This autumn, the Revd Dr Mark Siddall, Priest-in-Charge of St James’ Church Kingsway and Quedgeley, is leading a series of seminars to help clergy, ministers and readers understand the scriptural, theological and missional imperative to care for God’s Creation.
Tag: Training
Caring for our communities’ mental health
One in four people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England. And nearly 9 out of 10 people with mental health problems say thatContinue reading
Mental Health wellbeing – resources for churches
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, the nation is facing a mental health crisis, with the young, the poor, and those with pre-existing mental health problems most affected. TheContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel, 15 November 2022
This Sunday (20 November) has been nationally designated as ‘Safeguarding Sunday’.
Raising awareness of domestic abuse: A message from Bishop Rachel
Bishop Robert and I welcome the new e-learning module called ‘Raising awareness of Domestic Abuse’.
School and church come together to celebrate St Matthew’s Day
To celebrate the feast of St Matthew on 21 September, members of the congregation of the church in Cainscross ran a whole day with their church school. St Matthew’s CofEContinue reading
Foundations in Theology, Ministry and Mission
September 2021 – June 2022 This course is a great way to explore and grow in faith and be part of a learning network. Offered by Cuddesdon, Gloucester and HerefordContinue 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
Meet the young people trying out ministry
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a religious community? This year we are honoured to host four young people, living in community together andContinue reading
Inclusive Communities Workshops for Gloucestershire
Fun, free and interactive workshops and discussion groups to help your faith community on its inclusion journey.
Diocesan Clergy Conference 2019
Presentation slides from the Diocesan Clergy Conference, which was held last week in Swanwick, are now publicly available. Slides are offered as PDFs, below: Professor Grace Davie – Keynote. Gathered,Continue reading
Possible World course from CMS
This has been spotted on huge discount which may well be of interest as it is an excellent study guide for churches wanting to look outwards, exploring the breadth ofContinue reading
Foundations in theology, ministry and mission
Is God calling you into greater public involvement in the life of your church, to serve your local congregation, live out your faith in the world and serve your localContinue reading
An update from the Safeguarding Team
Modern slavery The Clewer initiative which is a Church of England project on modern slavery has some online training which is now available to anyone who would like to findContinue reading
Melanie’s story: gaining confidence
“It made me brave” Melanie is a physics teacher in a secondary school, part of a very small but living rural church and went on the church’s first Fruitfulness onContinue reading
Leading Worship Course
Leading worship is a calling within the people of God. This course trains lay people to lead worship and be valuable members of worship teams. ‘Worship Leaders’ will be trainedContinue reading
Social media virtues and vices webinars
12.00 on 13 and 20 July 2018 If getting to grips with social media in all its forms is a little daunting, then these two one-hour webinars are for you.Continue reading
Baptism training with Bishop Robert
Bishop Robert is hosting a number of learning events for those involved in baptism ministry in April and May. At these events we will learn more about national Christening resources, and waysContinue reading
Work: the bigger picture
(Check our events for upcoming events)In the workplace, we’re called to be a model of Christ to others. A moulder of culture; someone who tries to make things better forContinue reading
Deepening faith: what we thought of the CGH course
Having just completed the CGH Foundations course, we asked Kathryn Lea and and Sarah Parkes to tell us what they thought of the whole experience. Watch the short video here:Continue reading
Can we learn to be happy?
A vicar walks into a pub … and arranges to host a social experiment to find out if it’s possible to learn happiness.
Listening Post Counselling Training Courses
CPCAB Foundation Course in Counselling Skills (Level 2) and Studies (Level 3) One Year Certificate Course, Thursday 6.00pm-9.30pm from 7th September 2017 The Level 2 Certificate in CounsellingContinue reading
Jo Davies, Reader in Training
“I decided to apply to become a Reader, because I’ve become increasingly aware that I needed to be better equipped!” – we speak to Jo Davies about her Reader training:
