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There is no live stream this week as we are gathering in Rodmarton for our Combined Benefice service. Do join us if you are able.
Notices for Sunday 25th May 2025
Easter 6
Today:
Tarlton Holy Communion BCP at 8am led by Rev. Dr. Steve Bullock
Rodmarton Combined Benefice Holy Communion led by Rev’d Rosemary Franklin
This week:
Monday 26th 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.
Thursday 29th 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
Friday 30th May
Prayer walk starting at St Michael and All Angels’ Poole Keynes at 8.15pm, followed by Compline at 9pm. This is part of the ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ series of prayer walks and services (see full schedule below) which have been organised to mark the period between Ascension Day and Pentecost. The plan includes a prayer walk in each of our six parishes and a service in each of our nine places of worship.
Friday, 30th May – Saturday 31st 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
Saturday 31st May
Prayer walk starting at St Matthew’s, Coates at 8.15pm, followed by Compline at 9pm.
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, 1st June
Sapperton Benefice Holy Communion at 10am led by Bishop Robert
Rodmarton Said Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
Dates for the diary:
Thursday, 29th May – Sunday, 8th 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
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Location |
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Time |
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29/5 |
St Peter’s, Rodmarton |
Ascension Day HC |
6.00pm |
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29/5 |
All Saints, Kemble |
Ascension Day Meditation |
7.30pm |
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30/5 |
St Michael and All Angels, PK |
Prayer walk and compline |
8.15pm 9.00pm |
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31/5 |
St Matthew’s, Coates |
Prayer walk and compline |
8.15pm 9.00pm |
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1/6 |
St Kenelm’s, Sapperton |
Bishop Robert HC |
10.00am |
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2/6 |
All Saints, Kemble |
Prayer walk and compline |
8.15pm 9.00pm |
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3/6 |
All Saints, Shorncote |
Compline |
9.00pm |
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4/6 |
St Luke’s. FM |
Labyrinth Compline |
8.15pm 9.00pm |
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5/6 |
St Osmund’s, Tarlton |
Compline |
9.00pm |
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6/6 |
All Saints, SK |
Compline |
9.00pm |
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7/6 |
St Kenelm’s, Sapperton |
compline |
9.00pm |
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8/6 |
Pentecost Picnic, Kemble playing field |
Picnic and service |
11.00am |
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8/6 |
St Peter’s, Rodmarton |
Holy Communion |
11.00am |
Sunday, 1st 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, 17th 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, 19th 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, 5th 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.
Sunday, 6th July
Source Garden Praise! Kindly hosted by Colin and Binnie Rank at The Old Forge, Kemble at 11am. Join us for a garden service followed by BBQ, games, tennis and swimming.
Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs
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