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School sings pop in St Matthew’s
On Thursday 26th May Cashes Green Primary School treated their families, teachers, friends and church supporters to two great concerts: first at 2pm and then
Engine Room celebrates Pentecost with a sleep over!
Engine Room, the town wide youth group, had a Sleepover in St Mathews during half term. They explored the Holy Spirit as part of the
Marah Celebrates 21 Years of Feeding Those in Need
Marah Trust celebrated 21 years of service to those in need with an event at St Laurence’s church on Wednesday May 25th . The event
James Turk, Team Vicar
James is a Gloucestershire man or a “Glostonian”. He was born near Gloucester, went to school in Gloucester, met Sarah, his wife, in Gloucester, worked
Thy Kingdom Come and Ascension Day
Today is Ascension Day and marks the start of the 11 days of prayer up to Pentecost when Christians of all denominations across the world
Sacred Music Festival
Advance notice that this years Sacred Music Festival will be on Saturday 9th July in and around St Laurence Church, Stroud. Between 18-00 and
Exclusive interviews with the new Team Vicar, James Turk and Stephen Saville
Exclusive interview with Rev James Turk and the Rev Stephen Saville, new or forthcoming members of the Stroud Team. James’s interview will be published on
Helen Berhane- East African Gospel Singer
Helen Berhane is an Eritrean Christian Gospel Singer who is coming to talk about her story and testimony of faith as well as perform some
Helping children in our communities thrive
Do you feel passionate about helping children in our communities to thrive? Read With Me is a Gloucestershire organisation, which was set up to ensure
Fruitfulness on the Front Line
‘Fruitfulness on the Frontline’ is a short course that helps us see and imagine how and where we can live more purposefully for God and
Songs of Fortitude
On Saturday May 7 2022, Acapellies Community Choir performed Songs of Fortitude for the first time in St Laurence’s Church, Stroud. Through word-of-mouth and a
Bishop visits St Laurence
On Shrove Tuesday, Bishop Rachel visited the parish church of St. Laurence, Stroud. The evening began with welcome refreshments and background live music. Once seated,
Carol reflects on bereavement support
I think my fear about helping people who had been recently bereaved when I started, was doubting my inability to say or do the right
Readings and Questions for Sunday 2 January 2022
John 1 v 1-18 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the
Readings and Questions for Sunday 26 December 2021
Luke 2 v 1-20 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first
Living in faith and love
An opportunity for a good respectful conversation about human relationships and sexuality. The Stroud Deanery course, held at our own St Matthew’s Church Hall Cainscross,
Discovering grace, the generosity of God
Jai’s life story – discovering grace, the generosity of God, becoming a treasurer, the history of money and an encouragement to ‘Cheerful Giving’ I’m here
Readings and Questions for Sunday 19 Dec 2021
Luke 1:39-55 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house
Weekly News on 2 December 2021
Welcome to our weekly communication this second week of Advent! Our Vision: to abide in Christ and bear fruit Making connections and everyday faith: In