July 2023

7 Buckden Roundabout July 2023 St Mary ’ s Church For more information on our events / activities / services all year, see www.stmarysbuckden.org.uk or follow us on Facebook: St Mary ’ s Buckden or Twitter: @A1churchbuckden Priest - in - Charge Fr. David Sheppard 07792 128503 fr.davidowainsheppard@gmail.com Churchwardens: Anne Carter 07779 651974 anne.carter@stmarysbuckden.org.uk Vas Mowat 07535 922829 vas.mowat@stmarysbuckden.org.uk ST MARY ’ S ONLINE To join our email list: consent@stmarysbuckden.org.uk Website: www.stmarysbuckden.org.uk Facebook “ St Mary ’ s Buckden ” YouTube St Mary ’ s Church Buckden ST MARY ’ S SERVICES Everyone is very welcome to join us. For a full and up - to - date list of services please see https://www.shorturl.at/DSUV6 Monday - Thursday 9am Morning Prayer Monday - Thursday 5pm Evening Prayer Wednesday 10.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Sunday 2 nd 8am Holy Communion 11am All - Age Holy Communion Sunday 9 th 11am Holy Communion 6pm Evensong (BCP) Sunday 16 th 8am Holy Communion (BCP) 11am Holy Communion 430pm Farewell service to Bishop Stephen in Ely Cathedral 6pm Songs of Praise in All Saints ’ Offord Sunday 23 rd 11am Holy Communion 4pm 4th@4 informal all - age service Sunday 30 th 11am Holy Communion 4pm Baptism of Arlo and Austin Our sister church, All Saints ’ Offord Cluny, has a service at 9.30am on Sundays 2 nd , 9 th , 23 rd & 30 th July. If you would like to chat about life, faith, belief, or any- thing else I would love to hear from you. Over a drink, over a game of chess perhaps, a coffee, or on a walk, or in church; get in touch with me. Fr David, fr.davidowainsheppard@gmail.com / 07792128503 Need some peace and quiet? You are welcome to use any space in St Mary ’ s – the church is open every day. Room to hire: St Mary ’ s Living Stones Room (with kitchen and toilet facilities) and the smaller Tower Room are available to hire for meetings, groups & social gatherings bookings@stmarysbuckden.org.uk St Mary ’ s Buckden: July 2023 St Mary ’ s Parish Church, Church St, Buckden PE19 5TL SATURDAY COFFEE & CAKES Saturday 1 st July 10.30am – noon 1st Saturday of the month SWIFTS – an illustrated talk Tuesday 4 th July 7.30pm in St Mary ’ s. Tickets £6 on the door, includes a glass of wine / soft drink WHERE IS GOD IN ALL OF THIS? Wednesday 5 th July at 8pm in the Lion Hotel. All welcome to join the discussion. 1 st Wednesday of month ST MARY ’ S CLEANING CREW **Saturday 8 th July at 10am** Note new schedule Dusters at the ready! Please come and help us cleaning the church. 2 nd Saturday of the month. ARAGON SINGERS CONCERT Saturday 8 th July 7.30pm Tickets £10 from 01480 812777; interval drinks available. BOARD GAMES at the back of church Sunday 23 rd July at 3pm “4 th @ 4” – Sunday 23 rd July at 4pm an informal art - based service for all ages BIBLE STUDY in church (Living Stones Room) Mon- day 24 th July at 1.30pm Mondays at 8pm. Bell - ringing practice. Wednesdays at 11.00am. Coffee after Communion. Fridays at 7pm. Angel Voices – informal choir (practice). St Mary ’ s is a collection point and a voucher holder for Godmanchester Foodbank. If you need a voucher, please contact Anne Carter on 07779 651974. Donations of non - perishable food very gratefully received - collection boxes in: - St Mary ’ s Church, Nisa Buckden, Budgens Offord Cluny. Friends In Deed COMMUNITY CAFÉ Wednesday 12 th July 2.30 - 4pm each month on the 2 nd Wednesday Just pop in for chat, cuppa & cake