New Beginnings
This is the day the Lord has made—I will rejoice and be glad in it!”
(Psalm 118:24.)
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness"
(Lamentations 3:22-23)
There is no live stream service today as we are gathering in Coates for a Benefice Holy Communion. Do join us if you are able to do so.
Notices for Sunday 14th September 2025
Trinity 13
Today:
Coates Benefice Holy Communion at 10am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
Tarlton Harvest Holy Communion at 11am led by Fr. Julian Wilson
This week:
Monday 15th September
Little Fishes, Kemble Village Hall from 2-4pm. For all babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers. Toys, singing, craft activities and refreshments.
Friday, 19th September
‘A Morning of Sustainable Church Flowers’, 9.30am-12.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Fairford. Flower arranging demonstrations, a talk about ‘Flowers from the Farm’, ideas for harvest and winter, tea, coffee and cake. Tickets £6 each (cash on the day). Bookings: Rosemary Bailey mearjrb@aol.com
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.
No Kemble House Worship Hour or Home Group. Will resume mid-September.
Zoom Home Group: Thursdays 7:30pm. Join via our website link or speak to Liz Collins.
Next Week: Sunday, 21st September
Coates Harvest and Patronal Festival at 9.30am led by Liz Collins
Kemble Source Creationtide service at 10am led by Juliette Jago
Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Karen Czapiewski
Frampton Mansell Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
Somerford Keynes Harvest Communion at 11am led by Rev’d. Dr. Steve Bullock
Dates for the diary:
Tuesday, 23rd September
Thameshead Ladies Connection: ‘Journeys of Faith with Kate Bridges’. Kate will share stories and anecdotes from her travels and cruises… how God uses her to spread His love and light as she journeys. Kindly hosted by Aileen Shaw at The Spinney, Sapperton, GL7 6LJ. Drinks and nibbles prior to Kate’s talk. 7.15-9pm. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Lucinda Turner (07881 825895), Julie Allen (07704 892029) or Aileen Shaw (07807 199602).
Saturday, 27th September
Food, fellowship and creative faith. Join Liz Collins from 9am – 12noon for a simple breakfast, a time of sharing and enjoying each other’s company and a time of creative faith/prayer. 33 West Hay Grove, Kemble. Please contact Liz on 07774 104990 to book a place. £5 to cover the cost of materials.
Friday, 3rd October
Macmillan Coffee Morning at 33, West Hay Grove, Kemble. 10am-12noon.
Sunday, 2nd November
Following Halloween (or All Hallow’s Eve) on 31 October and All Saints’ Day on 1 November, All Souls’ Day is an opportunity to remember loved ones who have passed away. St. Matthews is holding an All Saints and All Souls service at 3pm on Sunday 2 November. If you would like to have someone remembered we would love to welcome you to the service. Alternatively you can give the name of the person you would like to be remembered to Heather Wheatley Smith (01285 770829) who will ensure that their name is one of those read out during the service.
Calling all knitters!
The Thameshead Benefice are looking for knitters to help create a host of Christmas angels. Pattern and wool provided. Please contact Liz e.collins@farming.co.uk
Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs
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