Parish of Hempsted with
St Mary de Lode and St Mary de Crypt
St Swithun’s Church
Christmas Tree Festival
Friday 5 December -
9.00am -
Christmas Fayre
Saturday 6 December
11.00am -
God of tradition and of change,
you lead your people ever onwards with
gentle touch yet insistent Word.
Give us the grace to seek you,
the honesty to engage with you and the courage
To interpret the Gospel to your world;
through Jesus Christ. Amen.
We are very happy to carry out christenings, weddings and funerals for all those who live within our parish boundary,or have a connection with our churches.
If you would like to have your child christened or
to be married in one of our churches, then please
contact the Rector, Canon Nikki Arthy on
01452 523808 or email admin@swithunandmary.org.uk
Prayers for the City take place in
St Mary de Crypt every Friday at 1.00pm
Coffee, Cake and Conversation takes place
11.00am -
Old Crypt Schoolroom
Safeguarding is a key priority in the life of the Church.
Within our parish we reaffirm our commitment regularly.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact
our Parish Safeguarding Officers:
Roxy Nicholls t:01452 507676
Mary Gould t:01452 419840 or the parish clergy
Diocesan Safeguarding Link -
Policy on the Safeguarding of Children and Young People
Policy on the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy
in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may rejoice in your comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Please send any prayer requests to
The Family Haven’s
Shopping List
Click on the shopping trolley to find out how you can donate
St Swithun’s Churchyard
The PCC has been alerted to a number of old headstones in St Swithun’s churchyard that are now dangerous: immediate remedial action is required to make safe. Please check notices in the churchyard to see if a family grave is affected.
tel:01452 305235
Coffee Pot takes place on the third Friday of each month
10.00am -
All Welcome
Christian Aid and VaccinAid Appeals
Why not give thanks by making a donation to Christian Aid. Generosity in thanksgiving for vaccinations -
Welcome
Christians have worshipped in Gloucester for many centuries. Here in the Parish of Hempsted with St Mary de Lode and St Mary de Crypt,Gloucester we are proud of the fact that we have care of the oldest parish church in the city, St Mary de Lode.
Along with the other churches in the parish, St Mary de Crypt and St Swithun’s, we are part of the Church of England in the Anglican diocese of Gloucester. Parish life is centred around the weekly celebration of the Eucharist as we continue to witness to the love of God in Jesus Christ in the city centre and Hempsted. We do this in a growing partnership with Gloucester Cathedral as together we serve the city.
We welcome people who are established in their faith and those who would like to know more.
Do come and see.
Canon Nikki Arthy, Rector
Hempsted, St Mary de Lode and St Mary de Crypt….
The Parish of Hempsted with St Mary de Lode and St Mary de Crypt, Gloucester, receives no Church of England or external funding, and would gratefully appreciate any donation that you may like to give to the church in order that we can remain open for regular worship and special family occasions, such as baptisms and weddings.
If you would like information on giving to the church on a regular basis please get in touch with the parish office, or click here for more information.
Prayer for the Week
O God beyond time, we are an impatient people.
As the days grow shorter and the darkness longer, teach us to wait with faithful expectation.
Open our eyes and hearts to the Advent blessings in our midst.
May every day be a day of gratitude for your compassion and grace.
Through the guidance of your Spirit, lead us all in the pathways that make for peace. In the name of Emmanuel, God with us, we pray. Amen
