For anyone involved with Children, Youth and Families ministry in the Diocese of Gloucester. More than an ideas factory, the ‘Introduction to Christian Ministry’ course is an opportunity to goContinue reading
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Thy Kingdom Come 2024
Let us pray! The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited parishes across England to join a great wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost
Sherlock shows children that they belong
The Beacon Benefice in the Cotswolds is branding its all-age services with a friendly sheep called Sherlock to make its offering instantly recognisable. Part of the Benefice’s current focus isContinue reading
A Christmas message for children and families from Bishop Rachel
Please share this video Christmas message for 2023 with children and families that you know. The words that Bishop Rachel says are written below the video. I hopeContinue reading
Pray Like Hannah: Praying through November
Learn more about the Diocese of Gloucester’s prayer campaign, launching this November. For the month of November, we’re encouraging Christians to Pray Like Hannah. Hannah was a woman in theContinue reading
Activities for all ages at Gloucester Cathedral this summer
Discover the monastic heritage of Gloucester Cathedral this summer, with a packed programme of free activities offering visitors of all ages the chance to learn more about this remarkable placeContinue reading
Drop in Café session for Children, Family and Youth Ministry
The Children, Families and Youth Connect Team are hosting regular drop in sessions to chat over a coffee and chew over what’s going on in your ministry. No topic orContinue reading
Drop in Café session for Children, Family and Youth Ministry
The Children, Families and Youth Connect Team are hosting regular drop in sessions to chat over a coffee and chew over what’s going on in your ministry. No topic orContinue reading
Youth club saved by church and community
Church and community organisations in Minchinhampton are working together to support local children, families and young people to help them get a better start in life. When the local youthContinue reading
Cheltenham network for Ukrainians
Holy Apostles Church in Cheltenham is setting up a regular social event for Ukrainian people who are new to the town and they want help to spread the word. ManyContinue reading
Hearts of Prayer: Ukraine
So many words come to mind as we watch and hear events unfold in Ukraine and indeed in Russia. Knowing what and how to pray, in such a traumatic timeContinue reading
Wild and Wonderful goes live
Petra Crofton, environmentalist, author and childrens worker from Barnwood, Gloucester, has launched a new set of resources to help children and young people learn about science and the natural world,Continue reading
Baptisms moving outdoors in Thornbury and Oldbury
The Revd Joy Ludlow, Priest-in-charge, United Benefice of Thornbury and Oldbury with Shepperdine blogs about how the pandemic has changed their approach to baptism. “Like many of our communities, inContinue reading
Serve And Share building community in Gloucester
A food sharing initiative in central Gloucester has led to friendships and a better sense of community
Wild and wonderful launch for year of science and faith
Scientist and author Petra Crofton is inviting families to a celebration of the launch of her new book and the start of a year of exploring the links between faith and science.
Greenway Gifts Groceries
School uniforms and groceries have been gifted to people in the Shurdington area this summer holidays, as part of the continued Greenway Gifts programme. The church in the Greenway BeneficeContinue reading
Bedtime church brings families flocking
Amy Todd, Children and Youth Worker for Vale and Cotswold Edge tells about how they have stayed connected with local families throughout the pandemic. When lockdown hit, Amy Todd, ChildrenContinue reading
Church reaches out to Women’s Refuge
The Churn Valley Benefice (CVB) has been supporting the Stroud Women’s Refuge over lockdown by sponsoring bags of laundry and household cleaning items or single bed linen for families. TheContinue reading
The Benefice where lockdown was a catalyst for children’s ministry
Children’s work is flourishing in the Seven Towers benefice
Archdeacon Phil’s Easter video message for families
Archdeacon Phil talks barbecues, burgers and changing the world in his short Easter message, especially for children and households. Watch Bishop Robert’s Easter messageContinue reading
Baby Evie christened at school
A family in Shurdington have chosen to have their baby baptised in their local school. Baby Evie has a big sister at Shurdington Church of England Primary School and theContinue reading
Baptism training with Bishop Robert
Bishop Robert is hosting a number of learning events for those involved in baptism ministry in April and May. At these events we will learn more about national Christening resources, and waysContinue reading
Doing Messy Church, St James’, Dursley’s experience
From 10.30am ‘til 12 noon on between four and six Saturday mornings throughout the year, about 40-60 children have fun making things, playing games, acting, hearing the gospel, exploring BibleContinue reading
Baptism: letter from the Bishop of Tewkesbury
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Investing in our engagement with baptism families to spark an amazing adventure with Jesus Christ In 2016 we welcomed 1,665 children to baptism inContinue reading
