Joy Ludlow tells us why she got ordained; “It’s not really anything that I planned!”.
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Month: July 2017
Ordinations 2017
After a weekend of inspiring, joyous services at Gloucester Cathedral, we welcome ten brand new priests, and seven new deacons!
Flash Floods
In July 2007, Gloucestershire was hit by the worst floods in 60 years. The previous worst floods had been in 1947, and this week the Cathedral has commemorated those terrible
Inspired by nature: environmental projects at Elkstone
Bug hotels, wild areas, tree felling and a smorgasbord of eco-loos. As we approach Creationtide, we ask what ‘Care for Creation’ might look like.
South India Youth Trip 2018 – 23 July – 8 August
Would you like to spend just under three weeks of your summer holiday: Working with children in schools, hostels and orphanages? Sharing the life of Indian Christians? Experiencing Indian life
My vocation: Jo’s story
The Revd Jo Pestell shares her story of why she got ordained; “For me, even in the times when I’m like; “God, you don’t exist!”, I’ve just felt deeply within
Children at Hardwicke Parochial School awarded gold medals
The Archdeacon of Gloucester Jackie Searle had the honor of presenting awards at Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy. Archdeacon Jackie joined Father Andrew and the schools ‘Lighting the Candle’ worship team.
Young people exploring self-identity
Exploring self-identity through poetry and photography #liedentity
How long do you really want to live?
This week the news broke that despite the fact that our life expectancy has been rising for the last 100 years it has now stopped rising. The report describes how
Bishop Rachel opened this year’s Stroud Sacred Music Festival
Bishop Rachel opened this year’s Stroud Sacred Music Festival. The festival was founded on the belief that music is the language of the heart, and can succeed in bringing unity
Pioneer graduates from Church Mission Society
Janice Hamilton, a pioneer in Sedbury, has graduated this week from the Church Mission Society’s Pioneer Mission Leadership Training programme. CMS’s pioneer courses have again seen an increase in numbers
Creative connections between churches and schools
Jan van der Lely, Vicar at Thornbury telling her #ourLIFEstory We recently had an outdoor service at St Mary’s School in Thornbury. For the first time we used the new
Why I got ordained: Frances’ story
“I think during very very difficult times… I’m a single mother …those moments, God has to work with me, and its worked well. Having twins on your own and going
Card Readers in Churches
National Stewardship Team is seeking 40 churches to take part in the national trial for accepting card payments, including contactless, for fees and for payments such as hall and room
Faith is spelt “risk”
Everyone needs a holiday and I find the red rock scenery of the Wild West is quite irresistible. It’s a beautiful and yet hostile environment. Those of us who
Festival Ministry by Wendy Ruffle, a Pioneer Minister in Tewkesbury
Over a weekend at the beginning of July we were involved in the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival. This at the largest battle re-enactment in Europe and this year was the most
Managing Major Buildings Projects, training day
Thursday 19th October, Oxford – Booking NOW OPEN The day will help parishes manage all stages of a building project in a place of worship, from start up through to
LIFE priority groups meet
LIFE priority group leaders meeting to share reflections As worshipping communities across the Diocese pray, reflect and find their own engagement in the LIFE vision, groups of people from across
July Safeguarding Team News
Firstly, a huge welcome to Brett Riches who joins us as the new job share partner for Becca. Brett works Mondays to Wednesdays, and Becca works Wednesdays to Fridays. Check
Ride + Stride 2017- Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust
This year’s Ride + Stride takes place on September 9, so now is a great time to start encouraging participation. People can seek sponsorship to ride, walk, or drive between
The safety and security of our faith communities
In times of tension, faith communities may find themselves vulnerable in a number of ways. Those who are visibly identifiable as members of a faith may sometimes be verbally or
Collection made in memory of Bishop Michael
Bishop Micheal requested that the collection taken at his funeral be donated to GARAS. Director of GARAS Adele Owen, has written a letter of thanks, you can read this here
