Progress on Clergy 100k in May Challenge
Kate: ‘I’m chipping away with a 30min run 4 mornings a week – 17.2k so far…’ Mathew: Since the commencement of lockdown I have had to forgo other forms of exercise which have been replaced by a daily walk. Walking in the woods at the end of a long day in my NHS work is […]
Randwick are looking for a Foundation Governor
Randwick Primary School is looking for someone to join our governing body as a Foundation Governor. This is an exciting volunteering opportunity to join our friendly and enthusiastic team, responsible for strategic management of the school, and to act as a “critical friend”, supporting the work of the headteacher and other staff. The governing body […]
Still Moving
Christian contemplative prayer through music and movement. Run by Milly and Clay Sinclair and Juliette Saville, members of Stillpoint, an inclusive contemplative group connected to St Lawrence’s. All Faith’s and none welcome. Please join us this Sunday 9 May from 7.20pm for a 7.30pm start. Here’s the zoom link.
VE Day
Whilst we will not celebrate it as we had planned, we will be remembering and giving thanks for VE day tomorrow. To mark this occasion there will be a service broadcast from our Cathedral at 11.15 tomorrow morning. Friday – VE Day service. Bishop Rachel says: I am delighted that there will be a service […]
Sunday Service celebrates the contemplative tradition in Stroud
We visit Still Moving, Taize and Cowshed, just some of our worshipping communities with their roots in the contemplative tradition.
Christian Arts Festival this Saturday 2nd May
This successful and inspiring local annual event is, in the light of not being able to function as normal, holding Living Room Fest! This Saturday 2nd May 2pm: 2 live streams for adults and children. Go to the Christian Arts Festival website >>
Christian Aid Week 10th-16th May
Again creative thinking has been applied by this esteemed social justice organisation – to see how best to ensure it can continue standing together with the most vulnerable and marginalised people during this time of global crisis. They have a schedule of virtual events all taking place live from their Facebook page. And there are […]
Being Equipped for Everyday Faith: Cheltenham Racecourse, Sat 3rd October
This is an absolutely vital Diocesan event for Christians who are grandparents, grandchildren, adults, teenagers, parents – everyone who lives Sunday to Saturday anywhere in the community at home, work and play.
The Door’s Challenge: 100k in May
The Door continues to offer vital support to young people and families at this time, and more so than ever as the impact of social isolation kicks in. These are challenging times for all of us, and The Door reports that amongst young people they are in contact with their mood is lower than they’ve […]
New from the Rector
This is our weekly communication to remind us that we may be in isolation, but we are not alone. Since I last wrote we have been told that we are going to be in lock down for a while longer. I hope that you are finding healthy ways of being, and enjoying the opportunity to connect […]