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Connecting – Caring – Celebrating
Latest News 17th May 2026
Services This Sunday 17th May Easter 7 (White)
0800 Arlingham: Said Holy Communion
0830 Selsley: Said Holy Communion
0930 Frampton: Family Communion with hymns
0930 Frocester: Holy Communion with hymns
0930 Moreton Valence: Holy Communion with hymns
0930 Stonehouse: Family Service with hymns/songs
1115 Framilode: Holy Communion with hymns/songs
1115 Haresfield: Morning Prayer
1115 Kings Stanley: Sung Holy Communion with hymns
For details of mid week events and services please click the newsletter button at the bottom of the email.
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.
Readings for this Sunday can be accessed here or by clicking the button at the bottom of this email
A new type of service at St James the Great Saul
During the summer months, on the second Sunday of the month we will be offering a Celtic style service of evening prayer at 1800., The service is based on one created by the Northumbrian community who describe celtic spirituality as follows “Celtic spirituality is a nature-revering, mystical tradition originating in the British Isles, emphasizing the sacredness of everyday life, the presence of God in creation, and “thin places” where heaven and earth meet. It blends ancient indigenous practices with Christianity, prioritizing community, hospitality, and a close relationship with nature.” The service is designed to be a gentle, calming end to the day. All are welcome.
Details of the service at Saul can be found here
The latest version of the May Sunday rota is available at the bottom of the page. Please note the team service on 31st May is at Frampton, not Standish.
Eco Tip – small things we can do to help care for God’s creation
April Eco- Tip from A Rocha
Celebrate new life this Easter and have a go at
growing something! April is the perfect time to try
to grow something edible or, if you are a seasoned
gardener, to encourage someone else to try. Salad
leaves or herbs are a great place to start and willl
reduce your reliance on those oh-so-convenient
supermarket salad bags.
For indoor space, try ‘micro-greens’ (vegetable
leaves harvested soon after they open)
For greenhouses, try sowing salad leaf seed mixes.
For outdoors, beetroot, lettuce, onion and pea
plants are frost-resistant so can all be planted
outside in April.
As you sow, thank God for the opportunity to grow
food, and pray for those communities that are
facing food shortages and famine.
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
There will be a team service on 31st May at 0930 at Frampton – our guest speaker will be Steffan from Barnabas Aid. Details of this charity can be found here
Preaching Series 2026
This year’s preaching service is going to be based on the Bible Society book ‘The Bible Course’. There will be weekly posts on social media and resources will be included in the weekly email. The series will begin on June 2nd.
Coming up
Annual Parish Church Meetings
Annual meetings will be taking place during April and early May. Please check local notice boards for details of your church’s meeting date. This year is the year we re-elect representatives to deanery synod. This is an important role as we seek to implement the deanery strategic pathway – which can be found here.
Film Academy May half-term
Once again Frampton will be hosting a Film Academy for young people to learn about film making. This is the third year the academy has run and is very popular – limited spaces available so if you know someone who may be interested information is here
Calling all gardeners!
Could you grow some plants for Frampton’s plant stall? Details are here
Photo calendar competition
Please see details of a photo competition for Frampton’s 2027 calendar. How to enter and all you need to know can be found here
Revd Leah’s ordination to the priesthood
Revd Leah will be ordained priest on 27th June at 3pm in the cathedral. Everyone is welcome to come along to this very special service as we continue to support Leah in her vocation and ministry. She will preside at the Eucharist for the first time at a team service on 28th June at 10.30am at Leonard Stanley followed by refreshments and celebration.
Please be reassured this doesn’t mean Revd Leah is leaving us! Her curacy with us is for three to four years, so we will be blessed with her presence for some time yet!
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 know – curatestroudwater@gmail.com
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
Website
www.stroudwaterchurches.org.uk
Pew sheet with readings for this week
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