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SUMMARY:Youthscape Essentials Course
DESCRIPTION:10 Evenings covering 30 topics all about supporting young people. \nYou’ll listen to young people\, learn from professionals\, participate in practical exercises and take time to deepen your own faith. The course is accessible to those with no experience\, but deep enough to stretch those who have been working alongside young people for a long time. You will receive a certificate at the end. \nSecond Wednesdays of each month\, online\, 7-9pm\, starting 14 May 2025. \nEmail abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk for the online meeting code. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/youthscape-essentials-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Abbie Marsh":MAILTO:abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135401
CREATED:20250724T094700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T094700Z
UID:70466-1761991200-1762000200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Faithful Stewardship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will equip church leaders with tools to encourage regular planned giving within your congregation. Explore how Christian stewardship and generosity align with discipleship journeys and foster a culture of dedicated long-term giving. \nRefreshments will be included. \nBook 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/faithful_stewardship/
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, St Johns Ave\, Churchdown\, Gloucester\,  GL3 2DB
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,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:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135401
CREATED:20250922T114216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T114216Z
UID:71864-1762174800-1762178400@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-31125/
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:20251104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135401
CREATED:20251010T094134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T094134Z
UID:72405-1762272000-1762275600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: enhancing accessibility in parish churches
DESCRIPTION:This autumn the Disability Project will be holding a special webinar in partnership with the Diocese of Derby to showcase a new pictorial system of Accessibility Icons. These icons can help provide clear information about your church’s accessibility. \nHelen James\, Disability Project Manager in the national Church\, will be joined by members of the Diocesan Inclusion Action Group at Derby\, who will talk about the motivations and purpose of the project and how it is being rolled out in parishes in their diocese. \nDiscover: \n\nHow your church can best use icons and tags to attract and inform disabled visitors\nWhere you can find and download these resources for free\nHow visitors can search for a church which meets their access needs\nHow to update your A Church Near You site with accessibility tags\n\n→ Register for the webinar \nIf you are interested but unable to attend this webinar live\, please do register anyway – everyone who has registered will receive a link to the recording and to the resources shared in this webinar. They will also be available on this page after the webinar. \nThis webinar will have a BSL interpreter.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/webinar-enhancing-accessibility-in-parish-churches/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135401
CREATED:20250821T093537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T093537Z
UID:71129-1762282800-1762290000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Essentials
DESCRIPTION:The 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\, and particularly those who wish to grow in confidence\, knowledge and ability. It is packed full of useful information to equip and strengthen anyone ministering to children in churches and community projects. The course is made up of ten 1h30min sessions with films and lots of great content. \nClick here to register your interest. \nIt is based upon the three key principles of: \nKnowing the child \nGrowing and developing children’s ministry \nLeader development  \nThe ten modules include topics such as: the world of the child\, leadership and teamwork\, the role of play in faith formation\, and inclusion. \nThe course is delivered by the Children’s Ministry Network (CMN)\, who have collaborated as part of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI)\, to develop excellent content that will prove valuable to anyone working in ministry with children. \nThis event will be led by Jo Wetherall and Helen Champion. \nJo Wetherall –  Senior Children and Families Connector \nThe Revd Joanne Wetherall 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. \n  \nHelen Champion – Gloucester City Youth Connector \nHelen is the Youth Connector for Gloucester city\, working in the Deanery and wider Diocese to enable young people to experience ‘life in all its fullness.’ \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/childrens-ministry-essentials/
LOCATION:The Jerusalem Room\, No 4 College Green\, No 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250605T092210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T092210Z
UID:69279-1762423200-1762432200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse
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 St Luke’s\, Tutshill \nTo book a place\, please email: ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/raising-awareness-of-domestic-abuse-4/
LOCATION:st Luke’s\, Tutshill\, B4228\, Tutshill\, Chepstow\, Chepstow\, NP16 7PT
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T093000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20251028T130933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T131421Z
UID:72854-1762590600-1762594200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Pray for Youth and Children - Forest of Dean
DESCRIPTION:Praying for children and young people 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-november/
LOCATION:Coleford Baptist Church\, GL16 8AJ\, 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:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250922T114116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T114309Z
UID:71867-1762779600-1762783200@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-101125/
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:20251110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20251110T094436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T095209Z
UID:73114-1762803000-1762808400@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Paths of Hope: seeking justice and compassion for Palestinians and Israelis
DESCRIPTION:Paths of Hope: seeking justice and compassion for Palestinians and Israelis 7.30pm Monday 10th November. St Laurence Church\, Stroud\nAuthor Matthew Teller in dialogue with The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek (Bishop of Gloucester)\, moderated by Judith Large. \nThis event will take a long-term perspective on the possibilities for a just peace for the inhabitants of the lands of Israel-Palestine\, based on equal rights and dignity for all. Matthew Teller will explore the prospects for a just “two-state solution” and for alternatives such as a single state governed through “nonterritorial autonomy”. Bishop Rachel will speak in response from her Christian faith perspective and share reflections from being in Israel-Palestine. A dialogue will follow\, in which Judith Large will bring in questions for the speakers from the audience as well as from her own perspective. \nWe’re very fortunate to have these two speakers bring their hopes for what can sometimes seem a hopeless situation.  Matthew Teller has a deep knowledge of the history and cultures of Israel-Palestine and the wider Middle East\, while Bishop Rachel will bring her experience of recent visits to the area and in particular to its Palestinian Christian communities.  The evening should be a great opportunity to learn about the situation and perhaps how people here in Gloucestershire can respond in hopeful ways that are open to the possibility that a just peace could eventually be achieved. \nPre-booking online is required (see here)\, but tickets are free\, with the opportunity to donate to the work of St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts. Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30 pm start. \nSpeakers’ background: \nMatthew Teller is an Oxfordshire-based writer\, journalist\, broadcaster and speaker of Jewish background who has lived in\, worked in and travelled through the Middle East for more than four decades. He is the author of the 2022 book “Nine Quarters of Jerusalem” and is the co-editor of “Daybreak in Gaza”\, a 2024 anthology of writings by Palestinian authors.  He also wrote the “Rough Guide to Jordan” and the “Rough Guide to the Cotswolds”\, among other titles. \nRt Revd Rachel Treweek is the Bishop of Gloucester and sits in the House of Lords\, being the first female bishop to do so.  She is also the Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons. She is a regular visitor to Israel-Palestine and has published reflections on her experiences (see below). \nJudith Large is a Quaker and a Senior Research Fellow at the Conflict Analysis Research Centre\, University of Kent\, with three decades of practical experience in war and post-conflict transition settings. She also volunteers as a Saturday morning welcomer at St Laurence Church. \nRecommended reading: \nBishop Rachel writing on Israel-Palestine: \nShining a Light and Magnifying a Whisper (2025) \nIdentity\, Separation\, Power and Trauma (2024) \nMatthew Teller writing on nonterritorial autonomy for Israel-Palestine: \nMaking It Work from the River to the Sea – New Lines Magazine (2024)
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/paths-of-hope-seeking-justice-and-compassion-for-palestinians-and-israelis/
LOCATION:St Laurence Church\, Stroud
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250918T093436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T093436Z
UID:71819-1762887600-1762894800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Essentials
DESCRIPTION:The 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\, and particularly those who wish to grow in confidence\, knowledge and ability. It is packed full of useful information to equip and strengthen anyone ministering to children in churches and community projects. The course is made up of ten 1h30min sessions with films and lots of great content. \nClick here to register your interest. \nIt is based upon the three key principles of: \nKnowing the child \nGrowing and developing children’s ministry \nLeader development  \nThe ten modules include topics such as: the world of the child\, leadership and teamwork\, the role of play in faith formation\, and inclusion. \nThe course is delivered by the Children’s Ministry Network (CMN)\, who have collaborated as part of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI)\, to develop excellent content that will prove valuable to anyone working in ministry with children. \nThis event will be led by Jo Wetherall and Helen Champion. \nJo Wetherall –  Senior Children and Families Connector \nThe Revd Joanne Wetherall 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. \n  \nHelen Champion – Gloucester City Youth Connector \nHelen is the Youth Connector for Gloucester city\, working in the Deanery and wider Diocese to enable young people to experience ‘life in all its fullness.’ \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/childrens-ministry-essentials-11-nov/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Street\, Newent\, GL18 1AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250820T105908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T110204Z
UID:71069-1762889400-1762893000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Gloucester Youth Unite
DESCRIPTION:Once a month at St Catharine’s Church. For anyone involved in youth work in the city of Gloucester\, of any denomination.  Coming together to support one another\, to plan for future events\, to share the joys and challenges of youth work and to pray together. \nIt’s exciting to see God moving in many ways amongst our young people across Gloucester city. \n  \n \nHelen Champion is the Youth Connector for Gloucester city\, working in the Deanery and wider Diocese to enable young people to experience ‘life in all its fullness.’
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/gloucester-youth-unite-november/
LOCATION:St Catharine’s\, Gloucester\, London Road\, Gloucester\, GL2 0RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250922T121335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T121344Z
UID:71879-1763060400-1763065800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Thomas Denny's Ecclesiastical Glass: Windows of the temple and jewels of the New Jerusalem
DESCRIPTION:A Tewkesbury Abbey Theology Forum talk by Dr Chloë Reddaway. \nStained-glass windows are closely associated with Christian buildings\, but why do we have them? This illustrated talk sets the work of Tom Denny within a theology of windows that goes back to Solomon’s Temple and forward to the Heavenly Jerusalem. Come and be illuminated. \nDrinks and nibbles are from 7pm\, at no charge.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/thomas-dennys-ecclesiastical-glass-windows-of-the-temple-and-jewels-of-the-new-jerusalem/
LOCATION:Tewkesbury Abbey Parish Hall\, Tewkesbury Abbey\, Church Street\, Tewkesbury\, Gloucester\, GL20 5RZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250901T114729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T114729Z
UID:71366-1763226000-1763233200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:X:Site Forest of Dean
DESCRIPTION:X:site (The place of the Cross) is a children’s event supported and run by local churches in partnership with Scripture Union. Together for Youth takes the lead in helping to run this event. \nX:site is a celebration event for 7yr olds to School yr\,  to help them meet and get to know Jesus.  It involves games\, songs\, videos\, creative prayer\, crafts and Bible stories.  \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-november/
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:20251116T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250827T094644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T094842Z
UID:71254-1763283600-1763307000@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:IMD 1-4: Baptism Matters
DESCRIPTION:Y1 curates plus invited representative from the parish \n9.30am Eucharist at the Cathedral \nLed by Revd Canon Jo Weatherall
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/imd-1-4-baptism-matters/
LOCATION:Jerusalem meeting room\, 4 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LR\, 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250922T114019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T114633Z
UID:71863-1763384400-1763388000@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-171125/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250715T120901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T110633Z
UID:68270-1763492400-1763499600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Preaching the Lectionary Gospel - a year with Matthew
DESCRIPTION:In ‘Preaching the Lectionary – Matthew’\, our aim will be to enter into Matthew’s world\, exploring the particular Jewish characteristics of his writing and audience\, and drawing out the unique contextual and theological insights of his Gospel\, while also reflecting on key aspects which differ from both John and the other synoptics.  But at the core of it all is the message it conveys\, and we’ll look together at how we might speak that same message into the hearts and lives of a very different audience today. \nThis event will run on Tuesday 18 November starting at 7pm or Wednesday 19 November at 10am \n  \nLed by Dan Button. \nDan has been the director of Gateway Theology School since 2017\, has a passion for both teaching and learning\, and is a lifelong follower of Jesus. Prior to GTS\, his career in theological & ministry training encompassed 20 years in Zimbabwe\, at Uganda Christian University\, and at Redcliffe College (Gloucester) as director of teaching & learning. Originally from Minnesota USA\, Dan was ordained in Uganda (2004) before finally settling in the UK in 2011 with his wife Rosie\, their two children\, and Tibetan Terrier\, Frodo.  Dan has taught extensively on the Gospels\, developing a ‘Harmony of the Gospels’ course which explores the theological distinctives of each gospel alongside fresh insights that only emerge when they’re read together. \nTo book your place on either of these events please click here.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/preaching-the-lectionary-gospel-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Church Centre\, St Andrew’s Church\, Station Road\, Churchdown\, GL3 2JT
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250828T144616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T144616Z
UID:71333-1763542800-1763571600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:IMD 1-4: Ecclesiastical clergy finance seminar
DESCRIPTION:Y1-4 curates only
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/imd-1-4-ecclesiastical-clergy-finance-seminar/
LOCATION:Benefact House\, 2000 Pioneer Avenue\, Gloucester Business Park GL3 4AW\, 2000 Pioneer Avenue\, Gloucester\, GL3 4AW
CATEGORIES:Curates
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250715T120946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T110624Z
UID:70226-1763546400-1763553600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Preaching the Lectionary Gospel - a year with Matthew
DESCRIPTION:In ‘Preaching the Lectionary – Matthew’\, our aim will be to enter into Matthew’s world\, exploring the particular Jewish characteristics of his writing and audience\, and drawing out the unique contextual and theological insights of his Gospel\, while also reflecting on key aspects which differ from both John and the other synoptics.  But at the core of it all is the message it conveys\, and we’ll look together at how we might speak that same message into the hearts and lives of a very different audience today. \nThis event will run on Tuesday 18 November starting at 7pm or Wednesday 19 November at 10am \n  \nLed by Dan Button. \nDan has been the director of Gateway Theology School since 2017\, has a passion for both teaching and learning\, and is a lifelong follower of Jesus. Prior to GTS\, his career in theological & ministry training encompassed 20 years in Zimbabwe\, at Uganda Christian University\, and at Redcliffe College (Gloucester) as director of teaching & learning. Originally from Minnesota USA\, Dan was ordained in Uganda (2004) before finally settling in the UK in 2011 with his wife Rosie\, their two children\, and Tibetan Terrier\, Frodo.  Dan has taught extensively on the Gospels\, developing a ‘Harmony of the Gospels’ course which explores the theological distinctives of each gospel alongside fresh insights that only emerge when they’re read together. \nTo book your place on either of these events please click here.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/preaching-the-lectionary-gospel-2-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Church Centre\, St Andrew’s Church\, Station Road\, Churchdown\, GL3 2JT
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Clergy,CMD: Open to all,CMD: Readers,Curates,Developing Your Ministry,Worship & prayer
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd Kate Stacey":MAILTO:kstacey@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250827T150616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T115720Z
UID:71301-1763629200-1763641800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:IMD 1-4: Building a healthly team and dealing with conflict
DESCRIPTION:Y3 and Y4 curates\, Y1 Training Incumbents only
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/imd-1-4-building-a-healthly-team-and-dealing-with-conflict/
LOCATION:Gloucester Farmers Club\, Greville Close\, Gloucester\, GL2 9RG
CATEGORIES:CMD: Clergy,Curates,Developing Your Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250122T094300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T114152Z
UID:66089-1763632800-1763638200@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Safeguarding Support Forum
DESCRIPTION:St Mary de Crypt\, Gloucester \nThese in-person sessions are intended for PSOs\, and for anyone else involved in safeguarding leadership in their parish/benefice. Across the year\, several sessions are being offered in different locations in the Diocese\, with the aim of making them as accessible as possible. These sessions are not training\, but an opportunity to connect and network with other PSOs\, to receive safeguarding updates from the Diocesan Team\, and to come with any questions/concerns about your role and safeguarding in your parish/benefice. Full details can be found in the poster linked below. \nIf you plan to attend this session\, please click below to send us an email letting us know. This enables us to best prepare the sessions we are providing. We look forward to seeing you at one of the forums! \nSAFEGUARDING SUPPORT FORUMS INFO POSTER \nBOOK ONTO A SUPPORT FORUM
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/deanery-safeguarding-support-forum-4/
LOCATION:St Mary de Crypt\, Gloucester\, Southgate Street\, Gloucester\, GL1 1TP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250707T104424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T104424Z
UID:70044-1763647200-1763650800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Safeguarding Train the Trainer
DESCRIPTION:We can train PSO’s or other Church officers to deliver the Basic Awareness and Foundation courses locally. \nIf you would like to do this then email safeguardingtraining@glosdioc.org.uk we can then send you the resources you will need and book you onto one of the monthly train the trainer sessions. \nThis course will take place online by Zoom
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/safeguarding-train-the-trainer-2/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T201500
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250909T130708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T110024Z
UID:71590-1763664300-1763669700@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:The Missing Peace book launch – an evening with special guest\, Bishop Rachel
DESCRIPTION:What if the peace we long for isn’t something to earn or strive for\, but a sacred treasure already within us\, waiting in silence to be discovered? What if this discovery could transform not just our lives\, but the world around us? \nThis is a special evening to mark the publication of The Missing Peace: Meditation as a Spiritual Path to Peace\, Community and Oneness by Chris Whittington\, Founder of The School of Contemplative Life\, home to the UK’s largest online Christian meditation practice community. \nChris will be joined by special guest Bishop Rachel. \nTogether they will explore how meditation (silent prayer) can help us to find the peace that is missing from our lives – and help us rediscover the contemplative wisdom that might described as the missing piece of much contemporary Christianity. \nThe evening will include: \n\nA conversation between Chris and Bishop Rachel\nReadings from The Missing Peace\nAn open Q&A\nSilent meditation practice\n\nPlease also join them for drinks\, nibbles and a book signing between 8.15pm and 9.15pm. \nTimetable of the event: \n\n6.30pm – Bishop Rachel arrives\n6.45pm to 6.50pm – welcome and introduction\n6.50pm to 7.30pm – conversation between Chris and Bishop Rachel\, interspersed with readings from the book\n7.30pm to 7.40pm – meditation\n7.40pm to 8.10pm – Q&A\n8.10pm to 8.15pm – closing words\n8.15pm – Bishop Rachel leaves\n8:15pm to 9.15pm – drinks/nibbles\, book signing\n\nYou can also join in with this event via livestream. \nFor detailed information about this event and to book a place\, visit here.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/the-missing-peace-book-launch-an-evening-with-special-guest-bishop-rachel/
LOCATION:St Philip and St James\, Leckhampton\, Cheltenham\, 60 Grafton Rd\, Cheltenham\, GL50 2DD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20251104T104546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T104546Z
UID:72989-1763712000-1763830800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid – 2 day training
DESCRIPTION:Become a Mental Health First Aider · MHFA England \nis an internationally recognised training programme. Through the training participants will gain the skills and confidence to spot the triggers and signs of mental health problems and be able to contribute effectively to reducing stigma. \nThis course is designed for someone who would like to take on a role after the course of promoting a positive mental health culture and being a point of contact if someone is experiencing mental ill health. \nThis course will be over 2 days – 21 & 22 November 2025  from 9.00am – 5.00pm.  You will need to attend both days \nVenue – Trinity Church\, Cheltenham \nTo book a place please email ku.gro.coidsolg@gniniartgnidraugefas
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-2-day-training/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity\, Cheltenham\, Portland Street\, Cheltenham\, GL52 2NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Parish Safeguarding Officers,Safeguarding - open to all
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20251117T092930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T103348Z
UID:73200-1763751600-1763758800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Postponed: Harp recital with Cecilia de Maria
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. More details will follow for a new date in due course. \nA harp recital by Cecilia de Maria. \nFunds raised will be shared between Oxfam Gaza appeal and St Andrew’s heating and sound appeal. \nTo reserve a place\, email raydiana24@gmail.com.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/harp-recital-with-cecilia-de-maria/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, Cold Aston\, GL54 3BN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20251118T112301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T112444Z
UID:73282-1763751600-1763920800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:All you need to know for Festival of Wonder this weekend
DESCRIPTION:With just days to go until Stroud’s much-loved Festival of Wonder begins this year\, here’s everything you need to know for this weekend of performance. \nSt Laurence Church will be transformed from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 November\, as performers\, artists and community groups gather for a three-day celebration themed around ‘The Pearl of Great Price’. \nTo enhance the atmosphere and this year’s wider focus\, ‘finding wonder in the heart of nature’\, the church will become a woodland wonderland\, decorated with hundreds of leaves designed by primary school children from across the district. \nThe festival offers a weekend of spectacular free entertainment\, blending circus\, music\, workshops and reflective spaces. There is something there for all ages to enjoy. \nThe main show: The Briar and The Bramble\nThe weekend pivots around ‘The Briar and The Bramble’\, a specially commissioned 45-minute circus show written and directed by Andy Bewley and Tatiana Ozhiganova. \nInspired by this year’s theme\, the story explores ideas of value\, sacrifice and discovery. New for this year’s show is a live band. \nThe production stars: aerialists and acrobats Klodi & Yann\, who are coming directly from the West End show ‘Come Alive’; champion juggler\, Gordon Marquez; and stage magician\, Marco Cardoso. \nShow times: \n\n\nFriday 21 November: Two relaxed performances \n\n\nSaturday 22 November: Shows at 12pm and 3pm \n\n\nSaturday evening: Paid Gala show with Tweedy the Clown (almost sold out) \n\n\n→ ‘The Briar and The Bramble’ director’s note by Andy Bewley \nFriday night: Cabaret circus showcase\, ‘whispers and wings’\nThe weekend gets off to literally a flying start on Friday when\, after the relaxed performances\, a free cabaret circus showcase\, ‘whispers and wings’\, will be presented by School of Larks. There will be a bar and cocktails. Doors open at 8.15pm for an 8.30pm start. \nSaturday: Free community day\nFree community Saturday includes performances from circus performers\, dancers\, choirs and musicians. \nAcross the whole weekend\, visitors can enjoy: \n\nThe ‘wall of wonder’\n\nPhoto exhibition \n\n\nSecret garden \n\n\nCraft activities \n\n\nFree café (plus paid evening bar) \n\n\nUnder 5s play area \n\n\nHot food from community chef Sam Angelo \n\nFor the first time\, there is a youth club in Shambles Hall on Saturday evening\, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm\, offering a silent disco\, games consoles\, snacks and music\, hosted by IlluminateStroud.\n\nSunday: Workshops and finale\nSunday afternoon hosts several bookable workshops\, including the popular School of Larks circus workshop. You can book for workshop tickets online. \nThe festival closes at 6pm on Sunday 23 November with ‘circus of the Soul’. This free finale is expected to be extremely popular as it features Bristol’s Renewal Gospel Choir and Stroud’s Midnight Quartet\, plus a range of circus acts\, spoken word and aerial interpretations. Places are limited so free tickets need to be booked online on a first come\, first served basis. \nFestival of Wonder takes place at St Laurence: Stroud Centre for Peace & the Arts\, The Shambles\, Stroud\, GL5 1JL. \n→ Full details\, timings and tickets
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/all-you-need-to-know-for-festival-of-wonder-this-weekend/
LOCATION:St Laurence Church\, The Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts\, The Shambles\, Stroud\, GL5 1JL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20251010T093558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T093558Z
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SUMMARY:A farewell to Archdeacon Hilary
DESCRIPTION:At Evensong on Sunday 23 November\, the Feast of Christ the King\, we will say thank you and farewell to Archdeacon Hilary. With canticles by Sir Herbert Brewer\, an anthem by Ralph Vaughan Williams and a sermon given by Archdeacon Hilary\, we will celebrate in words and music a ministry that has been valued by so many across the Diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/a-farewell-to-archdeacon-hilary/
LOCATION:Gloucester Cathedral\, College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20251117T101713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T101713Z
UID:73207-1763980200-1763985600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:Stroud Area Youth Ministry Gathering
DESCRIPTION:There have been several exciting ideas and developments regarding youth ministry across the Stroud Valley\, and we are looking to explore what a more formal partnership between [Anglican] churches and The Door’s illuminate project might look like. \nTo gather people from across our churches & denominations to explore this a bit further\, including but not limited to: \nYouth Alpha \nWorship Nights \nDiscipleship \nSchools Ministry \nLinks to primary school / children’s ministry \n  \nThis will be led by the Senior Youth Connector\, Barrie Voyce. \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-area-youth-ministry-gathering/
LOCATION:The Church of the Holy Spirit (Tin Church)\, Stratford Road\, Paganhill\, Stroud\, Gloucester\, GLAN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250922T114734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T114734Z
UID:71866-1763989200-1763992800@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-241125/
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:20251125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20250828T145044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T145044Z
UID:71336-1764061200-1764075600@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:IMD 1-4: Collective worship in schools
DESCRIPTION:Ti-4 curates only \nLed by Revd Canon Jo Weatherall\, Senior Children & Families Connector \nDebbie Helme\, Principal Advisor for School Christian Character incl. RE\, Collective Worship and Spirituality
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/imd-1-4-collective-worship-in-schools/
LOCATION:Jerusalem meeting room\, 4 College Green Gloucester GL1 2LR\, 4 College Green\, Gloucester\, GL1 2LR
CATEGORIES:Curates
ORGANIZER;CN="Revd David Treharne":MAILTO:dtreharne@glosdioc.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T135402
CREATED:20251103T104955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T102955Z
UID:72951-1764185400-1764190800@gloucester.anglican.org
SUMMARY:An evening of learning and reflection – during the 16 days of activism against gender based violence
DESCRIPTION:PhD student\, and sector practitioner\, Susanna Webb will share her academic research into how preachers in UK Baptist churches approach the subject of domestic abuse from the pulpit\, and what we can all learn from her findings – whatever our denomination or role – about supporting\nsurvivors and preventing abuse from thriving in our church communities.\n\nHer presentation will challenge assumptions about the prevalence of abuse in our church communities and will give inspiration for ongoing good reflective ministry practice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will learn what Susanna’s academic research tells us about: \n\n\nWhat motivates or prevents preachers in addressing domestic abuse in sermons. \n\n\nThe extent to which ministerial training prepares clergy to preach effectively and safely on\nthis subject. \n\n\nThe barriers preachers face\, including fear of reprisal\, lack of knowledge\, theological\nchallenges\, and personal trauma. \n\n\nThe outcomes for survivors — positive and negative — of preaching on domestic abuse in\nchurch communities. \n\n\nAlternative/additional ways churches can address domestic abuse in their communities. \n\n\nActionable next steps for ministry and safeguarding practice. \n\n\n\nPlaces can be booked in advance online here.  Booking is advisable.\n\n\n\n\nThe event is from 7.30pm to 8.45pm.\n\n\n\n£10 suggested optional donation. \nTicket includes a hot drink and summary of the research findings with guide for ongoing reflection. \nFor further information or queries\, please contact:\ninfo@preachingthatprotects.co.uk
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/an-evening-of-learning-and-reflection-during-the-16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/
LOCATION:Christ Church Abbeydale\, Heron Way\, Gloucester\, GL4 5EQ
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