Regular Services and Activities at
St Laurence Parish Church
A range of worshipping opportunities to suit everyone
Our Regular Weekday Services
Every Tuesday 8.00-8.30am
Silent Sitting
Open to anyone of any faith or none who would like to share half-an-hours silence in the early morning for prayer, contemplation or meditation
Every Wednesday 10.30-11.00am
Said Holy Communion
In The Lady Chapel
Every Thursday 7.00-8.15pm
Guided East/West (Christian/Indian) Meditation Group
Reviving the contemplative path of Christianity, at a meeting place between the Eastern and Western traditions of meditation, for beginners, experienced, young, old - all are welcome. Can help with problems such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, phobias and nervousness. Helps to improve connecting with yourself, maintaining calmness, finding inner peace, and much more.
Every Saturday
Daybreak Prayer 8.30-9.00am
'Open Church' 9.00-12 noon
Everyone is welcome to come and visit us
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 6.00-7.00pm
Taizé Service
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Silent Sitting
Open to anyone of any faith or none who would like to share half-an-hours silence in the early morning for prayer, contemplation or meditation
Every Wednesday 10.30-11.00am
Said Holy Communion
In The Lady Chapel
Every Thursday 7.00-8.15pm
Guided East/West (Christian/Indian) Meditation Group
Reviving the contemplative path of Christianity, at a meeting place between the Eastern and Western traditions of meditation, for beginners, experienced, young, old - all are welcome. Can help with problems such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, phobias and nervousness. Helps to improve connecting with yourself, maintaining calmness, finding inner peace, and much more.
Every Saturday
Daybreak Prayer 8.30-9.00am
'Open Church' 9.00-12 noon
Everyone is welcome to come and visit us
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 6.00-7.00pm
Taizé Service
A recreation of a traditional French-based Taizé Service, featuring lights, candles, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Our Regular Sunday Services
Every 1st Sunday of the Month
Lay Ministry Team led Worship 9.30 - 10.30am
"Cowshed" Holy Communion 11.00am - 12noon
A Service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation and an inclusive Holy Communion
Sunday Social (in the Church Hall) 1.00 - 3.00pm
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
Illuminate Stroud - ENGINE ROOM 6.30-8.00pm
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
Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
Sung Holy Communion 9.30-10.30am
'In The Round'
Said Evening Prayer 5.00-5.30pm
According to the Book of Common Prayer
"Still Moving" 7.30-8.30pm
A new expression of Christian contemplative prayer through music and dance
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month
Sung Holy Communion 9.30-10.30am
'In The Round'
Illuminate Stroud - ENGINE ROOM 6.30-8.00pm
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
Every 4th Sunday of the Month
Sung Holy Communion 9.30-10.30am
'In The Round'
Every 5th Sunday of the Month
Joint Churches Holy Communion
Times and Venues vary
Lay Ministry Team led Worship 9.30 - 10.30am
"Cowshed" Holy Communion 11.00am - 12noon
A Service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation and an inclusive Holy Communion
Sunday Social (in the Church Hall) 1.00 - 3.00pm
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
Illuminate Stroud - ENGINE ROOM 6.30-8.00pm
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
Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
Sung Holy Communion 9.30-10.30am
'In The Round'
Said Evening Prayer 5.00-5.30pm
According to the Book of Common Prayer
"Still Moving" 7.30-8.30pm
A new expression of Christian contemplative prayer through music and dance
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month
Sung Holy Communion 9.30-10.30am
'In The Round'
Illuminate Stroud - ENGINE ROOM 6.30-8.00pm
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
Every 4th Sunday of the Month
Sung Holy Communion 9.30-10.30am
'In The Round'
Every 5th Sunday of the Month
Joint Churches Holy Communion
Times and Venues vary
Quiet Time, Retreat Space
Taste the wisdom of silence
Silence becoming presence
"There is nothing so much like God as silence" Meister Eckhart
"We need to spend time in silence and stillness" Eric Pyecroft
Silence becoming presence
"There is nothing so much like God as silence" Meister Eckhart
"We need to spend time in silence and stillness" Eric Pyecroft
If anyone feels drawn to spend time in silence, alone or with a group, with or without teaching,
St Laurence and its partner organisations are pleased to offer a range of options for you or your group
St Laurence and its partner organisations are pleased to offer a range of options for you or your group
Silent Sitting
St Laurence Parish Church, Stroud
Every Tuesday 8.00-8.30am
For enquiries contact Revd Simon Howell on Tel 07921 848291
East/West (Christian/Indian) Meditation Group
St Laurence Parish Church, Stroud
Every Thursday 7.00-9.00pm
The Cowshed Chapel, Slad Valley
For enquiries contact Revd Judy Howard on Tel 01452 770776
The Hen House, Bisley
For enquiries contact Revd Judy Howard on Tel 01452 770776
The Woodland Sanctuary, Hawkwood College, Stroud
For enquiries contact Katie Lloyd-Nunn on Tel 01453 769834
St Laurence Parish Church, Stroud
Every Tuesday 8.00-8.30am
For enquiries contact Revd Simon Howell on Tel 07921 848291
East/West (Christian/Indian) Meditation Group
St Laurence Parish Church, Stroud
Every Thursday 7.00-9.00pm
The Cowshed Chapel, Slad Valley
For enquiries contact Revd Judy Howard on Tel 01452 770776
The Hen House, Bisley
For enquiries contact Revd Judy Howard on Tel 01452 770776
The Woodland Sanctuary, Hawkwood College, Stroud
For enquiries contact Katie Lloyd-Nunn on Tel 01453 769834
St Laurence Church Hall, The Shambles
Every 1st Monday of the Month 0800-1600
Antique & Collectables Fair
Every Tuesday 1000-1430
Tiddlywinks Drop-In Centre and Cafe
Every Tuesday 1900-2200
Stroud Dog Training Club
Every Wednesday 1000-1200
Coffee in aid of Mission to Seafarers
Usually every 2nd Thursday of the Month
NHS Blood Donation Service
Antique & Collectables Fair
Every Tuesday 1000-1430
Tiddlywinks Drop-In Centre and Cafe
Every Tuesday 1900-2200
Stroud Dog Training Club
Every Wednesday 1000-1200
Coffee in aid of Mission to Seafarers
Usually every 2nd Thursday of the Month
NHS Blood Donation Service
Every Friday and Saturday 0800-1600
Stroud Shambles Indoor Market
Every 1st Sunday of the Month 1300-1500
Sunday Afternoon Social
Stroud Shambles Indoor Market
Every 1st Sunday of the Month 1300-1500
Sunday Afternoon Social
