Part of the Exploring Faith and Spirituality Courses Term 1 – 4, 11, 18 and 25 November 2021Course content to follow Term 2 – 3, 10 and 17 March 2022CourseContinue reading
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Following in the Footsteps
Part of the Exploring Faith and Spirituality Courses Term 1 – 7, 14 and 21 October 2021 The letter to the Hebrews reminds us that we live out our faithContinue reading
Faith in Action
Part of the Exploring Faith and Spirituality Courses Term 1 – 4, 11, 18 and 25 November 2021Course content to follow Term 2 – 3, 10 and 17 March 2022CourseContinue reading
Following in the Footsteps
Part of the Exploring Faith and Spirituality Courses Term 1 – 7, 14 and 21 October 2021 The letter to the Hebrews reminds us that we live out our faithContinue reading
Faith in Action
Part of the Exploring Faith and Spirituality Courses Term 1 – 4, 11, 18 and 25 November 2021Course content to follow Term 2 – 3, 10 and 17 March 2022CourseContinue reading
Following in the Footsteps
Part of the Exploring Faith and Spirituality Courses Term 1 – 7, 14 and 21 October 2021 The letter to the Hebrews reminds us that we live out our faithContinue reading
Wild and wonderful launch for year of science and faith
Scientist and author Petra Crofton is inviting families to a celebration of the launch of her new book and the start of a year of exploring the links between faith and science.
Exploring Faith and Spirituality Courses
This series of short courses offer the opportunity to explore our faith more deeply and experience a breadth of Christian spirituality. Delivered on Thursday evenings throughout the year, the teachingContinue reading
Introducing ‘Sportily’
Play sports, talk life. Run by Christians. Open to all. Sportily is the new name selected by children and young people for the sports ministry programme in our Diocese.Continue reading
Active life and active faith #OneDiocese blog
Rob French, Head of Sports Ministry for Sportily shares his faith story for our #OneDiocese blog. “Farrier, footballer, farmer, firefighter…. All jobs that I wanted to do when I wasContinue 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
Walk for the Planet is now underway- join in!
There’s still time to sign up for the rest of the walk, which concludes its journey in our area on Wednesday. Listen to what the walkers had to say —>
I knew from that moment I could not turn away from God…
Andy Wilson, Lead Evangelist, Gloucester and Forest Centre of Mission shares his faith story in our #OneDiocese blog “At the age of 9, many kids will not necessarily have thoughtContinue reading
Last call for applications to Ministry experience scheme
Be challenged, deepen and grow your belief, get closer to God and learn to live in community… The Ministry Experience Scheme is accepting applicants for a September 2021 start. IfContinue reading
Message from Bishop Robert
“But I have not done enough.” These words were said to me some years ago by a member of the congregation in the church of which I was the Rector, to explain why they could not go ahead and be confirmed. ‘I have not done enough… I don’t deserve it…’ of course, as I tried gently to explain, if any of us waited until we have done enough to be confirmed no one would ever be!
Church gets grant to show that science is a gift from God
St Lawrence Barnwood, in Gloucester, has been awarded a grant to explore the relationship between science and faith…
Prayers of hope in Dursley
The worshipping community in Dursley have been hanging prayers of hope on a tree in the churchyard outside St James’ Church. The Revd Canon Michael Cozens, local Rector, said, “AllContinue 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
Growing Together: for Easter 2021
A new resource to share with your families and households, schools and community groups this Easter. The Revd Jo Wetherall and Debbie Helme have put together this new Growing TogetherContinue reading
Archbishop of Canterbury speaks on climate change
This Autumn the UK is due to host the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow. In February, Archbishop Justin Welby addressed faith leaders on the subject. He said: “I speakContinue 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
Greening our Preaching
Preaching on environmental concerns, hosted by Bishop Robert with keynote address from Ruth Newton, author of the ‘Greening the Lectionary’ website.
Crowds of encouragement, gone?
Emily Twigg of PSALMS and OneLife sports ministry blogs about our greatest supporter Some things are just better together: fish and chips, buckets and spades, Ant and Dec, stadiums andContinue reading
Everyday Faith: Val shares her story
Val 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 the link below:FestivalContinue reading
