(SSMs – optional session) To book your place please click here
Tag: Vocation
Exploring Chaplaincy course
Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? These days there are chaplains in all sorts of places, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools,
Exploring Chaplaincy course
Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? These days there are chaplains in all sorts of places, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools,
Exploring Chaplaincy course
Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? These days there are chaplains in all sorts of places, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools,
Exploring Chaplaincy course
Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? These days there are chaplains in all sorts of places, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools,
Exploring Chaplaincy course
Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? These days there are chaplains in all sorts of places, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools,
Exploring Chaplaincy course
Have you every wondered about being a chaplain? These days there are chaplains in all sorts of places, not just in hospitals and prisons. There are chaplains in primary schools,
Louise’s Vocation at The Nelson Trust
During an Alpha course, Louise Oldfield found out about a charity called The Nelson Trust and immediately felt an overwhelming calling and a sense that her past experience had been
Young parents reflect on life in ministry
When a young parent is called to ordained ministry, it can have a huge impact not just on themselves, but on their whole family …
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.
An unexpected calling from church ministry to chaplaincy
“Whether someone has faith or not, I’m here to support them. It’s about presence, understanding, and care.”
A homegrown calling for Jackie in Bibury
Jackie Colburn’s path to ministry has been deeply intertwined with the community that she’s called home for decades. She was born in Cheltenham, raised in Winchcombe, and has lived on
A calling close to home: Clare’s ministry at St Catharine’s
For some Christians, a calling to ministry means traveling far from home, but some are called to serve in the same place that they live. For Clare Negreira, it became
Shorter training time for Reader ministry
Training as a Reader in the Diocese of Gloucester has recently seen some important and exciting changes. The initial training period with our training partner, Cuddesdon Gloucester and Hereford, has
Careers fair sparks vocations conversations
Cotswold School invited local priests to come and chat with young people about their futures, gifts and vocations at a careers fair, providing space for deeper reflection on broader questions
Rachel: “I am blessed with so much and am called to give back”
Rachel Tarling has a dual vocation, to Reader ministry and to paid work as an Orthogeriatric Associate Specialist at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where she cares for elderly patients. She has
Message from Bishop Robert, 22 October 2024
I have written before of that moving moment in the confirmation service when the candidate declares their name, a man, a woman, a child, made in the image of God.
Exciting new training opportunity for Children, Youth and Families Ministry
For anyone involved with Children, Youth and Families ministry in the Diocese of Gloucester. More than an ideas factory, the ‘Introduction to Christian Ministry’ course is an opportunity to go
Pastoral Assistants Course – Chipping Sodbury
What does it mean to be a Christian in the 21st Century? The next diocesan Pastoral Assistants Course starts on 14 September 2024 in Chipping Sodbury. Using an interactive workshop
Molly’s ordination story: “I would sneak off to the cathedral to worship.”
This weekend, we have celebrated along with the eight priests and eight deacons who have been ordained. Molly Boot, from East London, shares their journey from atheist to Baptist ministry
Steve’s ordination story: Choosing a path of service
A Stroud teacher is one of the people who will be ordained deacon in a special service at Gloucester Cathedral on Sunday. Steve Saville plans to continue teaching Religious Studies
Stefan’s ordination journey: physics and faith
We’re looking forward to this year’s ordinations, where five new priests and eight new deacons will be ordained in Gloucester Cathedral on 18 and 19 June.
Message from Bishop Robert, 3 May 2022
One of the enormous privileges of the ministry in which Bishop Rachel and I share in this Diocese, is to preside over services of Confirmation…
A warm welcome in the heart of Matson
Introducing Emma Wilson, chef and manager of The Long Table in Matson, a new branch of the hugely successful Brimscombe Long Table.
