Winchcombe Health & Wellbeing Guide

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Health is not just the absence of disease, it is a state of physical, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing” Wellness is thought of today as encompassing mind, body, and spirit. This includes our physical, mental, emotional, sexual, social, and spiritual health. Spiritual wellness embodies faith, beliefs, values, ethics, principles and morals. This section sets out the spiritual activities, groups and organisations in or close to Winchcombe.

In Winchcombe and villages

Churches Together in Winchcombe Churches Together in Winchcombe is where the 4 churches in the town come together to seek God, share the gospel and serve the community. CTW is a community organisation with a reputation for serving the whole neighbourhood. Our projects are designed to benefit people of any faith or none and have included gift bags, fish & chip meals and spring bulbs for those shielding during the Covid pandemic; and tea parties to help older, isolated residents emerge from lockdown. Regular activities include The Way of the Cross on Good Friday, joint worship during the World Day of Prayer each March and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity each January and fundraising for Christian Aid and Macmillan Cancer support. CONTACT TELEPHONE EMAIL

Janet Dufton, Secretary 01242 603387 churchesinwinchcombe@gmail.com

Ecumenical Life Group A Life Group for members of any church or none to grow in faith, make friends, encourage each other and learn more about God and Jesus. We currently have members from all 4 churches in Winchcombe and further afield. CONTACT TELEPHONE EMAIL

Gill Cocks 01242 604341 churchesinwinchcombe@gmail.com

Encounter Church Worship & Prayer Encounter is a church that believes in Jesus, a church that loves God and people. Overwhelmed by the gift of grace we have found in Jesus, we have a heart for authentic worship, are passionate about the local church, and are on mission to see God’s kingdom established across the earth. Sunday celebrations are held every Sunday at 10am. They are also held online. Open Space private prayer and reflection is held weekly on Thursdays at 1011am. Firefall is a corporate prayer meeting held on the 4th Monday of every month where we gather to Worship, Listen, Pray and Encourage one another. For more details please get in touch. ADDRESS Gretton TELEPHONE EMAIL WEB

Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5EE 01242 604552 info@encounterchurch.org.uk https://www.encounterchurch.org.uk/

Encounter Church Life Groups To help you find people you enjoy spending time with who will encourage you to grow in your faith. Life Groups are at the heart of our community, providing space to make friends, and get together for fun, growth and encouragement. In a Life Group, you can connect with 8-12 people and take the conversation to a deeper level. Life Groups meet in different areas of our region and on different nights of the week, weekly or every other week. For details get in touch with the Encounter Church Manager on the number below ADDRESS Gretton TELEPHONE EMAIL WEB

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Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5EE 01242 604552 info@encounterchurch.org.uk https://www.encounterchurch.org.uk/life-groups

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