"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
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Notices for Sunday 3rd May 2026
Easter 5
Today
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
This week
Monday, 4th May
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
Tuesday, 5th May
‘Call of the Kingdom’ service honouring Michael Paget-Wilkes at Cirencester Baptist Church at 2pm. Michael requested no dog collars and encouraged colours to be worn. Refreshments to be served following the service. The service will be streamed via the Cirencester Baptist Church YouTube channel for those who cannot attend in person.
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.
Saturday, 9th 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.
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, 10th May
Coates Benefice Holy Communion at 10am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
Tarlton Rogation service at 11am led by the wardens
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
Thursday, 14th – Sunday, 24th May
‘Thy Kingdom Come’ – a series of prayer walks and Compline services throughout the benefice.
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Thursday 14 May |
St Peter’s, Rodmarton |
Ascension Day HC |
6.00pm |
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Friday 15 May |
St Matthew’s, Coates |
Prayer walk and compline |
8.15pm 9.00pm |
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Saturday 16 May |
All Saints, Kemble |
Prayer walk and compline |
8.15pm 9.00pm |
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Sunday 17 May |
Normal services |
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Outdoor service and picnic |
Kemble playing field |
11.00am |
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Monday 18 May |
St Michael and All Angels, PK |
Prayer walk and compline |
8.15pm 9.00pm |
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Tuesday 19 May |
St Luke’s. FM and labyrinth |
Compline |
8.15pm 9.00pm |
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Wednesday 20 May |
All Saints, Shorncote |
Compline |
9.00pm |
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Thursday 21 May |
St Osmund’s, Tarlton |
Compline |
9.00pm |
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Friday 22 May |
All Saints, SK |
Compline |
9.00pm |
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Saturday 23 May |
St Kenelm’s, Sapperton |
Compline |
9.00pm |
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Sunday 24 May |
St Peter’s, Rodmarton |
Pentecost Holy Communion |
11am |
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Sunday 24 May |
St Michael and All Angels, PK |
Benefice HC Service for Pentecost |
10am |
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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