Come near to God and he will come near to you.
James 4, verse 8
There are 6 aspect of Christian discipleship;
worshipping together, praying, exploring the Bible, sharing communion, offering service and sharing the good news with others.
The service starts at 10am Please click HERE to join.
Notices for Sunday 5th April 2026
Easter Sunday
Today
Poole Keynes Sunrise Holy Communion at 6.30am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
Tarlton Said Holy Communion at 8am led by Revd. Pepita Walker
Coates Holy Communion at 9.30am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
Kemble Holy Communion (by extension) at 10am led by Karen Czapiewski
Poole Keynes Easter Praise at 10am led by Liz Collins
Frampton Mansell Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Pepita Walker*
Rodmarton Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. John Swanton
Somerford Keynes Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
*Service to be followed by a cake sale in aid of Christian Aid.
This week
Monday, 6th April
Sportily Easter Monday walk. A fun walk around the Abbey Grounds with Easter activities. Free family event from 10.30am-12.30pm. Meet at The Old Department Store, Cirencester. To find out more, or book a place, visit: https://bookwhen.com//sportilycirencester/e/ev-su6kn-20260406103000
Little Fishes and the Sportily Youth Club will resume on Monday, 13th April, after the Easter holidays. Please see note below regarding the youth club, which will now run weekly during term time.
Tuesday, 7th April
Said Holy Communion and coffee at Woodstock, Frampton Mansell. The service will start at 11am, followed by coffee at 11.30. Come for either or both. Please contact Pepita or Paul for more information – 760211.
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. Do please join our Lent group at Kemble House. The home group will resume as normal after Easter. 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, 12th April
Somerford Keynes Benefice Holy Communion at 10am led by Rev. John Swanton
Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens
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.
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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