Brookdean Benefice

Are you looking for a place where you can connect, find meaning, and feel truly welcomed? We invite you, your family, and your neighbours to join us at Brookdean: the churches of Drybrook, Lydbrook and Ruardean.

Our churches are more than just buildings - they are spaces to belong, spaces to believe, and spaces to be you. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, meaningful friendships, or simply a sense of belonging, you’ll find it here. 

Come and see what makes our churches special places where everyone is celebrated for who they are. 

We can’t wait to welcome you.

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Weekly Parish Communion

Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Holy Trinity Church
Trinity Road, Harrow Hill Drybrook, GL17 9JR, United Kingdom
Holy Jesus Church
Church Hill Lydbrook, GL17 9SW, United Kingdom
St John the Baptist Church
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

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our benefice of Drybrook, Lydbrook and 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 - Sue Heaven, 07484 657 880 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor The Diocesan Safeguarding Team may be contacted using these details:
01452 835516 (Mon-Fri, 9-5)
07944 680320 (Out of hours, Mon-Fri)*
ku.gro.coidsolg@gnidraugefas

Out of hours: Contact us on 0303 003 1111

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police or social services.