Churches Together has donated over 200 copies of “It’s Your Move” to Year 6 pupils in the local primary schools of Churchdown and Innsworth. Published by Scripture Union, “It’s YourContinue reading
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Thornbury Foodbank reflects on 10 years’ supporting people in need
In June, the Foodbank outlet in the historic market town Thornbury marked its 10-year anniversary of opening. The Foodbank is run by volunteers from churches in the area. Mair Vaughn,Continue reading
Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III in the Diocese of Gloucester
Worshipping communities across the country are marking the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort in a variety of ways.
Here we share some of the events and activities happening in and around the Diocese of Gloucester.
Jane’s call to a new ministry
Jane’s creative approach to following her calling has transformed children’s and families’ provision in Lydney. In 2021, Jane Penny was employed as a lay Children and Families Minister in TidenhamContinue reading
Community meals bring families together in Lydney
Throughout the school summer holidays, churches in Lydney were busy providing a weekly meal to families. Jane Penny of Churches Together in Lydney shares how this simple initiative opened up opportunities for connection and friendship.
Churches pop up craft cafe draws in 250 in Cam and Dursley
A new pop up creative cafe in Cam and Dursley has had over 250 children learning new craft skills in the past two weeks.
Churches and schools come together in Cirencester
On Thursday 7th September federated schools Siddington Church of England and Kemble Primary came together to hold their first joint whole federation event – a singing extravaganza! Cirencester Baptist ChurchContinue reading
Ready to Respond
This week, as we remember a failed bomb attack on Parliament in 1605, we still see the effects of terrorism around the world. British tourists in Sharm el-Sheikh wonder when theyContinue reading
Not just talking but listening
Telephone by Michel Quoist is not a novel, but a short pithy prayer. It ends: “Forgive me, Lord, for we were connected, and now we are cut off.” The phoneContinue reading