This Lent we are encouraged to put down deep roots of hope by connecting with God who is with us at all times.
The Church of England’s Lent theme for 2025 is Living Hope.
In Lent we journey with Jesus on the difficult and thorny road that leads all the way to the cross on Good Friday – and beyond, to the transformation of Easter Day.
God invites us to bring to him our own journey through everyday life. In the disappointment of daily setbacks and the pain of deeper hurts, we discover that God is present with us. And God promises a future where all things are healed and made new.
Living Hope offers us the opportunity to deepen our hope in God and be part of what God is doing to bring hope in the world.
There is no live stream this week as we will be in Somerford Keynes for our Benefice Holy Communion service.
We hope you can join us if you are able to do so.
Notices for Sunday 6th April 2025
Lent 5
Today:
Somerford Keynes Benefice Holy Communion at 10am led by Rev’d. Roger Simpson
Sapperton Morning Prayer at 11am led by Rev’d. Pepita Walker
Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
This week:
Monday April 7th
- Little Fishes, Kemble Village Hall 2-4pm. Warm welcome to ALL pre-school children, babies, parents and carers. Each Monday in term time from 2-4pm at Kemble Village Hall. No charge.
Tuesday April 8th
- Lent meeting with Rev’d David Cook at Kemble House, Kemble, 7.30pm.
Thursday 10th April
- Thameshead Ladies Connection (TLC) at The Old Forge, Church Road, Kemble. 7.15-9pm. ‘Beyond Grief – A Personal Journey’ with Caroline Phillips. Please RSVP to Lucinda Turner (07881 825895), Julie Morton (07784 790395) or Aileen Shaw (07807 199602).
Kemble memorial lillies
- If anyone would like memorial lily in ‘memory of a loved one’ included in the Easter flowers at All Saints Kemble, please sign up on the board in church by 13th April.
Prayer:
Next Zoom Prayer Meeting: Tuesday 8:30 – 9:00 am
Next Zoom Night Prayer (Compline) 9:00 pm: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (via the website)
Time Out : Tuesdays during term time for men and women roughly 25-50 (alternating). 8-9.30pm in Kemble or online. Please speak to Matt or Cadie Aspray for more information. Please note that the groups will attend the Lent talks on the Tuesdays listed above.
Kemble House Home Group: Wednesdays 7:30pm all welcome. Please note that the group will attend the Lent talks in place of meeting on Wednesdays – see dates and venues above.
Zoom Home Group: Thursdays 7:30pm. Join via our website link or speak to Liz Collins.
Next Week: April 13th – Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Prayer Walk starting at St Osmund’s Tarlton at 10am and walking to Rodmarton. Prayers led by Liz Collins.
Rodmarton Liturgy of the Palms procession at 11am led by Rev’d. Pepita Walker. Meet at Rodmarton village hall.
Dates for the diary:
Thursday, 17th April
- Sportily Easter Holiday Sports Camp at Kemble School. Calling all energetic adventurers! Dive into a day filled with sports, skill-building, friendship-making, and, most importantly, heaps of fun. Join our multi-sports club extravaganza where our team of friendly and experienced sports coaches is pumped up and ready to welcome you. Get ready for a day brimming with energy, movement, and excitement. If your child is eligible for benefits related free school meals, please book your free place via www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/haf/
Sunday 27th April
- All Saints Kemble APCM to take place at 11.30am in Kemble church, following the Benefice service at Poole Keynes.
Friday, 2nd May
- Glorifying God with Sustainable Flowers. A programme of demonstrations on the theme of pedestals and porches. Daglingworth Village Hall from 9.30am-1pm. Cost £6 per person on the day. Bookings: Rosemary Bailey meajrb@aol.com
Saturday, 10th May
- ‘Spring Serenade’ at All Saints’ Church Kemble, 7pm: an evening of classical musical theatre and folk songs with students of the BelCanto Voice Studio and special appearances. Tickets £10 cash on the door. Refreshments available.
Saturday 17th May
Save the date! Kemble Church Fête at Kemble House, by kind permission of Martin and Jill Kingston. 2-4pm. Further details to follow.
Saturday 5th July
Save the date! By kind permission of Sussanne and Andrew Lock, at The Manor House Somerford Keynes, an Open Garden party and family fun afternoon with use of the swimming pool and organised children’s games and activities – in aid of Somerford Keynes Church. More details to follow nearer the time. 2-4pm.
Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs
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