Worship Services This Sunday
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Harvest Thanksgiving
Leader and preacher: David Wenham
3pm Joy Place
St Michael’s, Cumnor
10am Breakfast
10:30am Harvest Celebration
Leader and preacher: Jonathan Widdess
4:30pm Taizé Service
On Sunday we celebrate Harvest with a light breakfast available in Church from 10am. The service starts at 10:30am, and will include all the usual harvest hymns. All welcome. Please note the service will not be Holy Communion as previously advertised.
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Harvest Gifts
At our Harvest Services we are collecting food for the Community Emergency Food Bank. Please bring with you gifts of tinned and dried goods. The food most urgently required is: (Bold items most critical)
- Fruit juice
- Toilet roll
- Sugar
- Tinned vegetables (not tomatoes or pulses)
- Tinned/Packet Puddings
- Jams/other spreads
- Tinned Meat
- Tinned Fruit
- Long-life milk
- Cereal
- Biscuits
- Bottled Sauces
- Coffee/Hot Chocolate
- Practical Toiletries
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 already at a very 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/
The Big Coffee Pot Launch
This will take place on Thursday, 13 October, 10.30am at St Andrew’s. Please come and support this event even if you won’t normally be there. It would be great to open with a flourish. Dates until Christmas are: 13, 27 October, 10, 24 November, 8 December, 10.30-12.00. I want to start cautiously and see what the demand is. However, my vision is to open weekly. In order to do this, I need another team so that the commitment for each team is fortnightly. Please let me know if you are interested in helping. This winter, I imagine, because of rising energy bills, there may be those who are looking for a warm and welcoming place to spend time and, therefore, I would like to be able to extend the hours perhaps until early afternoon although I’m not planning to provide anything other than hot drinks and cake. It’s all a work in progress! I look forward to seeing some of you on the 13th. Angela Sheppard
Taizé Worship
The next Taizé service will be held in St Michael’s on Sunday 2nd October, at 4:30pm.
The songs and readings for March remain available online at: https://cumnor.org/taize-service-march-2022/ , and all our previous Online Taizé services can be found at https://cumnor.org/taize/
Churchyard Clear Up – October 8th
A group of us will be working together to tidy and clear up the churchyard on October 8th from 10am. There are a range of jobs that need doing. Please contact Jane Vlitos or Chris Evans for more details. All welcome.
Memories Café
Memories Café meets once a fortnight in Cumnor Cricket Club. Our next meeting is Tuesday 11th 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: 11th October, 25th October.
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
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
Eternal God,
you crown the year with your goodness
and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season:
grant that we may use them to your glory,
for the relief of those in need and for our own well- being;
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 October
Sunday 9th October
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: Jonathan Widdess
10:30am Morning Worship
Leader and Preacher: Chris Scruby
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Sunday 16th October
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
Leader: David Wenham
Preacher: Godfrey Stone
St Michael’s, Cumnor
10:30am Holy Communion
Leader & Preacher: Jonathan Widdess
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
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
Leader: Jonathan Widdess
St Mary’s, Farmoor
3:30pm Hymns and Cake
Leader: Jessica Turner
Sunday 30th October
St Andrew’s, Dean Court
10:30am Morning Worship
Leader and Preacher: David Wenham
St Michael’s, Cumnor
10:30am Morning Worship
Leader: Jessica Turner
Preacher: Mission Speaker
St Mary’s, Farmoor
No Service
Please Pray For…
- James Dyer, who got married to Keeley on Wednesday, and is having a major operation on Friday. Pray for Andrew, Jenny and Claire too.
- The family and friends of Tony Barson who passed away last week.
- The conflict in the Ukraine.
- New people to find a living faith in Jesus and join us in church.
- Our Harvest Services in St Andrews and St Michaels.
- 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