February 8th 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 8th February 2026

2 before Lent

 

Today

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

Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

 

This week

Monday, 9th February

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

Sportily Youth Club will at Kemble Village Hall. 6-7pm sports session/7-8pm social session. The Youth Club provides a safe place for school students (Y4-9) to build positive relationships with one another, engage in social activities, explore new skills, talk about important topics in life and access support and advice from trusted adults. For further information and to book a place: https://bookwhen.com//sportilythameshead/e/ev-s0w62-20251117180000

 

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, 15th February

Coates Holy Communion at 9.30am led by Revd. Pepita Walker

Kemble SOURCE service at 10am led by the Source team

Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Liz Collins

Frampton Mansell Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer at 11am led by Karen Czapiewski

 

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 17th February

Pancake party – 5pm at Poole Keynes village hall. Please contact Liz Collins for further information: e.collins@farming.co.uk

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

Friday, 3rd April – Good Friday

‘Wild and Messy’ – 2pm at All Saints Church, Somerford Keynes. All are welcome. Please contact Liz Collins for more information: e.collins@farming.co.uk

 

 

Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs

 

Current urgent needs

  • Tinned meat – hot dogs, baked beans & sausages, SPAM, ham, corned beef, chilli con carne
  • Laundry detergent/washing powder
  • Instant coffee
  • Multipurpose household spray
  • Jam
  • Long-life juice
  • Tinned tomatoes
  • Sauces (e.g. ketchup, mayonnaise)
  • Snack foods (e.g. cereal bars, chocolate biscuit bars)
  • Wet and dry cat food
  • Dry dog food – we are well stocked with wet dog food
  • Toilet cleaner (no bleach please)
  • Toilet rolls

We’ve got plenty of:

Pasta sauce, rice, tinned fish, soup, baked beans, chickpeas and kidney beans, 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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