swedish Death Cleaning’? Slightly concerned your cat might eat you if you die alone? (no seriously!) \nWe’ll tackle all this and more at our ‘GoodWill’ event. \nThey say that there are two things in life that are inevitable\, death and taxes. However\, it has been proven by large corporations and a smattering of celebrities and MPs that taxes can be avoided; death\, on the other hand\, is a 100% guarantee. Why\, then\, is it still such a taboo topic? \nAt this event you’ll hear from a funeral director\, a solicitor\, a death education specialist and others in the industry and you’ll be able to ask any questions you may have about anything from funeral planning to leaving a bequest to your church\, whatever you want to know\, we’ll have the answers. \nCome along for a surprisingly light and informative event\, we promise it won’t be weird! \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/goodwill-event-march25/
LOCATION:Tewkesbury Abbey Parish Room\, Church Street\, Tewkesbury\, Gloucestershire\, GL20 5RZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Stewardship and Giving
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa-Jane Lewis":MAILTO:llewis@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250115T165851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T170156Z
UID:65919-1742058000-1742065200@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-march/
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:20250317T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250121T122837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T122837Z
UID:66022-1742216400-1742220000@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-170325/
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:20250319T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20240229T110812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T101602Z
UID:55962-1742380200-1742389200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Into Incumbency: Environment and Faith
DESCRIPTION:Against the background of the climate and biodiversity emergencies\, the Diocese is giving increasing priority to exploring environmental concerns as a core discipleship priority.  We achieved bronze Eco Diocese accreditation in February 2021 and are working towards silver\, recognising both that it is something we are called to do in God and that it is increasingly becoming a missional barrier when churches are not seen to be taking this seriously.  This session explores both the theological underpinning and practical outworking of environmental commitment within church life. \n  \nTo book one or more of the Into Incumbency courses please click here to access the booking form \nFor further information about the course and details of other dates please click on the programme below \nInto Incumbency Programme 2024-25
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/into-incumbency-environment-and-faith-2/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,Curates,Developing Your Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Canon Dr Sandra Millar":MAILTO:JMansfield@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250128T121714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T092800Z
UID:66197-1742389200-1742392800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Theology Munch: online
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at 1pm for an hour max\, when the ‘Theology Munch’ group will be meeting.\n\nThey are looking at Paradoxology\, by Krish Kandiah and Kate Stacey has some spare copies if you would like one. The next meeting is on 19 March and the link to join is available via kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk\n\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 329 634 410 554\nPasscode: w8Ng7UF7
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/theology-munch-online-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CMD: Open to all,Pioneering,Worship & prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20240229T110922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T101516Z
UID:55964-1742391000-1742398200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Into Incumbency: Church Schools
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the ways that the incumbent can engage with children\, staff and pupils in their schools and to help us understand the important aspects of children’s spirituality\, as well as the basics of governance. \nTo book one or more of the Into Incumbency courses please click here to access the booking form \nFor further information about the course and details of other dates please click on the programme below \nInto Incumbency Programme 2024-25
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/into-incumbency-church-schools-2/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,Curates,Developing Your Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Canon Dr Sandra Millar":MAILTO:JMansfield@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250218T115418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T115418Z
UID:66727-1742475600-1742481000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Children and Families Ministers Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meeting of children and families ministers on 20 March 2025. This meetup is a wonderful opportunity to exchange innovative ideas and best practices to enhance our ministries\, as well as  inspire each other with creative approaches to engaging children and families in our communities. \nHave questions or challenges you’re facing in your ministry? This is the perfect space to seek advice and support from fellow ministers who understand your journey. We’ll spend time in prayer\, lifting up our ministries and communities. \nClick here to let us know you’re coming. \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-ministers-meet-up/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles Church\, London Road\, Cheltenham\, GL52 6HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20241128T104015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T104132Z
UID:64905-1742563800-1742571000@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-2/
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:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20240702T134222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T105158Z
UID:61140-1742637600-1742644800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Preaching Generosity Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for anyone who leads in churches and wants to feel more confident in preaching and teaching about giving as a part of our Christian discipleship. The workshop will help us think about what the Bible says about money and how to share that with a wider congregation. These sessions are also open to small group leaders who may be leading home groups in the church too.\nRefreshment will be included. \nDate: 22 March 2025\nTime: 10am-12pm\nLocation: St Matthew’s Church hall\, Cainscross\nCost: Free Event \nBook here to secure your place. \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/preaching-generosity-workshop-2-2/
LOCATION:St Matthews\, Church Road\, Cainscross\, Stroud\, GL5 4JE
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:20250324T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T114632
CREATED:20250121T123047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T123047Z
UID:66023-1742821200-1742824800@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-240325/
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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