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Thursday 10th September 2026
We don't have to look far to see both the beauty of our world and the places where it is hurting.
This week we explore how our broken relationship with God affects our relationships with one another and the wider creation. Yet brokenness is not the end of the story: in Christ, God is at work reconciling and restoring all things.
Please also remember in your prayers this week all those taking part from the Parish and nationwide in Ride+Stride 2026. Pray for safe journeys, good weather and an enjoyable day for everyone walking and cycling, as they raise much-needed funds to help preserve and support our historic churches for generations to come.
Sunday 13th September
St Mary’s, Wargrave
8:00am - Holy Communion (Contemp. Lang)
10:00am - Holy Communion
Quiet children's activities available at the back of church
Fun & Faith
Children (4-11 years) to be dropped off at the Church Centre at 9:45am
Collection at 11:00am
St Paul’s, Warren Row
9:15am - Holy Communion
Bible Readings
Colossians 1:21-29 (NIVUK), Mark 4:35-41 (NIVUK)
Parish Notices
HARVEST DECORATIONS & DONATIONS
All Ages. All Together. Everyone Welcome.
Our Harvest Festival is one of our special All Age Services where everyone is welcome.
DECORATIONS
If anyone is able to contribute fruit, flowers or vegetables to be used to decorate St Mary’s for Harvest Festival, please could they be brought to the Church by the morning of Saturday 26th September.
DONATIONS
We’ll also be supporting Woodley Food Bank and Yeldall Manor. If you’re able, please do bring along a gift of non-perishable food items (such as tins, pasta, rice, or toiletries) to help support local families in need. More details about what to bring can be found here.
Sunday 27th September | 10:00am | St Mary’s Church
PET SERVICE
NEW for 2026
Pets have a unique way of enriching our lives, offering companionship, comfort and unconditional love. This September, St Mary's is inviting the whole community to celebrate those special relationships at a Blessing of Our Companions service.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
A SEASON OF CREATION
As part of our ‘For the Beauty of the Earth’ series, we'll also be celebrating Harvest Festival with a special All Age Service for the whole community.
It's a chance for everyone to come together, give thanks for the abundance around us, and enjoy a joyful celebration that the whole family can take part in.
Sunday 27th September | 10:00am | St Mary’s Wargrave
FAREWELL TO ROS
After our Harvest Festival service on Sunday 27th September, we’ll be gathering in the Church Centre from 11:00am - 12:30pm to celebrate Ros and to say a heartfelt thank you for all the time, energy and care she has given to our Parish Office over the past six years.
Do join us as we wish Ros well for the future and give thanks for all she has contributed to Parish life.
FILM SCREENING: THE PEOPLE’S EMERGENCY BRIEFING
A screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing, a 50-minute film exploring the challenges and opportunities facing our environment, communities and future is being held at St Mary’s. The event is free, but tickets are required to help us manage numbers.
The film brings together expert insights on topics including climate, nature, food, health, energy and the economy, alongside reactions from people from all walks of life. After the screening, there will be an opportunity for discussion and conversation about practical local responses. We are delighted that Professor Chris Merchant from the University of Reading will help lead the discussion, and local representatives have also been invited.
Thursday 1st October | 7:00pm | St Mary’s Church
ALPHA SUPPER
Think of a friend, neighbour, colleague, another parent at the school gate or someone you know who might be curious about faith – and invite them to come with you to our Alpha Supper on Wednesday 30th September.
Our Alpha Supper gives you the opportunity to try before you commit to more sessions. Our first session will provide you with an introduction over a special Alpha Welcome Supper where you will be able to meet the team and learn more about the sessions to come.
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
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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