Sabbath Reflections
What does the Sabbath mean for each one of us?
Praying Together in Slad
The Praying Together group began 2005, when the then bishop wanted every church in the Diocese to be prayed in every day in Lent. A few of us kept it up, and enjoyed it so much that we began meeting one day a week – with coffee together afterwards if we had time. Well, the […]
Prayer and Home Groups at St Mathews, Cainscross
Cuppa with Prayer meets most Wednesday mornings in the church, starting at 10.30 am. First, we brew the drinks and share with each other. Then we migrate to the chapel and look to see how the dear Holy Spirit leads. The examples of those who have gone before, the “Saints” detailed in the book Exciting Holiness often […]
Living with an openness to God and to each other
Steve Saville writes about his week this summer with the Taize Community in France
Songs of Fortitude
Acapellies Community Choir are singing songs of community, resilience and joy from around the world in the extraordinary acoustics of St Laurence’s, Stroud. They will sing around the audience who are invited to close their eyes. The performances are at 3pm and then again at 4pm on 10th September 2022. All are welcome. No booking […]
Greenbelt Festival 2022
A young adult’s experience of Greenbelt Christian Arts Festival
Trinity Room Hub visit to Holy Trinity, Stroud
Sarah Frazer, a core member of Trinity Hub, came to share with Holy Trinity, Stroud during their intergenerational service, The Source. Here’s Sarah’s reflection.
Post Lambeth message from Bishop Rachel and Robert
Since 1867, the Lambeth Conference – a gathering of the bishops of the Anglican Communion – has taken place approximately once every ten years. Bishops gather at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury to pray together, study the Bible, to hear the struggles and joys that each experience in their local contexts and to […]
Stained Glass Windows
Do you have any stained glass windows in your church? Here’s a way to highlight and to share a picture or video of one of your stained glass windows, with some text to explain it, on your parish’s preferred social media channel? www.churchofengland.org/resources/digital-labs/blogs/stained-glass-summer-join-social- If you then use the hashtag #StainedGlassSummer your post and window will […]
Ukraine Welcome Cafe
The Ukraine Welcome Cafe has been running since May on a Monday, between 18-30 and 20-00 at St Laurence Church Hall in Stroud and between 30-40 attend. It is run by various volunteers and it’s sole purpose is a central meeting place where languages and cultures can be exchanged and experiences shared. Refreshments are provided […]