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Tag: Mental Health
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
Cyclists launch new national Cathedrals cycle route
Cyclists from Gloucester Cathedral join launch of the Cathedrals Cycle Route Cyclists from Gloucester Cathedral will be taking part in a nationwide relay ride on a new cycle route linkingContinue reading
Message from Bishop Rachel: Chrism service sermon
Over the past year there has been so much loss of different sorts, and amid the bereavement and the trauma I have been very struck by how many people have said that one of the things they have missed is being able to share food and drink with friends. It’s certainly one of the things I’m looking forward to.
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
Young people share how Covid has impacted their lives
Over 100 people took part in a special Youth Forum hosted by Bishop Rachel. Young people from across Gloucestershire spoke honestly about how Covid-19 has impacted their lives and askedContinue reading
Digital ministry for body, mind and soul
While the country prepared to endure yet another lockdown, one church in Cheltenham decided 2021 was the year for a fresh start, resolving to Live Well in Body, Mind andContinue reading
Domestic Abuse Bill ~ Bishop Rachel’s speech to the House of Lords
Bishop Rachel has spoken in the House of Lords on the Domestic Abuse Bill, celebrating the good work to date, yet also pushing for some important amendments. Watch here: FullContinue reading
How to lament
“In lamenting, we are just acknowledging the truth about where we are, here and now, and that sometimes … it stinks.” A short conversation on the crucial but often-avoided topicContinue reading
Podcast Episode 12: Navigating these Times
Bishop Rachel in conversation with The Revd Hilary Ison, Dr Alexander Kent, and Ramani Leathard A trauma specialist, a cartographer and an expert in global disaster relief … Exploring howContinue reading
The Ven Phil Andrew’s sermon for Sunday 23 August
Every week, we’re sharing a sermon so that those who can’t access biblical teaching for whatever reason, or who would like to share the sermon from senior clergy, can doContinue reading
Podcast Episode 11: Singleness. Bishop Rachel in conversation with the Revd Canon Dr Sandra Millar
Bishop Rachel talks with the Reverend Canon Sandra Millar about living life as a single person, particularly during lockdown. Listen now to the latest podcast episode: Play or subscribe viaContinue reading
Podcast Episode 10: Rest. Archdeacon Hilary and Bishop Robert.
Leadership: Committed to transformation. Aaaaand … rest. It’s harder than it sounds, isn’t it? Put .. the alb … down. In this episode, Bishop Robert talks with Archdeacon Hilary DawsonContinue reading
Parent Support and Advice Line
Are you worried about your child’s mental health, emotional wellbeing or behaviour? Parenting can be hugely rewarding but it can also be really hard work, especially if you think yourContinue reading
Getting your community active this summer
13 July 2-3pm for our online gathering Join us online to explore how you can run physically distanced sports and games based activities in your community this summer. Register hereContinue reading
Archdeacon Hilary’s Gospel Reading for July 5
What does Jesus mean when he says the burden is heavy but his yoke is light? Archdeacon Hilary explores the idea of collaborating with the tough stuff. To share viaContinue reading
Podcast Episode 8: Living on a rollercoaster. Archdeacons Hilary and Phil
Leadership: Committed to transformation. How are we doing?! No, really. How are we doing. In this episode, The Ven Hilary Dawson talks with The Ven Phil Andrew about managing, orContinue reading
No garden? No problem – vicar makes space for sport
The Revd Tim Hastie-Smith shares plans for making sport available to all during lock-down “This may look like a family badminton set in a churchyard but if you look closelyContinue reading
The Happiness Lab – free resources online
The Ugly Duckling Company want to spread some more happiness under lock-down and they are making their fabulous Happiness Lab resources available to people in the diocese to use withContinue reading
Nature in lockdown
One of the things that is keeping a lot of us going in lockdown is watching the changes in creation around us. I’ve been watching leaves change from bud toContinue reading
New Mental Health Reflections published by the Church of England
A series of reflections on how to cope with anxiety and loneliness in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, including simple Christian meditation techniques and five tips, have been publishedContinue reading
Archbishop calls for support to restore youth services
YMCA President, the Archbishop of York, is calling on church congregations to sign a petition in support of YMCA’s campaign for the restoration of Youth Services. Youth services, like youthContinue reading
Assisting those Bereaved by Suicide (PABBS) training
Gloucestershire Suicide Prevention Partnership (GSPP) are trying to gauge the level of interest in Postvention: Assisting those Bereaved by Suicide (PABBS) training courses, with the aim of arranging training for laterContinue reading
Scroll free September
We’re backing the Royal Society for Public Health’s (RSPH) campaign for a Scroll Free September. With its almost universal reach and unprecedented ability to connect people from all walks ofContinue reading
