Creation – Earth
TODAY
8.00am HOLY COMMUNION in Church
10.00am HOLY COMMUNION in Church and on YouTube
NEXT WEEK
Monday 22nd September 7.00pm PCC Meeting – Church Hall
Tuesday 23rd September 9.00 am Morning Prayer – Church
Thursday 25th September 9.00 am Morning Prayer – Church
SUNDAY 28th SEPTEMBER
Creation – Humanity
8am MORNING PRAYER in Church
Preacher: Tracy Mason
Reading: Genesis 1.26-28; 2.7-8, 15, 19
Sidespersons: Jean Reens and Christine Wrixon
10.00am HOLY COMMUINION in Church and on YouTube
Preacher: Tracy Mason
Intercessor: Helen Toomer
Reading: Genesis 1.26-28; 2.7-8, 15, 19
Reader: Lillian Wicks
Altar Servers: Gillian Pitter and Andrew Francis
Sidespersons: Alan & Kathy Gregory
Live streaming the 10am service The 10am service will be live streamed on You Tube. Please visit our YouTube Channel on https://www.youtube.com/@WroughtonWichelstoweParChurch (or search for Wroughton and Wichelstowe Parish church) and press the ‘subscribe’ button.
Small Groups
If you would like to join a small group, please contact the leaders of the groups below and find out where there is space. We would love to have everyone involved in a small group.
| 22 Kellsboro Avenue | Mondays 10am-11.30 | Lillian Wicks & Louise Bessent
Restart 22nd September |
| 12 Artis Avenue | Tuesdays at 7.30pm | Carolyn Kirk & Lorna Robinson |
| Church Hall | Alternate Tuesday evenings | Nick & Joan Orman next mtg 7/10 |
| The Vicarage | Wednesday evenings during term time | Karen Harrison |
| Church Hall | Saturday men’s Fellowship – Bi-Monthly | Mike Mason |
‘Sunday Club’ dates
Our Sunday morning group for primary school aged children takes place in the Vicarage during the 10am service, usually on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Future dates are:
| Date | Adults- lead/support | |
| 21/9 | Karen H/Miriam | Joseph (coat/dreams) |
| 5/10 | Hannah/Holly | Joseph (Prison/Ruler) |
| 19/10 | Barbara/Carolyn | Battle of Jericho |
| 2/11 | Tracy/Lynn | Samson-Great deeds |
| 23/11
Morning Worship on 16th. |
Joan/Helena T | Samson- Delilah/Philistines |
| 7/12 | Phill/Karen F | Christmas- Mary/ Joseph Gabriel Bethlehem |
| 21/12 | Karen H/Miriam | Birth/shepherds/ message |
| 4/1/2026 | Barbara/Carolyn | Kings/Epiphany |
Creationtide
During September Christians across the world celebrate the Season of Creation, or ‘Creationtide’. As Christians, we are called to be truth-tellers and hope-bearers. The climate and ecological crisis is real and urgent, but it is not without hope if we act together. By engaging with Creationtide, we remind ourselves and others of the need to move beyond ignorance, apathy, and paralysis into prayerful, faithful action. Even small steps can make a big difference.
Harvest breakfast in church – Sunday 5th October
The next breakfast in church will be held at Harvest Thanksgiving, on Sunday 5th October. A continental breakfast will be served in church between the two morning services, from 8.50am to 9.45am. Hot drinks, fruit juices, warm croissants, toast and preserves will be available to enjoy!
Everyone is warmly invited! It will be a great opportunity to chat to old friends and make new ones.
Exam invigilator wanted at The Deanery School
Salary: £12.21 per hour. Working under the direction of our knowledgeable Exams Officers and Lead Invigilators, you will help support our pupils at a critical period in their education. Successful candidates will be recruited as part of The Park Academies Trust team, which means you will also have the opportunity to work at other Trust schools. As part of your role you will be asked to attend appropriate team meetings and training. Follow this link to apply: https://www.eteach.com/job/exam-invigilator-1505808?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=etb2c059%20system%20generated%20email%20ETJB07
Choral Evensong 7th September
I would like to thank all those who helped with organising and running our special Evensong last Sunday, especially the many catering staff involved. The visiting choir members were all astounded at the provision of food and drink in Wroughton church compared to their own churches! John
REFRESHMENTS AFTER 10 AM SERVICE
Many thanks to all those who have provided us with delicious cakes and bakes for our refreshments after the 10 am service, it’s much appreciated. We thought to ensure don’t have lots of cakes on one day and none on others we could provide a sign up sheet….just add your name if you’re able to provide cake on a certain Sunday. The first sheet to cover October will be in church at the end of the month. No pressure as there will always be biscuits available if no one brings cake!
THE BIBLE COURSE
The Tuesday study group which meets at the church hall is going to be studying “The Bible Course” from Bible Society. This is an eight session course which looks at the big picture of the Bible, and how the stories fit together.
If anyone would like to join the group for this course (or longer) please speak to Nick or Joan Orman.
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 2nd September – 5th October 2025
Our church is registered as a Fairtrade Church, and has committed to use Fairtrade tea, coffee and sugar at all our events, but what does this mean?
Fairtrade is more than a label on your coffee or bananas – it’s a way to make trade work better for the people behind our favourite products.
The Fairtrade Foundation works with small-scale farmers and workers around the world to build a fairer trade system – one where they can earn a decent income, work in safe conditions, and invest in their futures as they see fit.
Here’s just some of what they do:
Fairer prices: They set a Minimum Price, a safety net that protects farmers and workers when market prices fall, but still allows them to earn more when prices rise.
Fairtrade Premium: This sets them apart. Farmers and workers receive the Premium – extra money which they decide how to invest, whether it’s for schools, healthcare, or farming improvements.
Fairer working rights: Their standards include rights at work, safe conditions, and democratic structures in producer cooperatives, ensuring farmers and workers have a stronger voice.
Building sustainable futures: They support smallholder farms to adopt climate-smart practices, improve crop quality, and invest in their long-term resilience.
Ethical business partnerships: They work with brands, retailers, and governments, advising on ethical sourcing, certification, trade policy, and supply chain integrity.
Campaigning for trade justice: Through grassroot campaigner groups and lobbying, they build public support and push for fairer trade policies and practices.
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight is focussing on tea. What brand do you buy? Is it Fairtrade certified? Many of the brands in our supermarkets are, even some of the own-label ones. Could you try a Fairtrade brand during this fortnight?
We may be familiar with Fairtrade labels on foods such as tea, coffee, sugar, chocolate and bananas, but did you know that you can also buy clothes and household goods made with Fairtrade cotton, jute, wool and rubber, or crafted from recycled materials?
Our actions can help work for a fairer world.
Help us raise funds when you shop on-line
We’re now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can help us for FREE. Over 8,000 retailers will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! All you need to do is sign up and remember to use easyfundraising whenever you shop online. It’s easy and completely FREE! These donations really mount up, so please sign up to support us at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/wroughton-and-wichelstowe-parish-church/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pmc&utm_content=email-1
Connor Western
I am running the Swindon Half Marathon on September 28th and raising money for Prospect Hospice. This is my first EVER half marathon, and I am pushing myself and training hard to do it justice. Prospect Hospice is an incredible charity, who help so many families, when it comes to the end of a life. Prospect Hospice provides dedicated End of Life care to patients and their families, every single day of the year, for free. Thank you for reading and wish me luck! Connor
Home Communion
If anyone is unable to attend Church through illness, or infirmity, they can receive the reserved communion from a lay reader who is a member of the pastoral team. This is offered on an occasional or monthly basis. Please contact the Vicar or Janet in the office 812050.
Funerals
We commend to God’s care and keeping those who have died, Sheila Davies. We pray for all those who mourn the loss of a loved one.
Floodlighting
The Church will be floodlit on Friday 19th September by Janet Burchell in memory of her dad, Jack Bamford on his birthday; On Wednesday 24th September by Trish Oak-Myall in memory of her beloved husband, Ian Myall on his birthday; On Thursday 25th September by Lynda Nicholls in memory of her father, Mike Durston on his birthday; On Friday 26th September by Mrs Little in memory of her husband, Robin Little forever in my heart.
If you would like the Church to be floodlit for a special occasion (cost £20.00) Forms are available in Church or online please return to Janet in the Office or email office@wroughton.com.
The Parish Office, Priors Hill, Wroughton, SN4 0RT – 01793 812050 office@wroughton.com Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 1.30pm Revd Phill Harrison – Vicar 01793 812301 vicar@wroughton.com
