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Read the latest Upper Thames newsletter dated 16 May 2025.

Scroll down for major events or visit our calendar:

May & June Services

• Sunday 18th May - Easter 5
  • St Sampson's:
    • 8am BCP Holy Communion followed by breakfast
    • 10am Morning Worship
    • 6.30pm Evensong
  • Holy Cross:
    • 10am Holy Communion
    • 6pm Evensong in the church
  • St John the Baptist
    • 10am Holy Communion
       
• Sunday 25th May - Easter 6
  • St Sampson's:
    • 10am Holy Communion
  • Holy Cross:
    • 8.30am BCP Holy Communion
  • St John the Baptist:
    • 10am Morning Worship
       
• Ascension Day - Thursday 29 May
  • 8.30am Holy Communion at Sampson's - followed by croissants & coffee/tea
    (replaces Morning Prayers)
     
• Sunday 1 June - Easter 7
  • St Sampson's
    • 8am Holy Communion
    • 10am Morning Worship with the Music Group
    • 6.30pm Evensong
  • Holy Cross
    • 10am Holy Communion
  • St John the Baptist
    • 10am Morning Worship
       
• Sunday 8 June - Pentecost
  • 10am Upper Thames Worship Together Holy Communion at St Sampson's
  • 3.30pm Messy Church at Holy Cross - celebrating Wind, Fire and the Holy Spirit. Helpers welcome, as well as people of all stages and ages to explore faith together. 
     
• Trinity Sunday - 15 June
  • St Sampson's
    • 8am BCP Holy Communion
    • 10am Morning Worship
    • 6.30pm Evensong
  • Holy Cross
    • 10am Morning Worship
    • 6pm Evensong in the church
  • St John the Baptist
    • 10am Holy Communion
       
• Sunday 22 June - Trinity 1
  • St Sampson's
    • 10am Holy Communion
  • Holy Cross
    • 8.30am BCP Holy Communion
  • St John the Baptist
    • 10am Morning Worship
       
• Sunday 29 June - Trinity 2
  • 10am Upper Thames Worship Together Holy Communion at Holy Cross

Events:

• Christian Aid Week

• Dig Deeper into the Lord of Psalm 23

• Latton Garden Party in aid of the Bala Children's Centre

• Concert - Karl Jenkins' "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace" in aid of the St Sampson's Church Appeal Fund

Christian Aid Week 11 - 17 May

Donation envelopes are being delivered with the May Chronicle. There is a list of collection points for the envelopes in the Chronicle and there should be one within a few minutes walk of your house! There will also be a collection bucket in St Sampson's shortly.                                           

Events in Cricklade:                                                    

CALL IN FOR COFFEE
Friday 16 May 10 - 11.30am at Cricklade United Church Hall
Please come along for a coffee/tea in support of Christian Aid.
Fairtrade stall available

STREET COLLECTION - morning of Saturday 17 May in Cricklade High Street

When seeing the news from the most disadvantaged and war-torn areas of the world it is apparent that Christian Aid's help and support has never been more needed. The withdrawal of overseas aid in whole or part by the governments of the USA and UK has placed massive pressure on charities such as Christian Aid to fill the gap left. Christian Aid is continuing to respond to crisis and to maintain their extensive development work through their local partners but they need help. Over the last months Christian Aid has supported in particular relief work in Gaza, Israel, the West Bank and Myanmar. 

The Christian Aid Team

Everyone is welcome to come and Dig Deeper into The Lord of Psalm 23

The words of Psalm 23 (which starts ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’) are a marvellous description of who God is and what God does for us, so we will explore together how psalm 23 can underpin our lives of faith today.

Each of the 3 sessions stands on its own, so you’re welcome to come to all or any of the Wednesday afternoons.

In St Sampson’s lady chapel 2pm for start at 2.10 pm and finishing at 3.30pm. 

Do ask Shirley D if you’d like to know more. 

May 21st Psalm 23 v 1-3

The sheep and the Shepherd - Who He is, What He provides and Where He leads.

June 4th Ps 23 v 4

The traveller and the Companion - How He leads, Where He is, What He holds.

June 18th or 25th Ps 23 v 5 & 6

The guests and the Host -  How He welcomes, What He  sends, Where He invites.

Based on The Lord of Psalm 23 by David Gibson, which is a wonderful resource,

but there’s no need to buy the book!  

Latton Garden Party in aid of the Bala Children's Centre in Kenya - 14 June

"The Armed Man: a Mass for Peace" by Karl Jenkins - 5pm on 28 June at St Sampson's

A concert in aid of St Sampson's Church Appeal Fund

A massed choir of local choristers & singers lead by Mark Lee - Director of Music at Bristol Cathedral - with instrumental ensemble.

Tickets £7 including a glass of wine can be bought on the door or booked online:

CONCERT - "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace" by Karl Jenkins at St Sampson's Church event tickets from TicketSource