Please send notices for inclusion in next week's Benefice Weekly News by
Wednesday 6pm to Leigh at benefice.sdh@gmail.com
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A statement from the Bishop of Oxford is available here
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In the light of current levels of COVID, the clergy team have suspended the Common Cup at Communion for the meanwhile.
If you feel unwell, whether you think it is COVID or not, please stay at home and let Sarah know if you need Home Communion.
We ask you to respect the personal space of those who choose to wear a mask
as a matter of courtesy.
Please continue to use hand sanitiser as you enter and leave the church.
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Sunday 11th September - 13th Sunday after Trinity
Everyone is welcome to our services today where we will be remembering Her Majesty The Queen and praying for The King and his family
10:00 Sung Eucharist - Shiplake
Exodus 32:7-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10
11:00 Sung Eucharist - Dunsden
Exodus 32:7-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10
16:00 Benefice Evening Service - Harpsden
Exodus 32:7-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10
Services and activities for the coming week
Subject to alteration at short notice following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Monday
09:00 Morning Prayer - Zoom
13:00 Staff Meeting - The Ark
Tuesday
14:00 Prayer Group - Harpsden
19:30 Bell Ringing Practice - Shiplake
Wednesday
10:00 Midweek Eucharist - Harpsden
Luke 6:20-26
11:00 Bible Study - Harpsden
14:30 Fellowship Gathering - Dunsden - bring a picnic
Thursday
20:00 Advanced Bell Ringing
Friday
12:30 Choir Practice - Harpsden
16:30 Handchimes Group - The Ark
Saturday
Dunsden car park will be in use all day by Loddon Brewery
11.00 Choir Practice - Dunsden
An informal 'choir' practice to learn new hymns and songs for worship. Everyone is welcome, just turn up, no experience required.
15:30 Bell Ringing - Shiplake
Sunday 18th September
Harvest Festivals postponed until after the funeral of Her Majesty The Queen; readers please note that the readings have therefore changed
08:00 BCP Holy Communion - Shiplake
Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13
09:30 Sung Eucharist - Harpsden
Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13
11:00 Sung Eucharist - Dunsden
Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13
16:00 Tea with God - Benefice Family Service - Shiplake
Details of services for September and October are available here.
The Church of England Daily Prayers (text and audio) are available here.
Our churches are open every day for private prayer,
books of condolence for Her Majesty are open
Shiplake: 8am - 6pm; Dunsden: 8am - 8pm; Harpsden: 9am - 6pm
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For those who are sick
Jacqueline McLeod-Watt, Alex Cowan, Elliott Peto, Jill Wensley
For those who have died
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Christ Church Cathedral is live-streaming Choral Evensong in remembrance of Her Majesty the Queen at 6pm on Friday 9th September. Click here for more information.
For Ukraine
We continue to hold the people of Ukraine in our prayers.
There is a prayer here for you to use if you can't find the words.
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A Reflective Ride & Stride 2022 - 10th September
This event is still going ahead, we are invited to ride and stride quietly and reflectively as we visit our churches. Sarah will be cycling and Josie will be striding to raise money for our churches; both have sponsor forms, thank you if you have sponsored us. Please pray for good weather!
Our churches receive 50% of all sponsorship back straightaway; the rest supports church conservation projects via OHCT grants.
To sponsor Sarah online, click here to get to her fundraising page.
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Farewell Service for Archdeacon Judy *NEW DATE*
25th September
 Archdeacon Judy is retiring as Archdeacon of Dorchester at the end of September. There is a farewell service at 5pm Sunday 25th September (NEW DATE) at Dorchester Abbey, with tea beforehand, to thank Judy for her service. Places in the Abbey are limited: you can book to attend here, alternatively you can watch the service live or later on the diocesan website.
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Fundraising Golf Day - 25th September
Sue Wright is organising a Fundraising Golf Day in aid of St Margaret's on Sunday 25th September. The golfers are signed up (though there is always room for a few more). She has received a very generous cash donation and a magnificent magnum of champagne to raffle, but is hoping some of the community could come up with some more raffle prizes.
Please contact Sue on 07762 872208 or by email to arrange collection of donations. Many thanks.
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Jazz at Dunsden - Saturday 1st October
 Join us for an evening of Jazz with The Art Themen Trio (Thane and the Villeins) on Saturday 1st October at 7pm. Tickets are £15 each, all profits will be donated to the Ukraine Appeal. To get your ticket, email Rosemary Jones.
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Benefice Harvest Lunch - Sunday 2nd October *NEW DATE*
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, we have postponed our Harvest Festivals until Sunday 2nd October. This include the Benefice Harvest Lunch kindly hosted this year by All Saints, Dunsden. We will be serving a hot lunch, glass of wine (or alternative) and pudding for just £5 per head to cover costs. To book your place, please contact Yvonne Watson by email or phone 07984 770887.
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‘Create for Christmas!’ Half term Activity Week - HELP needed
We are planning to run sessions each morning during half term for all ages (1-101) offering a variety of creative, musical and physical activities at Shiplake Church. We are seeking volunteers to offer a few hours of help, giving those attending the opportunity to make some really lovely presents and learn new craft skills, as well as experiencing dance, music, baking and more. No experience is necessary, leaders will run the sessions.
We are still putting the timetable together but if you can help, please contact Jo Taylor by email or on 07985 703126 so we know we have sufficient support for this to be viable. Volunteering times will be 9.30 - 12.30 as the sessions will run from 10 - noon Monday to Friday 24th - 28th October.
Many thanks. Jo, Wendy, Pam and Sarah
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'This exhibition is absolutely breath-taking and worth a visit.' Linda Glithro
'Threads through Creation'; spectacular scenes in silk by Jacqui Parkinson, is an astonishing display of twelve huge embroidered panels inspired by Genesis. Admission is free, opening hours and more information are available here.
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Choir Practice at Dunsden
Margaret and Adrian Fish have volunteered to lead a weekly, informal choir practice at Dunsden Church to encourage new voices and to learn some new music. If you like singing and are interested in joining in, just turn up at 11am on a Saturday at All Saints Church.
For more information, contact Margaret on 07824 177151 or by email.
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‘‘Thank You’’ from the Henley YMCA/YoCO
On Saturday 27th August some of the Henley YMCA residents ran a fundraising stall at the Binfield Flower and Dog Show, in collaboration with another Charity, Youth Challenge Oxfordshire.
The young residents send their huge thanks to all St. Margaret’s congregation members who so kindly donated their unused gift items to become prizes for their Spin the Wheel ‘Golden Touch’ game that raised £174.00 on the field and has been ‘match funded’ by a private Foundation so the total raised currently stands at £374.00!!
Bless you for your generosity and kindness
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Join us to ring
Our handchimes group is open for the students of Year 2 or above. The children will have the opportunity to learn simple tunes, increase their musical knowledge, learn how to work as a team but, most of all, have a lot of fun.
We are holding a weekly rehearsal each Friday at 4:30-5:30, starting from 9 September 2022, in The Ark (behind Shiplake Church). There are a limited number of places available; to ensure a place, please email me your child’s name and year group, and your name and contact number.
Thank you. Helen Lam
imhelen@gmail.com
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Parking at Harpsden Church
Our neighbours on both sides of Harpsden Church have politely asked again that we do not park on the roadside outside the church on either side please. We have very kindly been given use of the car park opposite, please do use it if you possibly can.
Many thanks for your co-operation.
Revd Sarah
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