Next Sunday Service: Remembrance Service / 9:30, 8 November
Coming up:
From Lament to Hope
Event Cancelled
We hope to present From Lament to Hope in Spring 2027
Stroud Book Festival | Rachel Morley | Church Crawling
The Secret Lives and Hidden Stories of England’s Churches
Stroud Book Festival | Amy Jeffs | Arthur: A New Life
We are delighted to welcome back author, illustrator and historian of stories Amy Jeffs as she mines the roots of another story we think we know: the legend of King Arthur.
Christmas Makers Market
Showcasing local makers, exhibitors range from artists to ceramicists, clothes makers to stained glass creators, chocolatiers to sustainable jewellers.
The Tailor of Gloucester
This fast, funny and big-hearted adaptation of The Tailor of Gloucester, inspired by Beatrix Potter’s original, is a joyful show about courage, community and the power of doing good.
Christmas Tree Festival
Beautifully decorated trees from over 100 community groups with music every day
Town Centre Community Carol Service
Let’s sing our hearts out! Join us for joyous carol singing amongst the Christmas trees to close the Christmas Tree Festival!
Twinkle Twinkle
A nocturnal journey for early years by The Last Baguette. A playful, gentle journey based on the poem The Star by Jane Taylor (first published 1806) with original music, puppetry, joyful jokes, a host of woodland animals and lots of starlight.
A Christmas Carol | Opera Holland Park
Opera Holland Park brings us Will Todd’s enchanting musical retelling of A Christmas Carol.
Chalford Band Christmas Concert
Join us for our annual Christmas Concert, this year at St Laurence Church – a beautiful setting to get into the festive spirit!
West End Christmas
For one night only, stars of the West End reunite in the heart of Stroud to celebrate the best of the festive season. Expect beautiful music, favourite songs, and plenty of Christmas spirit!’
Ninebarrow
Ninebarrow are a multi-award-winning folk duo, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition.
Latest news from St Laurence:
St Laurence Restored takes an important step forward
Plans to repair and protect St Laurence Church in the heart of Stroud have reached an important…
The church that welcomes jazz’s outer limits (JAZZWISE / 15 October 2026)
Original Article Anna Phoebe (photo: Tony Benjamin) In the heart of Stroud, Gloucestershire a working church has become an unlikely…
Listen to Hidden Notes at St Laurence on BBC Radio 3!
BBC Radio 3 Unclassified made a trip to St Laurence for Hidden Notes – and highlights are now up until…
Restored Chronicles of St Laurence: Issue 4 (September 2026)
Ride + Stride| St Laurence Quarter| August Highlights| Coming Next| Welcome to the fourth edition of Restored Chronicles of St…
St Laurence Quarter Exhibition
St Laurence Quarter, a new free and fascinating exhibition created by Stroud Local History Society celebrating the area surrounding our…
Restored Chronicles of St Laurence: Issue 3 (August 2026)
Grants Awarded| Ride+Stride | July Highlights| Coming Next Welcome to the third edition of Restored Chronicles of St Laurence, sharing…
Restored Chronicles of St Laurence: Issue 2 (July 2026)
Stories in Action| Exploring our Heritage| Sharing Stories| Designing the Future| What’s next Welcome to the second edition of Restored…
Interim Chief Financial Officer Sought
The trustee body for the church (the PCC) is seeking an Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a 12-month period, carrying…
Restored Chronicles of St Laurence: Issue 1 (June 2026)
St Laurence Restored News Welcome to St Laurence Restored, a project aimed to remove our historic church from the ‘Buildings…
Summer Stillness: The Gift of Peace
We are offering this programme, through the summer and into early autumn, to complement our regular opportunities for the practice…
Join the St. Laurence heritage trail!
Residents of Stroud are being invited to explore the history, mysteries and hidden stories of St Laurence Church through a…
School children create Temporary Angels Window
A colourful new tissue paper ‘Angels Window’ created by local schoolchildren and community volunteers is now on display at St…
