Weekly News

The Fifth Sunday after Trinity - 5th July 2026

Dear all

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus offers that beautiful and gracious invitation: "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." In a busy and demanding world, so full of horror and troubles, it is good to remember this invitation, and that there is hope for better. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are warmly invited to join us as we gather in God's presence, and may our worship be a place of refreshment, hope, and renewed strength. Together, let us listen for God's voice, receive Christ's peace, and encourage one another as we grow in faith and love.

There is information for the coming week below  as well as general church notices and prayer intentions and I would encourage you to take a look at all that is on offer. 

This Sunday there will be six services  in the benefice:

    8.30am - Holy Communion, Beedon

    9.30am - Eucharist, Chieveley

    9.30am - Eucharist, Peasemore

 11.00am - Family Service & Baptism, West Ilsley

 11.00am - Eucharist, Boxford

    6.00pm - Evensong, Farnborough

Next Sunday - 12th July -  the services will be:

    8.30am - Holy Communion, West Ilsley

    9.30am - Eucharist, Winterbourne

 11.00am - Family Service, Boxford

 11.00am - Eucharist, Stockcross

    6.00pm - Evensong, Chieveley

Every Wednesday there is a service of Holy Communion in St Mary's, Chieveley at 10.30am which is followed by coffee. 

Sermons from Douglas and Bishop Mary are available by following this link, and there are news items and dates for your diary on the website and the pew sheet including details of further fundraising events.

Please do also encourage others to keep in touch with what is going on by signing up to these updates. Just forward this email or cut and paste the following link and send it to them: 

https://mailchi.mp/d58d3b280189/east-downland-sign-up

For now, as always, all the best and God bless

                      John