Tag: Children
Thy Kingdom Come, 6 June: Cara’s story
Cara shares her personal story of faith, and asks us to pray. Thy Kingdom Come runs until 9 June. We’ve filmed 12 stories across Gloucestershire, to ask how people liveContinue reading
Impact of our collaborative ‘Real Me’ resource
BRF have shared an incredible story about the impact of our collaborative ‘Real Me’ resource…
Faith Encounters: RE & Art Competition Results SPRING 2019
The Christian Arts Festival, the Diocesan Creative Arts Steering Group and the Education Department in the Diocese have worked in partnership to run a Spring Art & RE competition forContinue reading
Sports Ministry: The Gathering 1-3 July 2019
The Gathering is a unique opportunity to experience and be coached in Mission through Sport over three days between 1-3 July 2019. Each participant will experience and reflect on approachesContinue reading
Come and Join us at the 2019 Jazz Festival
Continuing our partnership Cheltenham Festivals, our Chatterbox tent will return for the first Cheltenham Festival of 2019 – Jazz. Over 20,000 visitors are expect to participate over the festival’s 6Continue reading
Multi Sports Camp a Great Sucess!
On the 18-19 of February, Nathan Youlton who works for PSALMS, ran a Multi Sports camp alongside the vicars, ministers and volunteers from two local churches in Innsworth Community HallContinue reading
Messy Confirmation – Possible First for Messy Church?
On Thursday 14 March a confirmation service was held at St Peter’s, Newnham, in the Diocese of Gloucester. But this was a confirmation service with a difference – it wasContinue reading
Under Five and Flourishing
Children’s early experiences have a significant impact on their development, health, and behaviours and ultimately how they see themselves and their place in the world. Ministry and work with underContinue reading
Good News Story: Croatia Sports Ministry Training
During February half-term I had the privilege of working with Scripture Union (SU) Croatia, where as part of their ‘discovery training’ week for SU staff from across Europe, I ledContinue reading
C1/C2 Safeguarding Training
We are holding core safeguarding training called C1/C2 across the diocese for PCC members, church wardens, bell tower captains and their deputies, pastoral visitors, nominated people and those helping orContinue reading
Bishop and leading charity join forces to urge greater action on body image and self-harm among children
In response to rising numbers of children self-harming, the Bishop of Gloucester and The Children’s Society have come together to … [contd.]
REVIVE DAY – for youth by youth
REVIVE DAY is a whole day conference organised ‘for youth by youth’. The day is focused on digging deeper into God’s presence, through prayer, worship, talks and ministry (as well asContinue reading
C1/C2 Safeguarding Training
We are holding core safeguarding training called C1/C2 across the diocese for PCC members, church wardens, bell tower captains and their deputies, pastoral visitors, nominated people and those helping orContinue reading
Celebrating 50 years of The Children’s Society’s Christingle
As many of you will be aware, 2018 was a very special year for Christingle, as it marked 50 years since the first Christingle service on behalf of The Children’sContinue reading
Under 5 and flourishing
On 30 March 2019, we will be running a day full of inspiration and exploration for anyone engaging with our youngest children
Catalyst: Your Voice at Branch
Bishop Rachel wants to hear young people’s views on their faith – if you’re 11-18, come and have a meal and share your thoughts. Tell us what would help you deepen your spiritual life and give you more confidence to share your faith with others.
‘Coram Boy’ Auditions
CORAM BOY By Jamila Gavin Adapted by Helen Edmundson Jenny Wren Productions, in partnership with Gloucester Cathedral, is auditioning for a community cast for its epic productionContinue reading
‘Coram Boy’ Auditions
CORAM BOY By Jamila Gavin Adapted by Helen Edmundson Jenny Wren Productions, in partnership with Gloucester Cathedral, is auditioning for a community cast for its epic productionContinue reading
Handmade bird feeders for Coberley wildlife garden
Children at Coberley CofE Primary School used a grant from the Diocese of Gloucester’s Environment Fund to build bird feeders for the churchyard. The children worked with headteacher Andrew MilnerContinue reading
The difference a choir can make
The Revd Sue Greatorex, Vicar of St Bartholomew’s, Lower Cam and Coaley talks about the transforming change that a children’s choir can have on the church family. “When I arrivedContinue reading
