Come near to God and he will come near to you.
James 4, verse 8
There are 6 aspect of Christian discipleship;
worshipping together, praying, exploring the Bible, sharing communion, offering service and sharing the good news with others.
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Notices for Sunday 1st March 2026
Lent 2
Today
Coates Morning Prayer at 9.30am led by Liz Collins
Kemble Morning Prayer with Source Seekers at 10am led by Mark Wilton and Juliette Jago
Poole Keynes Morning Prayer led by Karen Czapiewski
Frampton Mansell Holy Communion led by Revd. Pepita Walker (followed by APCM)
Rodmarton Morning Prayer led by the wardens
Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer led by Martin Kingston and Colin Rank
This week
Monday, 2nd March
Little Fishes, Kemble Village Hall from 2-4pm. For all babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers. Toys, singing, craft activities and refreshments.
Wednesday, 4th March
In-person Lent course at Kemble House – see below for further information.
Thursday, 5th March
Online Lent course via Zoom – see below for further information. To join – please visit the Benefice website: https://thamesheadchurches.org.uk/all-together/lent-course/
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. Do please join our Lent group at Kemble House. The home group will resume as normal after Easter. 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 March
Poole Keynes Benefice Holy Communion at 10am led by Revd. Ali Herbert
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/all-together/lent-course/
Sustainable Church Flowers
A message for all Benefice flower arrangers from Rosemary Bailey (Deanery Eco Church Representative):
There is going to be a new Sustainable Church Flowers award system and there will be a meeting in the morning of 15th June at Minchinhampton Parish Church for two flower arrangers from each Parish to learn about the displayable awards. More information to follow shortly.
Dates for the diary
Monday, 16th March
Licensing service for Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock at All Saints, Kemble, 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
Friday, 3rd April – Good Friday
‘Wild and Messy’ – 2pm at All Saints Church, Somerford Keynes. All are welcome. Fun, games, craft, refreshments and worship both indoors and outdoors for everyone. Please contact Liz Collins for more information: e.collins@farming.co.uk
Sunday, 5th April – Easter Sunday
Cake sale in aid of Christian Aid following the Holy Communion service at Frampton Mansell.
Saturday, 9th May
Save the date! Kemble Church Fête kindly hosted by Martin and Jill Kingston at Kemble House. 2-4pm.
Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs
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