Ever done an exercise class in a cathedral? Wild and Fit is going to be an fantastic wellbeing event, fun for the whole family. Funds raised go to Gloucester CityContinue reading
Tag: Sports Ministry
Good News Story: Croatia Sports Ministry Training
During February half-term I had the privilege of working with Scripture Union (SU) Croatia, where as part of their ‘discovery training’ week for SU staff from across Europe, I ledContinue reading
Encouraging Sports Mission update from PSALMS
Last year one lunchtime club had 10 attending, now almost 50 kids per week are hearing and interacting with faith in an active way
An Advent letter from Bishop Rachel
I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert… (Isaiah 43:19)Continue reading
Resources for school assemblies and the World Cup
In partnership with Scripture Union and Psalms, we’re offering the latest #Created2Play resources Questions, activities and a little theology; these resources are all you need to run a variety ofContinue reading
Viney Hill: Sports Life Placement
We hear from two young people currently doing the three-month Sports priority placements at Viney Hill, which is part of our developing leaders and vocational pathway. They are exploring sportContinue 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
Volunteer’s blog: What the Cathedral football tournament meant to me
A volunteer’s story
Football in the Cathedral – sign up today!
To celebrate the World Cup, we’re hosting a football tournament in a huge 10 x 15m MUGA inside Gloucester Cathedral! With a day full of football madness (including skills demonstrations,Continue reading
Play football INSIDE Gloucester Cathedral!
Jesus fished with the fishermen and taught with the teachers; would he play football with the footballers …?
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
Sports internship positions at Christian Adventure Centre
Looking for something to do this spring/summer which will give you nationally recognised qualifications, be paid and be lots of fun? Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre is offering a varietyContinue reading
Children’s Ministry with Terry Williams
Come along for an afternoon of training with Terry Williams who has been involved with ministering to Children throughout the world for over 30 years. We’ll be practically exploring thisContinue reading
Children’s Ministry with Terry Williams
Come along for an afternoon of training with Terry Williams who has been involved with ministering to Children throughout the world for over 30 years. We’ll be practically exploring thisContinue reading
Coach and vicar team up for rugby church
A coach who has had enough of missing church on Sundays has teamed up with his local vicar to start a new church congregation in the rugby club bar. RichardContinue reading
Teaming up with PSALMS for a multi-sport Camp
Churches in Cheltenham have come together to run a multi-sport camp for the first time in their local area
Run away success for Tetbury’s Advent group
Tetbury Church has founded an Advent group for runners, which met for the first time this week. Thirteen members of the town’s running club gathered at St Mary’s Church forContinue reading
Sports Ministry charity PSALMS providing more sport in more places
The local youth and sports ministry charity PSALMS, has changed its name, to reflect its growth.
Could Rwanda help churches get more from the 2018 World Cup?
A team of lay and ordained people from the UK have made a trip to Rwanda to see the Scripture Union’s ReadySetGO sports ministry in action. Now they are home,Continue reading
Inspiring our leaders to help young people explore their gifts and callings
Leaders of young people gathered at Bishopscourt from around the Diocese to celebrate their work together and hear a vision for future ministry and vocation from Bishop Rachel. As wellContinue reading
Community through Sport
Sport enables people to form a bond. They share a common interest and have a common ground for communicating which can develop into friendship. Going to a local park orContinue reading
PSALMS, sports ministry
PSALMS stands for Painswick and Stroud Area Local Ministries, but might now be better named “Putting Sport alongside Local Ministries”.
Sport as a route to faith
Stroud–based charity PSALMS works to engage hundreds of children and young people with church through sport
