May 18th 2025

Faith is important because faith frames who we are, our existence, our values, our hopes, and our dreams. Faith is the quiet calm before a storm. Faith is the anchor in a storm. There is a misconception that faith is all about winning

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Today:

Coates Morning Prayer at 9.30am led by Karen Czapiewski

Kemble Source service at 10am led by Binnie and Colin Rank

Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Martin Kingston and Luke Campbell

Frampton Mansell Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Rodmarton Holy Communion at 11am led by Rev’d. Pepita Walker

Somerford Keynes Holy Communion at 11am led by Rev’d. David Austin

This week:

Monday 19^th May             

- 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.

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 all welcome.

Zoom Home Group: Thursdays 7:30pm. Join via our website link or speak to Liz Collins.

Next Week: Sunday,  25^th May

Tarlton Holy Communion BCP at 8am led by Rev. Dr. Steve Bullock

Rodmarton Combined Benefice Holy Communion led by Rev’d Rosemary Franklin

Wednesday, 29^th May – Ascension Day

Rodmarton Holy Communion at 6pm led by Rev’d. Rosemary Franklin

Kemble Meditation at 7.30pm led by Rev’d. David Austin

Dates for the diary:

Thursday, 29^th May – Sunday, 8^th June

‘Thy Kingdom Come’ prayer walks and services. To mark the period between Ascension Day and Pentecost, we plan to have a prayer walk in each of our six parishes and a service in each of our nine places of worship.

Thy Kingdom Come

Friday, 30^th May – Saturday 31^st May

24 hours of prayer in the Upper Room in Kemble from midday on Friday until midday on Saturday. The Upper Room is located between Kemble House and All Saints’ church, Kemble. Please contact Jill Kingston for access arrangements. To sign up for a period of prayer, please click here: https://signup.24-7prayer.com/signup/86bd6f

Sunday, 1^st June

Bishop Robert to lead a Benefice Holy Communion at St Kenelm’s, Sapperton (10am).

Rodmarton ‘Big Summer Lunch at Fun Dog Show’. Rodmarton Village Hall 12noon to 4pm Please join us for a delicious Summer Lunch, with festivities, food and friends.  Folk Music with the Avening Brass Band, Pimm’s and Wine Bar, Big Pudding and Cake Auction, Floral Table Decoration Competition, Fun Dog Agility Course, Tug of War and traditional Children’s Games.  For enquiries and tickets: 07974 422272 or 07896 311924.

Tuesday, 17^th June

Rev’d. Pepita Walker will be admitted to the Company of St Kynaburga at a service at Gloucester Cathedral at 5.30pm. A wonderful opportunity to thank Pepita for her ministry and see her receive her badge to celebrate her admission and many years of service.

Thursday, 19^th June

Thameshead Ladies Connection. Come and join us for ‘An afternoon with Bishop Rachel’. Enjoy tea and scones in a relaxing setting. Kindly hosted by Margaret Bush, Bridge Farm, Poole Keynes, GL7 6EG. RSVP: Julie Allen 07704 892029, Aileen Shaw 07807 199602, Julie Morton 07864 527206 or Lucinda Turner 07881 825895.

Saturday, 5^th July

Save the date! By kind permission of Sussanne and Andrew Lock, at The Manor House Somerford Keynes, an Open Garden party and family fun afternoon with use of the swimming pool and organised children’s games and activities – in aid of Somerford Keynes Church. More details to follow nearer the time. 2-4pm.

Food Bank – current urgent needs

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