There are many Trusts across the UK who are seeking to make grants to churches and worshipping communities but many churches are unsure how to access these and how toContinue reading
Tag: Stewardship
GoodWill Event
Have you got questions about Wills, Probate & Power of Attorneys? Have you got no idea how to plan or pay for a funeral? Concerned about the eco nature ofContinue reading
New: Stewardship and giving workshops 2024
Many of you will have met Lisa-Jayne Lewis, the new diocesan Stewardship and Giving Advisor. After initial meetings with people across the diocese, she has pulled together a series 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
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
Grant Writing Workshop- FULLY BOOKED
Please note that there are no longer any spaces for this workshop. Due to this we have created an additional afternoon workshop. There are many Trusts across the UK whoContinue reading
Grant Writing Workshop
There are many Trusts across the UK who are seeking to make grants to churches and worshipping communities but many churches are unsure how to access these and how toContinue reading
Fundraising Workshop
This workshop will look at all the different ways that parishes can and do generate income. Bring your ideas and be inspired by what others have done to raise money for all differentContinue reading
Fundraising Workshop
This workshop will look at all the different ways that parishes can and do generate income. Bring your ideas and be inspired by what others have done to raise money for all differentContinue reading
Using nature to reduce flood risk at Cam Hopton School
Expert engineers have created an innovative water management system to tackle a flooding problem at Cam Hopton Church of England Primary School. The hillside position of the school, situated aboveContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert, 6 December 2022
A week ago, Cate Williams wrote on the deep reality of the nature crisis that is wounding the biodiversity of our world and how, as disciples of Christ, we might begin to respond. As we begin our Christmas celebrations, we are given, should we need it, another reminder of why it is so important that we respond.
#EcoChurchInAnHour Caring for the environment
Bishop Robert meets the Assistant Operations Director at Trinity Cheltenham, Marion David, to talk about how care for the environment runs through everything they do as a church at Trinity.
Bishop Sadock: “Lack of rain is more serious for us than Covid-19”
Climate change is happening, it is happening now, and people are dying as a result.
Heartfelt thanks as prisoners get new clothes
The church at St John the Evangelist, Churchdown and Innsworth has been supporting prisoners at Leyhill open prison and helping reduce waste, by diverting new clothing from going to landfill.Continue reading
Walk for the Planet is now underway- join in!
There’s still time to sign up for the rest of the walk, which concludes its journey in our area on Wednesday. Listen to what the walkers had to say —>
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
Share your eco stories for the ‘Green showcase’
It’s time to share your stories of all the eco projects going on in your patch. We’d love to share them in the Bulletin and on our social media channels,Continue reading
Winter shelter: Sponsor a bed appeal
Gloucester City Mission will soon be opening the Winter Shelter for the homeless and vulnerable in our city for the cold season. It costs £39,000 each year to run theContinue reading
Inspiration for the Season of Creation
If you are wondering how to make a start on caring for creation then here are a couple of talks to get you started
Call for Steward assistance at The Christian Arts Festival
Christian Arts Festival Stewards Please click on the flyer and circulate to anyone interested in Stewarding for the Christian Arts Festival 2019 and therefore getting to see the events theyContinue reading
DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal
More than 16 million people in East Africa do not know where their next meal will come from and children are at risk of dying from starvation.