St Laurence in 3D!
As part of our heritage project ‘St Laurence Restored’, we have received a High Definition 3D Meshed Textured model of the church and surrounds from Terra Measurement – Our survey and measurement specialists on the project. Follow this link and enjoy navigating and inspecting the church: https://terrameasure.nira.app/a/B09lRhQqR12h-ckxJYKHww/1 Nira Platform Instructions Mobile / Touch navigation shortcuts For mobile…
Read MoreNow hiring: Caretaker and Duty Manager
Join our growing team at St Laurence Church. We’re currently recruiting for two key roles, a Duty Manager and a Caretaker, to help support our vibrant town-centre venues, St Laurence Church and Shambles Hall. These hands-on, community-facing roles are at the heart of an exciting period of growth as we develop St Laurence: Stroud Centre…
Read MoreA Message of Unity from the Children of Abraham
We, a Progressive Jewish Rabbi, a Pioneer Priest & regional Inter Faith Adviser in the Stroud Anglican Team, and a Trustee of the Stroud District Islamic Centre, stand together today not merely as representatives of our respective faiths, but as grieving human beings united in horror and sorrow. The atrocity committed at Bondi Beach, targeting…
Read MoreNow Hiring: Project Opportunities for Heritage Development
A National Lottery Heritage Fund Development Phase November 2025 to October 2026 • Community Engagement Support (10 hours per week – starting ASAP) Fee Based opportunities:- • Heritage Engagement and Interpretation • Photography, Digital and Video services • Evaluation Consultant • Archivist • Access Consultant For all the opportunities information and application details visit Jobs…
Read MorePaths of Hope: Seeking justice and compassion for Palestinians and Israelis VIDEO
Author Matthew Teller in dialogue with The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester, moderated by Judith Large. Filmed Monday 10th November. This event took a long-term perspective on the possibilities for a just peace for the inhabitants of the lands of Israel-Palestine, based on equal rights and dignity for all. Matthew Teller explored the…
Read MoreSt Laurence Church gains support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for plans to save Stroud’s historic parish church
St Laurence Church in Stroud has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the project “St Laurence Restored: Protecting Stroud’s Historic Heart”, it was announced today. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, the project aims to carry out urgent repairs and secure the future of the Grade II* listed church as…
Read MoreRemembrance Sunday
We gather at St Laurence Church for 9.30am to remember those who gave their lives in the service of others, especially those whose names are recorded here in our church from the First World War. We will take time to quiet our hearts and minds and reflect before heading down to Park Gardens for the…
Read MoreInspired by…
INSPIRED BY… A series of Wednesday evening gatherings to learn about a particular book that has inspired someone in our community, with sharing and discussion. Suggested donation £5.00. Arrival 7.00pm with tea for session 7.15pm – 8.45pm. Choir Vestry. There is no need to purchase the book and some material will be provided to take away to read later.…
Read MorePaths of hope: seeking justice and compassion for Palestinians and Israelis
Author Matthew Teller in dialogue with The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester, moderated by Judith Large St Laurence: Stroud Centre for Peace & the Arts 7:30 – 9:00 pm, Monday 10th November 2025 Click here for tickets Donations to cover expenses and to support Stroud Centre for Peace & the Arts. This event…
Read MoreThe Red Dress – Stroud Book Festival
The Red Dress: Conversations in Stitch is the much-anticipated book documenting and celebrating The Red Dress global collaborative embroidery project and its coming to Stroud for the Stroud Book Festival for one day only, Thursday 6 November 2025 at St Laurence: Centre for Peace & the Arts, The Shambles, Stroud GL5 1JL For Stroud Book…
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