The Revd Helen Sammon, Diocesan Link Officer for our Western Tanganyika (DWT) partnership, has stepped down from her role after 10 years of dedicated service. She tells us about someContinue reading
Tag: Leadership
The life of a Waterways Chaplain
Charles Garven is a Waterways Chaplain and a Reader. He shares the everyday reality of his vocation as he lives, works and prays alongside the canal community. “The work ofContinue reading
A busy week in the House of Lords: Bishop Rachel’s challenges to government
Last week, Bishop Rachel was the bishop on duty in the House of Lords, and spoke on six occasions on various topics. Full details are below: Grok and Twitter/X:Continue reading
Faithful Stewardship Workshop
This workshop will equip church leaders with tools to encourage regular planned giving within your congregation. Explore how Christian stewardship and generosity align with discipleship journeys and foster a cultureContinue reading
Getting Started & Keeping Going – Children’s Ministry
Getting started or keeping going? Whether you are just dipping your toe in or have suddenly found yourself in the deep end of Children’s ministry come and join us forContinue reading
Videos and photos of the 2025 ordinations
This weekend, eight new priests and eight new deacons were ordained at Gloucester Cathedral.
“I believe God is doing something special among Persian people”
On 14 June, the Persian Anglican Network Conference brought together people from across the UK to talk about faith, leadership, and welcoming and helping Persian Christians in the Anglican Church.Continue reading
Preaching Generosity Workshop
This workshop is designed for anyone who leads in churches and wants to feel more confident in preaching and teaching about giving as a part of our Christian discipleship. TheContinue reading
Connect Blog: Experiencing God in music
This month, Senior Connector Jo Wetherall interviews Steve Bullock about how he experiences God in music. How does music influence your relationship with God? Music allows me to connect withContinue reading
Connect Blog: Adolescence
This month, Senior Connector Barrie Voyce, is reflecting on the Netflix’s 4 part series, Adolescence. If you’ve been paying attention to the media over the last few weeks you cannotContinue reading
Connect blog: “You can do Easter, Jo”.
Senior Children and Families Connector for the Diocese of Gloucester, the Revd Jo Wetherall, talks about sharing Holy Week with pre-schoolers. “You can do Easter, Jo.” I always knew IContinue reading
Connect Blog: Moving from child to youth
This month, Senior Connector Barrie Voyce, is thinking about bridging the gap between Children and Youth Ministry. As someone who has worked with children and youth for most of myContinue reading
Cancelled – Helping Children Transition to Secondary School
This event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please contact Barrie if you would like some support with transitions. Helping Children Transition to Secondary School It’s a familiar story: youContinue reading
Cancelled – Helping Children Transition to Secondary School
This event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please contact Barrie if you would like some support with transitions. Helping Children Transition to Secondary School It’s a familiar story: youContinue reading
Children and Families Ministers Meet Up
Join us for a meeting of children and families ministers on 20 March 2025. This meetup is a wonderful opportunity to exchange innovative ideas and best practices to enhance ourContinue reading
Reader Café Meet Up
Drop in for a coffee and a chat, as well as finding support and connecting with other Readers in the Diocese of Gloucester. There is no need to book yourContinue reading
Reader Café Meet Up
Drop in for a coffee and a chat with our Interim Warden of Readers, Nick Partridge, as well as finding support and connecting with other Readers in the Diocese ofContinue reading
Reader Café Meet Up
Drop in for a coffee and a chat with our Interim Warden of Readers, Nick Partridge, as well as finding support and connecting with other Readers in the Diocese ofContinue reading
Friends of… Workshop
What are the benefits of a ‘Friends of’ scheme in your church or community? If you are looking at setting one up or already have one that you’d like to grow andContinue reading
Children & Youth Summer Camps – Connecting Together
If you’ve always wanted to take your group away to a Christian Summer Camp, but lack the numbers, volunteers, or energy to do so, worry no more! The Connect TeamContinue reading
Children & Youth Summer Camps – Connecting Together
If you’ve always wanted to take your group away to a Christian Summer Camp, but lack the numbers, volunteers, or energy to do so, worry no more! The Connect TeamContinue reading
Pray for Schools – Forest of Dean
Mobilising Christians to support their school communities through prayer. Includes guest speakers, a time of prayer and networking for Christians, teachers, school staff, those involved with schools work and whoContinue reading
Pray for Schools – Forest of Dean
Mobilising Christians to support their school communities through prayer. Includes guest speakers, a time of prayer and networking for Christians, teachers, school staff, those involved with schools work and whoContinue reading
Pray for Schools – Forest of Dean
Mobilising Christians to support their school communities through prayer. Includes guest speakers, a time of prayer and networking for Christians, teachers, school staff, those involved with schools work and whoContinue reading
