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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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 25th September
10:00 Benefice Eucharist with Wholeness and Healing - Shiplake
Special Celebration of Vocation and 20 years since Ordination
Services and activities for the coming week
Monday
09:00 Morning Prayer on Zoom
13.00 Staff meeting
Tuesday
14:00 Prayer Group - Harpsden
19:30 Bell Ringing Practice - Shiplake
Wednesday
10:00 Midweek Eucharist - Harpsden
Luke 9:57-end
11:00 Bible Study - Harpsden
14:30 Fellowship Gathering - Dunsden - bring a picnic
Friday
12:30 Choir Practice - Harpsden
16:30 Handchimes Group - The Ark
Saturday
11.00 Choir Practice - Dunsden
19:00 Jazz Concert - Dunsden
Sunday 2nd October - Trinity 16 or Harvest Festival
09:30 Harvest Festival Eucharist - Harpsden
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Philippians 4:4-9; John 6:25-35
10:00 Harvest Festival Eucharist - Shiplake
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Philippians 4:4-9; John 6:25-35
11:00 Morning Praise - Dunsden
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10
Details of services for October are available here.
The Church of England Daily Prayers (text and audio) are available here.
Shiplake and Harpsden churches are open every day for private prayer
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For those who are sick
Jacqueline McLeod-Watt, Alex Cowan, Elliott Peto, Jill Wensley
For those who have died
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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Fundraising Golf Day - Sunday 25th September
The Fundraising Golf Day in aid of St Margaret's takes place on Sunday 25th September. The golfers are signed up and hoping for good weather. Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated raffle prizes.
Please contact Sue Wright on 07762 872208 or by email to arrange collection of additional raffle donations. Many thanks.
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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.
Please note that if you had previously booked via Eventbrite, you will need to book again using the new link for the new date.
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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 9th October *NEW DATE*
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, we have postponed our Harvest Festivals. This include the Benefice Harvest Lunch kindly hosted this year by All Saints, Dunsden, which will be on Sunday 9th October at 1pm. 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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Harvest Festival Donations
Collections of food and other produce will be going to the Henley Food Bank after our Harvest Festivals. Nomad (Henley) have kindly let me know that they have sufficient in the way of beans, pasta and sanitary products and that they really need the following please:
- Toiletries: shower gel, shampoo etc.
- Coffee
- Crisps
- Biscuits
- Tinned fruit, veg and meat
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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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Ride & Stride 2022 - Thank you
Between Josie, who walked, and Sarah who cycled, we raised around £900 for OHCT. 50% of this money comes straight back to our parishes, so thank you for your generosity.
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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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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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