Stations of the Cross: Witnessing Jesus Passion

Occurring
Every Friday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts
Address
The Shambles Stroud, GL5 1AP, United Kingdom

This ancient devotional practice involves walking around the church stopping at fourteen points, which represent Jesus’ walk from Pilate’s court to Golgotha and his crucifixion and burial. At each station we will pause to contemplate an image, read Scripture and specially chosen poetry and texts, as we hold the suffering of the world in our hearts, in reflection, prayer and repentance.

Contemplative Prayer

Occurring
Every Saturday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts
Address
The Shambles Stroud, GL5 1AP, United Kingdom

A gathering for silent prayer, readings, meditation, reflection and conversation.

St Laurence Open Church

Occurring
Every Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts
Address
The Shambles Stroud, GL5 1AP, United Kingdom

The church is open to all, with welcome from volunteers.

Celtic Morning Prayer

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts
Address
The Shambles Stroud, GL5 1AP, United Kingdom

Prayers and music drawn mainly from the Northumbria Community, influenced by the Celtic tradition of Christian faith.

Silent Sitting

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts
Address
The Shambles Stroud, GL5 1AP, United Kingdom

Half an hour of shared silence in a circle, for prayer, contemplation, meditation or whatever it means for anyone of any faith or none.

Taizé Prayer

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts
Address
The Shambles Stroud, GL5 1AP, United Kingdom

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.

Holy Communion

Occurring
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts
Address
The Shambles Stroud, GL5 1AP, United Kingdom

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”

Team Palm Sunday Service at St Laurence church in town

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts
Address
The Shambles Stroud, GL5 1AP, United Kingdom

Palm Sunday service at St Laurence.

Good Friday Walk of Witness with Churches Together in Stroud.

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts
Address
The Shambles Stroud, GL5 1AP, United Kingdom

Walk of Witness around town starting at The Door in town at 11.00 and finishing at St Laurence church at 12.00 for refreshments.

JS Bach: St John Passion at St Laurence

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts
Address
The Shambles Stroud, GL5 1AP, United Kingdom

Performed by Cotswold Singers and Players and directed by Hugh Barton
Free entry with retiring collection.

Cowshed

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts
Address
The Shambles Stroud, GL5 1AP, United Kingdom

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.