Register now for the Christmas Tree Festival 2023!

There is still time to submit your registration for a tree in the Stroud Christmas Tree Festival 2023! If you have already submitted a form, thank you! We are delighted to be able to invite you to exhibit a tree at the Stroud Christmas Tree Festival 2023 at St Laurence Church, Stroud. The Festival will […]
WHAT WOULD THE CHURCH LOOK LIKE IF IT STARTED IN 2023?

On Sunday 8th October, 6-7:30pm, Rev. Kate & Barrie are gathering together everyone in school years 7-13 to discuss how we grow together as followers of Jesus. During the evening they’ll discuss young people’s experience of being in or around the church, what following Jesus means in their context, and how we can “become a […]
Harvest at All Saints, Uplands

Unexpected Treasures

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Following such a long absence, and as I gradually return to my role, I wanted to give you an update. I want to start with this verse, which has been a constant companion to me, through my […]
“The Carbon Crisis – what is is it and what can I do?”

Join us for a short training course, spread over two evenings, where we will tackle questions around what the carbon crisis is, why it matters, our individual carbon impacts and how we can change things for the better. The course will be led by Cate Williams, who is the Environmental Engagement Officer in Gloucester Diocese, […]
Become a trusted mentor to a young person and make a difference.

Being a trusted adult for a young person can be life-changing, both for the young person and the trusted adult. This is especially true for those at The Door, a local charity that trains and supports volunteers to become mentors for young people. Mentor Jenny says “Being a mentor at The Door is the single […]
We Are Hiring!

Job Title Toddler Group Leader Salary Grade £11 per hour Reporting to Social Enterprise Development Manager Days and hours 6.5 hours per week, to include Tuesdays 9am – 2pm 42 weeks per year [Term Time Only + Oct/Feb/May half terms] Fixed Term for 12 months [with option to extend dependent on performance] 3 month probationary […]
Standish Consort’s latest venture!

Our friends from The Standish Consort are delighted to open the booking for their next venture, Come and Sing Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms”, they have a limited number of hire scores available, so please book early, especially if you need one. Full details below, you can come and sing with us or be part of the […]
English Wind Consort at All Saints, Uplands

Stroud Sacred Music Festival 2023

Centred on St Laurence Parish Church and the Stroud Centre for Peace & the Arts (SCPA), the Stroud Sacred Music Festival started as an idea amongst friends in the autumn of 2014. The aim was to create an event that promoted unity and peace by celebrating the power music has in bringing people together and […]