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We have a very strong group of curates in the Diocese of Gloucester and with over 30 curates and over 40 training parishes, we are constantly looking at ways of developing our Curate Training Programme, (officially titled Initial Ministerial Development).

Most of the training takes place in the parish and is supervised by the training incumbent. There are also training events (IMD) which bring curates together for mutual support and learning. The aim is to develop curates competence in the tasks they have to perform, but even more important to develop their formation as ministers of God. To access the relevant IMD year programme please see the link below mainly for curates.

There is also an extensive range of resources from setting up the curacy through to moving on which may be helpful when the time is right.

Developing your ministry
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Who’s Who

Revd David Treharne

Collaborative Ministry: Foundations Lead

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Ruth Cameron

Collaborative Ministry: Foundations Lead Administrator

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Setting up a curacy

Can I have a curate
Training Incumbent Registration of Interest
Parish Profile proforma
Setting up a curacy in the Diocese of Gloucester
Discussion starters for potential training incumbents and ordinands
Parish Welcoming and Support

 

Curate and Training Incumbent Manual

Overview of Curacy reports reviews and portfolio – updated Jan 2026
IMD Programme 2025-26

 

Curacy Review

Learning Plan
Learning Plan for the new formation qualities

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See also:

Grove Booklet P173 (2011) ‘Supervising a Curate’ by Rick Simpson available at no cost for Gloucester training incumbents and curates.  For a copy contact Julie.

CofE Curates Facebook group

Church of England Ordinands and Curates