'I am Mark' Performance of Mark's Gospel.

for 2 hours
Holy Trinity, Stroud
Trinity Road Stroud, GL5 2HX, United Kingdom

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.

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St Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts

St. Laurence Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts is an inclusive spiritual space on Stroud’s foundational site – A church for everyone in the heart of Stroud - exploring together what a town centre church can be:

· A place of welcome, a place to be, open to all, just as they are

· A spiritually nourishing resource for all who enter its sacred spaces

· A centre for the flourishing of activities that promote peace, in its broadest and deepest meanings

· A vital part of the physical, cultural and social fabric of the town

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'I am Mark' Performance of Mark's Gospel.

for 2 hours
Holy Trinity, Stroud
Trinity Road Stroud, GL5 2HX, United Kingdom

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.

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"The parish of Stroud: St Laurence is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Gloucester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

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