Worship Services
Sunday 23rd October
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
Leader: David Wenham
Preacher: Jessica Turner
St Michael’s, Cumnor
8am Holy Communion (1662)
Leader and preacher: Jessica Turner
10:30am Big Story Sunday with Baptism of Tyler Gower
Leader: Jonathan Widdess
2pm Baptism of Jen Bowler
St Mary’s, Farmoor
3:30pm Hymns and Cake
Leader: Jessica Turner
Sunday 30th October – Bible Sunday
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
Leader and Preacher: David Wenham
St Michael’s, Cumnor
10:30am Morning Worship
Leader and Preacher: Jessica Turner
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Online Worship
The 10:30am services in St Michael’s are 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/
New 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 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
Memories Café
Memories Café meets once a fortnight in Cumnor Cricket Club. Our next meeting is Tuesday 25th October 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: 25th October, 8th November, 22nd November.
The Big Coffee Pot
The next Big Coffee Pot is at St Andrew’s on Thursday 27th October at 10:30am. Come and enjoy some conversation, company, coffee (or tea), and cake. Please spread the word.
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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Bible Readings
Sunday 23rd October
Sunday 30th October
Collects
Sunday 23rd October
Merciful God,
teach us to be faithful in change and uncertainty,
that trusting in your word and obeying your will
we may enter the unfailing joy of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Sunday 30th October
Blessed Lord,
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
help us so to hear them, to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them
that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word,
we may embrace and for ever hold fast the hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
All Saints Day
Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
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
St Michael’s, Cumnor
10:30am Holy Communion
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Sunday 13th November – Remembrance Sunday
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Remembrance Sunday Service
St Michael’s, Cumnor
8am Holy Communion (1662)
10:50am Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial
11:10am Remembrance Sunday Service
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Sunday 20th November
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
St Michael’s, Cumnor
10:30am Holy Communion
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Sunday 27th November – Advent Sunday
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
St Michael’s, Cumnor
8am Holy Communion (1662)
10:30am Big Story Sunday
6pm Evensong
St Mary’s, Farmoor
3:30pm Hymns and Cake
Please Pray For…
- James Dyer, his wife, Keeley, and Andrew, Jenny, and Claire too.
- The families and staff of our local schools as they enjoy a half-term break.
- The family and friends of Eileen Bolitho who passed away recently.
- Baby Tyler and his family. He is being baptised at Big Story Sunday.
- Jen Bowler who is being baptised on Sunday afternoon.
- Our government, politics and politicians in the current, seemingly never-ending political turmoil.
- The conflict in the Ukraine.
- 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