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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

You’ve hopefully seen the posters go up around town, but we’re delighted to be hosting Stroud’s inaugural Peace Fair – ‘the antidote to arms fairs’ – as we showcase those working to reduce tensions, build justice, and resolve conflicts peacefully. Enjoy the opening concert with choir and guest speakers, expert-led workshops, stand-up comedy and a…