“Each candidate shared such varied stories of why they wanted to get baptised… Jacob, aged 19, came to faith after hearing the vicar give a simple Christmas talk for theContinue reading
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Faithful Generations ‘What can a Grandparent do?’ Workshop
‘What can a Grandparent do? A question close to our hearts when we long to share our faith with children of the younger generation, whether they are our familial GrandchildrenContinue reading
Faithful Generations Event
A shout out to everyone of grandparent generation and the children they love and care for in their families, churches and communities. You are invited to bring each other to GloucesterContinue reading
Children, Youth and Families Blog: Games to play in children’s and youth groups
Kate Smith, Children’s Pastor at St Andrew’s and St Bartholomew’s, Churchdown, shares some games to be used in children’s and youth groups. Caterpillar Race Age: 7+ Equipment: None No. ofContinue reading
Young people invited to try bell ringing
Bell ringers from the Gloucester and Bristol Diocesan Association of Church Bell Ringers (G&BDACBR) are encouraging young people to give church bell ringing a try.
Cheltenham Youth Connect Meeting April 2024
Support – Resource – Prayer For Christian faith inspired youth workers and key volunteers in Cheltenham and the surrounding area. Events are free. Please let Andy know if you areContinue reading
Sherlock shows children that they belong
The Beacon Benefice in the Cotswolds is branding its all-age services with a friendly sheep called Sherlock to make its offering instantly recognisable. Part of the Benefice’s current focus isContinue reading
Barrie Voyce blogs on gender identity and mental health
Barrie Voyce, Senior Youth Connector in the Diocese of Gloucester, blogs about what the real issues are facing young people today. This article originally appeared in the Winchcombe Parish Magazine.Continue reading
FireWatch Pentecost youth event 2024
FireWatch “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit” FireWatch is a safe space to worship and encounter God. There will be an “order of service” to follow, withContinue reading
Youthscape Essentials Course 2024
Youthscape Essentials An innovative course for volunteers that increases your skills and understanding about working alongside young people today. Whether you’re running a community project, a church youth group, orContinue reading
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 CheltenhamContinue reading
The Big Easter Bash- March 2024
The Big Easter Bash is a free event for school years 7-13. It will be an evening of live music, food and games. The event will happen at Gloucester Elim,Continue reading
Water dispensers at All Saints’ dramatically cut plastic waste
All Saints’ Academy in Cheltenham has prevented the use of 37,271 plastic bottles since September, by installing water bottle refilling stations around the school. From November, the academy stopped sellingContinue reading
Unexpected youth club thriving in Gloucester
When Gloucester City deanery started a focus on finding new ways to engage with secondary aged young people, they had no idea that by the end of the year GodContinue reading
Young Leaders Programme
Our first Young Leaders Programme will be at St Andrew’s, Churchdown on the following dates: 21st January 2024 28th January 2024 18th February 2024 25th February 2024 17th March 2024Continue reading
Stroud charity celebrates impact youth workers have on young people
National Youth Work Week 2023 takes place from Monday 6 to Sunday 12 November. The theme this year is youth work in every place and space. The Door, a Stroud-basedContinue reading
Pray Like Hannah: Praying through November
Learn more about the Diocese of Gloucester’s prayer campaign, launching this November. For the month of November, we’re encouraging Christians to Pray Like Hannah. Hannah was a woman in theContinue reading
Branch Youth Worship Event – November2023
Branch Youth Worship Event – The Great Commission – Fire Pit Special Doors open at 7pm. Event starts at 7.15pm. The event is expected to finish at 9pm. Branch is aContinue reading
Branch Youth Worship Event – October 2023
Branch Youth Worship Event – The Great Commission Doors open at 7pm. Event starts at 7.15pm. The event is expected to finish at 9pm. Branch is a free inter-church event. ForestContinue reading
Young people celebrate faith and friendship at summer party
Sunday 17 September saw children and young people from the worshipping community at St James’ Quedgeley come together to celebrate the end of the summer holidays. The children were allContinue reading
Bishop of Gloucester brings young voices to Parliament
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Right Revd Rachel Treweek, is holding an event in the House of Lords to call for strengthened protections in the Online Safety Bill.
Supporting children in the Y6 to Y7 transition
Andy, our Youth Connector for Cheltenham, offer some guidance for Y6 to Y7 transition. SATs are finally over for Year 6, and thoughts turn to the move to secondaryContinue reading
Connecting with Young People – October 2023
Join the Youth Connect Team and guest speakers for a day focusing on Connecting with Young People. The topics covered will include: Mental Health Outreach & discipleship Schools Sports TheContinue reading
