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.
There is no live stream service this Sunday as we have our Benefice Palm Sunday walk. Do join us if you are able to do so!
Notices for Sunday 29th March 2026
Palm Sunday
Today
Combined Benefice Palm Sunday walk starting with prayers at St Kenelm’s, Sapperton at 9.45am. We will then walk to Frampton Mansell village hall for refreshments (and toilets!). The walk will culminate with a short service at St Luke’s, Frampton Mansell. All are welcome!
Rodmarton Liturgy of the Palms procession from village hall at 11am, led by the wardens.
This week
Monday, 30th March
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.
Wednesday, 1st April
In-person Lent course at Kemble House – see below for further information.
Thursday, 2nd April – Maundy Thursday
Online Lent course via Zoom – see below for further information. To join – please visit the Benefice website: https://thamesheadchurches.org.uk/all-together/lent-course/
Kemble Maundy Thursday Holy Communion service with washing of feet or hands at 7.30pm led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
Friday, 3rd April – Good Friday
Coates Good Friday Procession at 9.30am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
Kemble Meditation at 11am led by Martin Kingston
Sapperton Meditation at 12pm led by the wardens
Frampton Mansell Meditation at 1.45pm led by the wardens
Somerford Keynes ‘Wild and Messy’ church at 2pm – all welcome for fun, games, craft, refreshments and worship both indoors and outdoors.
Rodmarton Compline at 7pm led by the wardens
Saturday, 4th April
Tarlton Easter Eve Lighting of the Easter candle at 6pm led by the wardens
Sunday, 5th April – Easter Sunday
For details of services, please see below.
Cake sale in aid of Christian Aid following the Holy Communion service at Frampton Mansell.
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: Easter Sunday – 5th April
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
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
Sportily Holiday Club – Cirencester
Sportily holiday club will be running at Chesterton Primary School on 31st March and 1st April.
Calling all energetic adventurers! Dive into a day filled with sports, skill-building, friendship-making, and, most importantly, heaps of fun. It's your time to shine! Join our multi-sports club extravaganza where our team of friendly and experienced sports coaches is pumped up and ready to welcome you. Get ready for a day brimming with energy, movement, and excitement. The real question is, are you in? Let the games begin!
Cost is £17.50 per day and includes a hot lunch. For further information and to book a place, visit https://bookwhen.com//sportilycirencester/e/ev-sjnh7-20260331090000
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.
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
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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