This weekend’s Bible reading:
Romans 6: 12-end (p 1133)
An update about the Vacancy:
A message from Michael, who is chairing the vacancy committee:
I am sorry to have to let you know that we have been informed that our candidate selected to come to the benefice for interview has accepted a post elsewhere and is withdrawing from the interview process.
I know this will be disappointing news and I am sad that this second round of recruitment has ended in this way. We will now need to look at a timetable for the third round of recruitment.
Please pray for those who are carrying an enormous amount at this time. We know God has this but everyone needs to support each other in prayer and practical action so that our benefice can grow and continue to reach out to our communities as the next months unfold.
Michael Smith
Choral Evensong Sunday 28th June, 6pm at St Mary’s:
Please join us this weekend for our regular service of Choral Evensong. Our benefice choir will lead us in this reflective service of word and music.
Thank you:
Thank you to everyone for your generous support over the last couple of weeks of events, with totals raised from Open Gardens £9,740, Victoria Smith's concert £371, Midsummer Revels £545 and Midweek Music with Haileybury £250. All of these events have reached out to our communities in different ways, our churches have benefited financially and we are very grateful. A huge thank you, too, to those who have worked so hard to make these events successful.
Reading challenge:
‘10ofthose’ (a Christian publishing company) is running a summer reading challenge, entitled Go All In, to recognise the current National Year of Reading. The challenge is to read 4 Christian books from their extensive collection, and for those who want to enter officially, there's a chance to win book vouchers. More information is at https://uk.10ofthose.com/go-all-in Lizzy is happy to order any books that you are interested in - just speak to her or email [email protected]
New Seasons 4th July:
There will be a meeting of New Seasons bereavement group in All Saints on Saturday, 2 - 4pm. If you have lost your partner, recently or long ago please join us for an informal chat with tea and cake. For more information please phone Heather on 07909 065550 or just come along on the day.
Christianity Explored course:
Plans are advancing for the Christianity Explored course in the autumn. This is a 7 session course is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more or refreshing their knowledge of what our Christian faith is about. It will take place on Sunday afternoons. If you or anyone you know is interested in taking part, or if you would like to help support the group, please speak to Caroline.
Holiday Bible Club 24th – 27th August:
Bookings are going well and Caroline is collecting names of any who would like to help with the 2026 Holiday Bible Club, ‘God’s People and the Temple of the Rising Son’.
The club runs from 10 – 3 on each of the four days; we meet for briefing and prayer at 9.30 each morning.
The larger the team, the easier it is for everyone. Please consider whether you can help on some or all of the days, and, if so, please speak to Caroline.
Streaming in St Mary’s:
We could still do with some more help with streaming in St Mary’s. If that might be you, please speak to Marion, Angie, Michael or Caroline.
Services for the next few weeks:
Midweek services each week:
Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’s
Wednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’s
Please note there will be no Wednesday morning service in August.
Sunday services:
28th June 10.30 am Family worship, St Mary’s
6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s
5th July 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints
12th July 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s
19th July 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Holy Communion, All Saints
26th July 10.30 am Family worship, St Mary’s
6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s
Dates & meetings coming up:
29th June, 11.30 am Memorial service for Ann Smith, All Saints
1st July, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall
4th July, 2.00 pm New Seasons group meeting, All Saints
15th July, 5.00 pm Roger de Clare leavers service, St Mary’s
22nd July, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s
22nd July, 1.15 pm Little Munden School leavers service, All Saints