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
Tag: Human flourishing
Welcome, inclusion and disability
Livability have produced a new resource to help churches think through and plan their approach to welcome of people with disabilities and full inclusion in all aspects of church life . TheContinue reading
Dementia friendly training for churches delivered locally by NHS 2gether trust
Rachel Peak is a Dementia Education trainer, working for the NHS 2gether trust. She is offering training on being dementia friendly to individual parishes or benefices. Nikki Arthy (Gloucester CityContinue reading
FestivALL- Celebrating inclusive community
The Diocese of Gloucester, Barnwood Trust, Gloucestershire African Community Foundation and Gloucester Cathedral have come together to organise FestivALL, a celebration of inclusive community across the county and beyond. The FestivalALLContinue reading
FestivAll – Celebrating inclusive community
The Diocese of Gloucester, Barnwood Trust, Gloucestershire African Community Foundation and Gloucester Cathedral have come together to organise FestivALL, a celebration of inclusive community across the county and beyond. FestivALL isContinue reading
Talking about gender justice…
Six inspirational speakers, all driving change for women around the world
Tewkesbury Refugee Support Group: Visit to Cairo
Five members of the Tewkesbury Refugee Support Group Committee and a Cheltenham Refugee supporter went to see what Refuge Egypt does at first hand. Tony Cullingford tells the story ofContinue reading
Worth being with
A few weeks ago I was with a young man who’d tried to take his own life. It was quite the scene; the guys who found him went into shockContinue reading
Exciting news in disguise – LIFE vision
Update from Helen Wolfson, Vision Support Officer Exciting news sometimes comes in disguise. The ‘Archdeacons Articles of Enquiry’ was a term new to me when I started supporting the DioceseContinue reading
LIDO, Pool Baptism
“Bursting back out into newness of life” CNC in Cheltenham are hosting a Baptism at their local pool, a place familiar to, and well used by, the local community. The communityContinue reading
LIDO, Pool Baptism
“Bursting back out into newness of life” CNC in Cheltenham are hosting a Baptism at their local pool, a place familiar to, and well used by, the local community. The communityContinue reading
Bishop Rachel responds to Good Childhood Report
Bishop Rachel was was shocked and saddened after reading the latest research released from the Children’s Society
Can we learn to be happy?
A vicar walks into a pub … and arranges to host a social experiment to find out if it’s possible to learn happiness.
Listening Post Counselling Training Courses
CPCAB Foundation Course in Counselling Skills (Level 2) and Studies (Level 3) One Year Certificate Course, Thursday 6.00pm-9.30pm from 7th September 2017 The Level 2 Certificate in CounsellingContinue reading
Be Bold For Change: the speeches
Six organisations stand together with the Diocese of Gloucester to bring a challenge to the House of Lords
DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal
More than 16 million people in East Africa do not know where their next meal will come from and children are at risk of dying from starvation.
Working in partnership to drive change for women
Inspirational speeches made challenging MPs and guests at an event in the House of Lords – watch the video here
Bishop Rachel supports vulnerable women
The Diocese of Gloucester is providing housing to support the most vulnerable women in our society.
Pupils open up to Bishop about their insecurities
How do you value yourself and how important is physical appearance?
Violence against women is at an all time high
Prosecutions relating to violence against women and girls are at an all time high
Body image and unhappy girls
Bishop Rachel responds to the recent Children’s Society report.
Vision conversation: Engagement and Integration
“My job is all about supporting people to access good mental health and also to enable people to access services when they need them.” – we talk to Professor JaneContinue reading
