This Week
Worship Services
| Palm Sunday 2nd April | |
|---|---|
| St Andrew’s, Dean Court |
10:30am Morning Worship Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess |
| St Michael’s, Cumnor |
10:30am Holy Communion Leader and preacher: Jean Pryce-Williams |
| 4:30pm Taizé Service |
Holy Week and Easter
Online Worship
The 10:30am services in St Michael’s are usually live-streamed via our website at: https://cumnor.org/sunday-service-online/
These remain available to watch online afterwards.
Electoral Roll
The revised Electoral Roll will be available for review in St. Michael’s Church until Sunday 16th April. If you note any errors, please let me know no later than 16th April.
Jan Harris (01865 86469)
Lent Course
For our Lent Course this year we’re studying “How To Hear God” by Pete Greig of 24-7 Prayer and The Prayer Course.
Our fifth and final session is on Monday 3rd April in St Michael’s Church. Each evening begins at 7:30pm, and will last until 9pm.
If you missed the previous weeks, you can follow the course videos and find questions for reflection online at https://cumnor.org/2023-lent-course/
You can borrow a copy of the book from St Michael’s or buy a copy of the book online at https://cumnor.org/lentbook/ or from all good Christian booksellers.
All Welcome!
Giving
“Remember this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
As you may be aware, our Parish finances are at a low ebb. While we know things are difficult for many this winter, we really do need your support. If everyone could give just a little extra every week it would make all the difference.
All your donations to the parish support the church’s ministry, and our mission to reach the wider community with the good news of Jesus.
Apart from the weekly collection, you can also give online. Alternatively, giving regularly by Direct Debit via the Parish Giving Scheme is a brilliant option.
For more information or to give online please visit: https://cumnor.org/giving/
Brian Dent
Brian’s funeral is on Wednesday 5th April, at 12pm in St Michael’s. Please join me in remembering Margery and the family in your prayers. The service will be live-streamed at https://cumnor.org/funeral-of-brian-dent-wednesday-5th-april-at-12pm/
Messy Church
Our next Messy Church is on Good Friday, 7th April, from 2-4pm. It’s at St Andrew’s, Orchard Road, Botley, OX2 6BH. Email us on [email protected] to let us know you’re coming!
PCC Update
At this week’s PCC we:
- Listened to God speaking to us from John 1:1-14 and prayed together.
- Celebrated a mission grant from the Abingdon Deanery that supported the recent successful “The Passion” event.
- Received the 2022 accounts and an update on the situation in
- Discussed plans for mission and ministry events throughout this year including Messy Church, a youth event at St Andrew’s, concerts and an event to celebrate the King’s Coronation.
- Discussed our contribution to the Deanery Mission Action Plan review.
PCC is a really important way to support the mission of the parish. We have vacancies to be filled at the APCM on April 23rd. Please pray about whether you are being called to serve the church in this way.
The Coffee Pot
The Coffee Pot at St Andrew’s reopens on Thursday 20th April at 10:30am.
Memories Café
Memories Café meets once a fortnight in Cumnor Cricket Club. Our next meeting is Tuesday 11th April from 2:30pm until 4pm.
We are a lively bunch who just like to chat, sharing memories, over a cup of tea and cake. We would love to see you. If you would like to know more please contact Jan Harris on 01865 864169.
Toddler Groups
St Michael’s Toddler Group
The St Michael’s Toddler group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Parish Centre, 1 Abingdon Road. Each session costs just £1 and runs from 9am-11am during term times. The group is open to everyone.
For more details please contact Dianne Taylor (01865 862165) or Angela Evans (01865 864397).
St Andrew’s Toddler Group
The St Andrew’s Toddler group meets on Friday mornings in St Andrew’s Church, Orchard Road. Each session has a suggested donation of just £1 and runs from 9:30am-11am during term times. The group is open to everyone.
For more details please contact Sue on 01865 864991
Taizé Worship
The next Taizé service will be held in St Michael’s on Sunday 2nd April, at 4:30pm.
Online Taizé services can be found at https://cumnor.org/taize/
Choir Practice
St Michael’s Choir hold their practice in Church on Friday evenings at 6:30pm. New members are always welcome. Please contact Andrew Dyer for more details. Tel: 01865 862042 e-mail: [email protected]
Bellringing
The Bellringers practice on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9pm. Please contact Jenny Dyer for more details. Tel: 01865 862042 e-mail: [email protected]. Their website is at https://cumnorbellringers.uk
Make a Difference in Ukraine
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If you would like to use the church for prayer and reflection, a dedicated area remains available in St Michael’s.
You can find information on Hosting refugees, Supporting refugees, Why we should help, and some Prayers & liturgy on the Oxford Diocese Website.
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/make-a-difference-in-ukraine.php
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Bible Readings
Triumphal Entry
Collect
True and humble king,
hailed by the crowd as Messiah:
grant us the faith to know you and love you,
that we may be found beside you
on the way of the cross,
which is the path of glory.
Amen
Worship Services in April
| Palm Sunday 2nd April | |
|---|---|
| St Andrew’s, Dean Court |
10:30am Morning Worship Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess |
| St Michael’s, Cumnor |
10:30am Holy Communion Leader and preacher: Jean Pryce-Williams |
| 4:30pm Taizé Service |
| Maundy Thursday 6th April |
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| 7pm Tenebrae Service (at Cumnor URC, Leys Road) |
| Good Friday 7th April | |
|---|---|
| St Andrew’s, Dean Court |
10:30am Morning Worship Led by Jessica Turner |
| 2pm-4pm Messy Church | |
| St Michael’s, Cumnor |
10:30am All-Age Service Led by Jonathan Widdess |
| 2pm The Last Hour at the Cross (at Cumnor URC, Leys Road) |
| Easter Day 9th April | |
|---|---|
| St Andrew’s, Dean Court |
10:30am Holy Communion Leader and preacher: David Wenham |
| St Michael’s, Cumnor |
8am Holy Communion (1662) Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess |
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10:30am All-Age Communion Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess |
| Sunday 16th April | |
|---|---|
| St Andrew’s, Dean Court |
10:30am Family Service Leader and preacher: David Wenham |
| St Michael’s, Cumnor |
10:30am Morning Worship Leader and preacher: Eve Lockett |
| Sunday 23rd April | |
|---|---|
| St Andrew’s, Dean Court |
10:30am United Service followed by APCM Led by Jonathan Widdess |
| St Michael’s, Cumnor |
8am Holy Communion (1662) Leader and preacher: Jessica Turner |
| St Mary’s, Farmoor |
3:30pm Hymns and Cake Led by Jessica Turner |
| Sunday 30th April | |
|---|---|
| St Andrew’s, Dean Court | 10:30am Morning Worship |
| St Michael’s, Cumnor |
10:30am Big Story Sunday Led by Jonathan Widdess |
Please Pray For…
- Please keep praying for the staff and pupils at Cumnor C.E. School as the Easter Holidays begin.
- Please also keep praying for the recruitment process, and those on the panel to appoint a new headteacher.
- The families of Brian Dent and Janet Jones as they mourn.
- The ongoing LLF process, for the Bishops, for church unity, for our shared witness as the Church of England, and for the wider unity and witness of the Anglican Communion at this time.
- A good outcome to the process to find new doctors for Botley Medical Centre.
- More new people to find a living faith in Jesus and join us in church.
- The conflict in the Ukraine.
- Everyone who leads worship, preaches or teaches in our parish.
Contacts
Jonathan Widdess
Vicar
01865 863702 / [email protected]
The Vicarage,
1, Abingdon Road
Cumnor
OX29QN
Parish Office
01865 861541 / [email protected]
Kate Elliott
Safeguarding Officer
07782 350491 / [email protected]