February 1st 2026

 

 

 

Arise, shine; for your light has come,
 and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
For darkness shall cover the earth,
 and thick darkness the peoples;
but the Lord will arise upon you,
 and his glory will appear over you.

Isaiah 60:1-2

 

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Notices for Sunday 1st February 2026

Epiphany 4

Today

Kemble Morning Prayer with Source Seekers at 10am led by Karen Czapiewski

Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Liz Collins

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

Rodmarton Holy Communion at 11am led by Fr. Julian Wilson

Somerford Keynes Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Pepita Walker

This week

Monday, 2nd February

Little Fishes, Kemble Village Hall from 2-4pm. For all babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers. Toys, singing, craft activities and refreshments.

Tuesday, 3rd February

Said Holy Communion, followed by coffee at Woodstock, Frampton Mansell. The service will start at 11am with coffee and a natter at 11.30am. We would love to see you for either or both. Want to know more?  Need a lift? Phone Pepita or Paul on 760211

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. 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.

Next Week: Sunday, 8th February

Kemble Holy Communion at 10am led by Karen Czapiewski and Revd. David Cook

Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Lent Courses

In-person Lent course at Kemble House – Wednesdays at 7.30pm during Lent, starting on Wednesday 25th February. This course will follow the 24/7 prayer lectio 365 Lent material.

Online Lent course via Zoom – Thursdays at 7.30pm during Lent, starting on Thursday 19th February. This course will follow the Church of England ‘Draw Near’ Lent material. To join – please visit the Benefice website: https://thamesheadchurches.org.uk/online-services-and-groups/thursdayhomegroup/

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).

Saturday, 28th February

Faithful Generations: an event to celebrate everyone of grandparent generation and the children they love and care for in their families, churches and communities. This will be an opportunity to explore Christian faith and spirituality through dance, prayer, stories, interactive worship and more! Held from 12 noon to 4pm at St John the Baptist, Cirencester.

Rodmarton and Tarlton Quiz Night with Lena and Hamish Corley in aid of St Peter’s, Rodmarton and St Osmund’s, Tarlton. Rodmarton Village Hall - doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm prompt start. £12 entry per person – bring your own shared picnic supper for your table. Wine bar and Spring Raffle. Teams of six. To join a team or to book, please ring Jane Marlowe: 01285 770401 or email janemarlowe1@gmail.com

 

Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs

 

Current urgent needs

  • Long-life puddings (sponge puddings, Angel Delight, jelly pots)
  • Multipurpose household spray
  • Sauces (e.g. ketchup, mayonnaise)
  • Snack foods (e.g. cereal bars, chocolate biscuit bars)
  • Jam
  • Tinned meat – ham, chilli con carne, chicken in white sauce etc..
  • Toilet cleaner (no bleach)
  • Wet and dry cat food
  • Tea bags
  • Instant coffee
  • Long-life juice
  • Long-life milk
  • Tinned tomatoes
  • Laundry detergent
  • Dry dog food – we are well stocked with wet dog food
  • Toilet roll

We’ve got plenty of:

Tuna, custard, chickpeas, kidney beans, pasta, wet dog food, incontinence pads.

Places to find/drop off food

  • Tesco Extra – Kingsmeadow, Cirencester
  • Waitrose & Partners - Sheep Street, Cirencester
  • Tesco Superstore - London Road, Tetbury

OR – bring to Kemble Church

 

 

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