August 30th 2026

“And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that he had done in creation”.

Genesis 2:2–3

The service starts at 10am Please click HERE to join.

Today

Kemble Morning Prayer at 10am led by Colin Rank and Francis Shaw.

Rodmarton Blessing of the Animals at 11am led by Revd. Canon John Swanton

This week

Monday, 31st August

- No Little Fishes this week due to the school holidays. We look forward to welcoming babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers again in September!

Saturday, 5^th September

Coates Country Fayre from 3pm. Produce show with stalls, bar, refreshments, games, raffle and BBQ. Entries to the village hall 11am-12noon.

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.

Kemble House Home Group, Wednesdays 7.30pm. Please contact Jill Kingston for further information.

Zoom Home Group: Thursdays 7:30pm. Join via our website link or speak to Liz Collins.

Next Week: Sunday, 6^th September

Coates Holy Communion at 9.30am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Kemble Morning Prayer with Source Seekers at 10am led by Judith Cutler and Mark Wilton

Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Liz Collins

Frampton Mansell Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Tarlton Harvest Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer at 11am led by Karen Czapiewski

Dates for the diary

Thursdays

Strength, tone and core class with Sportily at Rodmarton village hall. 9-9.50am. All ages and abilities welcome – kids are welcome to come and play in the children’s corner or join in the exercises! For further information contact karen.vannamen@sportily.org.uk

Saturday, 12^th September

Gloucestershire Historic Churches ‘Ride and Stride’. Travel your way through the stunning chapels and churches of Gloucestershire and North Bristol. For further information, please visit https://ghct.org.uk/ride-and-stride

Saturday, 19^th September

Affirmation of lay ministry at Gloucester Cathedral, 12.30-4pm. A celebration of the ministry of all God’s people. All welcome.

Tuesday, 22^nd September

TLC (Thameshead Ladies Connection) hosted by Cadie Aspray at Jackaments Barn, Rodmarton GL7 6PL. ‘Body, Mind and Spirit’ – do join us for drinks and healthy snacks at 7.15pm, followed by a pondside chat with Cadie. As a Neuro Linguistic Practitioner (NLP), Cadie will be sharing some insights into her practice. She will also be telling us about her vision and plans for her wellness retreat ‘Dwell’. Please RSVP – Julie Allen (07704 892029), Aileen Shaw (07807 199602) or Toto Walls (07989 301120).

Harvest services

Cirencester Deanery Collaborative Ministry Autumn Courses

Cirencester Deanery are running two Lay courses this autumn:

Lay Worship Leader Course – Thursday evenings, 7.15pm, 10^th, 17^th and 24^th September and 8^th, 15^th and 22^nd October. Plus Saturday 3^rd October – a special session on children’s and all-age worship (10am-2pm). Course led by Revd. Dr. Andrew Cinnamond at Watermoor, Cirencester.

Pastoral Visiting Training Course – Monday evenings 7-9.15pm, 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd and 30^th November. Led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock and Revd. David Treharne at The Forum, Cirencester.

For further information on either of these courses, please speak to Rev. Steve and/or your PCC.

Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs

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