Amy, Barrie and Vicky, our Diocesan Youth Connectors, have launched a podcast for young people. Connected, a Christian podcast for young people in Gloucestershire and beyond, will feature two short
Tag: Young people
Podcast Episode 20: Young people and mental health
Bishop Rachel Treweek visits the Cotswold School to talk to two young people there; Sam (year 13) and Maya (year 11). They are joined by Helen Ford of NHS Gloucestershire,
Sportily: TRAC Battle Sports
30 young people joined a Sportily team at TRAC Battle Sports in Newent, to play outdoor laser quest, race Go-karts, play sports and games, sing worship songs and hear testimonies
Intergenerational worshipping communities
We are always keen to hear of exciting and innovative ways that churches are encouraging intergenerational church – engaging with everyone regardless of age or ability, Sam Williams, Youth Minister,
Talk Well reveals online impact dashboard
Talk Well, the Gloucestershire-based mental health support charity for children and young people has unveiled an online impact dashboard, allowing people to see the impact of the charity’s work. The
Hearts of Prayer: Ukraine
So many words come to mind as we watch and hear events unfold in Ukraine and indeed in Russia. Knowing what and how to pray, in such a traumatic time
Wild and Wonderful goes live
Petra Crofton, environmentalist, author and childrens worker from Barnwood, Gloucester, has launched a new set of resources to help children and young people learn about science and the natural world,
#OneDiocese blog by Claire Power-Browne, Co Leader of Talk Well
Claire Power-Browne of Talk Well speaks of holding hope for a young person until they feel able to hold it for themselves
Is there hope post COP26?
Matt Fulford, our DAC energy and sustainability advisor reflects on the outcomes of COP26. “I had the privilege of being able to attend both the Blue and Green Zone events
Top Tips for Youth Ministry
One of the questions our Youth Connectors get asked the most is “So, what can we do?” Since we launched our Youth Connect vision at the start of 2021, Senior Youth Connector,
Pioneer Ministry Blog: Bible and Big Bang – can they go together?
Engaging schools and congregations with big questions around science and faith Psalm 111:2 ESV: Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. This year
Listening to Young People
Blog by Vicky Falvey, Youth Connector for the Diocese of Gloucester “Over the last little while, I have found myself trying to find an answer as to how best to
Girls and boys on equal terms in Cathedral choir
Choral Evensong on Friday 3 September was a landmark date in the history of Gloucester Cathedral Choir. For the first time since the choir was founded in 1541, the girls
Introducing ‘Sportily’
Play sports, talk life. Run by Christians. Open to all. Sportily is the new name selected by children and young people for the sports ministry programme in our Diocese.
Active life and active faith #OneDiocese blog
Rob French, Head of Sports Ministry for Sportily shares his faith story for our #OneDiocese blog. “Farrier, footballer, farmer, firefighter…. All jobs that I wanted to do when I was
Where have all the youth workers gone?
Blog by Barrie Voyce, Senior Youth Connector for the Diocese of Gloucester Recently a friend of mine, Paul Friend, wrote an article for Premier Christianity which asked the question “Where
Learn historic masonry skillls at Redbrook
The masonry at Redbrook Church is exceptionally eroded, so a team of volunteers and trainers have decided to teach historic masonry skills to people who want to help save the
Youth Ministry – National Youth Agency COVID Guidelines Update
The NYA today announced guidelines in place from Monday 19 July: They have now withdrawn the term Covid secure and adapted to being Covid responsible. Essentially it is now down
New eco resource for youth groups
9 out of 10 Christian teenagers surveyed by Tearfund are concerned about climate change, but just one in 10 believe their church is doing enough to respond to the climate
Bishop Rachel speaks on inclusivity
Bishop Rachel gave a speech in the House of Lords today, during a debate on an inclusive society. She spoke on three areas: children and young people, churches and faith
The Benefice where lockdown was a catalyst for children’s ministry
Children’s work is flourishing in the Seven Towers benefice
Podcast Episode 9: Lockdown for young people. Bishop Rachel with Malindi, Emily, Libby, Barrie, Dan and Daniel
Engagement: Living out Christ’s love and hope. How are young people dealing with change and uncertainty during lockdown? Bishop Rachel talks to five teenagers from our worshipping communities, along with
