Worship Services This Sunday
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
Leader: David Wenham
Preacher: Chris Scruby
St Michael’s, Cumnor
8am Holy Communion (1662)
Leader and preacher: Jessica Turner
10:30am Big Story Sunday
Leader: Jonathan Widdess
6pm Advent Sunday Evensong
Leader and Preacher: Jonathan Widdess
St Mary’s, Farmoor
3:30pm Hymns and Cake
Leader: Jessica Turner
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.
Messy Church
Our Christmas Messy Church is on Saturday 3rd December from 2pm-4pm in St Michael’s. Craft, Stories, Drama, Food and Carols for families with children under 11 years. It’s free and everyone is welcome. RSVP if you’re coming to office@cumnor.org
St Andrew’s Day
St Andrew’s day is on November 30th, and St Andrew’s congregation are having a special service of thanksgiving for their wonderful new building the following Sunday December 4th. It will also be a gift day: we plan to close the Rebuilding Fund soon after that, and we would love to raise the remaining funding shortfall (about £12,000) by then, rather than carry the outstanding amount over into the regular parish accounts. We are very thankful to those who have given to the rebuilding. Any further gifts/pledges, however small, will be gratefully received. We will also be grateful for your prayers that the physical rebuilding will be followed by the rebuilding and development of our ministries in Dean Court and the surrounding area. (Details of how to give online are on the St Andrew’s website: www.standrewsdeancourt.org.uk/rebuilding). David Wenham.
Christmas Services
Morningstar – a new film about John Wycliffe
Hello, My name is Murdo Macleod – a Christian filmmaker originally from Scotland. I have just completed a film called “Morningstar” telling the exciting story of John Wycliffe, the Oxford scholar behind the first English Bible. You can see the trailer and further information on our website – www.morningstarfilm.co.uk – and we have also been delighted to get a 4-star review recently from Premier Christianity Magazine.
We are currently on a UK Screening Tour, showing the film in towns and cities across the country. Our Oxford screening will be on Friday 2nd December in Calvary Chapel, Botley, at 7.30pm. The event is unticketed but there will be an opportunity to make a donation.
I would like to extend a special invitation to you all to join us for this screening. Full details can be found here – www.facebook.com/events/674559494115065 – and information on the other screenings can also be found on our website.
Consultation on Botley West Solar Farm
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, and we expect that the energy price rises will hit the church hard. While we know things will be 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/
Reverse Advent Calendar
As we approach Christmas, the season of giving, we’re inviting you to join in this year with a Reverse Advent Calendar. No one should have to go hungry this Christmas (or any other time!), so we’re asking you to buy items of non-perishable food for the Oxford Food Hub. You can choose whether to buy one item for each of the four Sundays in Advent (4!) or for each day from December 1st to 24th. We know this is a difficult time for many, so please don’t feel any compulsion to give more than you can afford. Even one item will make a difference!
There will be a collection box outside the Vicarage, and another in St Michael’s, and all the gifts will be taken to the food hub after Christmas. Thank you!
The Coffee Pot, 8th December
This is going to be a very special Coffee Pot as it will be our last before Christmas. So, in addition to coffee, cake and chat, we will be having a Christmas Gift Table in aid of Crisis at Christmas with all sorts of goods on offer for you to buy in order to raise money for this cause. Also, our wonderful cake-maker, whose cakes you have been enjoying ever since we opened, will have her own table of festive fare on offer and there will be cards on sale in aid of Sobell House. So, lots going on. Please do come and support the occasion and spread the word. I am also thrilled to announce that, as from Thursday, 12 January, The Coffee Pot will open weekly. My thanks to all those who have come and enabled The Coffee Pot to take off in style. Angela Sheppard
Memories Café
Memories Café meets once a fortnight in Cumnor Cricket Club. Our next meeting is Tuesday 6th December 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: 6th December, 20th December.
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: 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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This Week’s Bible Readings
Habakkuk 1:1-7; 2:1-4; 3:3b-6, 17-19
This Week’s Collect
Almighty God,
give us grace to cast away the works of darkness
and to put on the armour of light,
now in the time of this mortal life,
in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility;
that on the last day,
when he shall come again in his glorious majesty
to judge the living and the dead
we may rise to the life immortal;
through him who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
Worship Services in December
Sunday 4th December
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
St Michael’s, Cumnor
10:30am Holy Communion
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Sunday 11th December
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Holy Communion
2pm International Christmas Celebration
St Michael’s, Cumnor
8am Holy Communion (1662)
10:30am Morning Worship
4pm The Darkest Night – Bereavement Carol Service
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Sunday 18th December
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
St Michael’s, Cumnor
10:30am Pop-up Nativity
6pm Carol Service
St Mary’s, Farmoor
3:30pm Carols & Cake
Christmas Eve
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
No Service
St Michael’s, Cumnor
4pm Christingle
11pm Midnight Communion
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Christmas Day
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30 Christmas Day Communion
St Michael’s, Cumnor
8am Holy Communion
10:30 Christmas Day Service
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Please Pray For…
- The Church of England as the Bishops continue to consider the way forward responding to Living in Love and Faith.
- Messy Church on 3rd December.
- Our Christmas services and events.
- Andy and Tess who are getting married in St Michael’s on Friday 2nd December.
- The PCC meeting on Wednesday evening.
- The conflict in the Ukraine.
- More new people to find a living faith in Jesus and join us in church.
- 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
Kate Elliott
Safeguarding Officer
07782 350491 / KateE@cumnor.org