Connecting – Caring – Celebrating www.stroudwaterchurches.org.uk Please note there will be no email newsletter next week – the next one will be issued on 24th April Latest News13th and 20th April 2025 Services This Sunday 13th April, Palm Sunday (red) 0800 Saul: Holy Communion Services Next Sunday 20th April Easter Day (White or Gold) 0530 Frampton: Sunrise Communion followed by breakfast A reminder that if you are unable to be physically present, the morning services at St Cyr’s and St Mary’s Frampton are usually live-streamed on their respective facebook pages, and available to view afterwards for several days. Latest news from the Diocese of Gloucester can be found here Readings for this Sunday and next two Sundays can be accessed here or by clicking the button at the bottom of this email Please note Rev Liz’s new landline number 01452 903720 Thank you Coming up Lent – Ash Wednesday services and Lent Groups Details of Lent Groups are in the leaflet at the bottom of the pate. Click the button to download the leaflet. Children’s Event – Eggciting Easter – on 15th April Our increasingly popular termly events for children and families continue with our Easter themed event. Please note change of venue to Frampton Details are here Holy Week well as by clicking the button at the bottom of this email. On Maundy Thursday all are invited to the Cathedral for the Chrism Service at 11.00am. This is a very special service at which we all renew our commitment to serve God, as well as receiving the oils of baptism, healing and chrism to bring back to our parishes. Team Service: Easter Vigil at Eastington – Holy Saturday (19th April) 08.00pm Please do try to come to this very special and moving service as we gather as darkness falls to celebrate our story of salvation throughout history. We will be lighting the Easter candles from across the team so please do come if you can. The service lasts about an hour and includes the renewal of our baptismal vows and the first communion of Easter. Explore Easter at Stonehouse 12th — 26th April A self-guided experience at St Cyr’s Church Stonehouse between 12 and 26 April 2025. Find out why Easter is such a special time for those who follow Jesus. Explore Easter is available daily when the Church is open. Everyone is welcome to visit. Details are here Easter Garden Competition at Frampton age groups with a prize for the winner in each category. Details are here The April Sunday service rota has been amended (again!) and is available at the bottom of this email as well as amended details of Holy Week Services Please make sure you download the newversions so that you have up to date details!If you have events you want posted on the website or social media please do contact a member of the clergy or Chris Amys (details at the bottom of this email.) Please see an amended copy of thenewsletter which has the correct servicesfor Tues and Wed in Holy Weekas well as a change of venue for EggcitingEaster which has had to change due toNational Grid works at Framilode.
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