June 2025 - E-Magazine
- The Team at Yate Parish
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Services throughout the Parish
Sunday 1st June - Ascension Sunday 7th Sunday of Easter — White Acts 16.16-34 Revelation 22.12-14,16,17,20-end John 17.20 -end
St Mary 8.15am Communion 10.30am All Age Service 6.30pm 630 Praise
St Nix 9.30am Communion
St James
11.00am Communion
St Peter 6.30pm Evening Worship (Book of Common Prayer)
Sunday 8th June Pentecost Sunday — Red Acts 2.1-21 Romans 8.14-17 john 14.8-17,25-27
St Mary 8.15am Communion 10.30am Communion 6.30pm 630 Praise
St Nix 9.30am Morning Worship
St James 11.00am Morning Worship
St Peter 6.30pm Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
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Sunday 15th June Trinity Sunday — Green Proverbs 8.1-4,22-31 Romans 5.1-5 John 16.12-15
St Mary 8.15am Communion 10.30am Morning Worship 6.30pm 630 Praise
St Nix 9.30am Communion
St James 11.00am Communion
St Peter 6.30pm Evening Worship (Book of Common Prayer)
Sunday 22nd June 1st Sunday of Trinity—Green Isaiah 65.1-9 Galatians 3.23-end Luke 8.26-39
Kingsgate Park 10.30am Praise in the Park
St James 11.00am Morning Worship
St Peter 6.30pm Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
Sunday 29th June 2nd Sunday of Trinity—Red Acts 12.1-11 1 Peter 2.19-end Matthew 16.13-19
St Peter 6.30pm Parish Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
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Sunday 15th June Trinity Sunday — Green Proverbs 8.1-4,22-31 Romans 5.1-5 John 16.12-15
St Mary 8.15am Communion 10.30am Morning Worship 6.30pm 630 Praise
St Nix 9.30am Communion
St James 11.00am Communion
St Peter 6.30pm Evening Worship (Book of Common Prayer)
Sunday 22nd June 1st Sunday of Trinity—Green Isaiah 65.1-9 Galatians 3.23-end Luke 8.26-39
Kingsgate Park 10.30am Praise in the Park
St James 11.00am Morning Worship
St Peter 6.30pm Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
Sunday 29th June 2nd Sunday of Trinity—Red Acts 12.1-11 1 Peter 2.19-end Matthew 16.13-19
St Peter 6.30pm Parish Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
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Don’t Panic Captain Mannering I’m happy to say that I’m too young to have watched Dad’s Army. My dad wouldn’t consider watching the repeats, so I missed out on that classic British comedy. But I am aware of the phrase, “Don’t Panic Captain Mannering”. This made me think of a reading at 630 praise a few weeks back, the resurrection story from Mark’s Gospel. “When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”
There was a question here I had never really noticed before, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” The women were totally ill-prepared for what was going to happen. They were called by God to go and anoint the body of Jesus but they did not have the first clue how they would do it. They could have decided they couldn’t roll the stone away, so why go down there. The men were all cowering in the corner too scared to do anything, so why should they. They could have set off on their way to the tomb and then asked the question, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” and fallen into a massive panic, running around asking the question again and again, but never getting as far as the tomb.
But they did go to tomb and what did the angel say? …. “Do not be afraid”.
Change is aways difficult and can cause questioning, which can then provoke fear and panic. That question “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” is a natural and good question, but the women trusted in God and went to the tomb anyway. With my departure at the end of July, similar questions are asked to that of the women. Not “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” but “Who will |
take the services?”. These are good questions, but it is vital that they do not stir up fear and panic. It is important that we feel the fear and do it anyway, just like the women at the tomb. It is also important that we help each other avoid falling into the trap of panic and despair.
Thankfully, the Archdeacon and I have been working on a plan to ensure that all services will be covered. In a few weeks we will be interviewing for a Transitional priest who be appointed for three years starting in September. This will cover my services from then on. So we only have about six weeks’ worth of services where we are one priest short. I have prepared the ministry rota till the end of September and all services can be covered except two. I have asked the deanery for support with these services and if they cannot help I will ask the diocese to step in. I have full confidence that these will be covered before June. We also have very capable lay ministers who can step in if needed to do a service of the word rather than communion. At the beginning of June we will advertise both my role and Ian’s role as rector. The interviews are scheduled for the day after I leave in July. Given the 3-month notice period and Christmas it is likely that two new priests will join us either in November or more likely in January.
We can respond in two ways to the question “Who will take the services?” Either we can be like the women and trust in God and go to the tomb, even when we are not sure what is going to happen. Or we can ask the question “Who will take the services?” repeatedly and not go the tomb. With a new team starting we have an opportunity for a new chapter in the life of the parish, a new beginning just like the resurrection and the empty tomb. God asks us to trust him and be faithful even when we are scared and confused. I’m sure that in the coming months Yate Parish will listen to those words spoken so often by God, “Do not be afraid”. |
Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.
Since it began in May 2016, God has grown TKC from a dream of possibility into a movement which unites more than a million Christians in prayer, in nearly 90% of countries worldwide, across 85 different denominations and traditions, so that friends and family, neighbours and colleagues might come to faith in Jesus Christ.
Every person, household and church are encouraged to pray during the 11 days in their own way.
It is our hope and prayer, that those who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ and His love for the world, will hear it for themselves and respond and follow Him.
Specifically, we again invite each and every Christian across the globe to pray that God’s Spirit might work in the lives of 5 people who have not responded with their ‘Yes’ to God’s call.
Whether you have joined in ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ before or not, we invite you to take part and join in.
During Thy Kingdom Come we will be providing doves to write prayers on that can be used as a focus in the parish.
We will also be encouraging the use of Daily Prayer throughout this time, to help us as we pray.
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St James DCC
The new slimmed-down St. James DCC met for the first time on April 30th. Alongside the ex-officio members, the elected congregation representatives are Andrew Rapson, Carol Goddard and Jane Lawrence, with Carol Moore as our non-voting Minutes Secretary.
Due to the reduction in numbers Joy Archer, Kathryn and Patrick Mills all elected not to stand. We would like to thank them all for their loyal and long-standing service to St. James. Their experience and contribution will be sadly missed. |
St James Church Westerleigh Village Breakfast
Second Saturday of each month. 9am-11am 14th June, 12th July, 9th August, 13 September Come and enjoy a full cooked breakfast prepared specially for you or choose a lighter option. Good food and good company guaranteed |
Church Bells
Church bells have been rung in this parish for generations - in happy times for weddings and in sorrowful times for funerals. Ruby Hart was a child during the Second World War living in Wapley and attending St. Peter’s Church. She wrote in her memoirs:
In World War II ringing everywhere stopped. I was so pleased when the government allowed the bells to ring on one Sunday in 1943 because gradually we began to win the war in Africa.
On VE Day 2025 the bells rang out at St. Peter’s for another special event. Thank you to all Bellringers everywhere. On December 1st this year in the afternoon we invite everyone to come to St. Peter’s Church and hear the bells ring and some music as part of Yate Tree Fest. |
Avon Fire & Rescue Band Concert St Mary’s Church Friday 18th July 7.00pm
St Mary’s Church welcomes the Avon Fire & Rescue Band on Friday 18th July for a very musical evening concert. The band will be playing a selection of music from classical to film to pop, something for all tastes.
Tickets are £8.00 which will include a drink and nibbles in the interval, children under 16 go free.
Tickets available from the Coffee Shop at St Mary’s on a Sunday or online from Eventbrite on the link below.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/avon-fire-and-rescue-band-concert-tickets
Proceeds from the event will go to St Mary’s ensuring its ongoing use for and by the wider community for many years to come. |
Readings for Morning and Evening Prayer The Table below has the readings for Morning and Evening prayer. The Facebook prayers will read the Old Testament in the morning but you can chose either reading for morning or evening. Prayer books are available from the Parish Office. |
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Explore our Faith
A Weekly Group at St Nix Friday Re:fresh runs from 09:30 - 10:30 on a Friday during term-time held at St Nix.
A warm and welcoming group for adults and children (babies to school age) to spend time together chatting, playing, singing and pondering a spiritual thought of the day.
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Morning prayer in Yate Parish
Do you find prayer a little difficult? Would you like some inspiration? Go to the Yate Parish Facebook page to join in Morning Prayer led by our ministry team. You can watch live at 7.30am Monday to Saturday, or watch at any time later in the day. Many people have found it a great start to their day.
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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