Please note that some of our planned events are provisional and may be subject to change.
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Saturday 20th April, 9.30-10.15am
Contemplative Prayer Group Anybody welcome |
Saturday 20th April, 10.30am-12.30pm
Saturday Open Church
Saturday Open Church
Saturday 20th April, 6.00pm
"Gone Cuckoo" @ St Laurence Church Hall, The Shambles Musical storytelling and music by father and son duo Malcolm and Josh Green Click below for more information and tickets |
Sunday 21st April, 1.00-4.00pm
Connected Voices: Singing Workshop @ St Laurence Church Hall, The Shambles This singing workshop will centre around techniques for freeing and supporting your voice, tips for developing your musical ear and ways of vocally connecting and tuning in with yourself and fellow singers to create gorgeous balanced sound when singing in harmony. Numbers are limited in order for you to get as much out of the workshop as possible. So, booking is essential and advance booking encouraged as these workshops tend to sell out. £25 General; £18 Concession (Booking fee not included) |
Wednesday 24th April, 10.30am
Said Holy Communion
Said Holy Communion
Saturday 27th April, 9.30-10.15am
Contemplative Prayer Group
Anybody welcome
Contemplative Prayer Group
Anybody welcome
Saturday 27th April, 10.30am-12.30pm
Saturday Open Church
Saturday Open Church
Sunday 28th April, 9.30am
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Tuesday 30th April, 8.00am
Silent Sitting
A half-hour's early morning silence for prayers, contemplation, reflection, meditation. Open to anyone of any faith or none. Followed by coffee and conversation afterwards at Yard Cafe & Kitchen (was Mills Cafe).
Silent Sitting
A half-hour's early morning silence for prayers, contemplation, reflection, meditation. Open to anyone of any faith or none. Followed by coffee and conversation afterwards at Yard Cafe & Kitchen (was Mills Cafe).
Tuesday 30th April, 9.30am - 1.00pm
The Ark: For Parents, Carers and Little People
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
The Ark: For Parents, Carers and Little People
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Wednesday 1st May, 10.00am - 12.30pm
Community Cafe
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Community Cafe
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Saturday 4th May, 9.30-10.15am
Contemplative Prayer Group
Anybody welcome
Contemplative Prayer Group
Anybody welcome
Saturday 4th May, 10.30am-12.30pm
Saturday Open Church
Saturday Open Church
Tuesday 7th May, 8.00am
Silent Sitting
A half-hour's early morning silence for prayers, contemplation, reflection, meditation. Open to anyone of any faith or none. Followed by coffee and conversation afterwards at Yard Cafe & Kitchen (was Mills Cafe).
Silent Sitting
A half-hour's early morning silence for prayers, contemplation, reflection, meditation. Open to anyone of any faith or none. Followed by coffee and conversation afterwards at Yard Cafe & Kitchen (was Mills Cafe).
Tuesday 7th May, 9.30am - 1.00pm
The Ark: For Parents, Carers and Little People
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
The Ark: For Parents, Carers and Little People
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Tuesday 7th May, 7.00-8.30pm
'Cowshed Study Group" @ The Vicarage, 10 Bowbridge Lane, Stroud GL5 2JW A small study group looking at the readings from the monthly Sunday 'Cowshed' service. If you are interested in joining this group then please email Simon at 'pioneeer@stroudparishchurches.org.uk' so that we are aware of numbers and can send copies of the readings out in advance |
Wednesday 8th May, 10.00am - 12.30pm
Community Cafe
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Community Cafe
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Wednesday 8th May, 10.30am
Said Holy Communion
Said Holy Communion
Wednesday 8th May, 5.00-6.30pm
Book Club: Wild Mercy - Deepening Embracing: Sexual Embodiment Exploring "Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics" by Mirabai Star For women only. Places limited - please see Judy Howard ot Katie Lloyd-Nunn to book. Also on 15th May (see below) |
Thursday 9th May, 6.00pm
Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
Anybody is warmly invited to join us - and you are especially welcome if you are interested in being part of the future of St Laurence's Church: Stroud Centre for Peace & the Arts as its buildings are regenerated and its variety of activities continue to grow and flourish.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
Anybody is warmly invited to join us - and you are especially welcome if you are interested in being part of the future of St Laurence's Church: Stroud Centre for Peace & the Arts as its buildings are regenerated and its variety of activities continue to grow and flourish.
Saturday 11th May, 9.30-10.15am
Contemplative Prayer Group
Anybody welcome
Contemplative Prayer Group
Anybody welcome
Saturday 11th May, 10.30am-12.30pm
Saturday Open Church
Saturday Open Church
Tuesday 14th May, 8.00am
Silent Sitting
A half-hour's early morning silence for prayers, contemplation, reflection, meditation. Open to anyone of any faith or none. Followed by coffee and conversation afterwards at Yard Cafe & Kitchen (was Mills Cafe).
Silent Sitting
A half-hour's early morning silence for prayers, contemplation, reflection, meditation. Open to anyone of any faith or none. Followed by coffee and conversation afterwards at Yard Cafe & Kitchen (was Mills Cafe).
Tuesday 14th May, 9.30am - 1.00pm
The Ark: For Parents, Carers and Little People
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
The Ark: For Parents, Carers and Little People
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Wednesday 15th May, 10.00am - 12.30pm
Community Cafe
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Community Cafe
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Wednesday 15th May, 5.00-6.30pm
Book Club: Wild Mercy - Deepening Sheltering: Mothering as a Path of Awakening Exploring "Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics" by Mirabai Star For women only. Places limited - please see Judy Howard ot Katie Lloyd-Nunn to book. Also on 8th May (see above) |
Saturday 18th May, 9.30-10.15am
Contemplative Prayer Group
Anybody welcome
Contemplative Prayer Group
Anybody welcome
Saturday 18th May, 10.30am-12.30pm
Saturday Open Church
Saturday Open Church
Saturday 18th May, 11.00am-2.00pm
Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day
Featuring a parade, textile workshops and exhibition
Promoted by Stroudwater Textile Trust in association with Cotswold Canals Connected
Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day
Featuring a parade, textile workshops and exhibition
Promoted by Stroudwater Textile Trust in association with Cotswold Canals Connected
Saturday 18th May, 7.30pm
Terry Oldfield & Soraya: "Divine Flute & Sacred Songs" |
Sunday 19th May, 9.30am
Taize Prayer Service
A recreation of a traditional ecumenical French-based Taize Service, featuring music, chants, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Taize Prayer Service
A recreation of a traditional ecumenical French-based Taize Service, featuring music, chants, icons, scripture readings and meditative silence
Tuesday 21st May, 8.00am
Silent Sitting
A half-hour's early morning silence for prayers, contemplation, reflection, meditation. Open to anyone of any faith or none. Followed by coffee and conversation afterwards at Yard Cafe & Kitchen (was Mills Cafe).
Silent Sitting
A half-hour's early morning silence for prayers, contemplation, reflection, meditation. Open to anyone of any faith or none. Followed by coffee and conversation afterwards at Yard Cafe & Kitchen (was Mills Cafe).
Tuesday 21st May, 9.30am - 1.00pm
The Ark: For Parents, Carers and Little People
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
The Ark: For Parents, Carers and Little People
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Wednesday 22nd May, 10.00am - 12.30pm
Community Cafe
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Community Cafe
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Wednesday 22nd May, 10.30am
Said Holy Communion
Said Holy Communion
Saturday 25th May, 9.30-10.15am
Contemplative Prayer Group
Anybody welcome
Contemplative Prayer Group
Anybody welcome
Saturday 25th May, 10.30am-12.30pm
Saturday Open Church
Saturday Open Church
Saturday 25th May
Jazz Stroud 2024 Including Ruth Goller and Ines Loubet |
Sunday 26th May, 9.30am
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Sunday 26th May
Jazz Stroud 2024 Including Matt Carmichael, The Magic Lantern, tlk, and Afromerm |
Tuesday 28th May, 8.00am
Silent Sitting
A half-hour's early morning silence for prayers, contemplation, reflection, meditation. Open to anyone of any faith or none. Followed by coffee and conversation afterwards at Yard Cafe & Kitchen (was Mills Cafe).
Silent Sitting
A half-hour's early morning silence for prayers, contemplation, reflection, meditation. Open to anyone of any faith or none. Followed by coffee and conversation afterwards at Yard Cafe & Kitchen (was Mills Cafe).
Tuesday 28th May, 9.30am - 1.00pm
The Ark: For Parents, Carers and Little People
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
The Ark: For Parents, Carers and Little People
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Wednesday 29th May, 10.00am - 12.30pm
Community Cafe
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Community Cafe
@ St Laurence Church Hall,
The Shambles
Saturday 15th June, 4.00pm
Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra Summer Children's Concert Tom Sawyer’s Saturday – Dankworth; A Short Ride in a Fast Machine – Adams; Jurassic Park – John Williams; Pirates of the Caribbean – Klaus Badelt Further details in due course |
Monday 24th June, 7.00-9.00pm
Preaching Generosity Workshop This workshop is designed for anyone who leads in churches and wants to feel more confident in preaching and teaching about giving as a part of our Christian discipleship. The workshop will help us think about what the Bible says about money and how to share that with a wider congregation. These sessions are also open to small group leaders who may be leading home groups in the church too. Free event; refreshments provided |
Friday 5th & Saturday 6th July
Stroud Sacred Music Festival 2024 |
Sunday 14th July
Phoenix Choir Concert
Phoenix Choir Concert
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September
Good on Paper's "Hidden Notes Festival Vol 4" |
October
KateLux Group - Reimagined Folk Workshops and Performance
Further details in due course
KateLux Group - Reimagined Folk Workshops and Performance
Further details in due course
Sunday 20th October
Stroud Refugee Aid Choir Concert
Further details in due course
Stroud Refugee Aid Choir Concert
Further details in due course
Saturday 2nd November
All Souls - Samhain: A Service to Remember and Renew
Provisional date
All Souls - Samhain: A Service to Remember and Renew
Provisional date
Sunday 3rd November, 6.30pm
Thames Head Singers: Faure Requiem
Thames Head Singers: Faure Requiem
Sunday 10th November
Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November
Festival of Wonder 2024
Festival of Wonder 2024
Friday 29th November - Sunday 8th December, 10.00am-4.30pm
Christmas Tree Festival 2024: "Our World"
Christmas Tree Festival 2024: "Our World"
Friday 6th December, 4.30-9.00pm
Christmas Tree Festival 2024 @ Stroud Goodwill Evening
Christmas Tree Festival 2024 @ Stroud Goodwill Evening
Sunday 8th December, 11.00-12.00 noon
Stroud Town Centre Carol Service
and Close of the Christmas Tree Festival 2024
Stroud Town Centre Carol Service
and Close of the Christmas Tree Festival 2024
Friday 20th - Saturday 21st December
Winter Solstice Spiral
Provisional date
Winter Solstice Spiral
Provisional date
Tuesday 24th December
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve
Wednesday 25th December
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
If you would like to hire St Laurence Church
for your event please contact
Telephone 01453 840006
Email: office@stroudparishchurches.org.uk
for your event please contact
Telephone 01453 840006
Email: office@stroudparishchurches.org.uk