Tourism
The Story of Christianity in Gloucestershire takes us from rolling Cotswold Hills to the valley of the River Severn and onto the Royal Forest of Dean. From the great Cathedrals and Abbeys to tiny meeting houses and preaching crosses. From bustling market and industrial towns and cities to remote and tiny hamlets and villages. Every part of the country shows evidence of a Christianity alive and well through the ages.This website is designed to introduce you to some of the events in Gloucestershire's Christian past that have had a profound effect on national and sometimes even world history. The website includes details of a series of church trails in various parts of the county; each part of Gloucestershire has something unique to offer in terms of Christian Heritage.
http://www.gloschurchtourism.com/
Open to all
'For I was a stranger and you welcomed me...' Matthew 25.35'Practise hospitality' Romans 12.13
'Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some have entertained angels unawares' Hebrews 13.2
'Let all who come be welcomed as if they were Christ himself'
Rule of St Benedict
The Church is called to be a community of hospitality, responding generously to the welcome God gives to us in Jesus Christ.
Open to all is an audit, which has been produced to help churches develop their ministry and mission through reviewing the welcome they provide. It covers a wide spectrum and has been produced as a 'first stop' tool to get you thinking and reflecting on your priorities. At its heart is a desire that our communities and visitors should experience all of our churches as:
- welcoming places
- sacred places
- life-giving places
Open to all (772.26 KB)
The Church is called to be a community of hospitality, responding generously to the welcome God gives to us in Jesus Christ. Open to all is an audit, which has been produced to help churches develop their ministry and mission through reviewing the welcome they provide. Please click on the link to download the audit.
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