Exciting News to Share!
We are delighted to announce that Revd Coral Francis has been appointed as our new Team Vicar for Stroud Parish Churches! This news was shared across our churches last Sunday following interviews at the end of March. Coral was thrilled to accept the role, and we look forward to welcoming her into our team.
Coral is currently serving as Curate in the Minchinhampton Benefice. She is married to Revd Peter Francis, who is the Rector of the Rodborough, Woodchester, and Brimscombe Benefice.
In the coming weeks, we will share further details about her licensing service. In the meantime, please keep Coral, Peter, and their family in your prayers as she prepares for this new chapter in ministry with us.
As always this week’s newsletter offers a snapshot of all the events happening across our parishes. Please do take a look at the website for a fuller picture.
Times and venues of this week’s Sunday Services.
9.30 Holy Communion and APCM at St Matthew’s Church, Cainscross
9.30 Saints Alive All Age Service at All Saints, Uplands
9.30 Cowshed Service at St Laurence Church
11.00 Sunday Worship at Holy Trinity (next to the hospital)
11.00 Sunday Worship at Randwick
11.00 Sunday Worship at Paganhill
11.00 Sunday Worship at Slad
16.00 Choral Evensong at All Saints, Uplands
Our Midweek Communion will be at St Laurence at 10am on 10th April
Sunday 6th April, 4.00-5.20pm
The Phoenix Choir Spring Concert:
”Life, Love and Loss”
This Spring Concert, ‘Life Love and Loss’ will be performed by the Phoenix Choir, their Children’s Choir and Piano with String Quartet. They will help raise funds and awareness for ‘The Grand Appeal’ Bristol Hospital, and refreshments will be available, provided by the Trinity Room Community Hub. Tickets will be available on the door.
Stroud Deanery Buildings Surgery at St Matthew’s Hall on
Wednesday 23rd April from 10am to 1pm.The deanery surgery is an informal gathering which following a brief overview of our work , will give those involved in the care of churches and church buildings, the opportunity to meet the team, and discuss any scheme proposals, current Faculty or List B applications, QI related questions or any other fabric related queries you may need help with. Refreshments will be provided.
St John Passion will be performed this Sunday at Wycliffe College Chapel, Stonehouse. click <here >for more details
Exciting News for St Laurence!
We are delighted to welcome Kate & Lauren to the St Laurence team! They will be leading the way in developing the Social Enterprise activities and managing bookings for St Laurence Church and Hall. Their passion and expertise will help us continue making St Laurence a vibrant space for the town of Stroud.
If you’re interested in hiring the church or hall, or want to learn more about the social enterprise work, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Let’s give Kate & Lauren a warm welcome!
As we journey through this lent season together, let’s keep encouraging one another. If you have news to share, prayer requests, or just want to check in, please do reach out. The church is not just a place we go—it’s the community we share.
Blessings,
James
Rector for the Stroud Team Ministry.