Diocese of Gloucester Ministry Experience Scheme Are you aged between 18-30 and passionate about your faith? Do you feel called to public Christian ministry, but don’t know what type orContinue reading
Tag: feature4
ADVENTure Calendar in Newnham
ADVENTure Calendar takes to the streets in Newnham The idea of the traditional advent calendar is being transformed along Newnham High Street, where neighbours are converting their home windows toContinue reading
Church achieves award for eco-work
St Lawrence’s Church, Lechlade has earned an Eco Church Bronze Award. The award is given by Christian charity A Rocha. The church has started sharing eco-tips in its newsletters, havingContinue 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
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
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
Be alert: Increase in roof metal theft
Over the past few weeks the Churches Team has been receiving reports of another serious wave of metal theft, which has affected a great number of churches in the DioceseContinue reading
Jonathan’s calling: ‘A cog in a big machine’
Jonathan Kear is a self-employed Christian youth worker at Together for Youth, based in Newent in the Forest of Dean. Jonathan also sits on the diocesan LIFE group for youngContinue reading
Biker service in Gloucester
On Sunday 21 October, at 10.30am, bikers gathered for a special service at St James’ Church in Gloucester. Scooter, trike and bike riders were invited to bring their bikes, helmetsContinue 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
Partnering with the Literature Festival
The Diocese of Gloucester has developed an exciting partnership with Cheltenham Festivals
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
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
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
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
Back of the net!
An amazing celebration of the World Cup with a day-long football extravaganza, bringing local schools and communities together in the Cathedral Nave
Christian Aid award for Highnam Academy’s work tackling global poverty
Pupils and staff at Highnam Academy in Gloucestershire have been presented with a Bronze Award from Christian Aid’s Global Neighbours scheme in recognition of their role in tackling poverty overseas.
Royal Visit by HRH Duchess of Cornwall 24th May 2018
Children, staff and governors of St James’ C of E Junior School were proud and excited to have been visited by HRH Duchess of Cornwall on Thursday, 24th May. TheContinue reading
There’s a pint with the Rector’s name on it
The famous ‘Cotswold Gold’ real ale from Donnington Brewery will be re-labelled ‘Rector’s Ale’ to celebrate the inaugural Swells Beer Festival in the north Cotswolds. The festival will be heldContinue reading
Forest Church: connecting with God out in nature
Many people around us find that their most profoundly spiritual moments are when they are outdoors, in nature. The Revd Cate Williams, our Mission and Evangelism Officer, says “Increasingly IContinue reading
Why Sports Ministry?
Sports Ministry is a named part of the Diocese of Gloucester’s Vision; we asked sports ministers, volunteers and the public about sport and faith to find out why
Practical help for refugees: one community’s story of action
Richard Kerr-Wilson shares how the South Cheltenham Churches realised their goal of sponsoring a family of refugees. “It all started when Bishop Rachel forwarded a letter from the Home OfficeContinue reading
A letter from the Archbishops-IICSA
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, “so, Jesus got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured waterContinue reading
