This Lent we are encouraged to put down deep roots of hope by connecting with God who is with us at all times.
The Church of England’s Lent theme for 2025 is Living Hope.
In Lent we journey with Jesus on the difficult and thorny road that leads all the way to the cross on Good Friday – and beyond, to the transformation of Easter Day.
God invites us to bring to him our own journey through everyday life. In the disappointment of daily setbacks and the pain of deeper hurts, we discover that God is present with us. And God promises a future where all things are healed and made new.
Living Hope offers us the opportunity to deepen our hope in God and be part of what God is doing to bring hope in the world.
There will be no live stream this week as we have a combined benefice Holy Communion service at Coates. We hope you can join us there.
Notices for Sunday 3rd March 2025
1 before Lent
Today:
Coates Combined Benefice Holy Communion at 10am led by Rev’d. Gary Grady
Frampton Mansell Morning Prayer at 11am led by Rev’d. Pepita Walker, followed by APCM
Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
This week:
Monday March 3rd
- Little Fishes, Kemble Village Hall 2-4pm. Warm welcome to ALL pre-school children, babies, parents and carers. Each Monday in term time from 2-4pm at Kemble Village Hall. No charge.
Tuesday March 4th
- Said Holy Communion at Woodstock, Frampton Mansell at 11am. The service will be followed by coffee and a natter. Come for either or both. For a lift or more information, contact Pepita or Paul on 760211.
- Lent meeting with Rev’d David Cook at Kemble House. A series of Lent meetings led by David Cook will take place on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Dates and venues are as follows:
March 4th – Kemble House
March 25th – The Old Forge
April 1st – The Old Forge
April 8th – Kemble House
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. Please speak to Matt or Cadie Aspray for more information. Please note that the groups will attend the Lent talks on the Tuesdays listed above.
Kemble House Home Group: Wednesdays 7:30pm all welcome. Please note that the group will attend the Lent talks in place of meeting on Wednesdays – see dates and venues above.
Zoom Home Group: Thursdays 7:30pm. Join via our website link or speak to Liz Collins.
Next Week: March 9th – Lent 1
Coates Morning Prayer at 9.30am led by Liz Collins
Kemble Morning Source at 10am led by Louis Aspray
Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by the wardens
Rodmarton Holy Communion at 11am led by Father Julian Wilson
Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer at 11am led by Martin Kingston
Dates for the diary:
Friday 21st-Saturday 22nd March
- 24 hours of prayer in the Upper Room, situated between All Saints Kemble and Kemble House. From midday on 21st February to midday 22nd February. Please contact Jill Kingston for access details.
For further details and to sign up for a period of prayer: https://www.thamesheadchurches.org.uk/all-together/prayer/24-hour-prayer/
Saturday 29th March
- Siren Sisters concert at Poole Keynes church. 7.30pm. Please contact Margaret Bush to book tickets (dmabush@gmail.com).
Thursday 10th April
- Thameshead Ladies Connection (TLC) at The Old Forge, Church Road, Kemble. 7.15-9pm. ‘Beyond Grief – A Personal Journey’ with Caroline Phillips. Please RSVP to Lucinda Turner (07881 825895), Julie Morton (07784 790395) or Aileen Shaw (07807 199602).
Sunday 27th April
- All Saints Kemble ACPM to take place at 11.30am in Kemble church, following the Benefice service at Poole Keynes.
Saturday 17th May
Save the date! Kemble Church Fête at Kemble House, by kind permission of Martin and Jill Kingston. 2-4pm. Further details to follow.
Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs
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