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Tag: Gloucester
Women at the Well interfaith group – sharing faith through art
In January 2021, an open invitation went out for Muslim and Christian women in Gloucestershire to come to a community-led group. They would get to know each other, read storiesContinue reading
Share Matson – serving up love
Andy Wilson, Church Army pioneer minister, shares how he came to open and lead Share Matson – a fresh expression of church on the outskirts of Gloucester. Share Matson offersContinue reading
What are you giving the planet for Christmas?
St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester set their congregation the challenge to give the Earth a Christmas present. Some really creative ideas were submitted. Here are a few of the responses,Continue 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.
Food, fun and friendship at St Catharine’s
St Catharine’s in Gloucester has been helping local families to have access to food over the summer holidays. It’s part of a long-term project to be at the heart ofContinue reading
Pilgrimage from Tewkesbury Abbey to Gloucester Cathedral
On Saturday, 4 September, this pilgrimage aims to promote spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing.
St Catharine’s opens fully accessible loo
St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester has officially opened a fully accessible toilet, complete with an adult changing facility. It’s one of only three accessible toilets with an adult changing facilityContinue reading
GARAS appeal for kitchen equipment
GARAS (Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers) is appealing for donations of kitchen equipment for asylum seekers locally. They would be very grateful for donations of pots and pans,Continue reading
Looking back with thankfulness
Sunday 4 July was Thank You Day and thousands of people shared their stories of thankfulness using our Thank You Cards and resources. The congregation at Blockley (left) gave theirContinue reading
Gaining experience in different worshipping communities
Preparing for its second year, the Gloucester Ministry Experience Scheme gives young adults the opportunity to live and work amongst different worshipping communities in the Gloucester area. Members of theContinue reading
What does it mean to be a ‘Dementia-friendly church’?
Dementia awareness and projects in local churches We recognise the extraordinary worshipping communities who care for people living with the condition. Inclusion and connection help us all flourish together. InContinue reading
From Your Cathedral To You
Gloucester Cathedral will bring Comfort and Joy to all, wherever you may be this Christmas Gloucester Cathedral’s From Your Cathedral To You Christmas campaign aims to give people across theContinue reading
New debt centre planned for Gloucester
A group of Gloucester churches has come together to open a new Christians Against Poverty debt centre in Gloucester. The planned centre will open this November. The group, led byContinue reading
Messy Church at Tuffley
Messy Church happens in Tuffley on a monthly basis. Helen McGeoch, Pioneer in Tuffley says, “Messy Church is so good, it’s breaking down barriers that separate church from community andContinue reading
Christian library offers free delivery service to Gloucester and Cheltenham
A new Christian library in Gloucester is providing a free loan and delivery service for Christian reading materials during lock down. The books, CDs and DVDs were donated by membersContinue reading
Diocese of Gloucester Funerals
Diocese of Gloucester Funerals is a diocesan initiative offered to Funeral Directors to provide the most complete range of Ministers’ for funerals from a single source. These links will leadContinue reading
Collective Worship brings inclusive, inspirational services to worshipping communities
In Church of England schools, collective worship reflects the traditions of the Church of England and develops learners’ understanding of Anglican traditions and practice. Many schools work with the localContinue reading
Impact of our collaborative ‘Real Me’ resource
In one particular Messy Church, the ‘Real me’ message hit hard. The previous week, the suicide of a popular young woman in the wider community – apparently as a result of low self-worth – had rocked the community. Leaders were
FestivAll sees communities coming together
The Diocese of Gloucester is an active member of the multi-agency movement, FestivALL. As a partnership, we are working together to break down barriers in our communities across ethnicity, faith,Continue reading
The Real Me
Working in partnership to create ways of helping children and young people explore their real value and identity. The Real Me: Messy Church resources now available
Forest Church: connecting with God out in nature
Many people around us find that their most profoundly spiritual moments are when they are outdoors, in nature. The Revd Cate Williams, our Mission and Evangelism Officer, says “Increasingly IContinue reading
Liedentity wins Best Campaign Film at Stroud Film Festival
We’re delighted that one of our recent short films, exploring the realities of social media, has won the award for Best Campaign film at the Stroud Film festival. Stroud Community TV hostedContinue reading
