St John the Baptist Church

We are a small friendly church who gather regularly for worship and seek to support one another in our journey of faith. 

We seek to be inclusive and offer a warm welcome to all who come. 

Get in touch

Rev Clare Edwards

The Rectory
High Street

GL179US
Rector
01594 726318
What's on

Sunday Communion for the parishes of Lydbrook, Drybrook and Ruardean

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Baptist Church
Address
High Street, Ruardean, GL17 9US, United Kingdom

We meet each Sunday at 10.30am. in one of our parish churches. All have children's areas and refreshments are served after services. Young and old, those who live locally and those who are visiting you're most welcome. If you are new to church or returning after time away, please don't be anxious, we follow a fairly simple order of serice and hope you will quickly feel at home. We try to be an inclusive church where all are welcome -please help us if we get it wrong!
Service venues are as follows -
June 1st. Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
June 8th. St John the Baptist, Ruardean - Pentecost
June 15th. Holy Trinity, Drybrook - feast of title.
June 22nd. Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
June 29th. St John the Baptist, Ruardean - Patronal Festival .
July 6th. Holy Trinity, Drybrook.
July 13th. Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
July 20th. St John the Baptist, Ruardean.
July 27th. Holy Trinity, Drybrook.
August 3rd. Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
August 10th. St John the Baptist, Ruardean.
August 17th. Holy Trinity, Drybrook

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Ruardean is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Gloucester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Mrs. Liz Minson on 01594 546821 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Brett Riches, 01452 835516 or 07944680320 (out of hours at weekends is provided by thrirtyone@eight on 03030031111

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."