November 17th -19th …. The Festival of Wonder is back for 2023!
November 17 – 19 2023 The Festival of Wonder is back! This fantastic Free weekend festival is designed to reawaken wonder is an age of exhaustion with top quality family entertainment. This outstanding event offers an exciting array of circus, dance and music performances all designed to explore and inspire wonder. Most events and activities […]
New course in Spiritual Directing
Spiritual direction is a relational process in which a trained spiritual guide listens to and companions someone who desires a deeper relationship with God. Starting in January 2024, a new course is being offered for anyone wishing to explore becoming a Spiritual Director and coming alongside people as they travel their journey of faith. The […]
Register now for the Christmas Tree Festival 2023!
There is still time to submit your registration for a tree in the Stroud Christmas Tree Festival 2023! If you have already submitted a form, thank you! We are delighted to be able to invite you to exhibit a tree at the Stroud Christmas Tree Festival 2023 at St Laurence Church, Stroud. The Festival will […]
WHAT WOULD THE CHURCH LOOK LIKE IF IT STARTED IN 2023?
On Sunday 8th October, 6-7:30pm, Rev. Kate & Barrie are gathering together everyone in school years 7-13 to discuss how we grow together as followers of Jesus. During the evening they’ll discuss young people’s experience of being in or around the church, what following Jesus means in their context, and how we can “become a […]
Harvest at All Saints, Uplands
Unexpected Treasures
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Following such a long absence, and as I gradually return to my role, I wanted to give you an update. I want to start with this verse, which has been a constant companion to me, through my […]
“The Carbon Crisis – what is is it and what can I do?”
Join us for a short training course, spread over two evenings, where we will tackle questions around what the carbon crisis is, why it matters, our individual carbon impacts and how we can change things for the better. The course will be led by Cate Williams, who is the Environmental Engagement Officer in Gloucester Diocese, […]
Become a trusted mentor to a young person and make a difference.
Being a trusted adult for a young person can be life-changing, both for the young person and the trusted adult. This is especially true for those at The Door, a local charity that trains and supports volunteers to become mentors for young people. Mentor Jenny says “Being a mentor at The Door is the single […]
We Are Hiring!
Job Title Toddler Group Leader Salary Grade £11 per hour Reporting to Social Enterprise Development Manager Days and hours 6.5 hours per week, to include Tuesdays 9am – 2pm 42 weeks per year [Term Time Only + Oct/Feb/May half terms] Fixed Term for 12 months [with option to extend dependent on performance] 3 month probationary […]
Concert for Peace & Unity with The Phoenix Choir at St Laurence Church: Sunday 16th July
THIS COMING SUNDAY…… A concert by the fantastic Phoenix Choir, & the Phoenix Children’s Choir – a shared endeavour with our church of St Laurence’s, Sunday 16th July at 6pm. Including music by key contemporary spiritually-alive composers Ola Gjeilo, and Karl Jenkins – whose Choral Suite from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace will […]