weekly Newsletter July 9th
As I prepared for this week’s Midweek Communion, one detail in the Gospel caught my attention. When Jesus sends out the twelve disciples, he does not ask for volunteers. He calls people by name. Before there is any task, there is a relationship. Before there is any sending, there is a calling. The shape of […]
Latest From St Laurence Restored Project:
Restored Chronicles of St Laurence Issue 2: July 2026 Charity No: 1214925 Stories in Action| Exploring our Heritage| Sharing Stories| Designing the Future| What’s next Welcome to the second edition of Restored Chronicles of St Laurence, recording progress of our National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported Development Phase of St Laurence Restored. We are now […]
Cafe Church: Sunday 21st June.
Café Church –21st June at 11.00am, Randwick Church Why not join us for Café Church tomorrow at 11.00am in Randwick Church? A relaxed and informal service for all ages, with live music from Alun Davies, a craft table for children (and anyone who enjoys being creative!), and refreshments served throughout. Whether you’re a regular churchgoer […]
Choral Evensong at All Saints, Uplands: Monthly at 4pm on the 1st Sunday.
Following the beautiful Choral Evensong at Holy Trinity, Slad last Sunday, you may be interested to know that the same wonderful choir leads Choral Evensong on the 1st Sunday of every month at All Saints, Uplands. Join us tomorrow (7th June) at 4.00pm for this traditional and heartfelt service of worship, with scripture, prayer, and some of […]
Stroud Parish Pilgrimage 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Stroud Pilgrimage Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) How far is it? Approximately 13km if you stop at Slad or 17km if you walk back to Stroud. Is there a lot of climbing? You’re in Stroud – yes. Approximately 500m of ascent throughout the day. Who can join the walk? Everyone is welcome — […]
Parish Pilgrimage 2026: Sunday May 31st
Join us for a day of walking, worship, fellowship, and prayer as we journey together across the churches of the Stroud Team Ministry. The pilgrimage begins at 8.30am at Holy Trinity, Stroud. We then walk to St Laurence Church for a said Holy Communion at 9.00am, followed by a light breakfast before continuing the journey. […]
Weekly Newsletter 22.5.2026
We stand on the threshold of Pentecost — the day when the Church remembers the gift of the Holy Spirit poured out upon ordinary people, gathering them together and sending them out in courage, hope and love. Pentecost reminds us that the Church was never meant to be simply a building or an institution, but […]
Stroud Parish Churches 24 Hours of Prayer 2026
Next Saturday, 23rd May, the day before Pentecost Sunday, beginning at 11am we embark together on 24 Hours of Prayer across the Stroud team of churches. Like last year, there is a sign-up sheet where people can book a half-hour slot and commit simply to pray for thirty minutes — to pause in the midst […]
Parish Pilgrimage 31st May 2026: Timings and Locations
Join us for a day of walking, worship, fellowship, and prayer as we journey together across the churches of the Stroud Team Ministry. The pilgrimage begins at 8.30am at Holy Trinity, Stroud. We then walk to St Laurence Church for a said Holy Communion at 9.00am, followed by a light breakfast before continuing the journey. […]
Stroud Parish Pilgrimage: Sunday 31st May 2026
An invitation to Stroud Pilgrimage 31/05/2026 As the green shoots appear, the sun grows in the sky and the birds fill the air with their song, Geoffrey Chaucer, author of the Canterbury Tales, urges us to mark the springtime with a pilgrimage. The thought of spending long, footsore days on the road, sleeping […]