Next Sunday Service: Holy Communion / 9:30, 25 October
Coming up:
Autumn Ceilidh with Cats Claw Band
As the nights grow colder, warm up with an evening of lively folk music and dancing at our Autumn Ceilidh!
7 Sacred Spaces – what next?
Seven Sacred Spaces: what next? Making the Seven Sacred Spaces – a “contemporary framework for creative spiritual life and contemplative renewal within the community” – a reality.
October Playtime with The Last Baguette
Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre adventure with The Last Baguette theatre company.
All Souls Tide
At this point in the year we gather to remember those who have touched our lives but who are no longer with us.
Pan-European Choir Concert
We’ll be singing songs about landscapes, the ocean, the Tolpuddle Martyrs, about life – and about hanging on in there when times are hard. As well as songs from Italy, Germany and the Balkans. So do come and be part of us for the evening!
Mozart Requiem: Stroud Refugee Aid Choir
Mozart’s Requiem and Bassoon Concerto with Mark Wilson. The Stroud Refugee Aid Choir return to perform Mozart’s Requiem with a programme including Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto (featuring Mark Wilson) and Bruckner’s Pange Lingua.
From Lament to Hope
Explore beauty and sorrow through music and story – a space for contemplation, remembrance and hope.
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
Latest news from St Laurence:
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Restored Chronicles of St Laurence: Issue 4 (September 2026)
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St Laurence Quarter Exhibition
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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)
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Summer Stillness: The Gift of Peace
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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…
St Laurence in 3D!
As part of our heritage project ‘St Laurence Restored’, we have received a High Definition 3D Meshed Textured model of…
