Congratulations Rev Simon!
On Sunday 29th October, Reverend Simon Howell was re-licensed by Archdeacon Hilary Dawson as our Stroud Team Pioneer, solemnising his existing & evolving role – a role which has a particular responsibility for new expressions of church community life in and around Stroud.
Christmas Tree Festival 2023
After a fantastic Christmas Tree Festival in 2022, we are delighted to invite you to join in with the Christmas Tree Festival in Stroud for 2023! We already have 106 trees booked in this year! The Festival runs from 1st December to 10th December 2023 at St Laurence Church, Stroud. This years theme for the Festival […]
Musical Fireworks at Slad Church.
An evening of Film Music by the Klarinets and the Sounds of Music Choir Monday 6th November, 7.30 pm in Slad Church Entry free, retiring collection for the church
English Wind Consort 15th December, All Saints, Uplands
A message form Chris, our partner at ‘Illuminate’ and ‘The Door.’
Hello Stroud Parish! My name is Chris Scorah, I am part of the youth work team at The Door and I have succeeded the wonderful Barrie Voyce leading the illuminate project. A quick pause for those who may not be familiar with illuminate: Illuminate is a project within the whole of The Door’s community youth […]
Friday 3rd November….An Evening of Popular and Foot-tapping Tunes!
Are Harvest Festivals Biblical?
Through September and October most of our churches and schools here in Stroud celebrate Harvest Festival. The modern harvest festival developed over time, drawing on biblical themes and local traditions. Harvests Festivals in the Bible Feasts connected to harvest are mentioned in the Bible. The Feast of Weeks (Shavout) marked the first fruits of harvest, […]
Prayer Vigil at St Laurence 14.10.23
November 17th -19th …. The Festival of Wonder is back for 2023!
November 17 – 19 2023 The Festival of Wonder is back! This fantastic Free weekend festival is designed to reawaken wonder is an age of exhaustion with top quality family entertainment. This outstanding event offers an exciting array of circus, dance and music performances all designed to explore and inspire wonder. Most events and activities […]
New course in Spiritual Directing
Spiritual direction is a relational process in which a trained spiritual guide listens to and companions someone who desires a deeper relationship with God. Starting in January 2024, a new course is being offered for anyone wishing to explore becoming a Spiritual Director and coming alongside people as they travel their journey of faith. The […]