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

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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In Memoriam service

for 1 hour
St Swithun
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom

We shall be calling to mind all those we love who have died, lighting a candle and remembering each by name. If you would someone to be remembered by name, please let us know via the Parish Office (see contact details). All are welcome to attend the service and booking is not required.

The service will be followed by tea

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Act of Remembrance

for 45 mins
Hempsted War Memorial
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LH

On Remembrance Sunday, we gather as a parish around the War Memorial in Hempsted to remember all those who have given their lives in service of their country.

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Our churches

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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