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SUMMARY:Thriving Church - Shaping Mission for a New Generation
DESCRIPTION:Our second Thriving Church day will be focused on how we can shape our churches for the current generation of children\, youth and their parents. \nThe day will focus on understanding better those under the age of 35 (Millennials\, Gen Z\, and Generation Alpha)\, hearing directly from them\, and exploring how our churches can meet them where they are at. \nWe will be joined by Gemma Madle (Senior Researcher\, Youthscape) and Ruth Perrin (Author of Changing Shape\, the Faith Lives of Millennials) who will be sharing the latest thinking and culture. \nBarrie Voyce & Jo Wetherall\, Senior Connectors in the Diocese\, will also be bringing us the findings of the research with youth and the parents of children in the Diocese who are not part of our church communities. \nThere will be space for Deanery teams to consider this research in light of your own contexts\, Deanery Strategic Pathways and opportunities. \nYou’ll leave inspired and with a plan of action for mission and ministry to young people in your context! \nThis event is now fully booked\, if you would like to join the waitlist please contact Sophie Simmonds on ssimmonds@glosdioc.org.uk. \n \n  \nBarrie Voyce\, Senior Youth Connector \nBarrie leads the growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese. \n  \n \n  \nJo Wetherall\, Senior Children and Families 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. \n  \n \nKate Stacey\, Collaborative Ministry Lead: Life Long Learning \nKate hosted the first Thriving Church event in May 2025.  \nKate leads on the development of an innovative and collaborative approach to ensuring all ministries\, licensed\, lay and ordained grow and flourish.  Kate develops and delivers the CMD programme for everyone.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/thriving-church-shaping-mission/
LOCATION:All Saints Academy\, Blaisdon Way\, Cheltenham\, Gloucestershire\, GL51 0WH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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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-2026/
LOCATION:Church House\, Denmark Road\, 5 Denmark Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 3HW
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T180000
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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-2026-newent/
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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SUMMARY:X:Alt
DESCRIPTION:X: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. \nAimed at children age 7 – 11. \nTo book or get more info\, please contact: xalt@holyapostles.org.uk.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/xalt-january/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles Church\, London Road\, Cheltenham\, GL52 6HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Worship & prayer,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T193000
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SUMMARY:Postponed: Pray For Schools
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed currently and will be rearranged for another date. \nDo you pray for your child’s school? \nAre you a teacher\, praying for your school? \nCome along and meet others who pray for our schools. \nThe evening will provide an opportunity to meet other people praying for your school and network with other groups. \nCanon Rachel Howie will be our guest speaker. \nRefreshments provided. \n 
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/pray-for-schools-january/
LOCATION:St Barnabas Church\, Gloucester\, Stroud Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 5LJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,Schools,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Champion":MAILTO:hchampion@glosdioc.org.uk
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