‘All Age Youth Service’  - a service for youth and the young at heart! The Deanery youth service is now established in Lechlade. It’s open to everyone (of any age), featuring contemporary praise and worship music, and a message, often with involvement from the young people themselves. It’s been great to have some adults from the congregation there too, to bolster the singing. Perhaps also you may know someone who’d appreciate this informal style of service and be keen to come along? Last Sunday of the month, 7.45 pm – 9 pm.  28^th September, 26^th October, 23^rd November.

Parish prayer meeting

Everyone is most welcome to the prayer meeting. Usually we have a small set of topics for prayer which are briefly introduced. Prayer may be silent or out loud, and it does not matter if there are pauses or if two people speak at once! Typically, the prayer meeting lasts for forty five minutes. 8 pm in the Cottage, 14^th August, 18^th Sept, 29^th Oct, 10^th Dec. Contact Christopher, 252262

Our Autumn fellowship and study groups

Faith under Fire – the first few chapters of the book of Daniel. How do Christians live in a secular world? What are the issues we ought to make a stand on, and when should we be willing to fit in? Are we experiencing a form of persecution? A fascinating study course in 6 sessions, working through the first few chapter of the book of Daniel. And if you thought it was just a good story about the lion’s den, then think again!

Everyone is welcome, however confident in your faith (or not!) you feel. There is usually a mixture of informal discussion, Bible study, teaching input and prayer. No one has to contribute, although we find people are usually very happy to do so. It is usually possible to come to another group if one particular date is difficult for you.

 Due to diary commitments the groups will not all be meeting during the same weeks, so this time we ask that you please sign up by contacting group leaders directly. Groups will be meeting at:

 Mondays at 2pm in the Cottage (ladies only, contact Tessa Cobb) starting on Mondays at 8 pm, at 5 Chancel Way, Contact Richard Akroyd

Tuesday evenings on the Sept 16, 22, 30 and Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11^th at 2 Kingsmead, – contact David Bainbridge

In Depth Wednesday 26^th November, 7.45 pm, in Church                         

‘In Depth’ gives the opportunity to explore an issue in more depth than would be possible in a sermon or study group. A half hour presentation is followed by open discussion and questions. This time we attempt to tackle  . Led by the Rev’d Andrew Kirk.

Quiet Evening

 A welcome chance to worship, pray and be silent during the build up to Christmas. December 3^rd, 7.45 pm for 8 pm start at Clanfield. Led by the Rev’d David Bainbridge. There will be a sign up list nearer the date.

Reading Group

Continuing from the success of last year’s book! A bit like a ‘Book Club’ – read a chapter of a book on a vital aspect of Christian life and discuss it over coffee. This term we’ll be reading    on the subject of Christian ethics. Contact Andrew Kirk for more info.

Church Socials

Barn Dance – Dust off those dancing shoes and come and ‘dozey do’ to the music of Eve and John Evans. Eve and John have a great talent in entertaining music and stories, as well as the all important ability to call a dance well, so that everyone knows what to do. It promises to be a great evening, with a fish and chip supper. Starts 7.15 pm prompt, in the Memorial Hall. Tickets… please contact Sheila Mouna for more information

 

 Are You

·         Coming to church, and wanting to explore the faith further?

·         Someone who's been a Christian for ages, but still not quite sure what you believe?

·         Thinking about being baptised or confirmed as an adult?

If you feel you fit any of those descriptions, then this course

`Foundations' is for you!

A small group of parishioners will be looking at the foundations of Christian faith. No previous knowledge is necessary! If you are interested, please get in touch with the Vicar, vicar@stlawrencelechlade.org.uk