Weekly Letter 25th January 2026
I don’t know about you but I find myself still greeting people with a cheerful “Happy New Year!” — even though, by late January, the moment has probably passed… but habits die hard! So, as this is my first Weekly Email of 2026, I’m allowing myself one final New Year greeting — and then I […]
The Cellophonics return to the beautiful St Laurence Church.
Thursday February 12th at 7.30pm The magical sound of four cellos – from the rich textures of Renaissance vocal music to the vibrant rhythms of the Tango! The Cellophonics return to the beautiful St Laurence Church. They will play music from across the centuries, weaving the Fantasia for 4 voices by Henry Purcell, Ave […]
Cafe Church: Sunday 25th January at St John’s, Randwick.
Join us at St John the Baptist, Randwick for a relaxed and informal Café Church service. There’ll be live music from Alun Davies, a craft table for children, and plenty of refreshments for everyone. A warm, all-age gathering with space to worship, chat, and simply be together. All are very welcome.
St Matthew’s, Cainscross Crib & Christingle Service – Christmas Eve, 4pm
Crib & Christingle Service – Christmas Eve, 4pm Join us at 4pm on Christmas Eve at St Matthews, Cainscross for our much-loved Crib and Christingle Service.A joyful, family-friendly celebration with the Christmas story, carols, the lighting of Christingles, and a chance to gather around the crib as we welcome the birth of Jesus. Perfect for […]
Holy Trinity Crib & Christingle Service – Christmas Eve, 4pm
Holy Trinity Crib & Christingle Service – Christmas Eve, 4pm Join us at 4pm on Christmas Eve at Holy Trinity for our much-loved Crib and Christingle Service.A joyful, family-friendly celebration with the Christmas story, carols, the lighting of Christingles, and a chance to gather around the crib as we welcome the birth of Jesus. Perfect […]
Joint Jewish, Christian and Islamic statement re Bondi Beach tragedy
A Message of Unity from the Children of Abraham We, a Progressive Jewish Rabbi, a Pioneer Priest & regional Inter Faith Adviser in the Stroud Anglican Team, and a Trustee of the Stroud District Islamic Centre, stand together today not merely as representatives of our respective faiths, but as grieving human beings united in horror […]
Bishop Rachel’s Christmas Message For Worshipping Communities 2025
Sunday Services 16th November
Services on 16th November 9.30 Service of the Word at St Matthew’s 9.30 Taize at St Laurence 9.30 Holy Communion at Uplands 10.00 All Age Worship at St Matthew’s School 11.00 Persecuted Church Service at Holy Trinity, Stroud with guest speaker from Open Doors – Chris Lowther 11.00 Holy Communion at Paganhill 11.00 Morning Worship […]
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 […]