September 27th 2026

“You make springs pour water into the ravines, so streams gush down from the mountains. They provide water for all the animals, and the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds nest beside the streams and sing among the branches of the trees. You send rain on the mountains from your heavenly home, and you fill the earth with the fruit of your labor.”.

Psalm 104:10-13

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

Today

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

Coates Morning Prayer at 9.30am led by Tom Barrow

Kemble Holy Communion at 10am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Somerford Keynes Harvest Holy Communion at 11.15am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Poole Keynes Evening Prayer at 4pm led by Liz Collins

Rodmarton Evening Prayer at 6pm led by the wardens

This week

Monday, 28^th September

A warm welcome to all babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers. Toys singing, craft activity and refreshments. 2-4pm at Kemble Village Hall.

Sportily Youth Club at Kemble Village Hall. 6-7.30pm. Fun sports, activity, crafts and 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 (£1 per session): https://sportily.org.uk/19/Thameshead

Wednesday, 30^th September

Sportily ‘Couch to 5k’. Fitness, friendship and fun. Join us as we meet weekly to run together with the goal of a 5k non-stop run by the end. Open to all ages. Meet at The Tavern, Kemble, GL7 6AX and do stay for a drink afterwards. For more information, contact karen.vonnamen@sportily.org.uk

Thursday, 1^st October

Strength, tone and core class with Sportily at Rodmarton village hall. 9-9.50am. All ages and abilities welcome – kids are welcome to come and play in the children’s corner or join in the exercises! For further information contact karen.vannamen@sportily.org.uk

Saturday, 3^rd October

Fitness fundraiser – Stretch and Tone. Build strength, improve flexibility and confidence in an inclusive environment whilst raising money for ‘The Listening Post’ charity. BYO mat or towel. 9.30-10.30am at Kemble Village Hall, £10. To find out more or to book at place, visit https://sportily.org.uk/19/Thameshead

Sunday, 4^th October

Rodmarton Harvest Festival service followed by Harvest lunch at the village hall. A sweet or savoury dish to add to the delicious buffet would be appreciated. All are welcome to enjoy this free of cost celebratory feast, even if you cannot attend the service.

Poole Keynes Harvest Festival and Tea. Following the 4pm service, there will be a Harvest tea in the village hall. There will be a collection for the Foodbank so, if you are able, do please bring any donations of tins/packets of food, toiletries and washing powder or even pet food to the church.

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, 4^th October

Coates Harvest Holy Communion at 9.30am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Kemble Morning Prayer with Source Seekers at 10am led by Karen Czapiewski

Frampton Mansell Morning Prayer at 11am led by Francis Shaw

Rodmarton Harvest Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock, followed by Harvest Lunch in the village hall

Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer at 11am led by Colin Rank

Poole Keynes Harvest Festival at 4pm led by Liz Collins, followed by Harvest Tea in the village hall

Dates for the diary

Tuesday, 6^th October

Bereavement Support  Course (Longfield Community Hospice). Meditation and mindfulness for bereavement course lasting 4 weeks (6-27^th October) from 9.30am to 11am. Held at Longfield Living Well Service in Minchinhampton. For further information, please contact bereavement.services@longfield.org.uk / 01453 733706

Saturday, 17^th October

Poole Keynes breakfast. Come and join us for a full English or continental breakfast at the village hall. 8-10am.

Sportily Women’s Wellness Event: join us for a stretch and tone class, a mindful nature walk and plenty of time to relax and reconnect. All ages welcome – 9.30am to 11.30am in Coates Village Hall. For further information contact karen.vannamen@sportily.org.uk

Saturday, 31^st October

Light Party at All Saints Church, Somerford Keynes. 5-7.30pm – come for as long or as little as you like. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for all ages. Activities, bubbles, smoke, flashing lights and dance music with DJ Rev Steve, crafts, games and refreshments. Free entry.

Cirencester Deanery Collaborative Ministry Autumn Courses

Cirencester Deanery are running two Lay courses this autumn:

Lay Worship Leader Course – Thursday evenings, 7.15pm, 10^th, 17^th and 24^th September and 8^th, 15^th and 22^nd October. Plus Saturday 3^rd October – a special session on children’s and all-age worship (10am-2pm). Course led by Revd. Dr. Andrew Cinnamond at Watermoor, Cirencester.

Pastoral Visiting Training Course – Monday evenings 7-9.15pm, 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd and 30^th November. Led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock and Revd. David Treharne at The Forum, Cirencester.

For further information on either of these courses, please speak to Rev. Steve and/or your PCC.

Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs

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