CORONAVIRUS LATEST
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, and following Government guidelines, our church buildings are currently closed for public worship, private prayer and all other meetings and activities, except for vital community services, until further notice.
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, and following Government guidelines, our church buildings are currently closed for public worship, private prayer and all other meetings and activities, except for vital community services, until further notice.
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
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, our regular programme of services and activities has been suspended. The Stroud Churches Team is reviewing on an ongoing basis what arrangements are currently possible, and in what format, and is closely following the latest government guidelines. Some Covid-secure arrangements have already been put in place for some services and activities at St Laurence to resume - and these are outlined below. This page will be regularly updated as and when additional services and activities are made available.
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
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Every Friday 10.30am-12.30pm
St Laurence Open for Private Prayer and Meditation
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Every Saturday 8.30-9.00 am
Daybreak Morning Prayer
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Every Saturday 10.30am - 12.30pm
St Laurence Open for Private Prayer and Meditation
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
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
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Every Friday 10.30am-12.30pm
St Laurence Open for Private Prayer and Meditation
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Every Saturday 8.30-9.00 am
Daybreak Morning Prayer
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
Every Saturday 10.30am - 12.30pm
St Laurence Open for Private Prayer and Meditation
Please note that as from Saturday 8th August face coverings are mandatory.
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 some 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 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
Every 1st Sunday of the Month 1300-1500
Sunday Afternoon Social
Sunday Afternoon Social
