These seminars will be led by Revd Dr Mark Siddall who, before becoming Priest-in-Charge of St James Church Kingsway and Quedgeley, had an international career in Climate Research. This seminarContinue reading
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Bereavement Visitor Training
Parish Bereavement Visitors offer pastoral and listening support to church members and the wider community at a time when it is most needed. They also play a vital missional roleContinue reading
Into Incumbency: Keep on Running the Race
With our commitments to those we serve we also need a commitment to ourselves – to what keeps us growing as human beings, as disciples and as ministers. This sessionContinue reading
Into Incumbency: The ABCD of Community
Asset Based Community Development encourages good practice for churches engaging with local communities. The ABCD approach resonates with the Christian understanding of ‘mission dei’ – finding out what God is doing and joiningContinue reading
Living with your Mortality
Most dioceses provide pre-retirement courses for clergy (of a variable standard), often at a few years before the actual retirement date, and some of us have profited from them; butContinue reading
Young People & Social Justice
A natural part of adolescence is getting excited about justice, and more importantly injustice, and standing up for what we believe in. As Christians called to break the shackles ofContinue reading
Retreat for Children, Families and Youth Ministers
Retreat Morning for anyone involved in Children or Youth Ministry. Step away from planning and preparing and spend a morning soaking in God’s presence. Optional guidance and spiritual accompaniment. ThisContinue reading
Unconscious Bias Training
Several dates available: 21 September 2022, 10am – 12noon 11 October 2022, 7pm – 9pm 19 January 2023, 10am – 12noon 6 June 2023, 1pm – 3pm 14 JuneContinue reading
Quiet Days
Often in the busyness of ministry and life we rush from one situation to another not giving ourselves the opportunity to recharge and reflect on God’s call on our ownContinue reading
Unconscious Bias Training
Several dates available: 21 September 2022, 10am – 12noon 11 October 2022, 7pm – 9pm 19 January 2023, 10am – 12noon 6 June 2023, 1pm – 3pm 14 JuneContinue reading
Funeral & Bereavement Ministry Training
Releasing the power of lay funeral ministry Calling all incumbents! Would you like to increase your benefice’s capacity for funeral & bereavement ministry? Do you know a church member whoContinue reading
Vocation to Ministry Day
An opportunity for people with a sense that the Holy Spirit is nudging them to explore new ways of serving God in the Church and the world. As we seekContinue reading
National Anglican Fresh Expressions and Pioneering Conferences
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Enneagram Quiet Days
Day 3 of 3 The Enneagram is a guide to the spiritual journey. Enneas = 9 and in its simplest form there are nine spaces representing nine stances to theContinue reading
Into Incumbency: Leading a positive Safeguarding culture
Looking at the specific role of the incumbent in safeguarding: where the responsibilities lie, how to develop the safeguarding work of the parishes and oversight of those involved, and howContinue reading
Into Incumbency: Building and Faculties
This session is designed to help clergy navigate the broad and potentially complex range of issues affecting buildings and churchyards. Putting buildings within their wider missional context and not simplyContinue reading
EcoChurch Resourcing: Robinswood Hill Cafe, Gloucester
EcoChurch resourcing events are currently focussed on informal gatherings in coffee shops, in various locations across the Diocese. They are opportunities to bring questions, to share joys and frustrations, andContinue reading
Kingdom Vision Retreat
What have you planned for the summer to keep you refreshed and ready for all that will come your way? Come and relax in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside and be ledContinue reading
Drop in Café session for Children, Family and Youth Ministry
Jo Wetherall and a member of the Youth Connect Team are hosting regular drop in sessions to chat over a coffee and chew over what’s going on in your ministry.Continue reading
Growing Young Leaders
Is your PCC talking about getting young people involved? Would you love to see young people engaged in the full life of the church in meaningful ways? Christians in allContinue reading
Into Incumbency: Environment and Faith
Against the background of the climate and biodiversity emergencies, the Diocese is giving increasing priority to exploring environmental concerns as a core discipleship priority. We achieved bronze Eco Diocese accreditationContinue reading
Into Incumbency: Church Schools
Exploring the ways that the incumbent can engage with children, staff and pupils in their schools and to help us understand the important aspects of children’s spirituality, as well asContinue reading
Everyday Mindfulness day of practice
This is a quiet day of mindfulness practices for those who are on a course or have done a mindfulness course before. The day is largely in silence with veryContinue reading
Under fives and flourishing
Booking for this event is now closed. Please email Ellie if you have any questions about the event. Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Rd, Gloucester GL3 2JH £10/person which includes lunchContinue reading
