CORONAVIRUS LATEST
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Following the latest Government announcement, we are able to re-open our church building for limited worship (subject to Covid-secure arrangements being in place) from Wednesday 2nd December 2020.
Please note that face coverings are mandatory for all visits.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Following the latest Government announcement, we are able to re-open our church building for limited worship (subject to Covid-secure arrangements being in place) from Wednesday 2nd December 2020.
Please note that face coverings are mandatory for all visits.
As we are in Tier 2 we need to maintain social distancing, face coverings, good hygiene and avoid mingling within the church.
However we are allowed to meet for worship and this is our schedule for the next few weeks
Open Church for Private Prayer and Meditation
Every Friday and Saturday from 10.30am-12.30pm
PLUS Stroud Goodwill Evening Friday 4th December from 6.00-9.00pm
Daybreak Morning Prayer
Every Saturday at 8.30am
Holy Communion
Every Saturday (except 26th December) at 11.30am
Silent Sitting
Every Tuesday at 8.00am
Cowshed Service
Sunday 6th December at 9.30am
Morning Prayer
Sunday 13th December 9.30am
Taize Service
Sunday 20th December at 9.30am
Winter Solstice Spiral
Sunday 20th December from 3.30-9.00pm
and Monday 21st December from 8.00am-9.00pm
Advent Meditations
Wednesday 23rd December and Thursday 24th December from 8.00-8.45am
Christmas Morning Meditation and Reflection
Friday 25th December from 8.00-8.45am
Click on the link below for all the latest details
However we are allowed to meet for worship and this is our schedule for the next few weeks
Open Church for Private Prayer and Meditation
Every Friday and Saturday from 10.30am-12.30pm
PLUS Stroud Goodwill Evening Friday 4th December from 6.00-9.00pm
Daybreak Morning Prayer
Every Saturday at 8.30am
Holy Communion
Every Saturday (except 26th December) at 11.30am
Silent Sitting
Every Tuesday at 8.00am
Cowshed Service
Sunday 6th December at 9.30am
Morning Prayer
Sunday 13th December 9.30am
Taize Service
Sunday 20th December at 9.30am
Winter Solstice Spiral
Sunday 20th December from 3.30-9.00pm
and Monday 21st December from 8.00am-9.00pm
Advent Meditations
Wednesday 23rd December and Thursday 24th December from 8.00-8.45am
Christmas Morning Meditation and Reflection
Friday 25th December from 8.00-8.45am
Click on the link below for all the latest details
Regular Services and Activities at
St Laurence Parish Church
A range of worshipping opportunities to suit everyone
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 Individual Private Prayer
Every Saturday 8.30-9.00am
Daybreak Morning Prayer
Every Saturday 11.30am
Holy Communion
Every Sunday 9.30am
Regular Sunday worship as per the following programme -
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 Individual Private Prayer
Every Saturday 8.30-9.00am
Daybreak Morning Prayer
Every Saturday 11.30am
Holy Communion
Every Sunday 9.30am
Regular Sunday worship as per the following programme -
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
