Community Fridge As part of our Ecochurch work we have volunteered to support this venture which allows everyone to help ensure food is not wasted. It is hoped the fridge/freezer will initially be open Tuesdays and Fridays and we need some volunteers for a short time on those days to sort collected produce into the fridge or freezer and ensure that the cleanliness and date control meets required standards. The fridge and freezer are in a beautiful new shed at the back of the Town Council. The Co-op is already embraced in the scheme with hopefully more to come. I…
Prayer focus for the week beginning 6th February 2022 • Tetbury Praying the Town: The Green • May the forest schools and other outdoor activities help our children and young people to appreciate and benefit from our lovely natural surroundings • The Parish of Long Newnton • The Departed and those who mourn their loss. We give thanks for their lives, and pray for God’s comfort for their family and friends. • Year’s Mind: Robert “Bobby” Nicole (03/02). (“Year’s Mind” is to mark the first anniversary of a death –often a difficult time for family and friends). • Praying for…
CALLED TO FOLLOW CHRIST: SUNDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2022 In our Gospel reading, we hear how the fishermen, Simon, James and John, responded to Jesus’ call to join him in God’s work. And we reflect on what it means for us to be called to follow Christ.. . Join our Benefice worship 10.00am in the Parish Church of St Marys’ Tetbury All are welcome to the service and there is no need to book We will also live stream this service from church and the recording will be shared on You Tube. Please click on the link to join the service…
LITTLE FISHES SUNDAY SCHOOL This Sunday 6th February – our Little Fishes will meet during our 10am Sunday Morning Service at St Marys’ Church. They share the story of the Jesus telling the disciples to put out nets to catch more fish and they are making cardboard fishes. Come along – 10am at St Marys’ Church, Sunday 6th February.
St Marys’ Tetbury has been awarded the Eco Church Silver Award. To achieve this award, we were asked to report on how we are caring for God’s earth in different areas of our life and work: worship and teaching, management of the church building and land, community and global engagement and encouraging and supporting everyone to make lifestyle changes to reduce environmental damage. This award is the result of work over several years now. Huge thanks to everyone who helped us achieve this milestone, with particular thanks to Rosemary Bailey who has been leading on supporting and encouraging us, and…
Prayer focus for the week beginning 30th January 2022 • Tetbury Praying the Town: The Damsells • As many take part in the annual Big Garden Bird Watch, we thank God for the joy experienced in watching and listening to the variety of birds in our locality. • The Parish of Beverston • The Departed and those who mourn their loss. We give thanks for their lives, and pray for God’s comfort for their family and friends. • Praying for St Mary’s School: Year 1 Pear Class with Mr Foster and Ms Kister • For Poppy, that she may be…
CANDLEMAS: SUNDAY 30TH JANUARY 2022 Join our Benefice worship 10.00am in the Parish Church of St Marys’ Tetbury We reflect together on the account of the Presentation of the baby Jesus in the Temple, carried by Mary and Joseph, and recognised by Simeon and Anna who have waited so faithfully for the fulfilling of God’s promise of the Messiah. And we share in the words of the beautiful song of Simeon, thanking God for his Light come now into the world. This great Feast Day of Candlemas marks the end of Epiphanytide, and the revelation of Jesus as our Emmanuel,…
LITTLE FISHES SUNDAY SCHOOL This Sunday 30th January – our Little Fishes will meet during our 10am Sunday Morning Service at St Marys’ Church. They share the story of the story of the story of old Anna and Simeon meeting the newborn Jesus and they will make paper lanterns. Come along – 10am at St Marys’ Church, Sunday 30th January