Last August I was licensed as ‘Community Pioneer Minister‘ for the Parish of West Cheltenham and essentially given a blank sheet of paper on which to imaginatively draw the futureContinue reading
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Restoring Paradise, textile banner exhibition
Please note that on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 November the exhibition will be closed until 2pm. This is an exhibition of 27 banners on the theme of our responsibilityContinue reading
Helping all to run the good race at St Matthew’s and the Minster
St Matthew’s and the Minster, Cheltenham, was out in force to cheer on runners in the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday 5 September. As part of their mission to beContinue reading
Church on the Hill brings people closer to God
The Revd Malc Allen, Rector at St Michael and All Angels Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, and Trainee Pioneer Minister Lucy Barbour have been taking their congregation outside for a special monthly serviceContinue reading
Imagination: Faith outside the church walls
When Gill Heron and her husband Simon moved to Cheltenham from North Essex in the middle of lockdown, they were determined that the closure of the church building wouldn’t beContinue reading
Festival of Stars: A ‘smorgasbord’ of fun
On 11 September 2021, the streets of Whaddon will be alive with music, colour and fun with the free summer celebration from the Cheltenham Christian Arts Festival. The Festival ofContinue reading
Cheltenham Zero Community Fund
PCCs operating in Cheltenham Borough are eligible for funding from the Cheltenham Zero Community Fund. Up to £5,000 can be obtained to support initiatives that will result in: Carbon reductions;Continue reading
What does it mean to be a ‘Dementia-friendly church’?
Dementia awareness and projects in local churches We recognise the extraordinary worshipping communities who care for people living with the condition. Inclusion and connection help us all flourish together. InContinue reading
Sharing our stories; the ‘Digital Advent’ project
We’re hearing different voices in the congregation, giving more people an opportunity to share their faith in a fairly safe way, and we’re also giving the wider congregation an opportunityContinue reading
Everyday Faith: Andrew shares his story
Andrew from Cheltenham shares his story of faith. This video formed part of our recent online Festival of Everyday Faith – for additional personal stories of faith, please use theContinue reading
Everyday Faith: Beth shares her story
Beth from Cheltenham shares her story of faith. This video formed part of our recent online Festival of Everyday Faith – for additional personal stories of faith, please use theContinue reading
Everyday Faith: Tina shares her story
Tina from Cheltenham shares her story of faith. This video formed part of our recent online Festival of Everyday Faith – for additional personal stories of faith, please use theContinue reading
Cheltenham Literature Festival 2020
The diocesan team can’t be at the Literature Festival with our family tent this year, but we are proud to be sponsoring two events at this year’s Festival. Silencing yourContinue reading
Christian library offers free delivery service to Gloucester and Cheltenham
A new Christian library in Gloucester is providing a free loan and delivery service for Christian reading materials during lock down. The books, CDs and DVDs were donated by membersContinue reading
Follow the Star – guest blog from Nick Davies
Nick Davies, Team Rector in South Cheltenham writes … Last year, our church used the #FollowTheStar materials in social media, posters, Church decorations and branding to try to get messagesContinue reading
Call for Steward assistance at The Christian Arts Festival
Christian Arts Festival Stewards Please click on the flyer and circulate to anyone interested in Stewarding for the Christian Arts Festival 2019 and therefore getting to see the events theyContinue reading
Not on Our Turf campaign to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking
Churches and other community leaders across Cheltenham are backing a campaign to bring an end to modern day slavery and human trafficking.
Cheltenham churches provide a home for refugee family
Six churches in Cheltenham have come together to provide a home and a community for a Syrian refugee family.
