We continue our journey through "Ordinary Time", but there is nothing ordinary about this period of the Churches year. It is called this simply because the weeks of Ordinary Time are numbered. The Latin word 'ordinalis', refers to numbers in series, from which we get the English word 'order'.

The numbered weeks represent the ordered life of the Church - a period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons), nor in reflection or penance (as in the seasons of Advent and Lent), instead the Church focuses on growth and renewal, and looks forward in expectation of of the second coming of Christ.

Our services in our churches continue as normal, however, we recognise that through ill health, frailty, or infirmity, not everyone is able to join us every week. Therefore, if you are unable to attend in person, you are warmly invited to join in with our Rector, The Revd Mark Woodrow, from your own home, as he celebrates Holy Communion from the Vicarage.

The readings for today are 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; and Luke 9:51-62.

The hymns for today are, For the fruits of all creation, and, The kingdom of God is justice and joy.

A service booklet to accompany this service is available to download below or please email [email protected] for a copy.

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Come and join us in Clare Parish Church for Coffee, Cake and Chat!

Fair trade Coffee, Delicious Cakes, and a change to meet up with friends old and new.

No Charge - but Donations Welcome.

Children's activities also available.

Teddy Bear Parachute Jump Competition from the Church Tower
• The competition starts at 3pm
• Adults and children can enter
• Design & make your own parachute. Designs can be found online.
• Register your teddy bear/soft toy with parachute on the day, before the event
• Certificates for successful jumpers and prizes for winners in three categories
• Free event

Other Activities 2pm - 4pm
• Games in the Churchyard including a Church Mouse Trail
• Refreshments will be available in the Church and Rodney will entertain with organ music.
• There will also be a raffle
• Apart from during the jumping period, the tower will be open to visitors

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Join us for a simple service of Morning Prayer

Our children are precious to all who love and care for them and are precious to God as well.

We all want the very best for them, and so too does God.

So a Baptism, which we celebrate today, is just the beginning of a wonderful lifelong journey of faith ... and so much more.

We celebrate Maisy & Mathew joining together before God as they begin a lifelong journey of love together.

Join us as we come together to celebrate Parish Communion

Family and Friends are invited to join a service to give thanks and to remember Anthony's life.

If you cannot attend the memorial service itself, you may find the attached service useful to do in your own homes: https://www.churchofengland.org/media/20079

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Join us for a Summer Series of Coffee Concerts in Clare Parish Church, performed by talented musicians, and featuring the recently restored Schiedemayer Grand Piano.

Refreshments served from 11am.

Retiring Collection

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Join us for this Tabletop sale, held across the village in individual garages, drives or gardens.

FIND A BARGAIN OR A TREASURE!!

Refreshments and Maps available in St Mary’s Church, Cavendish

IN AID OF ST.MARY’S CHURCH RESTORATION,CAVENDISH

ENQUIRIES – 01787-281013

We celebrate Leila and Robert joining together before God as they begin a lifelong journey of love together.

Join us for a Summer Series of Coffee Concerts in Clare Parish Church, performed by talented musicians, and featuring the recently restored Schiedemayer Grand Piano.

Refreshments served from 11am.

Retiring Collection

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We celebrate Ellie and Henry joining together before God as they begin a lifelong journey of love together.

Our children are precious to all who love and care for them and are precious to God as well.

We all want the very best for them, and so too does God.

So a Baptism, which we celebrate today, is just the beginning of a wonderful lifelong journey of faith ... and so much more.

All are invited to attend this Basic Awareness In-Person Training (lasting approx. 2.5hrs)

To attend this In-Person Course you need to reserve your space:
https://insight.cofesuffolk.org/page/2/?s=Safeguarding+Basic

This Course is also available to complete online in your own home (http://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/)

Once you have completed the training to the level required for your role, the highest core level needs to be refreshed every three years.

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Join us for a Summer Series of Coffee Concerts in Clare Parish Church, performed by talented musicians, and featuring the recently restored Schiedemayer Grand Piano.

Refreshments served from 11am.

Retiring Collection

(This Concert is in memory of Jane Glennie)

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Churchwardens, PCC Members, Choir Leaders, Vergers etc are invited to attend this Foundation In-Person Training (lasting approx. 2.5hrs)

To attend this In-Person Course you need to reserve your space:
https://insight.cofesuffolk.org/page/2/?s=Safeguarding+Foundation

This Course is also available to complete online in your own home (http://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/)

Once you have completed the training to the level required for your role, the highest core level needs to be refreshed every three years.

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Churchwardens and Choir Leaders may wish to attend this Leadership In-Person Training (lasting approx. 2.0hrs) - This is a 2 session course and you need to attend both sessions, plus engage with additional "homework"

To attend this In-Person Course you need to reserve your space:
https://insight.cofesuffolk.org/page/1/?s=Safeguarding+Leadership

This Course is also available to complete online in your own home (http://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/)

Once you have completed the training to the level required for your role, the highest core level needs to be refreshed every three years.

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Churchwardens and Choir Leaders may wish to attend this Leadership In-Person Training (lasting approx. 2.0hrs) - This is a 2 session course and you need to attend both sessions, plus engage with additional "homework"

To attend this In-Person Course you need to reserve your space:
https://insight.cofesuffolk.org/page/1/?s=Safeguarding+Leadership

This Course is also available to complete online in your own home (http://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/)

Once you have completed the training to the level required for your role, the highest core level needs to be refreshed every three years.

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All are invited to attend this Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse In-Person Training (lasting approx. 4hrs)

To attend this In-Person Course you need to reserve your space:
https://insight.cofesuffolk.org/page/1/?s=Raising%20Awareness

This Course is also available to complete online in your own home (http://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/)

Once you have completed the training to the level required for your role, the highest core level needs to be refreshed every three years.

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We celebrate Annabel & Jack joining together before God as they begin a lifelong journey of love together.