Next week (July 5 & 6) sees the return of the very popular Stroud Sacred Music Festival. Stroud will again come alive to a diverse beat, with free events and an inclusive vibe from representatives of many different religions (and none), exploring together what ‘sacred’ means.
See the Music Festival website for events listings →
We visited the Music Festival last year to find out what the role of the local church was, and how people with such a wide variety of beliefs experienced the festival:
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