Parish of Hempsted with St Mary de Lode and St Mary de Crypt

Our parish has three churches within, or close to Gloucester City Centre. St Swithun's in Hempsted, St Mary de Lode on Archdeacon Street and St Mary de Crypt (also known as Discover DeCrypt) on Southgate Street.

You can contact our parish office at: 2 St Marys Street, Gloucester. GL1 2QR

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Phone us: 01452 385070

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What's on

Lent Lunches

Wednesday 25 February 2026, Wednesday 04 March 2026, Wednesday 11 March 2026, Wednesday 18 March 2026, Wednesday 25 March 2026 Wednesday at for 1 hour
St Swithun
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom

We gather to share a simple lunch of soup, bread and fruit on Wednesdays during Lent in the Lysons Hall in Hempsted

An opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbours in a warm environment. Admission is free, with donations invited in support of church funds.

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Messy Church

Sunday 22 March 2026, Sunday 26 April 2026, Sunday 07 June 2026, Sunday 27 September 2026, Sunday 01 November 2026, Sunday 06 December 2026 Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Swithun
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom

Join us for jumping, singing, searching, making and exploring, as well as sharing a bible story and praying. Sometimes Messy Church 'Goes Wild' with activities outside.
See our website for the latest information, as dates are subject to change.

We gather in the Lysons Hall, and also spend some time in our beautiful St Swithun's church.

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Holy Week lectures and Compline

Every day at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
Gloucester Cathedral Nave
College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX, United Kingdom

This year, Gloucester Cathedral's Guest Preacher for Holy Week is the Venerable Dr Rachel Mann.
She will lead a series of Holy Week lectures: In the Midst of Love: With Jesus through Holy Week.

This will be followed by sung choral compline by candlelight - sung by the St Cecilia Singers. All are welcome to attend this reflective service.

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Safeguarding

Our Parish 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’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 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. 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.

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