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Pew Sheet for 18th July 2021

18th July 2021— Seventh Sunday after Trinity 9.00am—Alfrick BCP HC 10.30am—Suckley Morning Worship 10.30am— CW HC 10.30am—Martley Morning Worship 4.00pm—Clifton Patronal Service

25th July 2021—Eighth Sunday after Trinity 9.00am—Martley CW HC 10.30am—Crown East CW HC 10.30am— Harpley Circle Service via Zoom 12.noon—Alfrick Patronal Service 3.30pm— Almshouse Wood Forest Church 6.00pm— Leigh Evensong 6.30pm— Evensong

1st August 2021—Ninth Sunday after Trinity 10.30am—Leigh CW HC 10.30am—Martley CW HC 10.30am—Harpley Morning Worship 10.30 am—Broadwas Morning Worship 10.30am— CW HC 6.00pm—Alfrick Evensong

Wednesday 4th August—Midweek Holy Communion at Suckley

8th August 2021—Tenth Sunday after Trinity 9.00am– Bransford BCP HC 10.30am– Crown East Matins 10.30am– Wichenford CW HC 10.30am—Clifton CW HC 3.30pm— Evening Worship Worship this week on WWRT live stream: Wed 21st July - Holy Communion led by Rev Jennifer Whittaker Friday 23rd July - Thought for the Week by Susan Parkes

Collect for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity Generous God, you give us gifts and make them grow; though our faith is small as mustard seed, make it grow to your glory and the flourishing of your; through Jesus Christ our Lord Readings: Jeremiah 23.1-6, Psalm 23, Ephesians 2.11-22, Mark 6.30-34,53-56

Sunday Churchyard Cream Teas from 3-5 at Leigh Every Sunday from 30th May to 29th August Sunday Churchyard Cream Teas will be available at Leigh between 3 and 5pm. Also available on Bank Holiday Monday 31st May.

Leigh’ Churchyard Fete Leigh’s Churchyard Fete with cream teas will take place on Sunday 18th July again from 3pm to 5pm.

The New Worcester Deanery Team This week the Diocese is throwing some light on the new Worcester Deanery Team, of which the WWRT forms part. The new Worcester Deanery has largely combined the old Worcester East and Martley and Worcester West deaneries along with a few parishes in Droit- wich. Diane Cooksey is the Area Dean and the deanery leadership team also includes Robert Pearce (Lay Chair), Paul Fulbrook (Secretary), Anne Potter, Mike Bunclark and Stephanie Watson.

More details can be found on the Diocesan website here: https://www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/worcester-deanery- 6049.php

Church of announces Generosity Week This Harvest, the Church of England is launching Generosity Week to give us the time and space to reflect on God’s Generosity and cel- ebrate God’s generosity within our church’s ministry and mis- sion. More details here: https://www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/generosity-week.php

July’s Forest Church

Entering the Next Stage of the Government’s Roadmap The Secretary of State for Health confirmed plans on Monday to move towards the next stage of the Government’s roadmap on July 19. How that will affect public worship in our churches is yet to be an- nounced. Further clarification is being sought by the Church of Eng- land from the Government’s Places of Worship Taskforce on a range of areas affecting public worship and places of worship. An update will appear in next week’s pew sheet

We continue to pray for those who are sick especially Jonathan Fowle

We pray for those who are mourning the loss of loved ones es- pecially the families of: Marjorie Dew and David Roberts if you would like someone prayed for in the coming week please let Rev David or Rev Anne have their name by Wednesday morning.

Opening times of church buildings for private prayer Crown East - not open Suckley– Every day except Tuesday between 10 am - 5 pm Clifton - opening seven days a week Alfrick - everyday Leigh - Everyday 10am - 6pm Broadwas - Sundays 10am - 4pm Cotheridge - Everyday 9am - 5pm Shelsley - Sundays 10am—4pm Wichenford Sundays 10am—2pm and Wednesdays 2pm— 6pm Harpley - not open while repairs are undertaken Martley - Sundays 10am –12 noon

Contact details for the Clergy:- Rev David Sherwin (Team Rector) 01886 888664 [email protected] Rev Anne Potter (Team Vicar) 01886 832355 [email protected] Rev Jennifer Whittaker 01886 833897 [email protected] Rev Jen Denniston [email protected]

If you have an administration query or would like something added to A Church Near You please contact Alison Khan on 07984 748059 or [email protected] or Liz Edwards on [email protected]

For those of you with computers, IPads or other such ‘modern technology’ you will continue to find worship through our youtube wwrtlivestream Other information can be found on individual church pages on A Church Near You and our Facebook pages www;facebook.com/ Worcesterwestruralteam www.facebook.com/suckleychurch