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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:Cheltenham Youth Ministry Connect
DESCRIPTION:For Christian faith inspired youth workers and key volunteers in Cheltenham and the surrounding area. \nCheltenham Youth 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 Barrie Voyce – Barrie leads the growing network of deanery youth connectors\, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.
URL:https://gloucester.anglican.org/event/cheltenham-youth-ministry-connect-jan-2026/
LOCATION:School House Cafe\, GL50 4EZ
CATEGORIES:Children and Family ministry,CMD: Open to all,Developing Your Ministry,Youth Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrie Voyce":MAILTO:bvoyce@glosdioc.org.uk
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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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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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