"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die'".
John 11:25-26
There will be no live stream service today as we are gathering in Somerford Keynes for our Combined Benefice Holy Communion Service. Do join us if you are able to do so.
Notices for Sunday 12th April 2026
Easter 2
Today
Somerford Keynes Benefice Holy Communion at 10am led by Rev. John Swanton
Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
This week
Monday, 13th April
Little Fishes, Kemble Village Hall from 2-4pm. For all babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers. Toys, singing, craft activities and refreshments.
Sportily Youth Club will at Kemble Village Hall. 6-7pm sports session/7-7.30pm social session. The Youth Club provides a safe place for school students (Y4-9) to build positive relationships with one another, engage in social activities, explore new skills, talk about important topics in life and access support and advice from trusted adults. For further information and to book a place: https://bookwhen.com//sportilythameshead/e/ev-s0w62-20251117180000
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, 19th April
Coates Morning Prayer at 9.30am led by Liz Collins
Kemble Morning SOURCE at 10am led by the SOURCE team
Poole Keynes Holy Communion at 10am led by Revd. Pepita Walker
Sapperton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer at 11am led by Sussanne Lock and Tom Barrow
Sportily Youth Club – Kemble Village Hall
Our new Sportily zone leader, Kaz, along with her apprentice Matt are re-invigorating the Youth Club on Monday nights. There is a slightly amended timetable – 6-7pm for some fun physical activities, then 7-7.30pm for snacks, chat and games. The club will now run every week during term-time. The youth club is open to children in school years 4-9. Each session costs just £1. Do please spread the word! Further information can be found here: https://sportily.org.uk/19/Thameshead
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
Saturday, 18th April
Frampton Mansell Village Showcase and AGM, 10am-12pm at the village hall. Join us for a coffee and chat with fellow villagers, meet local producers, makers and businesses and find out more about groups and classes in the village. AGM will be held at 11.30am.
Breakfast at Poole Keynes Village Hall – come and join us for breakfast from 8-10am. Proceeds to St Michael and All Angels church.
Thursday 23rd April
TLC (Thameshead Ladies Connection) – ‘The Mental Health Crisis’. Linda Bullock, CEO of Listening Post will join us to share the vision and mission of the organisation. 7.15-9pm, hosted by Lucinda Turner at The Bell House, 126 Old Vicarage Lane, Kemble GL7 6BB. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Lucinda (07881 825895), Aileen (07807 199602) or Toto (07989 301120).
Saturday, 9th May
Save the date! Kemble Church Fête kindly hosted by Martin and Jill Kingston at Kemble House. 2-4pm.
Thursday, 14th – Sunday, 24th May
‘Thy Kingdom Come’ – a series of prayer walks and Compline services throughout the benefice. Further details to follow.
Friday, 15th May
May Ball at Rodmarton with the George Buchanan Scottish Dance Band. All proceeds to Rodmarton and Tarlton parish churches. Please contact Jane Marlowe for further information: janemarlowe1@gmail.com
Saturday, 30th May
‘Our Voice, Our Vision – Shaping our Future Together’ – Somerford Keynes village hall, 10.30am-3pm. All are invited to join us as we share ideas and plan the way forward for our benefice with our new priest-in-charge; Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock. Bring and share lunch. Please RSVP to Toto Walls – office@thamesheadchurches.org.uk
Sunday, 7th June
Save the date! Rodmarton Big Lunch festivities - live music, food and friends, and Dog Show, in aid of the church. More to follow next month.
Saturday, 13th June
Save the date! Somerford Keynes Open Garden kindly hosted by Sissy and Richard Needham at Croft House. 2-4pm.
Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs
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