Events
Welcome to the Diocesan Church School Family – Online drop in discussion sessions
OnlineTuesday 6 January 2026 and Thursday 26 February 2026 4.00pm-5.00pm For Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and teachers new to Church schools. Enabling you to explore the ideas in online materials with Education Team
I (Thou) Robot: God, morals and machine beings
Christchurch Abbeydale Heron Way, Gloucester, United KingdomArtificial Intelligence, robots, cyborgs... the breakneck speed of technological advancements brings a mix of fear, wonder, excitement and uncertainty. Where is it all going - and what are the implications for humanity? Where is God in all this? Is there a theological perspective?
IMD 1-4: Making the most of funerals
Jerusalem meeting room, 4 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LR 4 College Green, GloucesterY1 curates and invited representative from the parish only 9.30am Eucharist at the cathedral
Open the Gospel Learning Community
Online eventDo 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
Children’s Ministry Essentials
Church House, Denmark Road 5 Denmark Road, GloucesterThe CMN Children’s Ministry Essentials Course is a new and exciting resource for children’s ministry. It is aimed at anyone who is volunteering with children in the church or community,
Exploring Chaplaincy course
Francis Close Hall Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham, United KingdomHave you every wondered about being a chaplain? These days there are chaplains in all sorts of places, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools,
ILLUMINATE for headteachers
OnlineWednesday 14 January 2026 1.15pm-2.45pm Online No cost to schools – for Headteachers and guest. Our termly training and update sessions called ILLUMINATE for Church school leaders will take place
Cheltenham Youth Ministry Connect
School House CafeFor Christian faith inspired youth workers and key volunteers in Cheltenham and the surrounding area. Cheltenham Youth Connect is an opportunity to meet regularly to chat, share ideas, pray and
Children’s Ministry Essentials
St Mary's Church Church Street, Newent, United KingdomThe CMN Children’s Ministry Essentials Course is a new and exciting resource for children’s ministry. It is aimed at anyone who is volunteering with children in the church or community,
Train-the-Trainer Session
Church House, Denmark Road 5 Denmark Road, GloucesterA session for PSO's who which to be trained to deliver Basic and Foundation Safeguarding training. The session will run in person at our new offices (Church House, 5 Denmark
PSO Induction training
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
X:Alt
Holy Apostles Church London Road, Cheltenham, United KingdomX:alt is a children's event run by Holy Apostles Church with music, fun and games, crafts and gunge, whilst learning about the Christian faith with friends. Aimed at children age
IMD 1-4: Confession, reconciliation and deliverance
Jerusalem meeting room, 4 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LR 4 College Green, GloucesterY2 and Y3 curates only 9.30am Eucharist at the cathedral Led by Bishop Robert and Revd Canon Howard Gilbert
Open the Gospel Learning Community
Online eventDo 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
Exploring Chaplaincy course
Francis Close Hall Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham, United KingdomHave you every wondered about being a chaplain? These days there are chaplains in all sorts of places, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools,
Induction & Lunch for new Headteachers
Church House, 5 Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3HW 5 Denmark Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United KingdomWednesday 21 January 2026 12.30pm-5.00pm No cost to schools – for Headteachers new to headship in a Church school. This essential induction session is held centrally. It
Tewkesbury Abbey Theology Forum: Worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness – icons as images of transcendence
Tewkesbury Abbey Parish Hall Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GloucesterTewkesbury Abbey's Theology Forum is having its next meeting on 21 January. This is a talk by the Revd Catherine Lomas, a priest-iconographer who has been working on an icon
Postponed: Pray For Schools
St Barnabas Church, Gloucester Stroud Road, Gloucester, United KingdomThis event is postponed currently and will be rearranged for another date. Do you pray for your child's school? Are you a teacher, praying for your school? Come along and
Life on the Breadline and Hidden Hardship workshop
Chapter House, Gloucester Cathedral Gloucester Cathedral, College Green, Gloucester, United KingdomFor policymakers, community leaders, Church leaders/members. This interactive workshop will share the findings and policy/faith implications of the Hidden Hardship and Life on the Breadline research projects, plus time to
Mental Health First Aid training – Day 1 of 2 day course
Holy Trinity, Cheltenham Portland Street, Cheltenham, United KingdomBecome a Mental Health First Aider · MHFA England is an internationally recognised training programme. Through the training participants will gain the skills and confidence to spot the triggers and signs
Open the Gospel Learning Community
Online eventDo 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
Preaching Generosity Workshop
OnlineThis 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
SIAMS IQ2 – Vision Informed Curriculum
OnlineTuesday 27 January 2026 4.00pm-5.30pm Online For Headteachers, Senior Leaders & Curriculum leaders. This training focuses on how to establish an effective curriculum which is rooted in vision and enhances spiritual
Friends of… Workshop
Saints Philip and James Church, Up Hatherley Cold Pool Lane, Cheltenham, United KingdomWhat 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 develop
