​Click on this icon for details of our regular church services


​Or scroll down this page to see our full listing of events at
​St Laurence

Headline

Alan Brinley Shaw
Classical Guitar Concert
Saturday 26 October, 1930
St Laurence Parish Church
Stroud Festival's
​"Revolution in Song"
Thursday 31 October, 1930
St Laurence Parish Church
Please note that some of our planned events are provisional and may be subject to change.
Please ensure that you visit our website on a regular basis for the latest news
- and do follow us on Facebook and Twitter ​
​Full Events Listing 2019
Saturday 26 October, 1930
Alan Brinley Shaw
​Classical Guitar Concert
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Alan Brinley Shaw is an internationally renowned classical guitarist who lived for 27 years in Spain. He is famous for presenting virtuoso repertoires playing some of the most difficult pieces for the guitar ever written. He is known for his passionate live performances, expressive interpretations and impeccable technique which have thrilled audiences around Europe. In this recital he will be playing works by Dominiconi, Tarrega, Albeniz, Piazzolla, Bach and Villa Lobos.
Doors open at 19.00. Tickets on the door £13, kids for free
Thursday 31 October, 1930
​Stroud Festival Presents -
"Revolution in Song":
A Selection of Operatic Arias with a 'Revolutionary' Theme
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Mezzo soprano, Clare McCaldin, was asked to put together a programme of arias and song with a ‘revolutionary’ theme, and she identified such a wide range of composers it was difficult to choose!  The resultant programme covers composers and material which Clare felt was aesthetically, harmonically, politically or socially revolutionary.  See what you think! From Beethoven to Sondheim, via Wagner and Debussy, with Mozart, Cage, Ives and Kern, this is a rich and varied programme which will be musically pleasing as well as revolutionary.  Details and ticket prices to be announced.
Saturday 2 November, 1930
Terry Oldfield & Soraya in Concert - "An Evening of Chant and Celebration"
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A Stroud Sacred Music Festival event
Tickets on the door (suggested donation £5-£15)
Sunday 3 November, 1100
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
​A Service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation and an inclusive Holy Communion
​Led by Revd Judy Howard
Sunday 3 November, 1300-1500
Sunday Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
The Sunday Socials, on the first Sunday of each month between 1.00 and 3.00pm, provide a safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat. We share a "Bring and Share" lunch, and provide tea and coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! We would particularly welcome anyone coming with games, activities, music, or anything else to provide a friendly and rich couple of hours for all, including those who have don't have English as their first language.
Organised with the help of Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church.
For more information, please contact Pammy Michell (GARAS) pammichell@gmail.com
Sunday 3 November, 1300-1700
Soraya Saraswati & Terry Oldfield -
"The Sounds of Inner Stillness Workshop" - Mindfulness and Music for Awakening
(Old Town Hall, The Shambles, Stroud)
​A Stroud Sacred Music Festival event
​Tickets £25 (available soon)
Monday 4 November, 0800-1600
Antique and Collectables Fair
(St Laurence Church Hall)
Thursday 7 November, 1430
Every Picture Tells a Story: An Illustrated Look at Natural History
(St Laurence Church Hall)
​A talk by Peter Preece for Stroud & District U3A
Saturday 9 November, 1800
Girish Patel & Friends -
Celebration and Fundraiser
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Celebrating Girish's 60th birthday, and fundraising for the launch of Circles of Compassion, and for the Syrian Refugee Fund. Food, music, film and fun.
1800 - Food
1900 - A short film of Girish's 'Journey of Peace 2019'
1915 - Live music
2100 - Partying with DJ Brian
Drinks bar open all evening
RSVP: 'girishpatel108@yahoo.com'
Strictly no presents or cards - but generous donations encouraged for the fundraising
Sunday 10 November, 1930
Phoenix Choir: "Glorious Earth"
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Entry by donation - proceeds in aid of Stroud Sacred Music Festival and Stop Ecocide
Thursday 14 November, 1930
Stroud Local History Society AGM and Paul Smith: Another of Stroud's Splendid Victorian Photographers
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A talk by Howard Beard for Stroud Local History Society
Saturday 16 November, 1800
A Special Taize Service for International Day of Tolerance; followed by the "Dawn of the Light" - A Meeting Place Between the Christian and Baha'i Community of Stroud
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Saturday 23 November, 1800-2000
'Shift' Schools Arts Award Prize Giving
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Sunday 1 December, 1100
'Cowshed' Holy Communion
(St Laurence Parish Church)
​A Service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation and an inclusive Holy Communion
​Led by Revd Judy Howard
Sunday 1 December, 1300-1500
Sunday Social
(St Laurence Church Hall)
The Sunday Socials, on the first Sunday of each month between 1.00 and 3.00pm, provide a safe and welcoming space for all to meet, share food, and chat. We share a "Bring and Share" lunch, and provide tea and coffee and soft drinks. Children are very welcome! We would particularly welcome anyone coming with games, activities, music, or anything else to provide a friendly and rich couple of hours for all, including those who have don't have English as their first language.
Organised with the help of Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Group and St Laurence Parish Church.
For more information, please contact Pammy Michell (GARAS) pammichell@gmail.com
Sunday 1 December -
​Sunday 8 December
Stroud Community Christmas Tree Festival 2019
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Monday 2 December, 0800-1600
Antique and Collectables Fair
(St Laurence Church Hall)
Sunday 8 December, 1430
A Stroud Time Talk
(St Laurence Church Hall)
A talk by Kim Baker and Steve Hill for Stroud Local History Society
​Booking essential
Sunday 15 December, 1600
Stroud Town Centre Carol Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Arranged under the auspices of Churches Together in Stroud, in association with Stroud Sacred Music Festival
Sunday 22 December
Le Page Ensemble Christmas Concert
(St Laurence Parish Church)
The Le Page Ensemble, directed by violinist David Le Page, present a night of extraordinary live music for Christmas. The finest professional musicians will take you on a musical voyage, criss-crossing the boudaries of classical, jazz, folk and world music. 
Monday 23 December, 1800
Advent Taize Service
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence; a beautiful time to reflect on, and prepare for, the birth of Christ into our world.
​Led by Steve and Juliette Saville
Tuesday 24 December -
​Wednesday 25 December
Christmas Eve and
​Christmas Day Services
(St Laurence Parish Church)
​Advance Notice of Events in 2020
Saturday 11 January 
Stroud Wassail 2020
Saturday 18 January, 1100-1330
Katie Harris' Community Drum Circle
​(St Laurence Parish Church)
Saturday 7 March, 1100-1330
Katie Harris' Community Drum Circle
​(St Laurence Parish Church)
Friday 27 March, 1900
Gloucestershire Police Male Voice Choir 50th Anniversary Spring Concert - in aid of Meningitis Now!
​(St Laurence Parish Church)
Over the years, the Gloucestershire Police Male Voice Choir has raised more than £750,000 for local charities and other good causes, and in 2020 they are celebrating their Golden Jubilee. To mark this notable milestone, they are putting on a series of concerts across the county throughout 2020, and this Stroud concert is in support of local Stroud-based charity Meningitis Now! A great evening of fantastic choral music.
Easter Holy Week
Palm Sunday 5 April - Easter Sunday 12 April
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Saturday 25 April
Thames Head Singers in Concert
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Saturday 16 May, 1100-1330
Katie Harris' Community Drum Circle
​(St Laurence Parish Church)
Saturday 6 June
The Door Fundraising Concert: Sorelle Opera Trio
​(St Laurence Parish Church)
Saturday 13 June, 1100-1330
Katie Harris' Community Drum Circle
​(St Laurence Parish Church)
Friday 3 July - Saturday 4 July
Stroud Sacred Music Festival 2020
​(St Laurence Parish Church)
Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 September
Good On Paper's "Hidden Notes Vol 2"
​(St Laurence Parish Church)
To be confirmed

St Laurence: The Festival Church​​​​

Good On Paper Party 2019
Saturday 5 January 2019

Stroud Wassail 2019
Saturday 12 January 2019

Stroud Film Festival 2019
Saturday 9 March - Sunday 24 March 2019

Stroud Sacred Comedy Festival 2019
Friday 15 March - Saturday 16 March 2019

​Easter Holy Week 2019
Sunday 14 April - Sunday 21 April 2019

Stroud Jazz 2019
Saturday 25 May 2019
​
Stroud Sacred Music Festival 2019
Friday 5 July - Saturday 6 July 2019

SVA Playground Fest 2019
Saturday 13 July - Sunday 14 July

​Awakening the Wild's "DanSing Festival 2019"
Friday 26 July - Sunday 28 July 2019

Stroud Fringe Festival 2019
Friday 23 August - Sunday 25 August

​Good on Paper's "Hidden Notes"
Saturday 28 September - Sunday 29 September 2019

Stroud Community Christmas Tree Festival 2019
Sunday 1 December - Sunday 8 December 2019

Advent 2019 @ St Laurence
Sunday 1 December - Tuesday 24 December 2019
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​
​​Get directions from Google Maps
PRIVACY POLICY
​Copyright © 2019 Andy Evans/St Laurence Parish Church. All Rights Reserved.