The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see - I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people ...’
Luke 2.10-11
Please note there will be no live stream service today as we are gathering together in Shorncote for Benefice carols. We hope to see you there if you are able to make it.
Notices for Sunday 28th December 2025
Christmas 1
Today
Shorncote Carol Service at 11am led by Liz Collins and Karen Czapiewski*
Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
* Richard and Philippa Knight at Glebe Farm are kindly hosting refreshments after the Shorncote carol service. A reminder that there is no heating in the church so please wrap up warm!
Parking on the green next to the church is no longer available so please car share if possible. The Knights are offering parking in their field which is past Glebe Farm and about 60 yards straight on. Anyone finding it difficult to walk should be dropped off at their gate as it is about 80 yards from the field to the church. There will be a parking sign. Further parking will also be available at Manor Farm, Shorncote.
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). There will be break over Christmas and New Year – the last online meeting will be Monday, 22nd December and we will resume on Monday, 5th January.
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. Time Out will resume in the New Year, once term begins.
Kemble House Home Group, Wednesdays 7.30pm. The Kingstons are currently away and the group will resume in the New Year, once they return. Please contact Jill Kingston for further information.
Zoom Home Group: Thursdays 7:30pm. Join via our website link or speak to Liz Collins. There will be a break over Christmas and New Year. The group will resume on Thursday, 8th January.
Next Week: Sunday, 4th January
Kemble Morning Prayer with Source Seekers at 10am led by Karen Czapiewski
Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Liz Collins
Frampton Mansell Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Pepita Walker
Tarlton Feast of the Kings Holy Communion at 11am led by Fr. Julian Wilson
Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer at 11am led by Mark Wilton and Sussanne Lock
Dates for the diary
Tuesday, 24th February
TLC (Thameshead Ladies Connection) – Fireside Chat with Annie Campbell. Annie will be sharing her work with the Grace Network/Long Table alongside her faith journey. Kindly hosted by Aileen Shaw from 7.15-9pm at The Spinney, Sapperton, GL7 6LJ. For more information, please contact Aileen Shaw (07807 199602), Lucinda Turner (07881 825895) or Julie Allen (07704 892029).
Lee Abbey Visit 2026
“On the spectacular North Devon coast in Exmoor National Park, Lee Abbey Devon is home to a Christian Community. A stay at Lee Abbey Devon is more than a Christian retreat or holiday; it is an opportunity to encounter Jesus through worship, teaching, ministry and Community which we pray will transform your life, relationships, community, environment and world” (Taken from the Lee Abbey website.)
As a Benefice we have enjoyed several visits to Lee Abbey. We hope to return in June 2026 ( 26 – 28th).
If you would like to join us, please can you let us know ASAP so that we can book our places - we can get a discount for group bookings.
If you would like more information, please speak to Liz or George Collins.
Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs
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