This Week

Worship Services This Sunday

St Andrew’s, Dean Court

10:30am Family Service
Leader and Preacher: David Wenham

3pm Joy Place

St Michael’s, Cumnor

10:30am Holy Communion
Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess

4:30pm Taizé Service

St Mary’s, Farmoor

No Service

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.

Vocations Day

Is God calling you?

If you’re feeling that nudge from God towards any type of ministry – particularly if it’s ministry in a rural setting – join Bishops Gavin and Alan and the diocesan vocations team on Sunday 19 February for a free event with lunch included.

Find out more and book via Eventbrite – they’d love to see you there.

Tony Wyatt’s Funeral

Tony’s funeral is at 1pm on Monday 6th February in St Michael’s. The service will also be live-streamed at https://cumnor.org/funeral-of-tony-wyatt-monday-6th-february-at-1pm/. Please continue to join me in praying for Esme and the family at this difficult time.

Harpers Gardeners Folk Concert

Saturday 11th February 2023 at 7:30pm

St Michael’s

This promises to be an excellent evening of music organised by Anna Lockett.

Tickets cost £10 each to include refreshments, and it is free for children under 16. Tickets can be purchased on the door or from Anna on 07710414045.

Lent Course

For our Lent Course this year we’ll be studying “How To Hear God” by Pete Greig of 24-7 Prayer and The Prayer Course. It’s running on five Monday’s in Lent starting on 27th February in the Parish Centre, 1, Abingdon Road. Each evening kicks off at 7:30pm and we will again be joined by folks from St Peter’s, Wootton.

You can buy a copy of the book online at https://cumnor.org/lentbook/ or from all good Christian booksellers.

All Welcome!

Living in Love and Faith Proposals

General Synod is meeting next week, from the 6th to the 8th February, and they will be debating a motion from the House of Bishops.

You can read more about what the Bishop’s have proposed to General Synod here: https://oxford.anglican.org/living-in-love-and-faith.php

You can also find a statement in response from CEEC (The Church of England Evangelical Council) here: https://ceec.info/ceec-formally-responds-to-house-of-bishops-proposals-and-subsequent-public-communications/?fbclid=IwAR3J4nhAg6GfOZeXqGRF_V13d2YXmz3AZnNq05-gYl00dK60cwQwwn6tXLY

If you feel strongly about these issues then may I encourage you to write to Bishop Steven, [email protected], or to our area bishop, Bishop Gavin, [email protected]?

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/

The Coffee Pot

The Coffee Pot aims to provide a warm and welcoming space for all and is now open each Thursday until 1.30pm providing light lunches. So, from 10.30-12.00 hot drinks and cake will be on the menu and from 12.00-1.30 we will be offering a variety of cup soups, rolls and crumpets which we hope will keep everyone warm and fed. Come and join us. Angela Sheppard.

Memories Café

Memories Café meets once a fortnight in Cumnor Cricket Club. Our next meeting is Tuesday 14th February 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.

Future dates: 14th February, 28th February.

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 new 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 5th February, 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

Psalm 37:16-18

Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29

(St Andrew’s – Mark 4:32-41)

Collect

Eternal God,
whose Son went among the crowds
and brought healing with his touch:
help us to show his love,
in your Church as we gather together,
and by our lives as they are transformed
into the image of Christ our Lord.

Amen

Worship Services in February

Sunday 5th February

St Andrew’s, Dean Court

10:30am Family Service
Leader and Preacher: David Wenham

3pm Joy Place

St Michael’s, Cumnor

10:30am Holy Communion
Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess

4:30pm Taizé Service

St Mary’s, Farmoor

No Service

Sunday 12th February

St Andrew’s, Dean Court

10:30am Holy Communion
Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess

St Michael’s, Cumnor

8am Holy Communion (1662)
Leader and preacher: Jessica Turner

10:30am Morning Worship
Leader: Jessica Turner
Preacher: Eve Lockett

St Mary’s, Farmoor

No Service

Sunday 19th February

St Andrew’s, Dean Court

10:30am Morning Worship
Leader and Preacher: David Wenham

St Michael’s, Cumnor

10:30am Holy Communion
Leader: Jean Pryce-Williams
Preacher: Chris Scruby

St Mary’s, Farmoor

No Service

Wednesday 22nd February (Ash Wednesday)

St Michael’s, Cumnor

7:30pm Ash Wednesday Service
Leader & Preacher: Jonathan Widdess

Sunday 26th February

St Andrew’s, Dean Court

10:30am Morning Worship
Leader and Preacher: David Wenham

St Michael’s, Cumnor

8am Holy Communion (1662)
Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess

10:30am Big Story Sunday
Leader: Jonathan Widdess

St Mary’s, Farmoor

3:30pm Hymns and Cake
Leader: Jean Pryce-Williams

Please Pray For…

  • James Dyer and his family as he receives treatment for his cancer in Kazakhstan.
  • Esme Wyatt and family as they mourn for Tony.
  • Please keep praying for the staff and pupils at Cumnor C.E. School, and for Voirrey and the governors on the selection panel as the process of recruiting a new Headteacher gets under way.
  • All those on General Synod who meet from Feb 6th-9th. The will discuss the Bishops’ proposals at the end of Living in Love and Faith.
  • 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

Kate Elliott

Safeguarding Officer

07782 350491 / [email protected]