September 6th 2026

“You make springs pour water into the ravines, so streams gush down from the mountains. They provide water for all the animals, and the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds nest beside the streams and sing among the branches of the trees. You send rain on the mountains from your heavenly home, and you fill the earth with the fruit of your labor.”.

Psalm 104:10-13

The service starts at 10am Please click HERE to join.

Today

Coates Holy Communion at 9.30am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Kemble Morning Prayer with Source Seekers at 10am led by Judith Cutler and Mark Wilton

Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Liz Collins

Frampton Mansell Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Tarlton Harvest Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer at 11am led by Karen Czapiewski

This week

Sunday, 6^th September

Rodmarton v. Tarlton cricket match. 2pm at the pitch, Rodmarton village hall. All are welcome to enjoy the match, a summer party and refreshments in aid of St Peter’s and St Osmund’s.

Monday, 7^th September

- Little Fishes returns! A warm welcome to all babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers. Toys singing, craft activity and refreshments. 2-4pm at Kemble Village Hall.

Saturday, 12^th September

Gloucestershire Historic Churches ‘Ride and Stride’. Travel your way through the stunning chapels and churches of Gloucestershire and North Bristol. For further information, please visit https://ghct.org.uk/ride-and-stride

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. 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, 13^th September

Kemble Benefice Harvest Holy Communion at 10am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Dates for the diary

Thursdays

Strength, tone and core class with Sportily at Rodmarton village hall. 9-9.50am. All ages and abilities welcome – kids are welcome to come and play in the children’s corner or join in the exercises! For further information contact karen.vannamen@sportily.org.uk

Saturday, 19^th September

Affirmation of lay ministry at Gloucester Cathedral, 12.30-4pm. A celebration of the ministry of all God’s people. All welcome.

Tuesday, 22^nd September

TLC (Thameshead Ladies Connection) hosted by Cadie Aspray at Jackaments Barn, Rodmarton GL7 6PL. ‘Body, Mind and Spirit’ – do join us for drinks and healthy snacks at 7.15pm, followed by a pondside chat with Cadie. As a Neuro Linguistic Practitioner (NLP), Cadie will be sharing some insights into her practice. She will also be telling us about her vision and plans for her wellness retreat ‘Dwell’. Please RSVP – Julie Allen (07704 892029), Aileen Shaw (07807 199602) or Toto Walls (07989 301120).

Sunday, 27^th September

Somerford Keynes Harvest Festival and Lunch. Harvest Festival service at 11.15am in the church, followed by a Harvest Lunch in the village hall at 12.30pm. Lunch will be £8 for adults and £ for children under 5, to include soft drinks, cold meats, sausages and some sides. Please RSVP to Helena Metcalfe with your preferred offering of salad or pudding no later than Wednesday September 23^rd – hellymetcalfe@gmail.com

Sunday, 4^th October

Rodmarton Harvest Festival service followed by Harvest lunch at the village hall. A sweet or savoury dish to add to the delicious buffet would be appreciated. All are welcome to enjoy this free of cost celebratory feast, even if you cannot attend the service.

Poole Keynes Harvest Festival and Tea. Following the 4pm service, there will be a Harvest tea in the village hall. There will be a collection for the Foodbank so, if you are able, do please bring any donations of tins/packets of food, toiletries and washing powder or even pet food to the church.

Saturday, 17^th October

Poole Keynes breakfast. Come and join us for a full English or continental breakfast at the village hall. 8-10am.

Saturday, 31^st October

Light Party at All Saints Church, Somerford Keynes. Save the date – further details to follow!

Cirencester Deanery Collaborative Ministry Autumn Courses

Cirencester Deanery are running two Lay courses this autumn:

Lay Worship Leader Course – Thursday evenings, 7.15pm, 10^th, 17^th and 24^th September and 8^th, 15^th and 22^nd October. Plus Saturday 3^rd October – a special session on children’s and all-age worship (10am-2pm). Course led by Revd. Dr. Andrew Cinnamond at Watermoor, Cirencester.

Pastoral Visiting Training Course – Monday evenings 7-9.15pm, 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd and 30^th November. Led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock and Revd. David Treharne at The Forum, Cirencester.

For further information on either of these courses, please speak to Rev. Steve and/or your PCC.

Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs

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