April 26th 2026

"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

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

Today

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

Kemble Benefice Service at 10am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer at 11am, followed by APCM led by the wardens

This week

Monday, 27^th 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, 3^rd May

Kemble Morning Prayer at 10am led by Liz Collins

Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Juliette Jago and Martin Kingston

Frampton Mansell Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Pepita Walker

Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer at 11am led by Karen Czapiewski

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 15^th 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, 9^th May

Kemble Church Fête kindly hosted by Martin and Jill Kingston at Kemble House. 2-4pm. A family community event featuring vintage car display, fun dog show, bouncy castle, Pimm’s, teas, cakes, tractor rides, lawn games, ‘Beat the Goalie’ with Sportily, raffle, ice creams and much morse… Proceeds to All Saints, Kemble.

Thursday, 14^th – Sunday, 24^th May

‘Thy Kingdom Come’ – a series of prayer walks and Compline services throughout the benefice.

Friday, 15^th 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, 30^th 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, 7^th 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, 13^th 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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