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 […]
Welcoming Helen Hill Curate for The Stroud Team from 28 June 2020
Helen, along with her husband Peter, will be joining us in June as Helen begins her curacy in the Stroud Team. Helen is a Self Supporting Curate and will be with us for two days a week plus Sundays. Helen and Peter will be staying in their home in Charfield, and Helen will be travelling […]
Earth Day 2020
To mark Earth Day 2020 some residents of Slad have put together this video. Take a moment to watch and be inspired to think about our impact and relationship with the world around us. With thanks to Amanda for giving us permission to share.
Worshipping together during a time of isolation
These are unprecedented times and we are trying to be imaginative in our response as we work to sustain pastoral care and a rhythm of prayer and worship in our Team. Sometimes things will go well: people connecting where they hadn’t before, requests for prayer coming from many different people… Sometimes we will, with the […]
Team Review by Revd Andrew Braddock
This review has been carried out by the Revd Andrew Braddock, the Director of Mission and Ministry in Gloucester Diocese. Over a series of weeks, Andrew held informal discussions with various groups within the life of the team, including the Team Council, LMTs, clergy and readers. Andrew gave the report on the 22 June 2019. […]
Celebration of our wonderful Church Wardens
On Thursday 9th May most of our Church Wardens were admitted to office, encouraged and celebrated in a wonderful service led by our new Archdeacon Hilary Dawson. Our Churchwardens are vital to the health and wellbeing of our worshipping communities, and this service was a fitting charge for them. This is a good moment to […]