All are welcome to our services, which rotate around the three churches in the parish. Do check out the pages for St Swithun's and St Mary de Lode to find out all that is happening, take a look at our website www.swithunandmary.org.uk or email the parish office if you would like to be added to our weekly email distribution list.
We offer prayers for the City of Gloucester
A monthly informal interactive service of Holy Communion in the beautiful sacred space of St Mary de Crypt Church, open to all. There will be music, silence, readings and a short reflection.
The service will last about an hour and be followed by tea/coffee for those who wish to stay.
Do double check our website in case the dates change for any reasons
A service of Holy Communion on Ash Wednesday, as we start our Lenten journey towards Easter
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.
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.
Weekly Parish communion service
NB: Sometimes this services takes place elsewhere in the parish, do check our website for the latest information
For the latest information please see our website
We join with our Friends at Gloucester Cathedral to celebrate Palm Sunday. The service will commence at St Mary de Lode and we will process to the Cathedral for the Liturgy of the Palms.
If you would prefer not to join the procession please feel free to go straight to the Cathedral.