Our Weekly News is published each Thursday and includes top stories, events and notices as well as this Sunday's service times.

Scroll down for a list of upcoming events.

This PDF offers a simple list of upcoming weekly dates for everying happening in our benefice, from services and groups to events and public notices such as baptisms, wedding and funerals.

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Our monthly publication, Staying Connected, covers wider news, reflections and updates from across the benefice.

We have had some of our stories and initiatives covered by the Diocese of Gloucester.

7 and 21 November

5 December

Our youth group meets every other Friday during term time and is open to young people in years 7-13.

Each session is packed with fun activities, including games, engaging discussions, and plenty of time to hang out over a hot chocolate and snacks.  We aim to support and inspire young people, empowering them in their faith and personal life.

Friday 28 November and Saturday 29 November - St Michael’s Church

7.30pm for an 8pm start

A new one-woman show by Natalie Garrett.

A story you think you know — told differently.

Meet Mary, and journey through the wonder, laughter, and heartbreak of an ordinary life made extraordinary.

This Christmas, you’re invited to The Birthday Party.

The show lasts approximately 40 minutes with refreshments served before and afterwards. 

(NB: This event is not intended for children.)

Tickets: £5, including refreshments – to buy tickets please click the button below, or call into the Church Office.

Through 2025 we have seen some very exciting developments within our Children’s and Families Ministry, now with 3 busy Praise and Plays every week, significant increases in our schools work (both in all 4 local Primary Schools,  - and in Cleeve School), with increased attendance at Holiday Club over the summer and at Bible Brick Club and Jaffa.  Ben and Lucy Barbour are continuing to develop Extravaganza events for children and families in Gotherington.  It is therefore vital that we can fund this ministry for the long term.

For more information please see our weekly news here 

https://www.stmichaelsbishopscleeve.co.uk/whats-on

or download the Gift Day form below:

Saturday 6 December 8.30am

St Michael's Church

Meet in St Michael’s church for 8.30 am.  As usual this will be followed by a hearty breakfast at the Royal Oak.

Every Friday 11am to 2pm

Community Hall 1 (next to Bishops Cleeve Library)

A safe, welcoming space to talk or just be.

For anyone feeling:  Lonely, bereaved including pet loss), overwhelmed as a carer.

For more information contact John Barton

connectchatter@gmail.com or 07500 003680

Starting 18 September 2025

7.30pm - 9.30pm

(arrive from 7.15pm)

Nat Garrett and Pete Muir are hosting a series of evenings in St Michael's based on the Bereavement Journey starting Thursday 18 September, and these following  dates, 25 September, 2 October, 9 October, 16 October, 30 October and 6 November).

Next course will start in January 2026.

Got questions about life and faith? 

Try Alpha. An informal space for anyone and everyone to explore Christianity. 

Sign up below:

If you would like to make use of the Poustinia then please contact James on 07866 162228 for more information or click below to download a leaflet.

Fitness, Faith and Fellowship is a mens fitness group that meets twice a week.  We are led by a highly qualified coach with the aim of developing our strength and overall fitness.  The classes are small so the coach can give individual guidance and scale activities for both beginners and those with more experience.  The sessions are fun and non-threatening - the perfect environment for fellowship with others with a Christian faith.  

For more information, please email Emile