The Festival Church
A vibrant, creative space in the heart of Stroud - welcoming and full of life -
a sanctuary and spiritual home - a church full of music, art and community -
a lively parish church at the centre of mission and charity -
a church for everyone in the heart of Stroud.
Welcome to the Website of
St Laurence Parish Church, Stroud
You can find out all about our church and the journey that we are on by browsing our website pages using the navigation tabs on this page. Alternatively, you can look for specific items by using the Search facility at the top of the page. We hope you find it interesting and that you are able to visit us and play a part in our journey. We would love to welcome you in person.
St Laurence Parish Church, Stroud
You can find out all about our church and the journey that we are on by browsing our website pages using the navigation tabs on this page. Alternatively, you can look for specific items by using the Search facility at the top of the page. We hope you find it interesting and that you are able to visit us and play a part in our journey. We would love to welcome you in person.
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CORONAVIRUS LATEST
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Following the latest Government guidelines of 30th December, we are now in a Tier 4 area. In the light of the current circumstances, and after prayerful consideration, we have regretfully made the decision that there should be no live services or activities at St Laurence for the time being. This decision has not been taken lightly and many factors have been taken into consideration, not least the understandable anxiety of our church members and users. We will update this website as soon as the situation changes.
For all the latest information on how this impacts on St Laurence,
then please click on the link below.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Following the latest Government guidelines of 30th December, we are now in a Tier 4 area. In the light of the current circumstances, and after prayerful consideration, we have regretfully made the decision that there should be no live services or activities at St Laurence for the time being. This decision has not been taken lightly and many factors have been taken into consideration, not least the understandable anxiety of our church members and users. We will update this website as soon as the situation changes.
For all the latest information on how this impacts on St Laurence,
then please click on the link below.
Special Film for Advent from St Laurence
Now available online
"A Contemplative Christmas"
Now available online
"A Contemplative Christmas"
A film by Pip Heywood
shot entirely on location at St Laurence Parish Church
Opening and closing music sung and recorded by Matthew Heyse-Moore; Gongs by Barry Mason and Lina Lotto; Sarod by Krishnamurti Sridhar.
Other contributions from Andy Evans, Avril Evans, Juliette Saville, Revd Judy Howard, Mel Cross, JJ Middleway,
Revd Simon Howell, and Vicky and Daisy Martin
"This exquisite film invites us, through image, music, and word, into a place of quiet profound beauty in the midst of all that Christmas may mean to us." Revd Judy Howard
"Beautiful and profound - to me it is less a conventional film and more a cinematic sacrament of poetry and prayer." Revd Simon Howell
shot entirely on location at St Laurence Parish Church
Opening and closing music sung and recorded by Matthew Heyse-Moore; Gongs by Barry Mason and Lina Lotto; Sarod by Krishnamurti Sridhar.
Other contributions from Andy Evans, Avril Evans, Juliette Saville, Revd Judy Howard, Mel Cross, JJ Middleway,
Revd Simon Howell, and Vicky and Daisy Martin
"This exquisite film invites us, through image, music, and word, into a place of quiet profound beauty in the midst of all that Christmas may mean to us." Revd Judy Howard
"Beautiful and profound - to me it is less a conventional film and more a cinematic sacrament of poetry and prayer." Revd Simon Howell
Take a Virtual Tour of
St Laurence here
with grateful thanks to Andy Willis Photography
St Laurence: The Festival Church