See also:
Messy Church
Godly Play
Jumping Fish Publications
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Youth Ministry Facebook page
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Our vision is to see children and families being encouraged and nurtured in our churches and being part of our worshipping community so that together we discover God’s kingdom and grow the Church.
We work alongside parishes supporting them to create and carry out a vision for children’s and family ministry in their context, and to explore resources for developing this ministry.
Who’s Who

Jo Wetherall
Senior Children and Families Connector
07394059289
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Jo 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.

Barrie Voyce
Senior Youth Connector
07359 068672
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Barrie leads a growing network of deanery youth connectors, enabling and equipping effective youth ministry across the diocese.

Amy Todd
Youth Connector for North Deaneries
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Charlotte Butcher
Youth Connector for West Deaneries
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Andy Macauly
Youth Connector for Cheltenham
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Key resources:
Intergenerational church community
Growing Together – resources and teaching
Prayers – general, themed and seasonal
Baptism – Good practices & national resources
Ideas & activities – General and themed content
Ministry – Resources
Events for Children and Families
We offer advice and ideas so that every church can be a hospitable church in which young people, children and families feel welcome either as regular congregation members or occasional visitors.
We wish to help and support you as you serve God and serve young people, children and families in your parish. Termly, we hold a forums gatherings open to anyone working with children and families, and for those involved in youth ministry. On this website you will find various ideas and resources.
Please get in touch if we can help you.
Connected – a Christian podcast for young people in Gloucestershire, and beyond….
Join Amy, Barrie and Vicky as they discus some of life’s big topics, explore how a faith in Jesus can help navigate your journey, meet some amazing Christians living everyday faith, and talk about kitchen utensils.
Connected is available twice a month from wherever you get your pods, follow us on Instagram to find out more, or listen below.