A gathering for silent prayer, readings, meditation, reflection and conversation.
The church is open to all, with welcome from volunteers.
From the Church of England's Common Worship, based on the ancient pattern of the Catholic mass, with hymns and sometimes other music, and a sermon after the Gospel reading. All are welcome to receive the symbolic bread and wine that speak of being “members of the Body of Christ”
Half an hour of shared silence in a circle, for prayer, contemplation, meditation or whatever it means for anyone of any faith or none.
Inclusive and contemplative worship, incorporating elements of a traditional communion service (including the breaking and sharing of freshly baked bread) and music from the Iona and Taizé communities.
All Souls Service.
Prayers and music drawn mainly from the Northumbria Community, influenced by the Celtic tradition of Christian faith.
Contemplative service, based on the daily worship of the Taizé Community based in Eastern France, with chants, icons, candles, prayers, readings from the Gospels and Psalms and silence.
Stroud Parish Churches Team Communion Service with guest speaker from Open Doors.
I am Mark’ performance of Mark’s Gospel at Holy Trinity, Stroud
Let’s discover Mark’s gospel afresh as a way to celebrate Advent.
A word-for-word dramatisation of the Gospel According to Mark performed in a solo production by acclaimed actor and storyteller Stefan Smart giving audiences the chance to experience Mark’s Gospel live, as a compelling spoken drama rather than as words confined to the page.
“Mark’s Gospel has got to be the most exciting book in the whole Bible,” said Stefan Smart. “It is action-packed, fast-paced, intriguing, entertaining, moving and disturbing by turns. Most of all, Mark’s portrait of his enigmatic hero, and his radical life of welcome and inclusivity, continues to fascinate people everywhere, regardless of whether they are religious or not.”
Smart added that audiences do not need prior knowledge of the Bible to be drawn into the story: “If you’re just looking for a great afternoon’s entertainment, St Mark’s got it all, a completely captivating eyewitness account of love, hate, murder and self-sacrifice, laced with humour. It also speaks to themes that are all too recognisable today: human pride, fearful politicians, the betrayal of friends, the fickleness of crowds, and the bystanders who suspect something terrible is happening but are scared to get involved.”
This is a free event, all are welcome.
