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A member of the Three Rivers Group
of parishes
Chippenham, Fordham, Isleham, Kennett & Snailwell
The
Diocese of Ely,
The Church of England
St
Andrew's Church, Isleham
A member of the Three Rivers Group
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Services Services in the Three Rivers
Group Churches - Sunday June 29
There will be a Group Outdoor Service at Seeley House, 32 Church Stree, Fordham. In the case of bad weather we can retreat into the church (wear weather appropriate clothing) * No other services are planned within the group * All the orders of service will be found on our website www.threeriverschurches.co.uk Services in the Three Rivers
Group Churches - Sunday July 6
All the orders of service will be found on our website www.threeriverschurches.co.uk Isleham choir A reminder that practices are 6:45 -7:30 pm in Isleham social centre. All are welcome, no regular commitment or ability to read music required. For more information contact Mark Walsh. Have you ever visited your parish church? If you are a new resident of Isleham or perhaps have just never ventured inside your parish church why not do so today. Or perhaps another time would suit you better; the church is usually open every day from abut 9am until about 5pm. At Isleham and Snailwell we hold a service every Sunday at 9.30am at which you will be warmly welcomed. - At Fordham and Chiipenham we hold a service every Sunday at 11am at which you will be warmly welcomed. - There are many surprising and marvellous things to see. Or why not join us at our services or coffee mornings. Isleham Coffee Morning -Tuesdays 10am-12noon The Tuesday morning coffee and bacon butty crew are back at the St Andrew’s Social Centre , from 10am-12 noon. All welcome. Services in the Three Rivers
Group Churches - Sunday June 29
There will be a Group Outdoor Service at Seeley House, 32 Church Stree, Fordham. In the case of bad weather we can retreat into the church (wear weather appropriate clothing) * No other services are planned within the group * All the orders of service will be found on our website www.threeriverschurches.co.uk Collect Almighty God, who inspired
your apostle Saint Peter to confess Amen Psalm 125 Readings
Post Communion prayer Loving Father, we thank you forfeeding us at the supper of your Amen Intercessions Burial: Memorial for Betty Lomas
at Kennett at 2pm on Wednesday July 16 Funerals: Baptisms:
Weddings:
Services in the Three Rivers
Group Churches - Sunday July 6
All the orders of service will be found on our website www.threeriverschurches.co.uk ..... Annual Church Parochial Meeting (ACPM) 2025 -Wednesday April 2 at 7pm Our church APCM took place in Chippenham village hall on Wednesday 2 April at 7pm. Thank you to our newly elected Churchwardens and PCC members. Please remember to support then in prayer and action School Assemblies If anyone is keen to join a small team to lead school
assemblies Have you ever visited your parish church? If you are a new resident of Isleham or perhaps have just never ventured inside your parish church why not do so today. Or perhaps another time would suit you better; the church is usually open every deay from about 9am until about 5pm. There are many surprising and marvellous things to see. We hold a service every Sunday at 9.30am at which you will be warmly welcomed. Or why not join us at our Isleham Coffee Morning -Tuesdays 10am-12noon The Tuesday morning coffee and bacon butty crew are back at the St Andrew’s Social Centre , from 10am-12 noon. All welcome. The Rector’s Daily Reflections Each day I produce a short set of
reflections on the readings for If you would like to receive these
by email, please let me know. You
Children and Holy
Communion All five PCC’s have now agreed that our church family younger children (aged 7 and above) may be admitted to Holy Communion after appropriate instruction. Muriel Hood and Ruth Ogden have agreed to instruct our young people. If there are young people in your family who would like to receive communion, then please do speak with them.l Midweek services update Revd Steve writes: Morning Prayer is a great way to start the day: for those of you who would like to join in, we gather at 8.15 in the church social centre in Isleham on Tuesdays, and in the church at Fordham on Wednesdays and Fridays I aim to have Morning Prayer available on the churches’ Zoom link at 8.15 each day on Tuesday to Saturday. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, this will be from the gathering; on other days it will be just online. Please email me for details of how to join in (see address below). Each day I produce a short set of reflections on the readings for Morning Prayer the following day. If you would like to receive these by email, please let me know. You can unsubscribe very easily if you decide you don’t want them any more! You can get in touch with me in a number of ways: my email address is A reminder that all are welcome to join our midweek services, which currently include
The mailing list for online Compline is currently being refreshed, so if you would like to stay on it, or join it anew, please email threeriversgroupcambs@gmail.com to let us know1 In person services in church
With due consideration to national guidance from the government and the Church of England in the meantime, I'm pleased to say that we are going ahead with services in-person in church. We must, of course, leave the decision whether or not to attend to you and your judgment. While it is generally good to be with other people, we realise that this is not comfortable or sensible for everyone at present, and we continue to pray for and ask God's blessing on all in our parishes, not just those we see in person. Two important considerations: Firstly, in common with all public indoor spaces, we ask that you do not attend an event if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any of the recognised symptoms of COVID.
As the virus spreads successfully between people without symptoms, please also consider taking a lateral flow test before attending a service, especially if you have been in contact with people beyond your household in recent
days.
We will continue to ensure good ventilation in our churches, so please come prepared for draughts. Christian Aid prayer for Ukraine God of all peoples and nations, who created all things alive and breathing, united and whole, show us the way of peace that is your overwhelming presence. We hold before you the peoples of Ukraine and Russia, every child and every adult. We long for the time when weapons of war are beaten into ploughshares. When nations no longer lift up sword against nation. We cry out to you for peace. Protect those who only desire and deserve to live in security and safety. Comfort those who fear for their lives and the lives of their loved ones Be with those who are bereaved. Change the hearts of those set on violence and aggression and fill leaders with the wisdom that leads to peace. Kindle again in us a love of our neighbour and a passion for justice to prevail and a renewed recognition that we all play a part in peace. Creator of all hear our prayer and bring us peace. Make us whole. Amen. Weekly notice sheet by email We still distribute a copy of the weekly notice sheet by email every Sunday to those who want to keep up-to-date with what's happening in the Group, even when they can't get to church. Please let the Parish Administrator know if you'd like to receive a copy. .......................................................................................................
Prayer for the Nation
When we are sick and afraid and if we lose those we love… Voluntary suggestions For lovers of the Anglican choral tradition and Isaiah 6: John Stainer, ‘I saw the Lord’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC-vCl8Aga4 Part of the current wave of recorded musical Blessings providing comfort and inspiration from different perspectives, here’s one from Ireland, using an ancient text very apt for Trinity Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TascsWZPj8U Early music fans with time on their hands may like to revel in the glorious sound of John Taverner’s ‘Missa Gloria Tibi Trinitas’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNwIhVDVKDg And another chance to hear our former organist at Fordham David Poulter playing J.S. Bach’s ‘Fugue’ in C major (BWV 545) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4Qd4wWKMpc Dementia Friendly Village - Fordham Fordham is working towards becoming a Dementia Friendly Village. Laura Cox-Watson has agreed to be our Dementia Friends Champion. and Has atteneded some training in Cambridge. and has held two sessions to share with the community what she has learned and discuss how Fordham can move forward with this. Laura is also very keen to gain insight from families who have direct experience of living with Dementia. If anyone would like to contact Laura direct then please do so on either
Children and Holy
Communion All five PCC’s have now agreed that our church family younger children (aged 7 and above) may be admitted to Holy Communion after appropriate instruction. Muriel Hood and Ruth Ogden have agreed to instruct our young people. If there are young people in your family who would like to receive communion, then please do speak with them. Is God calling you to something? There are a few things around which it might be good for our churches to be involved with. If anyone would like to take a more active part in prayer, reading the bible, working with young people, thinking about church growth, visiting baptism families, thinking about our faith, and many other things, then please contact David if this is something God might be nudging you towards. Duty rotasThe duty rota can be found on the Notice Board in the church. Intercessions books We have new books in each of the churches for people to write down prayer requests. Please write the name of the person who you would like us to pray for and your initials. Please do not feel locked into this rota, but do arrange your own swaps and indicate on lists in church and the social centre. Please inform Stuart and Rob Savage of any swaps/changes. Note:. On Fridays, the bell ringers will lock the church and return key to you. On Sunday evenings please check that relevant bin is ready for collection on pavement. Any problems or concerns, please contact Stuart, as above. Key Contacts: Alan Ashley -14 St Andrews Close - 780742. Julia Brunning - 3 Little London - 780945 Sean Edwards -1 Robins Close - 780241 Mark Fletcher - The Granary- 2B Waterside - 780550 Stuart Haggett –3 Church Lane - 781737 Richard May - 4 Elwoods Close - 780249 Mary Wightman -3 Sun Street - 781022 Emergency lockers: Ruth Ogden -35 Waterside -780646 Rob Savage -38 Sun Sreet - 780218 Second key holder: Stuart Haggett. 3 Church Lane - 781737
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