All events Calendar

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 Crypt 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.

United Parish Holy Communion at St Mary de Lode

Every First, Third Sunday at for 45 mins
St Mary de Lode
Archdeacon Street Gloucester, GL1 2QX, United Kingdom

Weekly Parish communion service

Occasionally services may transferred to one of our other churches, particularly for church festivals such as Pentecost. Please see our website for the latest information.

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Open for All Inclusive Worship

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Parish of Hempsted: St Mary de Crypt
Parish Office - 2 St Mary's Street, Gloucester, GL1 2QR, United Kingdom

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.

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Do double check our website in case the dates change for any reasons

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Ash Wednesday Holy Communion

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

A service of Holy Communion on Ash Wednesday, as we start our Lenten journey towards Easter

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Lent Lunches

Wednesday 25 February 2026, Wednesday 04 March 2026, Wednesday 11 March 2026, Wednesday 18 March 2026, Wednesday 25 March 2026 at for 1 hour
St Swithun
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom

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.

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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 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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United Parish Holy Communion at St Mary de Crypt

Every Fifth Sunday at for 45 mins
St Mary de Crypt
St Mary de Crypt, Southgate Street Gloucester, GL1 1TP, United Kingdom

Weekly Parish communion service
NB - sometimes this service takes place at one of our other churches, do check our website for details

For the latest information please see our website

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Palm Sunday - Liturgy of the Palms and Eucharist

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary de Lode
Archdeacon Street Gloucester, GL1 2QX, United Kingdom

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.

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Compline in Holy Week

Monday 25 March 2024, Tuesday 26 March 2024, Wednesday 27 March 2024, Monday 14 April 2025, Tuesday 15 April 2025, Wednesday 16 April 2025, Monday 30 March 2026, Tuesday 31 March 2026, Wednesday 01 April 2026 at for 1 hour
St Mary de Lode
Archdeacon Street Gloucester, GL1 2QX, United Kingdom

Join us as we say Compline and listen to an address, as we enter Holy Week and prepare for Easter.

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The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday

for 1 hour
St Mary de Lode
Archdeacon Street Gloucester, GL1 2QX, United Kingdom

Join us to share the liturgy of Maundy Thursday at St Mary de Lode

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