June 28th 2026

 

 

 

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

 

Jeremiah 29:11

 

There will be no live stream today.

Do join us in Rodmarton for our Benefice service if you are able to do so.

 

for Sunday 28th June 2026

Trinity 4

Today

Rodmarton Patronal Holy Communion Benefice service at 11am led by Revd. John Swanton

 

This week

Monday, 29th June

- 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/7-7.30pm 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

Saturday 4th – Tuesday 7th July

‘Letters from the Global South’ – an exhibition organised by Cirencester Deanery at St John the Baptist Church, Cirencester. Letters and artwork from children on the frontline of the climate and nature crisis – their stories, their world and what we can do to help. 10am-4pm daily.

Friday, 3rd July

- Week 6 of Sportily ‘Couch to 5k’ – Fitness, friendship and fun! 8 week programme - £20. All genders and ages welcome, designed for beginners, Whatsapp group for support. Meet outside The Tavern Inn, Kemble – 6-6.45pm. For more information, contact: karen.vannamen@sportily.org.uk or head to the Sportily website.

 

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, 5th July

Coates Morning Prayer at 9.30am led by Judith Cutler and Colin Rank

Kemble Baptism at 10am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Liz Collins

Frampton Mansell Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Pepita Walker

Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

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

Sunday, 12th July

Source Garden Praise, kindly hosted by Colin and Binnie Rank at The Old Forge, Church Road, Kemble. Service at 11am, followed by games, tennis, swimming and BBQ lunch. If you plan to stay for the BBQ (no charge), please text how many to 07966 489929.

Sunday, 19th July

Summer @ The Tavern with Sportily. Join us at The Tavern, Station Road, Kemble from 12-4pm for fun games, activities, DJ and football quiz. All ages welcome. Contact karen.vannamen@sportily.org.uk for more information.

Tuesday, 21st July

Open conversation about Parish Share with Archdeacon Katrina Scott and the Deanery leadership team. This is an opportunity for anyone with an interest - clergy, wardens, treasurers, PCC members, or engaged congregation members - to come together to better understand how parish share works, what it enables across our parishes, deanery and diocese, and to share any questions and hopes that you may have. 5-6pm at The Old Department Store, Cirencester Market Place. Please RSVP if you would like to attend: eanderson@glosdioc.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.

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

 

Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs

 

Current urgent needs

  • Long-life juice
  • Tinned meat – hot dogs, baked beans & sausages, SPAM, ham, corned beef, chilli con carne
  • Rice pudding
  • Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
  • Tinned vegetables (carrots, peas, sweetcorn, green beans, mushrooms…)
  • Instant coffee
  • Tinned tomatoes
  • Snack foods – cereal bars, chocolate bars, chocolate biscuit bars…
  • Washing up liquid
  • Multi-purpose household cleaning spray
  • Toilet cleaner (no bleach please)
  • Shampoo
  • Laundry detergent/washing powder
  • Size 7&8 nappies and pull-ups
  • Jams and spreads
  • Squash/fruit cordial
  • Toilet roll
  • Dry dog food (we are well stocked with wet dog food)

We’ve got plenty of:

Wet and dry cat food, 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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