Latest News 2nd August
Services This Sunday 2nd August Trinity 9 (Green)
0800 Arlingham: Said Holy Communion
0930 Frampton: Family Communion with hymns
0930 Framilode: Breakfast Communion with songs
0930 Frocester: Morning Prayer
0930 Moreton Valence: Holy Communion with hymns
0930 Stonehouse: Family Service with hymns and songs
1115 Eastington: Holy Communion with hymns
1115 Haresfield: Morning Prayer
1115 Kings Stanley: sung Holy Communion with hymns
1115 Selsley: Holy Communion with hymns
Live Streaming of Sunday services
If you know of someone who is unable to attend church in person and would like an online service, a live stream is still provided on the St Mary’s Frampton on Severn Facebook Page, as well as the Church of England uploading a weekly service to their website.
Live Streaming of Morning Prayer & Night Prayer takes place on the Stroudwater Team facebook page at 0900 and 2100 on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. We will be taking a pause over the summer so the last live daily prayer will be 23rd July and we will resume on 8th September.
The Bible Course
Our preaching series on the Bible Course finishes this week. Any feedback would be gratefully received – you can email Rev Dave with your thoughts at tv2stroudwater:gmail.com
Thank you to Rev Dave and Rev Leah for the social media posts related to this – no mean feat!!
Readings for this Sunday can be accessed here or by clicking the button at the bottom of this email
The August Sunday rota is available at the bottom of this email.
Stroudwater Team Confirmation Service 20th September.
Bishop Rachel will be confirming candidates at Kings Stanley at 3pm on Sunday 20th September. If you know anyone who might be interested in being confirmed (or exploring what confirmation is about) please let Revd Leah – curatestroudwater@gmail.com or another member of clergy know. We are particularly keen to reach children in Year 6 of primary school – so if you are a parent, school governor or volunteer please talk to your school about this. A poster is here
August Eco- Tip from A Rocha
Looking after wildlife in the heat. Times of drought and dryness can be dangerous for wildlife. Provide water for birds and insects – put a dish of water out to help wildlife stay hydrated. Insects, small mammals, birds, and even badgers, foxes, and deer could benefit. A stone in a plant saucer helps bees to perch and drink without drowning. These small actions make a big difference and are just some of the ways we can live out our calling to care for God’s creation. See our blog on looking after wildlife in the heat for more warm weather eco tips: arocha.org.uk/looking-afterwildlife-in-the-heat/
For more practical ways to enjoy, nurture and defend nature, sign up to A Rocha UK’s Wild Christian email: arocha.org.uk/wild-christian
Coming Up
Have your say on the 2027 Frampton Calendar.
Judging for the photographs that will make it in to next years calendar begins on 20th July until 7th August. Photographs will be on display in St Mary’s Church Frampton so do come along to vote for your favourites!
Calling all cake bakers, preservers & vegetable growers!!
Could you provide something for the produce stall at Frampton Country Fair? Details are here. All contributions gratefully received.
Wildflower and Herb Walk at Eastington 1st August
Details of this interesting family friendly event, which starts from the church at 10.00am can be found here
Fancy a cream tea?
St Georges Kings Stanley and St Peter’s Framilode are both offering delicious cream teas to raise funds for their churches.
St Georges is on 2nd August details are here. and St Peter’s Framilode on 9th August – details are here
Service on the Dodgems at Frampton Feast 16th August
Once again we will be holding our songs of praise on the dodgems at the Frampton Fun Fair. The service begins at 09.30am and we will be joined by the Frampton Silver Band to accompany the hymns. A poster is available here
Framilode summer family event 20th August
Once again we are running a morning for children and their adults – lots to do and make, a story, a song and a lunch. No charge. Please see the poster here for details of how to let us know to expect you so we can make sure there is enough for everyone. See you there!
Quiz Night to raise money for St George’s Kings Stanley 27th August
Details of a fundraising quiz night on 27th August are here. Teams of up to six welcome!
Fundraising for Framilode’s new heating system
Following Vernon Lidstone’s chaplains challenge Caroline Tosh is ‘Reaching for the Clouds’. Details are here
Bishop’s Mission Weekend 9th – 11th October
In October a group of curates from across the diocese along with Bishop Robert will be helping us lead a mission weekend here in Stroudwater. There has been an initial meeting and the proposed theme of the weekend is sharing out stories – it is hoped to host events for our local communities to explore stories of faith in gentle accessible ways, round a fire toasting marshmallows, walking in the local area, through creative arts, and music. We will need people from our local worshipping communities to be part of planning and delivering the weekend in a variety of roles, so if you are interested please contact a member of clergy.
The draft outline programme is here
Please keep these dates clear if you are planning other events in your parish
