As an example of an art exhibition in a church, Paul Hobbs has written a report on a show of his at St Mary’s Church, Bibury. The exhibition was comprisedContinue reading
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Discover DeCrypt’s Community Art Project: Dry Bones Live
“And shall these dry bones live?” Ezekiel. Discover DeCrypt is the project to regenerate the historic church of St Mary de Crypt and the Old Crypt Schoolroom in Southgate Street,Continue reading
Encouraging Sports Mission update from PSALMS
Last year one lunchtime club had 10 attending, now almost 50 kids per week are hearing and interacting with faith in an active way
Resolve: a course to strengthen the mind, inspire the soul and deepen relationships
In a bid to help people live happier, healthier lives, the church is running groups around Gloucestershire to support people with their new year’s resolutions. People that sign up toContinue reading
The Real Me
Working in partnership to create ways of helping children and young people explore their real value and identity. The Real Me: Messy Church resources now available
Christmas attendance at highest level for more than a decade
While traditional Sunday attendance edged lower in 2017 (in line with long-term trends), the numbers attending Christmas services increased by 3.4 per cent to 2.68 million nationally
Clergy Day: Learning to think and pray the Gospel of John
This week, Professor David Ford, Emeritus Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, spoke at our Clergy Day on his specialist subject; the Gospel of John. Asking theContinue reading
How are parishes using digital media?
Following a research audit of the various church digital presences across the Diocese of Gloucester, we can now offer some insights into how different groups are using various platforms. OneContinue reading
Modern Slavery: how you can help to take action
Thursday 18th October 2018 is Anti-Slavery Day. There are more than 40 million people around the world trapped in some form of modern slavery – it happens right here in Gloucestershire.
Bishop Rachel leading change to women’s judicial system
The Bishop of Gloucester hosted an event in the House of Lords on Monday 15 October, to challenge the effectiveness of the recently launched Female Offender Strategy. Her aim isContinue reading
Be part of a Ministry Experience Scheme and live in a small community
A new way to try out a variety of ministries is now available. A Ministry Experience Scheme will enable you to live in a small community; exploring and sharing withContinue reading
Join us at the Cheltenham Festivals!
With over a week still to go, there’s plenty of time to get involved with our Chatterbox Tent at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, which runs until 14 Oct. Based aroundContinue reading
Buzzing at Stroud Sacred Music Festival!
Peace breaks out in Stroud; we meet the team behind the festival and find out what it means to the community
Advent to Epiphany: Resource sharing event
The season from Advent to Epiphany can be demanding of both time and inspiration! This event will be a great place to share resources and experience. Come and share yourContinue reading
A cracking Christmas campaign with some simple wins for churches!
#FollowTheStar is the Church of England’s 2018 Christmas campaign, and offers some easy ways to get involved
Places of Worship: Inspiring Ideas
Application materials are now available for the HLF’s new Places of Worship resilience initiative are now available on the HLF website. Information is at the top of the page (AContinue reading
Upcoming young people and family events
Mega Messy Church – Please note this event is now fully booked. Sunday 16 September, 2pm to 5pm at Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre. Messy Church meets Viney Hill ChristianContinue reading
Fit for Function 2: Communities, Briefs and Bids at Leominster Priory, Herefordshire on 2nd October 2018
This ecumenical event is being delivered in partnership between the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Anglican Dioceses of Hereford, Lichfield and Worcester. Open to anyone who works, supportsContinue reading
Maintenance Booker for Churches
The Maintenance Booker online tool has been developed by the National Churches Trust and with funding from the Pilgrim Trust. Following a successful pilot in Yorkshire, Gloucestershire churches will beContinue reading
Free from addiction: Simon’s story
Simon shares his personal story of God’s grace, becoming free of addiction, and what happened next … Simon tells us, “I wasn’t able to hold down jobs because of theContinue reading
Carve the Dates in Stone: Gloucester Cathedral Launches New Stonemasonry Events Programme
Have you ever wondered where the stone used to restore and repair Gloucester Cathedral comes from? Would you like to know more about the tools and techniques used by stonemasons to blend old and new? Over the next three weeks, Gloucester Cathedral is promoting four exciting new events exploring the how the building was made and the work of the extraordinary stonemasons who have maintained it for generations.
National Churches Trust – Maintenance Grants – deadline 26 September
Please be aware of our forthcoming deadline to our Maintenance Grant Programme on 26 September 2018. This will also be the last round of the Maintenance Programme under its currentContinue reading
Fit for Function 2: Communities, Briefs and Bids at Leominster Priory, Herefordshire 2nd October 2018
This ecumenical event is being delivered in partnership between the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Anglican Dioceses of Hereford, Lichfield and Worcester. Open to anyone who works, supportsContinue reading
How is singing hymns in church being courageous?!
When we talk about fresh expressions of church, and courageous worship, we often think of activities outside our church buildings or we try all different ways to help people get over the ‘barrier’ of coming into our churches on a Sunday to join our Sunday worship. But here was an example of at least 80 people who weren’t churchgoers coming into a church building and happily singing hymns and taking part in a church service
