Events & Activities


Please also see our upcoming events, weekly activities and Sunday services pages for regular church activities.

Bee Trail - Woodchester Churchyard - school summer holidays
Jul
21
to 2 Sept
Special Events

Bee Trail - Woodchester Churchyard - school summer holidays

 

Event:

  • This interactive outdoor trail is ideal for children to explore St.Mary’s Churchyard. It is made up of 9 stations, the Bee Trail shares amazing bee facts, Bible verses, & activities. Some of the activities celebrate our God-given gifts, while others invite us to care for God's creation, but each one is faith-focused, child-centred & fun. 

    The activity sheet is super simple & designed for children 4-10yrs, but all ages can explore it with a little help if needed.

    Tools: Pick up your ‘Bee activity trail sheet’ and ‘Bee Certificate’ in the church porch

Date & Time:

  • From Monday 21st July on

  • Anytime during daylight hours

Location:

  • St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD

  • Find us on Google maps

Contact:

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Experiential Quiet Day of Prayer at the Sanctuary, Brimscombe Mills
Aug
14
Special Events

Experiential Quiet Day of Prayer at the Sanctuary, Brimscombe Mills

 

Event:

  • The focus for the Day is Three ways to pray:

    • Lectio Divina

    • Ignatian Prayer

    • Creative Journaling Prayer

Further Info:

  • Materials Provided

  • No Prior experience necessary

  • Pay as you can lunch available on-site

Date & Time:

  • Thursday 14th August 2025

  • 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location:

  • The Sanctuary, Brimscombe Mills  GL5 2QN

  • Find us on Google maps

Contact:

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Lunch with Friends
Aug
15
Community, St Marys Church

Lunch with Friends

 

Event:

Menu (TBC):

  • Cornish Pasties of different flavours (meat/veggie/GF) with crisp sliced apple

  • Selection of Fairy/Cup-cakes or Victoria Sponge with cream

Date & Time:

  • Every 3rd Friday of the month

  • 12pm - 2pm

Location:

Contact:

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Teas on the Green at St.Mary’s (TBC)
Sept
6
Special Events

Teas on the Green at St.Mary’s (TBC)

  • St Mary's, Church Road, Woodchester Stroud, GL5 5PF (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
 

Event:

  • ‘Teas on the Green’ at St. Mary’s Church, held jointly with Woodchester WI

Date & Time:

  • Saturday 6th September

  • 1:00 - 5:00pm approx

Location:

Contact:

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Lunch with Friends
Sept
19
Community, St Marys Church

Lunch with Friends

  • St Mary's, Church Road, Woodchester Stroud, GL5 5PF (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
 

Event:

Menu:

  • To be established - further information at a later date

Date & Time:

  • Every 3rd Friday of the month

  • 12pm - 2pm

Location:

Contact:

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Lunch with Friends
Oct
17
Community, St Marys Church

Lunch with Friends

 

Event:

Menu:

  • To be established - further information at a later date

Date & Time:

  • Every 3rd Friday of the month

  • 12pm - 2pm

Location:

Contact:

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‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance
Aug
5
St Marys Church

‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance

Churchyard Maintenance
 

Event:

  • ‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance

  • For further information and how to join this group please see the ‘Churchyard Maintenance page’ under ‘Church Life’

Date & Time:

  • Every Tuesday Morning

  • 8:00am - 10:00am

Location:

Contact:

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Sunday Creche
Aug
3
Children, St Marys Church

Sunday Creche

Sunday Creche
 

Event:

Date & Time:

  • Every Sunday Morning

  • 11am - 12pm

Location:

Contact:

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Sunday Service - Guest speaker and shared lunch
Jul
27
Church Services, St Marys Church, Special Events

Sunday Service - Guest speaker and shared lunch

 

Event:

  • ‘Sunday Service’ - Holy Communion service with guest speaker followed by fellowship lunch

  • Dave Cooling, a speaker from Tearfund, will be sharing about the exciting Community Transformation work that their local churches are supporting in different communities and countries across Africa (and that we are helping to fund)

  • There will be a shared lunch immediately following the service

Date & Time:

  • Sunday Morning

  • 11am - 12pm

Location:

Contact:

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Sunday Creche
Jul
27
Children, St Marys Church

Sunday Creche

Sunday Creche
 

Event:

Date & Time:

  • Every Sunday Morning

  • 11am - 12pm

Location:

Contact:

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‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance
Jul
22
St Marys Church

‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance

Churchyard Maintenance
 

Event:

  • ‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance

  • For further information and how to join this group please see the ‘Churchyard Maintenance page’ under ‘Church Life’

Date & Time:

  • Every Tuesday Morning

  • 8:00am - 10:00am

Location:

Contact:

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Licensing of Rev. Coral Francis as team Vicar - Stroud Team Ministry
Jul
20
Special Events, Church Services

Licensing of Rev. Coral Francis as team Vicar - Stroud Team Ministry

 

Ian Stokes - Google Maps

Event:

  • Licensing of Rev. Coral Francis as team Vicar in the Stroud Team Ministry by the Bishop of Tewksbury Rt. Revd. Robert Springett and installed by the Archdeacon of Gloucester The Venerable Hilary Dawson.

  • There is limited parking at Victory Park otherwise parking is on the residential roads nearby, so do car share if possible and arrive early to find a space

Date & Time:

  • Sunday 20th July 2025

  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm approx

Location:

  • St. Matthew’s Church, Church Road, Cainscross GL5 4JE

  • Find us on Google maps

Contact:

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Bell Ringing
Jul
20
Bell Ringing, St Marys Church

Bell Ringing

Bell Ringing
 

Event:

Date & Time:

  • Every Sunday Morning

  • 10:15am - 11:00am

Location:

Contact:

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Bell Ringing Practice
Jul
18
Bell Ringing, St Marys Church

Bell Ringing Practice

Bell Ringing Practice
 

Event:

  • ‘Bell Ringing Practice’

Date & Time:

  • Every Friday Evening

  • 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

Contact:

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Lunch with Friends
Jul
18
Community, St Marys Church

Lunch with Friends

 

Event:

Menu (TBC):

  • Coronation Chicken served with ‘salad boats’ and new potatoes (with a vegetarian alternative)

  • Chocolate bownie served with strawberries and cream

Date & Time:

  • Every 3rd Friday of the month

  • 12pm - 2pm

Location:

Contact:

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‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance
Jul
15
St Marys Church

‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance

Churchyard Maintenance
 

Event:

  • ‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance

  • For further information and how to join this group please see the ‘Churchyard Maintenance page’ under ‘Church Life’

Date & Time:

  • Every Tuesday Morning

  • 8:00am - 10:00am

Location:

Contact:

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Sunday Creche
Jul
13
Children, St Marys Church

Sunday Creche

Sunday Creche
 

Event:

Date & Time:

  • Every Sunday Morning

  • 11am - 12pm

Location:

Contact:

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Bell Ringing
Jul
13
Bell Ringing, St Marys Church

Bell Ringing

Bell Ringing
 

Event:

Date & Time:

  • Every Sunday Morning

  • 10:15am - 11:00am

Location:

Contact:

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Summer Concert Nailsworth Silver Band (National Brass Band Finalists 2025)
Jul
12
Special Events

Summer Concert Nailsworth Silver Band (National Brass Band Finalists 2025)

 

Event:

Date & Time:

  • Saturday 12th July 2025

  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm approx

  • Entry £7; under 16’s FREE; Payment at the door

  • Refreshments & Raffle

Location:

Contact:

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Bell Ringing Practice
Jul
11
Bell Ringing, St Marys Church

Bell Ringing Practice

Bell Ringing Practice
 

Event:

  • ‘Bell Ringing Practice’

Date & Time:

  • Every Friday Evening

  • 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

Contact:

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