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Christ Church Yardley Wood Pewslip
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8th June (Pentecost)
15th June (Trinity Sunday)
​Year C (Luke)
‘Christ Church Yardley Wood is here as a small active church community offering a warm welcome to all ages’
Servers Get Together
All who serve at the altar as Acolytes and anyone that is willing to join the team, are invited to stay after our service next Sunday for a servers meeting, followed by lunch in the Vicarage.
Cake Stall
There will be a cake stall in the centre after our service 8th June.
Bereavement
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ted Perkin’s family following his death on 6th June. Ted served Christ Church for many years as a treasurer, churchyard volunteer, PCC member and head server.
Christ Church Summer Fair 22nd June 3 – 5pm
Please could you let Revd Lydia know if you could be available to help with a stall and also please make every effort to encourage friends and family to come along and support.
Donations
If you have any books, raffle prizes, wine, or toys to donate to the Summer Fair… please do donate.
Way of Discipleship: Knowing the Bible Story
On Zoom across CofEB starting on 16th June.
This Way of Discipleship module explores "Knowing the Bible Story" focusing on key themes such as God’s covenant and kingdom,
our identity in Christ, God’s mission, and practical application of the
Bible in daily life. You can browse the
content at WayofDiscipleship.org or Contact Edd Stock to book.
The dates are Monday evenings:
16, 23, 30, June 7, 14, 21 July at 7.00-8.30pm
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Sunday 8th June
Mass of St Thomas: David Thorne
​​​​​​​10am Service
Eucharistic Prayer: B
Preacher & President: Rev Lydia
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Hymns:
286 – Holy, Holy, Holy!
165 – Father of Heav’n,
114 – Come, Down, O Love divine
615 – Spirit of the living God
419 – Shine, Jesus, Shine,
Wednesday 11th
Service president: Rev John Richards
Sunday 15th June
A New People’s Mass:
Dom Gregory Murray
10am Service
​​​​​​​Eucharistic Prayer: B
Preacher & President: Rev Lydia
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Hymns:
511 – O Lord, my God
69 – Be thou my guardian and my guide
284 – Holy, holy, holy, holy
555 – Peace, perfect peace
631 – Tell out, my soul,
Special Dates to Celebrate
Happy Birthday to Jan, Sam W, Gill, Hilary, Mandy, Aoife, Mark and Rev Julie and all celebrating birthdays in June.
Happy Anniversary to David & Lorna Hadley, John & Kim Bassett, Lee & Amy Simmonds, William & Louise Gallett, Stuart & Gemma Griffin, Phillip & Mary Wright, Robert & Rachel Spalton, Robert & Hayley Iommi, Dale & Lesley Sparkes, John & Fiona Baker and Neil & Sam Carlin and all celebrating Anniversaries in June
Contact information:
Vicar: Revd Lydia Gaston: 07779006178 (day off Friday)
Church Office: 07534 305384
Church Administrator: Odilla Kesterton
Church Email: christchurchyw@outlook.com
Curate: Rev. Julie Heathcote: 07817562104
(Julie’s working days: Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Email: revjeheathcote@gmail.com
​​​Website: www.christchurchyw.com
Facebook & Instagram: Christ Church Yardley Wood
Churchwardens: Joy Evans & Angella Henry​​​​
Weekly Services
Sundays 10am - Holy Eucharist
Mondays 9am - Morning Prayer
Wednesdays 10am - Holy Eucharist
Last Sunday of the Month - 11.30am Family All Age Worship
Reminders!
Wednesday 11th June
We are welcoming Father John Richards to take the 10am service, as Rev Lydia and Rev Julie are attending the clergy conference 10th – 12th.
Over 50s: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 2pm in the Centre. Our next meeting is Thursday 19th June meeting at the Centre at 1.30 or 2pm at Martineau Gardens, (our second attempt).
Yardley Wood Food Pantry We continue to support Yardley Wood Food Pantry. Please bring food donations into church and these are delivered to Yardley Wood Baptist Church.
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Churchwardens Admissions Service
This will take place on Sunday 13th July at St Phillips, Dorridge. Please come along to support Angela and Joy.
Mind & Music session 11th June
11am - 1pm Holy Cross run for people experiencing Memory Loss.
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MU Quiet Day
14th June at Temple Basall
Remembering in our Prayers
Richard Clarke
Janet Maude
Janet Gethfield-Cox
Maureen Whateley
Paul Manning
Pat Eccles
Tina Akinola
Steve Jones
Beverley Hallahan
Eva Damita
Anna Ricks
Ray Smith
Elijah Tyndall
Denise
Gary Rayment
Bethany Sargeant
Heather Hopkins
James Lynch
Jim & Mary Brackstone
Praying for God’s Holy Spirit to be at work in the hearts and minds of all in authority, to de-escalate tension and bring peace.
Pray God Holy Spirit
be at work transforming our lives.​
Family Service
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Join us for our NEXT Family Service on
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​SUNDAY 29th June - 11.30AM
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All Families Welcome
Refreshments will be served in Christ Church Centre after the service
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