Party in the Park

The Door running a brand new event for 2021 – Party in the Park See all the details on their website here.
Readings and questions for 15 August

Ephesians 5.15–20 Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the […]
Weekly News for 5 August
Graham and I enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Scotland and want to say thank you for all your blessings and kindness for our anniversary. The rest of the team are off on holiday this coming week which does mean that things will take a little more time to get to, and some things will not […]
Ride and Stride 2021

It is Ride and Stride day, where we are encouraged to walk/ride/run between churches to raise money for Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust. 50% of the money raised comes back to us and 50% is set aside for grants across the county. Graham is planning to cycle and I am planning to run to each of […]
Can you offer a bed to a pilgrim?

A small group (10 to 20) of pilgrims on the ‘Western Camino’ route to COP26 in Glasgow, will be passing through Stroud and stopping for two nights, 11th and 12th September, Sunday 12th being their weekly rest day. They are starting in Bristol joining with the ‘Eastern Camino’ starting in London (Welcome!) when they all […]
Readings and Questions for 8 August

Ephesians 4.25-5.2 So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbours, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil. Thieves must give up stealing; rather let […]
Weekly News 15 July
I hope that you have had a good week and that you are looking forward to some time off, or at least a different pace of life over the next few weeks. It has been an incredibly challenging year, and it is worth noticing just how much energy all the changes and uncertainties take out […]
Rectors APCM Report 2021

Jesus says; ‘I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.’ John 15:5 Tweet Introduction This year has been dominated by one thing – Covid. The impact that the virus would have was beyond anything we […]
Life giving small groups

These are the groups available at the moment. You may know of more? If you do, please let Jodie know and we will update our information. [table id=4 /] Image by Ohmydearlife from Pixabay
Team holidays over the summer 2021

Below shows when various members of the team are on holiday over the summer. Our wonderful voluntary clergy and readers will also be taking well-earned holidays over this period too. [table id=3 /] Image by DanaTentis from Pixabay