Regular Services and Activities at
St Laurence Parish Church
A range of worshiping opportunities to suit everyone
Our Regular Weekday Services
Every Tuesday 0800
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 1030
Said Holy Communion
In The Lady Chapel
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 1800
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 1030
Said Holy Communion
In The Lady Chapel
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 1800
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
Sung Holy Communion 0930
'In The Round'
"Cowshed" Holy Communion 1100
A Service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation and an inclusive Holy Communion
Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
Sung Holy Communion 0930
'In The Round'
Said Evening Prayer 1700
According to the Book of Common Prayer
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month
Sung Holy Communion 0930
'In The Round'
Every 4th Sunday of the Month
Pioneer Holy Communion Service 0930
Exploring a variety of expressions of Sunday worship
Every 5th Sunday of the Month
Joint Churches Holy Communion
Times and Venues vary
Sung Holy Communion 0930
'In The Round'
"Cowshed" Holy Communion 1100
A Service steeped in the Christian mystical tradition: simplicity, silence, scripture, music, contemplation and an inclusive Holy Communion
Every 2nd Sunday of the Month
Sung Holy Communion 0930
'In The Round'
Said Evening Prayer 1700
According to the Book of Common Prayer
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month
Sung Holy Communion 0930
'In The Round'
Every 4th Sunday of the Month
Pioneer Holy Communion Service 0930
Exploring a variety of expressions of Sunday worship
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
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
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 1400-1600
Sunday Afternoon Social
Stroud Shambles Indoor Market
Every 1st Sunday of the Month 1400-1600
Sunday Afternoon Social