Worship Services This Sunday
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess
St Michael’s, Cumnor
10:30am Holy Communion
Leader: Jessica Turner
Preacher: Chris Scruby
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 will remain available to watch online afterwards.
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/
Postcards For Inviting Friends To Church
We’ve made some new postcards available at the back of St Michael’s and St Andrew’s for us all to use when inviting friends along to church. Please take a few to give away!
New book by Tim Keller
Over the years, I’ve found that the issue people struggle with more than any other is forgiveness. Whether it’s receiving it ourselves or extending it to others, it’s just something we can find really difficult. So I was delighted this week to learn about a new book by Tim Keller titled “Forgive: Why Should I & How Can I?”
I’ve not read it yet but his books are always well worth reading and so if this is an area where you know you need a bit of help, this will be well worth getting hold of. It’s available from all good bookshops, and there’s currently a special deal at the St Andrews Bookshop website.
Cumnor Pre-School Nearly New Sale
Having a clear out for Christmas or want to buy some Christmas presents?Cumnor Pre-school Nursery are hosting their famous Nearly New Sale in the School Hall at Cumnor C.E. Primary, on Saturday 19th November 5-7pm and Sunday 20th November starting at 10am and ending at Midday.
Buy and sell top quality children’s clothes (from baby to primary school age), toys, books, maternity and nursery equipment – always great bargains on offer!
Together in Love and Faith?
You will have seen the news this week that Bishop Steven has published an essay calling for the Church of England to permit same-sex marriages for clergy and in Church. You can read more about what he had to say on the Church Times website or buy a copy of the full essay here.
Vaughan Roberts, who is Rector of St Ebbes, has written an excellent essay in response which he has made available for free.
The Oxford Diocese Evangelical Fellowship have also issued a statement.
The College of CofE Bishops are leading a process to discern God’s way forward for the Church through these issues. These are difficult discussions and the Bishops have an unenviable task. They need our prayers more than ever. As we follow this debate, let’s treat one another with gentleness and grace, always remembering that this is not firstly a political issue but, above all, a deeply personal and pastoral one.
New CEEC E-Bulletin
The Church of England Evangelical Council have launched a regular email bulletin of news, prayer points and information about important matters in the Church of England from an Evangelical Perspective. Find out more and sign up here: http://www.ceec.info/e-bulletin.html
The Coffee Pot
The next Coffee Pot is at St Andrew’s on Thursday 10th November at 10:30am. Come and enjoy some conversation, company, coffee (or tea), and cake. Please spread the word.
Memories Café
Memories Café meets once a fortnight in Cumnor Cricket Club. Our next meeting is Tuesday 8th November 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: 8th November, 22nd November.
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 6th November, 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
This Week’s Collect
Almighty Father,
whose will is to restore all things
in your beloved Son, the King of all:
govern the hearts and minds of those in authority,
and bring the families of the nations,
divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,
to be subject to his just and gentle rule;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
Worship Services in November
Sunday 6th November
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess
St Michael’s, Cumnor
10:30am Holy Communion
Leader: Jessica Turner
Preacher: Chris Scruby
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Sunday 13th November – Remembrance Sunday
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Remembrance Sunday Service
Leader and preacher: David Wenham
St Michael’s, Cumnor
8am Holy Communion (1662)
Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess
10:50am Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial
11:10am Remembrance Sunday Service
Leader: Jonathan Widdess
Preacher: Nigel Appleton (URC)
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Sunday 20th November
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
Leader and preacher: David Wenham
St Michael’s, Cumnor
10:30am Holy Communion
Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Sunday 27th November
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
Please Pray For…
- Remembrance Sunday, and all those who come along, that they might encounter God as we commemorate the fallen together.
- The COP 27 meeting and all those affected by the climate crisis.
- The Church of England as the Bishops continue to consider the way forward responding to Living in Love and Faith.
- 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