CORONAVIRUS LATEST
We are able to open our church building for individual prayer and meditation, and for worship, and places of worship can stay open for more than 6 people. This is subject to appropriate measures being in place to ensure that we are Covid-secure. Please note that face coverings are mandatory for visits to places of worship.
We are able to open our church building for individual prayer and meditation, and for worship, and places of worship can stay open for more than 6 people. This is subject to appropriate measures being in place to ensure that we are Covid-secure. Please note that face coverings are mandatory for visits to places of worship.
Online church services are currently available through the Stroud Team Ministry.
Click on the link below for all the details.
Click on the link below for all the details.
Regular Services and Activities at
St Laurence Parish Church
A range of worshipping opportunities to suit everyone
The following programme of services and activities will apply for the remainder of 2020, subject to Covid-secure arrangements being in place, and any further Government guidance. Any changes to this programme will be published here at the earliest opportunity.
Please note that face coverings are mandatory for all services.
Please note that face coverings are mandatory for all 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 Friday and Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm
St Laurence Open for Private Prayer and Meditation
Every Saturday 8.30-9.00am
Daybreak Morning Prayer
Every Sunday 9.30am
Regular Sunday worship as per the following programme -
27th September - Morning Prayer (for Creationtide)
4th October - 'Cowshed' Service (for Creationtide)
11th October - Morning Prayer (for Trinity)
18th October - Morning Prayer (for Trinity)
25th October - Morning Prayer (for Bible Sunday)
1st November - 'Cowshed' Service (for Remembrance)
8th November - Morning Prayer (for Remembrance)
15th November - 'Still Moving' (for Remembrance)
22nd November - Morning Prayer (for Remembrance)
*29th November - Stroud Team Service for Advent Online at 10.10am only
6th December - 'Cowshed' Service (for Advent)
13th December - Morning Prayer (for Advent)
20th December - Taize Service (for Advent)
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 Friday and Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm
St Laurence Open for Private Prayer and Meditation
Every Saturday 8.30-9.00am
Daybreak Morning Prayer
Every Sunday 9.30am
Regular Sunday worship as per the following programme -
27th September - Morning Prayer (for Creationtide)
4th October - 'Cowshed' Service (for Creationtide)
11th October - Morning Prayer (for Trinity)
18th October - Morning Prayer (for Trinity)
25th October - Morning Prayer (for Bible Sunday)
1st November - 'Cowshed' Service (for Remembrance)
8th November - Morning Prayer (for Remembrance)
15th November - 'Still Moving' (for Remembrance)
22nd November - Morning Prayer (for Remembrance)
*29th November - Stroud Team Service for Advent Online at 10.10am only
6th December - 'Cowshed' Service (for Advent)
13th December - Morning Prayer (for Advent)
20th December - Taize Service (for Advent)
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
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
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
Please note that, apart from the Shambles Indoor Market, these activities are currently suspended until further notice due to the Coronavirus outbreak
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 1st Sunday of the Month 1300-1500
Sunday Afternoon Social
Sunday Afternoon Social
Every Friday and Saturday 0800-1600
Stroud Shambles Indoor Market
Please note that Shambles Indoor Market has now re-opened, subject to Covid-secure arrangements. Please click on the link below for further details
Stroud Shambles Indoor Market
Please note that Shambles Indoor Market has now re-opened, subject to Covid-secure arrangements. Please click on the link below for further details
