Lydney Parish

15/09/2026

Please come and join us to give thanks for God's gifts. Come and enjoy a short service for all age groups.

08/09/2026

13/06/2026

A lovely opportunity to meet up and chat with friends over a drink and delicious cake. No charge but donations are welcome....

12/12/2023

The repaired and regilded cockerel on top of St Mary's Lydney

08/04/2023

A blessed Holy Saturday to you all.

As we dwell in this uncomfortable space between the empty cross and the empty tomb, the ancient belief of the Church is that in the midst of his death, Christ descended to Hell to reclaim the souls of the lost for God.

It is known as the Harrowing of Hell, and although not so commonly known now, is to me an inspiring working out of Christ's activity in defeating sin, death, and Hell.

A friend shared the following poem, which offers hope for the redemption of Judas and all who, at some point, may feel they have betrayed God and been unworthy of his love.

The Lord hates nothing that he has made.

17/08/2022

From Lauds today:

Father of Jesus Christ, open our hearts to your Word and to the power of the Spirit. Give us love to discover your will and strength to carry it out today; for you are our light, for ever and ever. Amen.

12/08/2022

The concluding prayer from Vigils this morning really struck me, so I wanted to share it here:

God of strength, you light the flame of hope in the heart of your Church. Free your children from fear, strengthen them when evil threatens, make them more humble and more confident on this new day, which in your love you have prepared, in Jesus, the Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

22/05/2022

We would be delighted to welcome our Ukrainian families to this concert so please feel free to join us. ❤️❤️

Just a reminder of the concert being held in St Mary's Church Lydney on Saturday 28th May at 3pm for the Ukraine Appeal.
Our parish churches have been asking for donations for yellow and blue ribbons in support of the Ukraine and l am so pleased to say that we have collected £63, this will be added to donations received at the concert to be sent to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.