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CORONAVIRUS LATEST
IMPORTANT UPDATE
With the phased easing of Coronavirus restrictions, as from Monday 15th June we are able to open our church building for individual prayer and meditation - subject to appropriate measures being in place to ensure that we are Covid-secure. Further easing means that from Saturday 4th July we are able to resume worship, again, subject to appropriate measures being in place to ensure that we remain Covid-secure.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory for visits to places of worship.
For all the latest information on how this impacts on St Laurence,
then please click on the link below.
Also, you can scroll down this page to see a list of those events and activities that are currently being offered both at St Laurence and online.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
With the phased easing of Coronavirus restrictions, as from Monday 15th June we are able to open our church building for individual prayer and meditation - subject to appropriate measures being in place to ensure that we are Covid-secure. Further easing means that from Saturday 4th July we are able to resume worship, again, subject to appropriate measures being in place to ensure that we remain Covid-secure.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory for visits to places of worship.
For all the latest information on how this impacts on St Laurence,
then please click on the link below.
Also, you can scroll down this page to see a list of those events and activities that are currently being offered both at St Laurence and online.
Please note that some of our planned events are provisional and may be subject to change, and are subject to Government guidelines during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Please ensure that you visit our website on a regular basis for the latest news
- and do follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Please ensure that you visit our website on a regular basis for the latest news
- and do follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Events in 2020
The following programme of events and activities
is available at St Laurence and online
The following programme of events and activities
is available at St Laurence and online
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Tuesday 4 August, 0800-0830
Silent Sitting (St Laurence Parish Church) A half-hour's silence in the early morning for prayer, meditation or contemplation. Open to anyone of any faith or non. Arrangements have been made, in line with government guidance, to ensure a Covid-secure environment for those attending |
Tuesday 11 August, 0800-0830
Silent Sitting
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A half-hour's silence in the early morning for prayer, meditation or contemplation. Open to anyone of any faith or non.
Arrangements have been made, in line with government guidance, to ensure a Covid-secure environment for those attending.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Silent Sitting
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A half-hour's silence in the early morning for prayer, meditation or contemplation. Open to anyone of any faith or non.
Arrangements have been made, in line with government guidance, to ensure a Covid-secure environment for those attending.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Friday 14 August, 1030-1230
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Saturday 15 August, 0830-0900
Daybreak Morning Prayer
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Led by Revd Judy Howard
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Daybreak Morning Prayer
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Led by Revd Judy Howard
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Saturday 15 August, 1030-1230
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Sunday 16 August, 1010
Stroud Team Sunday Service Online
via Stroud Team Website, Youtube and Facebook
Led by Revd Kate Stacey
Stroud Team Sunday Service Online
via Stroud Team Website, Youtube and Facebook
Led by Revd Kate Stacey
Tuesday 18 August, 0800-0830
Silent Sitting
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A half-hour's silence in the early morning for prayer, meditation or contemplation. Open to anyone of any faith or non.
Arrangements have been made, in line with government guidance, to ensure a Covid-secure environment for those attending.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Silent Sitting
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A half-hour's silence in the early morning for prayer, meditation or contemplation. Open to anyone of any faith or non.
Arrangements have been made, in line with government guidance, to ensure a Covid-secure environment for those attending.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Friday 21 August, 1030-1230
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Saturday 22 August, 0830-0900
Daybreak Morning Prayer
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Led by Steve Saville
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Daybreak Morning Prayer
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Led by Steve Saville
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Saturday 22 August, 1030-1230
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Sunday 23 August, 1010
Stroud Team Sunday Service Online
via Stroud Team Website, Youtube and Facebook
Led by Revd Simon Howell
Stroud Team Sunday Service Online
via Stroud Team Website, Youtube and Facebook
Led by Revd Simon Howell
Tuesday 25 August, 0800-0830
Silent Sitting
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A half-hour's silence in the early morning for prayer, meditation or contemplation. Open to anyone of any faith or non.
Arrangements have been made, in line with government guidance, to ensure a Covid-secure environment for those attending.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Silent Sitting
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A half-hour's silence in the early morning for prayer, meditation or contemplation. Open to anyone of any faith or non.
Arrangements have been made, in line with government guidance, to ensure a Covid-secure environment for those attending.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Friday 28 August, 1030-1230
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Saturday 29 August, 0830-0900
Daybreak Morning Prayer
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Led by Steve Saville
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Daybreak Morning Prayer
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Led by Steve Saville
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Saturday 29 August, 1030-1230
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Sunday 30 August, 1010
Stroud Team Sunday Service Online
via Stroud Team Website, Youtube and Facebook
Led by Revd Kate Stacey
Stroud Team Sunday Service Online
via Stroud Team Website, Youtube and Facebook
Led by Revd Kate Stacey
Tuesday 1 September, 0800-0830
Silent Sitting
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A half-hour's silence in the early morning for prayer, meditation or contemplation. Open to anyone of any faith or non.
Arrangements have been made, in line with government guidance, to ensure a Covid-secure environment for those attending.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Silent Sitting
(St Laurence Parish Church)
A half-hour's silence in the early morning for prayer, meditation or contemplation. Open to anyone of any faith or non.
Arrangements have been made, in line with government guidance, to ensure a Covid-secure environment for those attending.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Friday 4 September, 1030-1230
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Saturday 5 September, 0830-0900
Daybreak Morning Prayer
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Led by Steve Saville
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Daybreak Morning Prayer
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Led by Steve Saville
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Saturday 5 September, 1030-1230
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
St Laurence Parish Church Open for Individual Private Prayer and Meditation
Subject to strict social-distancing guidelines. Pastoral support will also be available on site at these times.
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
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
Thursday 1 October, 1430
Stroud & District U3A: AGM
(St Laurence Church Hall)
Stroud & District U3A: AGM
(St Laurence Church Hall)
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)
The Door: Dursley Male Voice Choir Concert
(St Laurence Parish Church)
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 21 May - Sunday 23 May
Stroud Festival of Food & Drink
(Stroud Town Centre)
Including The Long Table charity banquet in aid of Stroud District Foodbank in St Laurence Church Hall
Stroud Festival of Food & Drink
(Stroud Town Centre)
Including The Long Table charity banquet in aid of Stroud District Foodbank in St Laurence Church Hall
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)
September
Celebrating 75 Years of Stroud Festival
with The Cotswold Players, Stroud Orchestra, and Stroud Choral Society
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Dates and details to be confirmed
Celebrating 75 Years of Stroud Festival
with The Cotswold Players, Stroud Orchestra, and Stroud Choral Society
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Dates and details to be confirmed
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 September
Good On Paper's "Hidden Notes Vol 2"
(St Laurence Parish Church)
Good On Paper's "Hidden Notes Vol 2"
(St Laurence Parish Church)
St Laurence: The Festival Church
If you would like to hire St Laurence Church
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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
