Saturday 12 September 2020 from 10am – 4pm. More details to follow.
Tag: Ministry
Mar 28: Funeral guidance and resources
To all clergy and Readers As you will be aware the latest national Church guidance is that funerals may now only happen at the Crematorium or at the graveside. OnlyContinue reading
Prayer and reflection at the end of your day
Join Bishop Rachel for prayer and reflection: Alternatively: Play via Soundcloud Right-click here to download/save the audio file itself Play via embedded media:
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
Livestreaming services and groups – even without wifi
Getting live content online; to remain connected with those in isolation, is more important than ever. Fortunately, it’s easier than you may think, and more and more churches are experimentingContinue reading
Mothering Sunday: Bishop Rachel’s sermon
We join Bishop Rachel at Bishopscourt for her Mothering Sunday sermon.
Churches go live online in radical movement across the UK
With a call from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York for us to become a “different sort of church” over the coming months, many are leading the way using digitalContinue reading
Bishop Rachel speaks in the House of Lords on International Women’s Day
So much of what we’re talking about today is rooted both in women and girls being valued – and being able to value themselves
Ministry Experience Scheme Open Day
MINISTRY SCHEME OPEN DAY: Sat 22 Feb, 10am – email to book a place. Come and find out more, visit a placement church and explore if this could beContinue reading
Mandatory Safeguarding Review for parishes: PCR 2
In 2007, the Church of England commissioned a national Past Case Review (PCR) which sought to look at the handling by the Church of child protection cases over many years. Continue reading
Explore faith: Your SHAPE for God’s Service
SHAPE is for anyone who wants to explore their faith more deeply. It can be a step towards specific vocational work but first and foremost it is about knowing ourselvesContinue reading
Diocesan Clergy Conference 2019
Presentation slides from the Diocesan Clergy Conference, which was held last week in Swanwick, are now publicly available. Slides are offered as PDFs, below: Professor Grace Davie – Keynote. Gathered,Continue reading
I̶t̶’̶s̶ ̶C̶h̶r̶i̶s̶t̶m̶a̶s̶!̶ Get ready …
OK, it may not be Christmas quite yet, but here are some key things for worshipping communities to think about ahead of the season
Centre for Mission in Matson, radio interview with lead evangelist Andy Wilson
Andy Wilson is the new Lead Evangelist at the Matson Centre for Mission.
Do you have what it takes to be a pastoral assistant?
Pastoral Assistants share with their clergy in the pastoral ministry of the church. They are the caring hands of the church offering a prayerful presence among the congregation and widerContinue reading
Pulse Leadership Academy Update – Sending out young leaders
Almost 18 months ago, I wrote a piece at the start of the Pulse Leadership Academy with a quote from Archbishop Desmond Tutu saying, ‘Real leaders are not blinded byContinue reading
CELEBRATE: Tetbury
New For All the Family. Explore best-loved Bible stories and ask questions, big and little. Enjoy time together with crafts, chatting, learning iSingPOP songs and prayers. We finish with teatimeContinue reading
Introducing Revd Dr Suki and Mrs Ade Osunsanmi
Since coming to the UK from Nigeria, Suki and Ade Osunsanmi have been involved in many initiatives which have enabled those of African origin to express their faith culturally whilstContinue reading
Ordinations 2019
After a weekend of inspiring, joyous services at Gloucester Cathedral, we welcome brand new Priests and Deacons!
CELEBRATE: Tetbury
New For All the Family. Explore best-loved Bible stories and ask questions, big and little. Enjoy time together with crafts, chatting, learning iSingPOP songs and prayers. We finish with teatimeContinue reading
Theological Study at Trinity College, Bristol
11 June: Open evening for part-time study at Trinity Bristol Are you considering part-time theological study? Trinity College is hosting an open evening for prospective part-time students on Tuesday 11thContinue reading
Ordinations 2019
Cassocks at the ready: on the weekend of the June 29/30, we will be celebrating our Ordinations: two days of inspiring, joyous celebrations at Gloucester Cathedral
Everyday faith
This article is from June 2019. Visit our main Everyday Faith page for full information. What does it mean to live a faith ‘Sunday through to Saturday’? How can weContinue reading
