“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
There will be no live stream today as we have a Benefice service in Coates. Please join us if you are able to do so.
Notices for Sunday 9th August 2026
Trinity 10
Today
Coates Benefice Holy Communion at 10am led by Liz Collins and Revd. Pepita Walker
Rodmarton Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Ian Aveyard
This week
Monday, 10th August
- No Little Fishes this week as the school holiday have started. We look forward to welcoming babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers again in September!
- Fun in the Sun with Sportily! Join us at Windmill Park and Playground, Kemble from 3-5pm for summer games, activities and chat in the park. All ages welcome. Free (BYO food). Contact karen.vannamen@sportily.org.uk for more information.
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, 16th August
Coates Morning Prayer at 9.30am led by Karen Czapiewski
Kemble Morning Prayer at 10am led by Mark Wilton and Judith Cutler
Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Liz Collins
Frampton Mansell Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
Somerford Keynes Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Canon John Swanton
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
Mondays 3rd, 10th and 17th August
Fun in the Sun with Sportily! Join us at Windmill Park and Playground, Kemble from 3-5pm for summer games, activities and chat in the park. All ages welcome. Free (BYO food). Contact karen.vannamen@sportily.org.uk for more information.
Sunday, 23rd August
Songs of Praise at All Saints, Kemble at 10am. If you would like a favourite hymn to be included, please contact thomas@barrow2000.plus.com or juliettek@btinternet.com. It would be great to know why it is important to you (this could be in writing if you prefer not to speak).
Sunday, 30th August
Blessing of the Animals at St Peter’s, Rodmarton at 11am. All two- and four-legged pets are welcome to this friendly family service.
Saturday, 5th September
Coates Country Fayre from 3pm. Produce show with stalls, bar, refreshments, games, raffle and BBQ. Entries to the village hall 11am-12noon.
Saturday, 12th 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, 19th September
Affirmation of lay ministry at Gloucester Cathedral, 12.30-4pm. A celebration of the ministry of all God’s people. All welcome.
Harvest services
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Sunday, 6th September |
11am |
Tarlton |
Harvest Holy Communion |
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Sunday, 13th September |
10am |
Kemble |
Harvest Holy Communion (Benefice service) |
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Sunday, 20th September |
11am |
Frampton Mansell |
Harvest Holy Communion |
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Sunday, 27th September |
11.15am |
Somerford Keynes |
Harvest Holy Communion followed by Harvest lunch in the village hall. |
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Sunday, 4th October |
9.30am |
Coates |
Harvest Holy Communion |
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Sunday, 4th October |
11am |
Rodmarton |
Harvest Holy Communion |
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Sunday, 4th October |
4pm |
Poole Keynes |
Harvest Festival service followed by Harvest tea in the village hall. - |
Cirencester Deanery Collaborative Ministry Autumn Courses
Cirencester Deanery are running two Lay courses this autumn:
Lay Worship Leader Course – Thursday evenings, 7.15pm, 10th, 17th and 24th September and 8th, 15th and 22nd October. Plus Saturday 3rd 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, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th 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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