WEEKLY NOTICES
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We have regular updates that provide the latest news from the Parish, including upcoming events, important announcements, and ways to get involved. Whether it’s a special service, community initiative, or exciting event, we make sure you have all the details to stay connected and engaged with our parish family. Keep an eye out for these updates to ensure you never miss out on the opportunities and happenings within our vibrant community.
Weekly Notices
Thursday 28th May 2026
As we continue our sermon series on Grace, this week we reflect on Embracing Grace - the truth that a Place of Grace is where people are welcomed before they are worthy. Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus meeting people with compassion, invitation, and love long before their lives were transformed. Our prayer is that our churches would reflect that same generous welcome, becoming communities where all people can encounter the grace of God and find a place to belong.
Embracing Grace
A Place of Grace is where people are welcomed before they are worthy
Enabling Grace
A Place of Grace is where people are being changed by God
Expressing Grace
A Place of Grace is where grace is felt in relationships
Extending Grace
A Place of Grace becomes a source of grace for the community
If you missed last week's, you can listen to it here.
This Sunday - 31st May
St Mary’s, Wargrave
8:00am - Holy Communion (Trad. Lang.)
10:00am - All Age Service with Communion
Quiet children's activites available at the back of church
Fun & Faith
Children (and Parents) to join the 10:00am service where they will leave during the sermon to attend Fun & Faith, returning for Holy Communion
Bible Readings
8:00am - Ephesians 2: 1-10 (NIVUK), Luke 15: 11-24 (NIVUK)
10:00am - Ephesians 2: 1-10 (NIVUK), Luke 15: 11-24 (ICB)
Parish Notices
ST PETER’S SPIRE APPEAL
Many of you will already be aware that St Peter's Church is currently closed following concerns about the condition of the church spire. While this has understandably been disappointing for our congregation and the wider community, the safety of everyone who uses the building must remain our priority.
We are currently exploring a number of options for carrying out a full inspection of the spire and establishing what work may be needed to secure the future of the church building. We continue to work closely with the relevant organisations and are hopeful that progress can be made as quickly as possible.
Our fundraising efforts are now underway, and we are excited to begin what we hope will be a real community-wide effort to support St Peter's. Our first event will be a Folk Evening at Knowl Hill Village Hall on Saturday 6th June, and we would love to see as many people there as possible.
We are extremely grateful for the kindness, encouragement and support already shown by so many people within the community.
Saturday 6th June | 7:00pm | Knowl Hill Village Hall
WARGRAVE FESTIVAL HELP NEEDED
We're excited that Wargrave Festival is coming up in June, and our church will be hosting several events as part of the celebrations.
To make these events run smoothly, we're looking for volunteers to help with set-up, welcoming and assisting during the events, and clearing down afterwards. Even an hour or two of your time would make a real difference. The jobs are varied.
If you're able to help in any way, please do let us know - we'd love to have you involved.
Thank you so much for your support!
ALPHA - COMING SOON
We are pleased to be running Alpha weekly from 30th September to 2nd December. Alpha is a series of relaxed and open conversations where people can explore the Christian faith, ask questions, and share their thoughts in a welcoming and informal setting. Each session includes time to connect, watch a short talk, and discuss together, with no pressure and no prior knowledge needed. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith for the first time or simply curious to find out more.
Starting September 2026
Community Notices
JOB CLUB COURSE
Are you looking how to gain the skills to step confidently into your next job? CAP's next Job Club is starting on Thursday 11th June for eight free sessions in Henley. During the course, you will gain help with writing your CV, identifying roles that might suit you, guidance on how to apply for jobs and how to present your skills in a relevant way to potential employees. If you are interested in attending contact Maryanne directly on Tel. 07549 132335 or by email
Thursdays from 11th June | 10:00am - 12 noon | d:two, Henley
You can also catch up with what CAP have been doing and how you can help further in their newsletter.
SUMMER ORGAN RECITAL
On Saturday 6th June, the Friends of St Nicholas are hosting organists Keith Dukes, Paul Jackson, Ben Nicholas and Stephen Olowomeye alongside international soprano, Astrid Marie Lazar for a musical evening of incredible music as they showcase their beautifully refurbished organ and raise vital funds for its ongoing care.
Tickets are £15 per person. Book Now...
Saturday 6th June | 7:00pm | St Nicholas Church, Hurst
OPEN-AIR THEATRE
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Featuring live music, audience interaction and more mystery than you can shake a magnifying glass at, The Pantaloons are bringing you Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles in the field at Knowl Hill Grange on Saturday 4th July. Gates open at 6:00pm with the performance starting at 7:00pm.
Tickets start from £10 per person. Book Now...
Saturday 4th July | 6:00pm | The Field at Knowl Hill Grange
In other news
What’s on this Week
28th May - 3rd June
Friday 29th | 10:00am | Ambles with Bob
As usual, please meet at the kissing gate on Blakes Road, opposite Purfield Drive for our amble and a short stop half-way round at Hennerton Golf Course for a coffee. Please note, if it is raining the amble will not proceed.
Monday 1st | 10:30am | Pop in Club
Come and enjoy a variety of activities and time with others in the Hannen Room.
Tuesday 2nd | 2:30pm | Welcome Café
Come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some great conversation in the Hannen Room. Everyone is 'Welcome'.
Wednesday 3rd | 9:30am | Butterflies
Enjoy some time with other parents/carers and their little ones as we answer any and all of your questions.
Save the Dates
MAY
Sunday 31st - All Age Service at 10:00am (WG)
Sunday 31st - Welcome to St Mary’s Lunch at 12:30pm (CC)
JUNE
Wednesday 3rd - Butterflies at 9:30am (CC)
Saturday 6th - Ladies' Breakfast at 9:00am (CC)
Saturday 6th - St Peter’s Folk Night at 7:00pm (KHVH)
Wednesday 10th - A Quiet Space for Prayer at 9:30am (HR)
Thursday 18th - CAMEO: Beetle Drive
Sunday 28th - Festival Service (MG)
Sunday 28th - Family Braai (MG)
KEY
WG = Wargrave | KH = Knowl Hill | WR = Warren Row
CC = Church Centre | HR = Hannen Room | MG = Mill Green
KHVH = Knowl Hill Village Hall | Ext. = External
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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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