Who We Are
We are a community church with a significant number of worshippers attending from outside of the Rodborough. We belong to Churches Together in Stroud and enjoy a cooperative relationship with Rodborough Parish Church, sharing occasional services, lunches and social events.
The church is situated along a fairly quiet road about a mile from Stroud, and has two chapels, the smaller 'Little Chapel' having been converted from a coach house and stables in the 1920s. The main church building has two sizeable community rooms adjoining the church itself, with a number of smaller rooms. The Little Chapel has a significant Arts & Crafts interior which is of much interest and attracts visitors from home and abroad.
Although the church is close to a large housing estate and only two-thirds of a mile from the main road, its secluded position means it is out of the public eye and one of its great attributes is its peaceful, rural location.
The church rooms are widely used by community groups during the week, including a playgroup, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers, a local choir and a Morris dance group.
Vision 2030
At the Church Meeting in July 2024, we adopted a new strategy document that we are "Insired by Jesus, serving the community, welcoming all".
A series of specific objectives have been included that set out the areas that we will be working on to ensure that by 2030 we will still be an active and ambitious church in Rodborough.
Kim Baker, our Church Develoment Leader will be pleased to tell you more about our vision (kim.baker@rodboroughtab.org.uk or on 07481 186100)
CELEBRATION OF SAME SEX MARRIAGE AT RODBOROUGH TABERNACLE CHURCH
“In March 2023 the congregation of Rodborough Tabernacle voted to register both the main church and the Little Chapel as venues where the marriage of same-sex couples can be celebrated. The attached paper by our minister, explains the background to this decision.
We are pleased to be able to confirm that our application for registration has been successful and we are now able to offer both venues for the purpose of carrying out weddings for couples of a heterosexual relationship and couples of a same-sex relationship.
Please speak to Kim Baker, our Church Develoment Leader (kim.baker@rodboroughtab.org.uk or on 07481 186100) to discuss the details of the Wedding you wish to hold.
