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Services for May
Every Monday, St John the Baptist, Kings Caple 9.30am – 10am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 13th May, St Andrew’s and St Mary’s Church, How Caple, Celtic Healing Service 6pm – 6.30pm - anointing for healing available and Will and his singers will be featuring – come along!
Thursday 14th May, St Tysilios, Sellack Ascension Day, Holy Communion 7pm (with anointing)
Sunday 17th May 7th of Easter (White) Acts 1:6-14 and John 17:1-11
9.30am St Bridget’s, Bridstow, Common Worship Holy Communion
9.30am St Peter’s, Peterstow, Common Worship Morning Prayer
11.15m St Michael’s, Sollershope, Baptism Service
No Sanctuary due to 6pm Healing Service and Communion at Hereford Cathedral with Bishop Richard
Sunday 24th May, Pentecost (Red), Acts 2:1-21 and John 20:19-23
9.30am St Tysilios, Sellack, Celtic Communion
11.15am St Bridget’s, Bridstow, Common Worship Holy Communion followed by APCM
11.15am St Andrew’s and St Mary’s, How Caple, Book of Common Prayer, Morning Prayer
Sunday 31st May, Trinity Sunday (White), 2 Cor 13:11-end and Matt 28:16-end
9.30am St Peter’s, Peterstow, Common Worship Holy Communion
11am Fawley Chapel, Book of Common Prayer Communion
6pm St Tysilio’s, Sellack, Healing Service
BRIDGE AND RIVER WYE CELEBRATION SERVICE – on Sun 28th June at 3pm on Sellack side of the bridge, we will have this wonderful celebration – we have the Lydbrook Band – there will be some prayers and readings and a short word – a time to celebrate God’s creation together – Please try and be there and if each Church in the Benefice could agree to bring some finger food (let us know what you can provide) - drinks are sorted, but we do need volunteers to put up gazebo’s etc on the day, help with setting up etc. – there will also be as some representatives from local groups there. We will also be launching the StowCaple part of the Pilgrimage as open – the website page will be available on our website and the pilgrimage will be a work in progress that will link in with the Deanery pilgrimage that is being developed. But we want to start to move towards this being known as a Pilgrimage Trail.
ALPHA Course come and join us!!!– after recently finishing our alpha we hope to run another course– if you are interested email [email protected] it will start at 7.30pm (1st one will be Wednesday’s 20th May at St Peter’s, Peterstow) and be for eight weeks (with a Holy Spirit Saturday as well on 13th June 10am –4pm) themes include, Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? Etc. The course is a safe place to ask questions and enjoy good food and make friends. All are welcome!
CHURCH PLAN DATES: At each church we will be putting together a Church Plan, these are to help us see where we are, and think about where we want to be – please make attending a priority as these plans will form where we go in the future – the meetings are aimed at the PCC’s and any member of the Church: we will keep to timings and all meeting will take place in the church. Dates already sorted are: How Caple Sat 23rd May 10am – 12noon; Peterstow Sat 16th May 10am – 12noon
KINGS CAPLE: Every 4th Sunday, “DROP INN” at Kings Caple Old School 3. – 4.30pm for Coffee, tea cake and chat. Also: is anyone interested in Bell Ringing ask if you are interested! And we are STILL looking for a Treasurer, if you can help would be appreciated!
Octavo Choir – on Sat 11th July 7pm at Kings Caple - £10pp (and £5 donation suggested for glass of wine or cider) pay on door (numbers would be useful let Marian or Phil know, contact details on poster below).
BRIDSTOW: Church coffee morning 1st Wednesday of the month at the Village Hall
Saturday 6th June at Bridstow Church –
Nicholas Morrow Brown, Classical Guitar recital, 2pm cost £10 and £5 under 18.
Then 3.30pm - 5pm Cream Teas and cakes, (priced per item) kids' corner, raffle, have a go bell ringing, all welcome – raising funds for new church amenities
PETERSTOW: Coffee Mornings 10.30am at St Peter’s 1st and 3rd Monday each month 10.30am
HOW CAPLE: 1st TUESDAY of the month – ZIGGISAURUS’ in Church Playgroup 10 am – 12 noon. Lots of fun for everyone.
Every Friday ‘gardening club in the churchyard’ all welcome contact Hilda: [email protected]
ZOOM Meetings:
Mid-day prayer – Tuesday ID: 922 223 7750 Password: 77.
Wednesday 7.30pm Bible Study – led by Bishop Anthony (no theological background needed) For more info please contact Ann Owen ([email protected]) ID: 862 6084 4541 Password: Bible – all are welcome!
PUB CLUB – Next one is 7pm at Yew Tree, Peterstow, on Tue May 19th - all welcome, just a place to get to know each other, purely social. If you want to join the WhatsApp group let me know
STOWCAPLE CHOIR – CALLING ALL MALE SINGERS – if you like to sing, why not join our friendly church choir. Men are particularly welcome (as we could do with more male voices). Sight-reading is not essential, but sense of humour helps – contact Suzannah on 07767443714
OTHER REGULAR SERVICES and coming up:
2nd Monday of each month, (8th June)we will have Contemplative Prayer Space – 2pm until 3pm hosted by Ann Owen – please ask Ann or Laura if you would like to attend for the address.
2nd Wednesday of the Month (13th May) – Celtic Evening Prayer at How Caple 6pm – 6.30pm
2nd Sunday of the Month (14th June) Family Service at Bridstow Church 11.15am
3rd Sunday of the Month – Sanctuary ( 21st June) – time or praise and worship, with discussion and prayer – Bridstow Village Hall 6pm – 7pm
4th Sunday of the month 7pm at Hereford Cathedral – City Praise
Healing Prayer Communion Service (Thy Kingdom Come) Hereford Cathedral Sunday 17th May 6pm in the Lady Chapel – Led by Bishop Richard Jackson
We pray for: all who are unwell, for Mike Swinnerton, Mike Tunnicliff, Margaret Artus, Eric Powell, Maggie Lewis, Mary Purry, Ann Owen, Hugh Thompson, Jack and Marian Everitt, Robert Stewart, Tim Barrett, Veronica Howell, Janet and Tom Green
ANNOUNCEMENT – CHRISTINE MOVING ON!
Christine last service will be 9.30am at St Peter's on 17th May and she will also be at the PubClub on Tuesday 19th May from 7pm at the Yew Tree, Peterstow, to say goodbye as our Curate.
(Rector) Reverend Laura Hewitt email: [email protected] Tel: 07500345048 Day off: Friday
Facebook: StowCaple Group Website: www.stowcaplechurches.co.uk If you would like to join the StowCaple Churches Whatsapp Group please email Laura with your mobile number and giving permission for your number to be added. (This will be for news and prayer requests, and updates)
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