Bishop visits St Laurence
On Shrove Tuesday, Bishop Rachel visited the parish church of St. Laurence, Stroud. The evening began with welcome refreshments and background live music. Once seated, we were introduced to the […]
Carol reflects on bereavement support
I think my fear about helping people who had been recently bereaved when I started, was doubting my inability to say or do the right thing. I soon learned though, […]
Readings and Questions for Sunday 2 January 2022
John 1 v 1-18 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things […]
Readings and Questions for Sunday 26 December 2021
Luke 2 v 1-20 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while […]
Living in faith and love
An opportunity for a good respectful conversation about human relationships and sexuality. The Stroud Deanery course, held at our own St Matthew’s Church Hall Cainscross, will be running on Monday […]
Discovering grace, the generosity of God
Jai’s life story – discovering grace, the generosity of God, becoming a treasurer, the history of money and an encouragement to ‘Cheerful Giving’ I’m here today appealing for funding across […]
Readings and Questions for Sunday 19 Dec 2021
Luke 1:39-55 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. […]
Weekly News on 2 December 2021
Welcome to our weekly communication this second week of Advent! Our Vision: to abide in Christ and bear fruit Making connections and everyday faith: In our priorities, we talk about Life-giving […]
Readings and Questions for 5 December 2021
Philippians 1.3–11 I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in […]
Readings and questions for Sunday 14 November 2021
Hebrews 10 v 11-25 (NRSV) And every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when […]