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.

What's on

Sundays 10.30am. Benefice Communion

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Holy Trinity Church
Address
Trinity Road, Harrow Hill Drybrook, GL17 9JR, United Kingdom
Holy Jesus Church
Address
Church Hill Lydbrook, GL17 9SW, United Kingdom
St John the Baptist Church
Address
High Street, Ruardean, GL17 9US, United Kingdom

There is a service every Sunday at 10.30am. in one of our 3 churches. Most of the congregation attend weekly and we enjoy visiting and being hosted by our different congregations. Our styles of worship are similar. We follow the service from Common Worship, we sing a mixture of traditional and modern hymns and usally thy are accompanied on the organ. All churches have a children's area and we encourage children to watch what's going on and join in. We enjoy time with each other over coffee and cake afterwards. We try to be an inclusive church where all are welcome -please help us if we get it wrong!
10.30am. Service venues are as follows -
1 February, Candlemas - St John the Baptist, Ruardean. Revd. Clare's last service in the benfice before she retires! service to be followed by refeshments in the village hall. Do come.
8 February - Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
15 February - St John the Baptist, Ruardean
22 February - Holy Trinity, Drybrook
1 March - Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
8 March - St John the Baptist, Ruardean
15 March - Mothering Sunday - Holy Trinity, Drybrook
22 March - Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
29 March - Palm Sunday - St John the Baptist, Ruardean
5 April - Easter - Holy Trinity, Drybrook
12 April - Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
19 April - St John the Baptist, Ruardean
26 April - Holy Trinity, Drybrook
3 May - Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
10 May - St John the Baptist, Ruardean
17 May - Holy Trinity, Drybrook
24 May - Pentecost - Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
31 May - St John the Baptist, Ruardean
7 June - Holy Trinity, Drybrook
14 June - Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
21 June - St John the Baptist, Ruardean
28 June - Holy Trinity, Drybrook
5 July - Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
12 July - St John the Baptist, Ruardean
19 July - Holy Trinity, Drybrook
26 July - Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
2 August - St John the Baptist, Ruardean
9 August - Holy Trinity, Drybrook
16 August- Holy Jesus, Lydbrook
23 August,- St John the Baptist, Ruardean.
30 August - 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.