Events & Activities
Please also see our upcoming events, weekly activities and Sunday services pages for regular church activities.
Autumn Serenade - a concert by Copious Notes and the Mozaic Octet
Event:
Autumn Serenade - a concert by Copious Notes and the Mozaic Octet
Date & Time:
Saturday 18th October 2025
7:30pm - 9:30pm approx
Doors open at 7:00pm
Entry £10 on the door or from Woodchester Post Office (cash only); under 12’s FREE
Further Information
Bar with light refreshments
Alongside the well-stocked bar we will be selling tempting hot snacks, straight from the oven, and homemade brownies and other goodies.
Our aim is to raise funds for the church.
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
Please contact Liz Cole (Church Warden) or Andrew Pemberton (Treasurer) for further details using the details on our Team & Contacts page here
Christmas Craft Evening
Event:
‘Christmas Craft Evening’
Date & Time:
Saturday 29th November
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Further Information:
Following our very successful event last year we are holding another Christmas Craft Evening
More information will be available nearer the time but for now make sure that it is on your calendar so that you don’t double book yourself.
There is no better way to start the season that an evening in our lovely church with friends enjoying festive music, delicious food and beautiful crafts washed down with a glass of warming mulled wine.
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
Helen Jackson (07471204221; thejackson5@tiscali.co.uk)
‘The Great Woodchester Village Tea Party’
Event:
‘The Great Woodchester Tea Party’ - Organised jointly by St.Mary’s Church & Woodchester WI
Date & Time:
Saturday 6th September
2:30 - 6:00pm approx
What to see & do:
Stalls….Cakes….Live Music….Fun Dog Show….Games….and much more!
Location:
The Green, outside St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
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
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Contact:
The Rector - Peter Francis peterfrancis777@gmail.com
rev.val@btinternet.com
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:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
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
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Contact:
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
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Contact:
Summer Concert Nailsworth Silver Band (National Brass Band Finalists 2025)
Event:
‘Nailsworth Silver Band concert’
Click Here for Concert Flyer
Date & Time:
Saturday 12th July 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm approx
Entry £7; under 16’s FREE; Payment at the door
Refreshments & Raffle
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact: