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Churches across the diocese will be encouraging people to give church a go.
Sep 7 at 11:58am
Churches in and around Gloucestershire are sending out an invitation to bring people to a special service as part of Back to Church Sunday on Sunday, 27 September.Current churchgoers are all encouraged to bring someone to their church and congregations will be making a special effort to welcome visitors. Whether you used to go to church, have never been before, or only usually attend for special occasions, your local church would love you to come along.
Andrew Braddock, Missioner for the Diocese of Gloucester said: "Many people visit our churches through the year. Back to Church Sunday is a great way for local congregations to extend an invitation to many in our society just waiting to be asked. It's a way of saying 'We're here for you - church is for everyone, because God is for everyone."
The scheme originally began in Manchester in 2004 but has been so successful that the whole country has signed up this year. Close to 200 churches of different denominations in and around Gloucestershire will be taking part with congregations making a real effort to invite people to join them in worship.
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what's on:
Wednesday at 10:15am
Saturday at 9:00am to Nov 29, 2009 at 7:30pm
Saturday at 11:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday at 7:30pm
Nov 29, 2009 at 9:00am to Dec 4, 2009 at 5:00pm
Nov 29, 2009 at 4:30pm to Dec 6, 2009 at 6:00pm
downloads:
October 2009 Clergy Bulletin - WORD (303 KB)
Clergy Bulletin October 2009 - WORD
October 2009 Clergy Bulletin - PDF (268.1 KB)
The clergy mailing for October 2009.
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The 2010 programme and booking form for the Cirencester School of Faith.
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Information about the plans for the All Saints Academy.
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A poster to promote a quiet day for those who work with children on Saturday 28 November 10am to 4pm at the House of the Open Door, Childswyckham.
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A press release about the new book by author and speaker Dr Martin Robinson and writer and broadcaster Paul Griffiths.
Inter-faith week (28 KB)
Information about the national Inter-faith week starting on 12 November.
Poster for Tourist to Pilgrim (382.5 KB)
You are all invited to 'Tourist to Pilgrim', an event for those looking to improve and strengthen the welcome their church provides for tourists.