This Week
Worship Services
| Maundy Thursday 6th April |
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| 7pm Tenebrae Service (at Cumnor URC, Leys Road) |
| Good Friday 7th April | |
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| 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 | |
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| St Andrew’s, Dean Court |
10:30am Easter Celebration for All Ages with 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 Easter Communion Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess |
| Sunday 16th April | |
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| St Andrew’s, Dean Court |
10:30am Morning Worship: Where do we go after Easter?! Leader and preacher: David Wenham |
| St Michael’s, Cumnor |
10:30am Morning Worship Leader and preacher: Eve Lockett |
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)
APCM
Sunday April 23rd 2023 at 10:30am
This year’s APCM is at St Andrew’s Dean Court. More details here.
Hope Explored Course
What’s the best future you could imagine?
There are few emotions more powerful than hope. But these days, hope often feels hard to come by. Where can we find a hope that won’t disappoint us?
Hope Explored looks at the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in Luke’s Gospel, this three-session series shows that Christianity is about real hope: a joyful expectation for the future, based on true events in the past, which changes everything about my present.
Hope Explored does not require a huge time commitment from guests and is one of the easiest ways to introduce someone to Christianity.
The structure of each session is simple: a short Bible study, a talk and a discussion based on the talk.
Jonathan will be running Hope Explored in the Parish starting in June 2023. More details to follow in a few weeks time.
Please pray for the person you are planning to invite and then bring them along!
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/
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 office@cumnor.org to let us know you’re coming!
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 7th May, 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: ajdyer47@hotmail.com
Bellringing
The Bellringers practice on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9pm. Please contact Jenny Dyer for more details. Tel: 01865 862042 e-mail: jadyer55@hotmail.com. 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
| Good Friday |
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| Crucifixion |
| Psalm 22:1-2, 14- 18 Matthew 27:27-61 |
| Easter Day |
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| The Empty Tomb |
| Psalm 118:19-24 Matthew 28:1-10 |
| Sunday 16th April |
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| Great Commission |
| Psalm 40:9-10 Matthew 28:16-20 |
Collects
| Good Friday |
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| Eternal God, in the cross of Jesus we see the cost of our sin and the depth of your love: in humble hope and fear may we place at his feet all that we have and all that we are, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
| Easter Day |
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| Lord of all life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honour, glory and might, now and in all eternity. Amen |
| Sunday 16th April |
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| Risen Christ, for whom no door is locked, no entrance barred: open the doors of our hearts, that we may seek the good of others and walk the joyful road of sacrifice and peace, to the praise of God the Father. Amen. |
Worship Services in April
| 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 Easter Celebration for All Ages with 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 Easter Communion Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess |
| Sunday 16th April | |
|---|---|
| St Andrew’s, Dean Court |
10:30am Morning Worship: Where do we go after Easter?! Leader and preacher: David Wenham |
| St Michael’s, Cumnor |
10:30am Morning Worship Leader and preacher: Eve Lockett |
| Sunday 23rd April | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 also keep praying for the recruitment process, and those on the panel to appoint a new headteacher for Cumnor C.E. School.
- 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 / vicar@cumnor.org
The Vicarage,
1, Abingdon Road
Cumnor
OX29QN
Parish Office
01865 861541 / office@cumnor.org
Kate Elliott
Safeguarding Officer
07782 350491 / KateE@cumnor.org