A 17-year-old member of the worshipping community at Emmanuel Network Church (ENC) is helping to reshape the church’s worship and communications. Zach Callaghan has been volunteering his creative media skills
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A message from Kate Stacey, Collaborative Ministry Lead: Lifelong learning
The Revd Kate Stacey, Collaborative Ministry Lead: Lifelong learning, for the Diocese of Gloucester is moving to a new role as Head of Discipleship in Oxford Diocese. She said: “I
Children’s Ministry Essentials
Anticipation, excitement, a twinge of anxiety, so many feelings as we launched the first learning hubs for the Children’s Ministry Essentials (CME) programme in Gloucester and Newent, but hurrah!, we
Neurodiversity in ministry: embracing our extraordinary differences
Both lay and ordained ministry can provide unique challenges at the best of times – but how much greater are those challenges when we may perceive reality itself differently to
WMRJI: Share your story
The West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative is inviting people to share their lived experiences of racism or exclusion in church spaces – or what you think might help create a more
We trust that God’s got it: Vicky’s story
As part of our season of vocation, this week we speak to Vicky Falvey who will be one of eight people ordained deacon on Sunday 29 June.
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 with
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 our
A Rocha Director shares ‘The whole Easter story’ at St Lawrence, Barnwood
The Director of Communications for A Rocha International, Jo Swinney, will be speaking at a Lent event with an environmental focus at St Lawrence Church, Barnwood on 13 February. As
X:Site Forest of Dean
X:site FoD is a high-energy event for 7yr olds to school yr 7. Bringing children together to learn more about the difference Jesus can make in their lives. It is
X:Site Forest of Dean
X:site FoD is a high-energy event for 7yr olds to school yr 7. Bringing children together to learn more about the difference Jesus can make in their lives. It is
X:Site Forest of Dean
X:site FoD is a high-energy event for 7yr olds to school yr 7. Bringing children together to learn more about the difference Jesus can make in their lives. It is
X:Site Forest of Dean
X:site FoD is a high-energy event for 7yr olds to school yr 7. Bringing children together to learn more about the difference Jesus can make in their lives. It is
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 who
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 who
Children and Families: Meeting Point Online Support Group
Just starting out or feeling your way with Children and Families ministry? Meeting Point is a new online group meeting once a month for an hour, bringing together people who
Mike Williams to retire after 51 years of dedicated service
Mike Williams, currently a Reader in the benefice of Hardwicke, Elmore with Longley, is set to retire after 51 years of service to the Church of England and 31 years
Children and Families: Meeting Point Online Support Group – Cancelled
Please note, this event has been cancelled. Please sign up if you would like to be added to the group for future meetings. Just starting out or feeling your way
Children and Families: Meeting Point Online Support Group
Just starting out or feeling your way with Children and Families ministry? Meeting Point is a new online group meeting once a month for an hour, bringing together people who
Laine’s story: God’s calling through sorrow
It was a moving moment at a child’s funeral which convinced Laine Lewis to explore ordained ministry. When Laine gave birth to her second child, Malachi in 2013, he suffered
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
Anna Chaplaincy – bringing God’s love to people in later life
12 people have been commissioned as ‘Anna Chaplains’ at a special service at Holy Apostles’ Church, Cheltenham, specialising in spiritual support for older people. The men and women have completed
Youth Worship Nights February-March
There are several youth worship nights that are open to any young people who would like to come along. Please see our upcoming events below: Youth Worship Night- Trinity Cheltenham
Clare Dyson remembered
The Revd Richard Coombs, Rector of Cheltenham, fondly remembers the life and ministry of a much-valued colleague and friend, the Revd Clare Dyson, who died on 9 July. “The Revd
