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Events in 2020
The following programme of events and activities
are available online
The following programme of events and activities
are available online
Thursday 4 June, 1845
Guided Meditation - Live Online
(via Zoom)
Anyone interested in joining should contact Girish Patel or Sarah Frazer
Guided Meditation - Live Online
(via Zoom)
Anyone interested in joining should contact Girish Patel or Sarah Frazer
Sunday 7 June, 1010
Stroud Team Virtual Sunday Service - Online
(via www.stroud.church or Facebook or Youtube)
Led by Revd Kate Stacey
Stroud Team Virtual Sunday Service - Online
(via www.stroud.church or Facebook or Youtube)
Led by Revd Kate Stacey
Sunday 14 June, 1930
"Still Moving" - Live Online
(via Zoom - details at www.stroud.church)
Christian contemplative prayer through music and movement, led by Milly and Clay Sinclair
"Still Moving" - Live Online
(via Zoom - details at www.stroud.church)
Christian contemplative prayer through music and movement, led by Milly and Clay Sinclair
Events in 2020
The following programme of events and activities is suspended until further notice
The following programme of events and activities is suspended until further notice
Friday 22 May - Sunday 24 May
Stroud Jazz Festival 2020
(St Laurence Parish Church)
* Now re-scheduled for the weekends of 28-30 August and 4-5 September, subject to Government guidance (artists and venues to be confirmed)
Stroud Jazz Festival 2020
(St Laurence Parish Church)
* Now re-scheduled for the weekends of 28-30 August and 4-5 September, subject to Government guidance (artists and venues to be confirmed)
Saturday 6 June
The Door Fundraising Concert: Sorelle Opera Trio
(St Laurence Parish Church)
* This event has been postponed, but the organisers (The Door) aim to arrange a new date in due course, subject to Government guidance
The Door Fundraising Concert: Sorelle Opera Trio
(St Laurence Parish Church)
* This event has been postponed, but the organisers (The Door) aim to arrange a new date in due course, subject to Government guidance
Sunday 5 July, 1100
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
Sunday 5 July, 1300-1500
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Sunday 5 July, 1830-2000
Illuminate Stroud: ENGINE ROOM - LIVE
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Inspiring, equipping and empowering Christian young people to be culture changers in their school communities through active and open faith in Jesus
For young people in school years 6-13 from all church backgrounds or none
Illuminate Stroud: ENGINE ROOM - LIVE
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Inspiring, equipping and empowering Christian young people to be culture changers in their school communities through active and open faith in Jesus
For young people in school years 6-13 from all church backgrounds or none
Sunday 12 July, 1930
"Still Moving" Worship and Dance
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Christian contemplative prayer through music and movement, led by Juliette Saville and Milly Sinclair
"Still Moving" Worship and Dance
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Christian contemplative prayer through music and movement, led by Juliette Saville and Milly Sinclair
Saturday 18 July, 1800
Taize Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Taize Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Sunday 2 August, 1100
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
Sunday 2 August, 1300-1500
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Thursday 6 August, 1430
Stroud & District U3A: Wytchfinder
(St Laurence Church Hall)
John Putley tells the history of witches and witch-hunting
Stroud & District U3A: Wytchfinder
(St Laurence Church Hall)
John Putley tells the history of witches and witch-hunting
Sunday 9 August, 1930
"Still Moving" Worship and Dance
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Christian contemplative prayer through music and movement, led by Juliette Saville and Milly Sinclair
"Still Moving" Worship and Dance
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Christian contemplative prayer through music and movement, led by Juliette Saville and Milly Sinclair
Thursday 3 September, 1430
Stroud & District U3A: A Lifetime in Music
(St Laurence Church Hall)
With live jazz piano illustrations from Roger Browne
Stroud & District U3A: A Lifetime in Music
(St Laurence Church Hall)
With live jazz piano illustrations from Roger Browne
Sunday 6 September, 1100
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
Sunday 6 September, 1300-1500
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Thursday 17 September, 1930
Stroud Local History Society: Frank Hornby and the History of Toymaking
(St Laurence Church Hall)
With David Nathan
Stroud Local History Society: Frank Hornby and the History of Toymaking
(St Laurence Church Hall)
With David Nathan
Saturday 19 September, 1800
Taize Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Taize Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 September
Good On Paper's "Hidden Notes Vol 2"
(St Laurence Parish Church)
* Subject to ongoing review by the organisers (Good On Paper magazine), and Government guidance
Good On Paper's "Hidden Notes Vol 2"
(St Laurence Parish Church)
* Subject to ongoing review by the organisers (Good On Paper magazine), and Government guidance
Thursday 1 October, 1430
Stroud & District U3A: AGM
(St Laurence Church Hall)
Stroud & District U3A: AGM
(St Laurence Church Hall)
Saturday 3 October
One World Choral Theatre with Glorious Chorus
(St Laurence Parish Church)
One World centres on the idea of imminent human evolutionary change anticipated by several ancient cultures around the world. The show tracks some of the key milestones of the last 2,000 years, including industrialization, colonialism, the war machine and the resulting threat to our natural world, inviting the audience to reflect on both the past and the future. One World is a powerful, moving production, ultimately leaving the audience with a sense of hope and positivity for the future. The music will be performed by Glorious Chorus and spoken word contributions will be from Matt Harvey, Liv Torc, Alexander Rhodes & Harula Ladd.
One World Choral Theatre with Glorious Chorus
(St Laurence Parish Church)
One World centres on the idea of imminent human evolutionary change anticipated by several ancient cultures around the world. The show tracks some of the key milestones of the last 2,000 years, including industrialization, colonialism, the war machine and the resulting threat to our natural world, inviting the audience to reflect on both the past and the future. One World is a powerful, moving production, ultimately leaving the audience with a sense of hope and positivity for the future. The music will be performed by Glorious Chorus and spoken word contributions will be from Matt Harvey, Liv Torc, Alexander Rhodes & Harula Ladd.
Sunday 4 October, 1100
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
Sunday 4 October, 1300-1500
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Thursday 15 October, 1930
Stroud Local History Society: The BBC at War
(St Laurence Church Hall)
The role of broadcasting during the Second World War
With Vernon Harwood
Stroud Local History Society: The BBC at War
(St Laurence Church Hall)
The role of broadcasting during the Second World War
With Vernon Harwood
Friday 16 October
The Door: Dursley Male Voice Choir Concert
(St Laurence Parish Church)
* Subject to ongoing review by the organisers (The Door), and Government guidance
The Door: Dursley Male Voice Choir Concert
(St Laurence Parish Church)
* Subject to ongoing review by the organisers (The Door), and Government guidance
Saturday 17 October, 1800
Taize Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Taize Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Sunday 1 November, 1100
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
Sunday 1 November, 1300-1500
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Thursday 5 November, 1430
Stroud & District U3A: Tackling Emergencies in World Disaster Zones
(St Laurence Church Hall)
Richard Silverwood describes his dramatic role with the German Technische Hilfswerk Service
Stroud & District U3A: Tackling Emergencies in World Disaster Zones
(St Laurence Church Hall)
Richard Silverwood describes his dramatic role with the German Technische Hilfswerk Service
Thursday 19 November, 1930
Stroud Local History Society: AGM, and The Importance of Saul Junction, and the Stroudwater Canal Company Archive
(St Laurence Church Hall)
With Tony Conder and Hugh Conway-Jones
Stroud Local History Society: AGM, and The Importance of Saul Junction, and the Stroudwater Canal Company Archive
(St Laurence Church Hall)
With Tony Conder and Hugh Conway-Jones
Saturday 21 November, 1800
Taize Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Taize Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Sunday 29 November - Sunday 6 December
Stroud Community Christmas Tree Festival 2020
(St Laurence Parish Church)
To be confirmed
Stroud Community Christmas Tree Festival 2020
(St Laurence Parish Church)
To be confirmed
Sunday 6 December, 1100
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A contemplative communion service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation, and an inclusive Holy Communion. Bringing together the riches of Eastern and Western wisdom traditions.
Sunday 6 December, 1300-1500
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Sunday Afternoon Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat, with a "Bring and Share" lunch, and tea, coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! Organised in association between Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church
Sunday 13 December, 1430
Stroud Local History Society: Gloucestershire Christmas
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A look at the history of the midwinter festival, and how Christmas has been celebrated in Gloucestershire taken from material in the County archives
With John Putley
Booking essential
Stroud Local History Society: Gloucestershire Christmas
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A look at the history of the midwinter festival, and how Christmas has been celebrated in Gloucestershire taken from material in the County archives
With John Putley
Booking essential
Sunday 13 December
Stroud Town Centre Carol Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Stroud Town Centre Carol Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Saturday 19 December, 1800
Taize Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Taize Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Events in 2021
Saturday 9 January
Stroud Wassail 2021
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Stroud Wassail 2021
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Friday 2 July - Saturday 3 July
Stroud Sacred Music Festival 2021: "Mystical Faith"
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Stroud Sacred Music Festival 2021: "Mystical Faith"
(St Laurence Parish Church)
St Laurence: The Festival Church
If you would like to hire St Laurence Church
for your event please contact
office@stroudcmt.plus.com
or telephone 01453 759099 (Monday-Friday 1000-1230)
or contact us here
for your event please contact
office@stroudcmt.plus.com
or telephone 01453 759099 (Monday-Friday 1000-1230)
or contact us here
