July 2026 - E-Magazine
- Jul 3
- 4 min read
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Services throughout the Parish
Sunday 5th July 5th Sunday of Trinity - Green Zechariah 9: 9-12 Psalm 145: 8-15 Romans 7: 15-25a Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-end
St Mary 8.15am Communion 10.30am All-Age Worship with baptisms 6.30pm 630 Praise St Nix 9.30am Communion St James 11.00am Communion St Peter 6.30pm Evensong
Sunday 5th July 10.30am at Bristol Cathedral All are welcome to attend the Ordination of Charlie Blackett as Deacon
Sunday 12th July 6th Sunday of Trinity - Green Isaiah 55: 10-13 Psalm 65 Romans 8: 1-11 Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23
St Mary 8.15am Communion 10.30am Communion St Nix 9.30am Morning Worship St James 11.00am Morning Worship and Baptism St Peter 6.30pm Evensong
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Sunday 19th July 7th Sunday of Trinity - Green Isaiah 44: 6-8 Psalm 86: 11-end Romans 8: 12-25 Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43
St Mary 8.15am Communion 10.30am Morning Worship and Baptism 6.30pm 630 Praise
St Nix 9.30am Communion
St James 11.00am Communion
St Peter 6.30pm Evensong
Sunday 26th July 8th Sunday of Trinity - Green 1 Kings 3: 5-12 Psalm 119: 129-136 Romans 8: 26-end Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52
St Mary 8.15am Communion 10.30am Communion
St Nix 9.30am Morning Worship
St James 11.00am Morning Worship—Pet Service
St Peter 6.30pm Holy Communion
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A Foretaste of Heaven
As you read this, we have entered all the excitement of the Football World Cup. Slightly different this year as the timings in the USA are difficult to work with, and it’s not ideal to do all the bbqs, big get-togethers, family gatherings starting just before or just after midnight! All across England and Scotland, households will be lulled into that euphoric state - how far will our team progress this time? Each time around our hopes are raised, and then dashed, whether it be David Beckham’s leg or Maradona’s hand or the dreaded penalty shootout, or just the fact that other teams are often better than us… but maybe, just maybe this year it will all be different??!
The other thing that’s different, and quite fun, is that there are more countries represented – some territories such as Curacao I had never heard of before. It’s great when so many countries get together for a sports festival. For just a few weeks, the world can tell a different story of celebrating the vibrancy of different cultures coming together – and while England and Scotland keep winning our moods will be very upbeat!
It's often not long after these global sports events that the mood changes and once more wars, suffering and sadness become the main focus of world events. But there’s a wonderful prophecy and vision that comes towards the end of the Bible in the book of Revelation. It talks about a massive crowd that no-one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne of God. In the midst of all the troubles in the world both present and future, this is a vision of the destiny of the world and its population: God is calling people from all backgrounds into his Kingdom and to live in a changed world where God and his goodness and love take centre stage.
That’s why the church is all about bringing people together, about creating family no matter what anyone’s background is |
building a culture of acceptance and wonder, as we all go on a journey of transformation, leaving our old regrets and habits behind, and taking on Jesus’ way of life.
So, whether it’s St Mary’s near Yate Centre, St Nix in Abbotswood, St James at Westerleigh, or St Peter’s tucked away in Wapley, that’s what our aim is – to bring people together around the throne of God. A foretaste of heaven, a joy to begin to experience that will go on and on well beyond whichever country is handed the World Cup every 4 years. And there is definitely a place for you – and, if you live with others, a place for your whole family.
Our prayers for everyone to have a happy and peaceful summer and see you soon! |
The Mothers’ Union Meetings for 2026 are: - Our Mothers’ Union meetings start at 2pm; they all feature a short time of worship and finish with refreshments. New members and visitors are always welcome.
The dates for this year are:- Sat 18th July - St Mary's Cream tea (as above) Sat 8th August - 150 yrs Celebration Service at Bristol Cathedral Thurs 17th September - St Mary's - Chris Farrell Speaker Thurs 15th October - St Nix - Desert Island Discs/books Thurs 19th November - St Nix - 6 days reflection Thurs 17th December - St Mary's - Christmas Gathering
Contact: Jacky Fredrickson 07501670265 for more info. Website: muyate.org.uk
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Readings for Morning and Evening Prayer The Table below has the readings for Morning and Evening prayer. Prayer books are available from the Parish Office. |
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Faith and Fellowship on Fridays 10.00am–11.30am at St Nix
We are a mixed group of people from across the parish, from within church and without, all with a desire to learn more from Bible study and discussion. We share stories of our lives and our faith journey, whether just beginning or more well-travelled!! We laugh together and at times share a tear or two.
Prayer is important to us as we seek to actively live out our belief in Jesus among the people we are with every day. We readily welcome others to join us. |
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Weekly at St Mary’s
Thursday Communion at 10.00am
Compline @8pm
Before the lockdown happened, we had recorded the saying of Compline. We ask that each evening at 8pm we light a candle in our window and pray together for our nation using the words of the Compline service - it takes just over 5 minutes.
Visit the parish website and click on the recordings to listen; you will find the words of the service there too.
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