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
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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
Church Buildings Team Administrator for the Diocese of Gloucester
Church Buildings Team Administrator Band 7 (£18,892-20,188 pa pro rata) for 21 hours per week Initial 18 month contract Location: Church House, College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LY Continue reading
Personal Assistant to the Archdeacon of Cheltenham
Personal Assistant to the Archdeacon of Cheltenham Band 6: £12,526 – £14,707 (£20,887 – £24,513 FTE ) 21 hours per week, 4 or 5 days per weekContinue reading
Temporary Receptionist for the Diocese of Gloucester
Temporary Receptionist for the Diocese of Gloucester Working Thursday and Friday each week (9am – 5pm with an hour for lunch) Temporary contract from September to December 2018 Continue reading
Hartpury College Chaplain
The Diocese of Gloucester, The Methodist Circuit and Hartpury College are advertising for a Chaplain for Hartpury College. £10,988 – £14,943 per annumContinue reading
The faculty system is going on-line
From October 2018 applications for faculties, List A and List B works will be managed online.
SCIE Survivors Survey
SCIE (Social Care Institute for Excellence) have made a survey available in relation to survivors of abuse. The initial closing date for this is 8th August, for a first summary being published in October. The survey will remain open after this date, though, and all responses will be reviewed again in January 2019.
Updated details for Farewell Service and Consecration for Archdeacon Jackie
From Archdeacon Jackie “As I return from my Sabbatical I wish to say a big thank you to all who have enabled me to have the space for learning,Continue reading
Getting ready for Ride + Stride, 8 Sept
People from all over the county gathered at St Mary’s church in Frampton-on-Severn to celebrate the launch of this year’s Ride+Stride event, which will take place on September 8. ThisContinue reading
Finance Assistant Vacancy
Diocesan Finance Assistant – full time (35 hours per week) Band 8: £16,521-£17,756 The Diocese of Gloucester is seeking to recruit a full time Finance Assistant to joinContinue reading
Daily emails for Creationtide
Being advocates for human flourishing, through initiatives which combat injustice, environmental destruction, exclusion and isolation. Creationtide runs from September 1 to St Francis Day, October 4 and you canContinue reading
Therapy goats bring calm to Bishop’s garden
Four goats and two sheep took over the Bishop of Gloucester’s garden, in a project to build confidence and self-esteem with women from the Nelson’s Trust Centre. Charity Delilah’s UmbrellaContinue reading
Archdeacon of Gloucester and Residentiary Canon of Gloucester Cathedral
The Bishop of Gloucester Is seeking to appoint an Archdeacon of Gloucester and Residentiary Canon of Gloucester Cathedral. The Archdeacon will play a key role within a dynamic senior teamContinue reading
Life Development Fund celebration event
Around 50 people attended an event at the Oasis Centre in Cheltenham, on Tuesday 19 June, to celebrate the variety of projects that the LIFE Development Fund has supported overContinue reading
Caving: the final frontier
Reflection on the rescue of the football team in Thailand, by the Revd Arthur Champion, priest and caver As I am writing, news is breaking that divers in Thailand haveContinue reading
Institute of Fundraising – West Midlands – FREE Monthly Meet-ups
The IoF have monthly meet-up sessions on a range of fundraising topics in Birmingham, Warwickshire and Worcestershire – open to both IOF members and non-members. Birmingham Meet-ups are held onContinue reading
Assistant Minister for Holy Trinity Church, Tewkesbury
Closing Date 17th August 23.59 Hours: Full Time Salary: £20 -22k Holy Trinity is a growing church in the centre of Tewkesbury. We are a community of allContinue reading
Archdeacon Jackie appointed Bishop of Crediton
‘I will leave with gratitude for the immense love, faithfulness and commitment that I have encountered’
Church and school partnership brings joy to all ages
Children from Hempsted Primary School have been signing up to go to a Wednesday service at their local church. There is a very active worship group at the school withContinue reading
A thank you for 26 years of dedication
The Director of Music at St Peter’s Chuch, Winchcombe will be stepping down after 26 years service. Fiona Brown has been responsible for huge growth in the church choir, bringingContinue reading
The Power of Prayer – a story of stepping out bravely in the Oak Hill Parishes
Last year, I prayed about ‘how best to reach out to the communities of the Oak Hill Parishes.’ I had the Diocesan LIFE vision in mind, and the call fromContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks to the Telegraph about social media
Bishop Rachel has given an interview to the Telegraph backing their backing their duty of care campaign, to protect children from online harms including abuse, bullying and low self-esteem. She alsoContinue reading