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Thursday 5th November 2026
Remembrance Sunday
Join us this Sunday to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.
The 8:00am St Mary’s Holy Communion Service will be held as usual.
At St Mary’s, the Remembrance Service will start at 10:00am. We will be joined by the Wargrave Branch of The Royal British Legion and members of our local Uniformed Organisations.
This will be followed by The Royal British Legion Service at the Wargrave War Memorial on Mill Green at 10:45am.
At St Peter’s, the Remembrance Service will start at 10:45am. We will be joined by representatives of the Hurley Parish Council, the Knowl Hill Village Association and the Knowl Hill Women’s Institute.
Sunday 8th November
St Mary’s, Wargrave
8:00am - Holy Communion (Contemporary)
10:00am - Remembrance Service
followed by
10:45am - The Royal British Legion Service at the Wargrave War Memorial, Mill Green
Quiet children's activities available at the back of church
St Peter’s, Knowl Hill
10:45am - Remembrance Service
Fun & Faith
Children (4-11 years) to be dropped off at the Church Centre at 9:45am. They will join the congregation at the Wargrave War Memorial at 10:45am.
Bible Readings
Revelation 21:1-7 (NIVUK), John 15:9-17 (NIVUK)
Parish Notices
CHRISTMAS EVENTS VOLUNTEERS
This Christmas we need volunteers to help with various events. Please fill out the form and tick all the dates you are able to help. The Office will be sharing the Christmas Events Volunteers Rota with all those who sign up soon.
This is separate from the Christmas Serving form.
FAREWELL TO PETER DART
Peter has announced that he will be standing down after 15 years as our Director of Music.
His last service in this role will be on Christmas Day. He has played a huge part in the life of St Mary’s, often travelling great distances from work to lead the music each Sunday.
He has worked tirelessly to increase the quantity and quality of music in our church, with the Carol Service, the Annual Concert, visits by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and trips to see performances at the Royal Albert Hall and other venues being particular highlights. We are truly grateful for all Peter has brought to St Mary’s.
David has been in discussion with the Worship and Service Development Team at St Mary’s to make plans for appointing Peter’s successor.
NOV & DEC QUIET SPACE
The remaining Quiet Spaces of 2026 will be on the second Wednesday of the month, from 9:30am to 10:15am.
Wednesday 11th November | 9:30am to 10:15am | Hannen Room
Wednesday 9th December | 9:30am to 10:15am | Hannen Room
THE REAL ADVENT CALENDAR IS BACK
The Real Advent Calendar can be pre-ordered on our website, or by visiting the Fairtrade Advent Stall after the 10:00am Sunday Service on:
25th Oct, 15th Nov, 22nd Nov and 29th Nov (if stocks last)
These always sell out, so make sure to be first in line!
Christmas cards and chocolate coins will be avaible to purchase from the after-service Stall in November!
Call for Carol Service Singers
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to be part of the choir for St Marys Carol service? All singers welcome. If you can't read music, don't worry, we'll teach you your parts.
It is a gloriously uplifting service, with a mixture of congregational and choir carols. We aim for a choir of approximately 40 singers, helped along by a handful of professional and experienced singers.
The service is at 6pm on Sunday 20th December. There will be rehearsals on the four preceding Fridays and a final run though on the afternoon before the service. We realise not everyone can make every rehearsal, whilst it's preferable to be at them all, it's not essential.
The 2026 Annual Concert
In November, the Wargrave Annual Concert returns for what has become one of the musical highlights of the village year. And with another sell-out expected, the message is simple - BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY!
Be first in line for tickets - join us at the Church Centre on Saturday 10th October, 9:00am - 10:30am, when tickets will be available to buy in person. After Ticket Day, all remaining tickets will be available by email through our ticket office.
Saturday 10th October | 9:00am - 10:30am | Church Centre
NEW SERMON SERIES
What kind of church are we called to be – and how can each of us play our part?
Over five weeks this autumn, we’ll be exploring Living Our Calling: A Vision for Our Future, a new series looking at the direction we believe God is calling us to take together as a Parish.
Following a time of prayer, listening and discernment, the PCC has identified five core areas that will help shape our future: Pastoral Care; Welcome & Belonging; Children, Youth & Families; Mission Support; and Worship & Service Development. Each week we’ll explore the biblical foundations for one of these areas, hear more about the vision for it and begin to discover what it could mean in practice.
Most importantly, this isn’t simply about plans, programmes or the work of a few people. It is an invitation for all of us to consider how we can pray, participate and play our part.
Join us as we look ahead, listen to God and discover the part we can each play in the future life, witness and service of our Parish.
Volunteer Cleaners Needed
We would love to welcome some new volunteers to our church cleaning team. The team works on a rota, with volunteers usually helping once a month on a Friday at 9:00am. It’s a small commitment of time, but one that makes a real difference in keeping St Mary’s clean, welcoming and ready for everyone.
If you could lend a hand – whether you’re an experienced cleaner or simply happy to help – we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please email Mark Puddy.
Need Prayer?
We see prayer as essential and a privilege and we want to be able to pray for anyone that may need prayer. There is no judgement on how big or small the prayer request is and as followers of Christ, we are free to come to him and have confidence that Jesus hears and welcomes our prayers.
If you or someone you know needs prayer, send us your prayer. The request will be sent to a group of prayerful people who will pray for you or the person in need. As a group they will only know the information you ask to be forwarded to them, and they will hold this request in confidence. The request will only be shared with the small group of people in the prayer group.
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