Readings and questions for Sunday 29 August
James 1.17–27 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. In fulfilment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of […]
Bereavement Ministry
Many people from across the Stroud Parishes show care and compassion to those who have been bereaved. Some of us thought it would be helpful to draw people together who want to develop this ministry. The idea is that we could support one another, learn from one another and learn together from resources that are […]
Reading for Sunday 22 August
John 6:56-69 Good News Translation Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood live in me, and I live in them. The living Father sent me, and because of him I live also. In the same way whoever eats me will live because of me. This, then, is the bread that came down from […]
Party in the Park
The Door running a brand new event for 2021 – Party in the Park See all the details on their website here.
Readings and questions for 15 August
Ephesians 5.15–20 Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the […]
Weekly News for 5 August
Graham and I enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Scotland and want to say thank you for all your blessings and kindness for our anniversary. The rest of the team are off on holiday this coming week which does mean that things will take a little more time to get to, and some things will not […]
Ride and Stride 2021
It is Ride and Stride day, where we are encouraged to walk/ride/run between churches to raise money for Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust. 50% of the money raised comes back to us and 50% is set aside for grants across the county. Graham is planning to cycle and I am planning to run to each of […]
Can you offer a bed to a pilgrim?
A small group (10 to 20) of pilgrims on the ‘Western Camino’ route to COP26 in Glasgow, will be passing through Stroud and stopping for two nights, 11th and 12th September, Sunday 12th being their weekly rest day. They are starting in Bristol joining with the ‘Eastern Camino’ starting in London (Welcome!) when they all […]
Readings and Questions for 8 August
Ephesians 4.25-5.2 So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbours, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil. Thieves must give up stealing; rather let […]
Weekly News 15 July
I hope that you have had a good week and that you are looking forward to some time off, or at least a different pace of life over the next few weeks. It has been an incredibly challenging year, and it is worth noticing just how much energy all the changes and uncertainties take out […]