Next week (July 5 & 6) sees the return of the very popular Stroud Sacred Music Festival. Stroud will again come alive to a diverse beat, with free events andContinue reading
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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
Wholeness and Healing Day a great success
People from all over the Diocese of Gloucester came together for an amazing day of healing and wholeness in Churchdown last weekend. A day for God to work within people andContinue 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
A cracking Christmas campaign with some simple wins for churches!
#FollowTheStar is the Church of England’s 2018 Christmas campaign, and offers some easy ways to get involved
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
What do you get if you send a bishop to a gin distillery?
The Bishop of Tewkesbury, the Right Revd Bishop Robert Springett visited the 6 o’clock Gin/Bramley and Gage gin distillery as part of a series of ‘Take a bishop toContinue reading
Play football INSIDE Gloucester Cathedral!
Jesus fished with the fishermen and taught with the teachers; would he play football with the footballers …?
Why Sports Ministry?
Sports Ministry is a named part of the Diocese of Gloucester’s Vision; we asked sports ministers, volunteers and the public about sport and faith to find out why
Opening doors to the homeless in cold weather
Churches and communities around Gloucester are working together to provide decent, secure shelter for homeless people during the cold weather. An ongoing project, led by Gloucester City Mission (GCM, whichContinue reading
How is the local church funded?
A short video to explain Parish Share; what it is and what it does.
New Methodist bursary for rural church leaders and community projects
‘Germinate Leadership’ is a cross-denominational 18 month personal development programme for lay and ordained rural church leaders, designed to release your creative and entrepreneurial talent. We want to encourage participantsContinue reading
Gloucester City Faith Outreach and Provisions
Across Gloucester city food assistance is provided for homeless people in the following locations: Monday noon Salvation Army, 9pm soup run Eastgate Street pedestrian area. Tuesday Continue reading
