Creation – Humanity
TODAY
8.00am MORNING PRAYER in Church
10.00am HOLY COMMUNION in Church and on YouTube
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday 30th September 9.00 am Morning Prayer – Church
7.30pm Prayer & Bless Wroughton – Church Hall
Thursday 2nd October 9.00 am Morning Prayer – Church
SUNDAY 5th October
Harvest
8am HOLY COMMUNION in Church
Preacher: Dr John Godfree
Reading: Philippians 4. 4-9
Sidespersons: Pat Lewis and Dee Vincent
8.50am HARVEST BREAKFAST IN CHURCH
A continental breakfast will be served in church between the two morning services, from 8.50am to 9.45am
10.00am HOLY COMMUINION in Church and on YouTube
Preacher: Dr John Godfree
Intercessor: Helena Thomas
Reading: Philippians 4. 4-9
Reader: Lorna Robinson
Altar Servers: Judith Alexander and Jean Ford
Sidespersons: Rose Humphries and Pat Herring
6.00pm EVENSONG in Church
Preacher: Mark Tubey
Intercessor: Janet Henderson
Reading: Deuteronomy 8. 7-18
Reader: Jean Ford
Sidespersons: Sylvia Woodward and Jean Ford
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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Diocese launches Statement of Needs ahead of Bishop appointment process
The Diocese of Bristol has released its Statement of Needs, a comprehensive and prayerfully discerned document outlining the vision, priorities, and aspirations for the next Bishop of Bristol.
Following an extensive consultation involving over 1,200 voices from across the Diocese (including clergy, lay leaders, youth groups, and diverse communities) the Statement of Needs reflects a shared longing for a bishop who is a relational, visionary, and rooted in prayer. It sets out the qualities, leadership areas, and strategic challenges that will shape the next phase of episcopal ministry in the Diocese.
You can read the statement of needs at https://www.bristol.anglican.org/news/statement-of-needs.php
PRAYER MEETING
On the last Tuesday of each month, a group of us meet in the church hall to pray for our community of Wroughton and Wichelstowe. The meeting begins at 7.30pm and lasts for an hour. Please come along if you are able, the next meeting is this coming Tuesday 30 September.
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.
Harvest Gifts – Sunday 5th October
Our harvest celebrations will be taking place on Sunday 5th October and we will be collecting gifts for the Filling Station as usual. Filling Station is a weekly initiative that has been running for many years to help homeless and insecurely housed people in Swindon. It’s a mobile kitchen that sets up in central Swindon every Thursday from 7pm – 8:15pm. A team serves soup, hot and cold drinks, hotdogs, and a variety of cakes and biscuits, while building relationships and just talking to the people who come along. In addition to this, the team are able to hand out to each attendee a ‘care package’ which contains a variety of basic essentials ranging from toothbrushes to blankets, that help them get through the week. Please see the back page of the notice sheet for a list of suggested donations.
The Filling Station – Sandwiches, Thursday 16th October 2025
Our church has been asked to do a swap so we will be supplying sandwiches etc. for the homeless via the Filling Station on Thursday 16th October July. This means we won’t be needed to do it again until next year! If you would be willing to prepare a loaf of sandwiches or supply something else, please add your name to the signup sheet on the church chest and take a reminder card. Please note that the food needs to be taken to 11 Blenheim Road (Alan and Kathy Gregory’s).
Date for you diary
A few of our 8 o’clock congregation have decided to get together on Wednesday October 8th at 11.30am for a light lunch at the Prospect Hospice Café.
Please join us if you can. Christine Wrixon.
Alternative for Halloween
We are planning a Pumpkin Party on Friday 31st October starting at 11.30 am. If you are able to help by coming along to the Church Hall and chatting to children and parents or helping with craft please let Barbara know. We will ask for food donations nearer the time.
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
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.
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 My link: https://givestar.io/gs/swindon-half-marathon-66381?fbclid=Iwb21leAMvgm5jbGNrAy-CaGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeZ9I8Mg-mvrUcubUVQbAgzUINsVT8y1JOzW7BlgYau9R37lrdvugBjZFVx7I_aem_N6c_bdN5fL9O_I96R2IQqQ
Congratulations
To Michael & Diane Robins who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on Thursday. Have a lovely day and congrations to you both.
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 Thursday 2nd October to celebrate the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of
Michael & Diane Robins. Congratulations to you both.
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
THE FILLING STATION
feeding the hungry on the streets
Registered Charity No 1072429
SUGGESTED DONATIONS
FOOD
Please put yourself in the position of a person sleeping on the streets, or living in a bedsit with limited, if any, cooking facilities. Consider whether it can be eaten from the can, heated simply, and opened easily (ring pull)
Peaches or Fruit
Baked Beans with sausage
Rice Pudding
Tuna Chunks
Corned Beef
Soup
Baked Beans / Spaghetti / Ravioli
(NOT, tinned tomato or any other vegetable, or tinned pies.
Please think ”Can I eat it now!)
TOILETARIES
The life style of most of the clients is such that they need everything, every week. Surprisingly, soap is one thing we don’t need, as there is limited access to water to use it, and the toilets they use supply it anyway! Again we have listed some suggestions. Small and many is better than big, as they will get lost quickly!
Razors
Roll-on Deodorant
Shampoo, Shaving Cream
Loo Rolls,Household Candle
