CHURCH SERVICES

Monday 1^st June

2.30pm Songs of Praise, Ridgeway Rise

7pm Pause and Pray (church only)

Wednesday 3^rd June

8.15am Morning Prayer (Zoom only)

Sunday 7^th June: 1^st Sunday after Trinity

10am Informal Outdoor Service (church and video)

6pm Evening Prayer (church only)

Wednesday 10^th June

8.15am Morning Prayer (Zoom only)

11am Coffee, Prayer and Chat (church only)

Sunday 14^th June: 2^nd Sunday after Trinity

10am Holy Communion (church and video)

Monday 15^th June

2.30pm Holy Communion, Ridgeway Rise

Sunday 21^st June: 3^rd Sunday after Trinity

10am Morning Prayer (church and video)

6pm Holy Communion (church only)

Wednesday 24^th June

8.15am Morning Prayer (Zoom only)

11am Coffee, Prayer and Chat (church only)

Sunday 28^th June: 4^th Sunday after Trinity

10am Holy Communion (church and video)

Wednesday 1^st July

8.15am Morning Prayer (Zoom only)

Sunday 5^th July: 5^th Sunday after Trinity

10am Informal Service (church and video)

6pm Holy Communion followed by celebratory buffet (church only)

INFORMATION AND EVENTS

APCM and Outreach team

At our Annual Parochial Church Meeting we were delighted to re-elect Helen and David as Church wardens, add Lucas and Coral to the PCC and Juliet to Deanery Synod and PCC.  Colin, Brian, Dawn and Susan, together with Sally, Martina and Karen, are carrying on as PCC members along with Tim, also on Deanery Synod.  We are grateful to everyone for being willing to stand and to Paul, Patti and Charles who have finished their time on PCC recently.  It is great to share gifts, ideas and responsibilities together.  Sally also explained that there would be a new sub-team of the PCC to focus on how we can reach out into our parish more intentionally to share God’s love with our community.  This team will include people who are on PCC and those who are not, so if you would be interested in finding out more please speak to Sally.

Bible Study: Genesis

We continue to explore the early chapters of Genesis at 10am and 7pm on 3^rd June in church and 10am and 7pm on 17^th June at 15 Rackham Close. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and is a great way to learn more about the Bible and share insights and questions.  New members always welcome.

Pause and Pray

Having enjoyed the experience during Lent, we will continue to meet for 30 minutes of reflection, Bible reading and silent prayer on the first Monday of each month in church at 7pm on the following dates.  The next 3 are 1^st June, 6^th July, 3^rdAugust. Come and enjoy a pause at the start of the week.

Gardening at Ridgeway Rise Care Home

St. Andrews has teamed up with members from TGV In Bloom, and have now completed 3 successful gardening afternoons at Ridgeway Rise Care Home. The gardens are already looking much neater, and the residents have enjoyed talking to us and helping out wherever possible. 

If you fancy joining us for a couple of hours, our next gardening session will be Monday 8^th June from 2.00 to 4.00pm. Please contact Coral if you'd like to get involved ccvdk@outlook.com or 07867303516. 

Som’s Curacy

It has been delightful having Som Okonkwo and his family at St Andrew’s during Som’s training, but as he finishes his training this month, he will be moving on to serve his curacy at St Mary’s Rodbourne Cheney.  The family’s final Sunday at St Andrew’s will be 21^st June.

Martina’s ordination as priest

Martina will be ordained priest with other deacons from Swindon and the diocese in Bristol Cathedral at 3pm on Saturday 4^th July.  If you would like to go, please let Martina know, especially if you would like to go on the coach from Swindon (costing about £20).  On Sunday 5^th July at 6pm she will preside at Holy Communion for the first time and we will then celebrate with a buffet supper.  Please put the date in your diary and if you would like to help plan the buffet speak to Karen.