St Matthew’s Church Cainscross Community Choir Concert Monday 1st December
Join us for a joyful evening with the Cainscross Community Choir on Monday 1st December!Expect uplifting pop, rock favourites, and just a touch of festive cheer as we begin the Advent season.All proceeds will support Teckles Animal Sanctuary and The Door Youth Charity.Come along, sing along, and support two wonderful causes! Doors open 7.15pm!
Bishop to speak on Israel-Palestine
Bishop to speak on Israel-Palestine The Bishop of Gloucester, The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, will be one of the speakers at an event focusing on the situation in Israel-Palestine in St Laurence Church in Stroud, at 7.30 pm on Monday 10th November. She will be in dialogue with the author Matthew Teller, moderated by Judith Large. The […]
St Laurence Church gains support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for plans to save Stroud’s historic parish church
St Laurence Church in Stroud has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the project “St Laurence Restored: Protecting Stroud’s Historic Heart”, it was announced today. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, the project aims to carry out urgent repairs and secure the future of the Grade II* listed church as […]
Cafe Church at Randwick: 26th October 11am
Join us for Café Church at Randwick this Sunday (26th October) at 11am. We’ll enjoy relaxed worship, good coffee, and beautiful music from Helen Hill on the harp. Everyone’s welcome!
Harvest Sunday at St Matthew’s, Cainscross
Harvest Sunday at St Matthew’s, CainscrossJoin us this Sunday, 19th October at 9.30 am as we celebrate God’s goodness at our Harvest Festival!All are welcome for a joyful service of thanksgiving, singing, and community.Donations of tinned and dried goods for the local foodbank will be gratefully received.
Stroud Refugee Aid Choir on Sunday 19th October at 7.30pm at St Laurence Church
Stroud Refugee Aid Choir on Sunday 19th October at 7.30pm at St Laurence Church After a year with no performance, this year’s SRAC concert includes two wonderful works, Bach’s Magnificat and Vivaldi’s Gloria. This year we are supporting UNHCR, GARAS and Stroud Women’s Refuge. You can buy tickets by using the QR code on […]
Praise and Prayer – Churches Together in Stroud
Praise and Prayer – Churches Together in StroudJoin us for an afternoon of worship and fellowship at Rodborough Tabernacle on Sunday 28th September at 3pm.We’ll gather as Christians from across Stroud for lively worship, prayer, and encouragement from God’s Word.All are welcome – come ready to lift your voice and your heart in praise!
Praise and Prayer Evening 28th September
This gathering is a follow-up to our much-loved Praise in the Park events, and it would be wonderful to see as many of you as possible coming along.It’s a chance to come together with friends from churches right across Stroud for a time of praise and prayer in a relaxed and informal service. We’ll lift […]
Weekly Newsletter 7th August 2025
It’s still holiday season, but I have to confess — my thoughts are already wandering into the next season. Diaries are filling, autumn plans are stirring, and I catch myself rushing ahead. I wish I could just stay present a little more. Jesus, of course, was always in the moment. He never hurried past people. […]
Weekly Newsletter July 31st
As I sit down to write this week’s newsletter, the rain is falling steadily outside. After such a hot, dry summer, it feels like the earth is breathing a sigh of relief. The thirsty ground drinks it in, the crops are refreshed, and for many who have been praying for rain, this is an answer […]