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In the July email:
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Pause for thought
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Churchyard, bugs and nature
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A mid‑week breather that does us all good
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Working the stone
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Farewell to Som
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Donate to St Andrew’s when you shop
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Reaching out as a congregation
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Could you be a school governor?
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What’s on
CHURCH SERVICES
Wednesday 1st July
8.15am Morning Prayer (Zoom only)
Sunday 5th July: 5th Sunday after Trinity
10am Informal Service (church and video)
6pm Holy Communion (church only)
followed by buffet
Monday 6th July
2.30pm Songs of Praise, Ridgeway Rise
7pm Pause and Pray (church only)
Wednesday 8th July
8.15am Morning Prayer (Zoom only)
11am Coffee Prayer and Chat (church only)
Sunday 12th July: 6th Sunday after Trinity
10am Holy Communion (church and video)
Wednesday 15th July
8.15am Morning Prayer (Zoom only)
Sunday 19th July: 7th Sunday after Trinity
10am Summer Songs of Praise (church and video)
6pm Evening Prayer (church only)
Monday 20th July
2.30pm Holy Communion, Ridgeway Rise
Wednesday 22nd July
8.15am Morning Prayer (Zoom only)
11am Coffee Prayer and Chat (church only)
Sunday 26th July: 8th Sunday after Trinity
10am Holy Communion (church and video)
Wednesday 29th July
8.15am Morning Prayer (Zoom only)
Sunday 2nd August: 9th Sunday after Trinity
10am Informal Service (church and video)
6pm Holy Communion
INFORMATION AND EVENTS
Martina’s Ordination as a Priest
Martina will be ordained priest with other deacons from Swindon and the diocese in Bristol Cathedral at 3pm on Saturday 4th July. On Sunday 5th July at 6pm she will preside at Holy Communion for the first time and we will then celebrate with a buffet supper. Please sign the list on the bookcase to contribute to the buffet or speak to Karen.
Summer Songs of Praise and Church Picnic 19th July, 10am
Outdoor songs of praise (weather permitting) followed by a picnic – please bring your own lunch and a picnic blanket or garden chair and we will picnic near the church with games after the service and normal refreshments. (Please note this is a slight change from what was announced last month).
Pause and Pray
Forthcoming opportunities to meet for 30 minutes of reflection, Bible reading and silent prayer on the first Monday of each month in church at 7pm are 6th July and 3rd August. Come and enjoy a pause at the start of the month.
Bible Study Group
We will continue to explore the early chapters of Genesis at 10am and 7pm on 1st and 15th July at 15 Rackham Close. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and is a great way to learn more about the Bible and share insights and questions. New members always welcome.
If there is some part of the Bible or aspect of church life you are curious about please speak to Sally and Martina to help us as we plan the programme for the autumn.
Gardening and Cleaning Morning
The next opportunity is to come and care for the churchyard is 11th July, 9.30am-12.30pm.
Lunch Club Wednesday 15th July
Craft Club Saturday 18th July
Could you be a School Governor?
Tadpole Farm CE Primary Academy is our linked Church of England School and thriving as part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust. We need some more Foundation Governors (those with a link to a church) and Sally would love to be joined by a couple of people from St Andrew’s on the governing body to strengthen our links with the school further. If you are interested, please talk to Sally.
Interested in preaching?
Sally, Karen and Martina meet once a quarter to discuss preaching and how to develop as preachers. If you would like to join us to provide a view from the pew or to explore the possibility of preaching yourself, please talk to Sally. The next meeting is on 5th August at 1.30pm at 15 Rackham Close.
Prayer for our local community
Use the cycle of prayer sheet on our website and pray for:
- Martina as she begins her ministry as a priest.
- The final weeks of the school year at the 11 schools in our parish.
- New school governors for Tadpole Farm Academy.