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 Mary de Lode 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 Swithun's

Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 45 mins
St Swithun
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom

Weekly Parish communion service
On the second Sunday of the month this service is a Family Eucharist, all are welcome

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

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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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Ageing Gracefully: living well in later life

Every Monday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
Lysons Hall
Lysons Hall, St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LH

You are invited to join others in exploring a subject we often feel reticent to face. Over 6 weekly sessions we will be led to think about what it means to each of us to 'age'. The course has been written by a retired consultant in geriatric medicine, and husband of a retired Diocese of Gloucester parish priest. Each session stands along, so come to one or all of them. Everyone is welcome to join. The course will run in our usual "Exploring the Bible for Today" slot.

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United Parish Holy Communion at St Mary de Lode

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

Weekly Parish communion service
Usually held at St Mary de Lode on the first and third Sundays of the month

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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Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 45 mins
St Swithun
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom

A monthly said communion service at St Swithun's

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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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In Memoriam service

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

We shall be calling to mind all those we love who have died, lighting a candle and remembering each by name. If you would someone to be remembered by name, please let us know via the Parish Office (see contact details). All are welcome to attend the service and booking is not required.

The service will be followed by tea

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Act of Remembrance

for 45 mins
Hempsted War Memorial
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LH

On Remembrance Sunday, we gather as a parish around the War Memorial in Hempsted to remember all those who have given their lives in service of their country.

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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 the latest information.

For the latest information please see our website

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Community Carol Service

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

Join us to celebrate with carols, readings and community spirit

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Crib Service

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

Join us as we prepare for Christmas at our family crib service. Wear your Christmas hat or jumper, or come dressed as a shepherd or an angel.

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Midnight Mass

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Swithun
St Swithun's Road Hempsted, GL2 5LW, United Kingdom

The first Eucharist of Christmas. All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ.

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