Latest news

Read the latest Upper Thames newsletter (PDF).

For events and services click here for the calendar. Please check the calendar in case of changes to the service schedule for next month. This month's services are given below.

September services across Upper Thames
 

• 22 September - Trinity 17
  • St Sampson's:
    • 10am Holy Communion
  • Holy Cross:
    • 8.30am Holy Communion
  • St John the Baptist:
    • 10am Morning Worship
       
• 29 September - Trinity 18
  • 10am Upper Thames Worship Together at Holy Cross

Upcoming Events

• Growing Together In Prayer
• Ride & Stride 2024
• St Sampson's church walk

See below for more details!

Growing Together in Prayer - a prayer course

Time to explore prayer in different ways to help us to grow in our own prayer lives.
After thinking about prayer during August in our 10am services, you might like to continue on the same theme.
Debbie is running a four week course/workshop/chat at her house on Sunday afternoons.

• Growing like Jesus in prayer
• Growing ourselves in prayer
• Growing in prayer for others
• Growing in prayer for the world

4.30-6pm Sunday September 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd 
14 Bath Road left hand front door
 
No previous experience necessary, no question too small, no idea too big.
It would be really helpful (but not essential) to know if you are coming – can you let Debbie know?

Ride & Stride 2024 - Saturday 14 September

St Sampson's and St John the Baptist churches are taking part. Find out all about it here: Home Page - Ride and Stride (ridestride.org)

St Sampson's Church Walk - Sunday 22 September 11.10am

Click here for a comprehensive route guide, photos and all details (pdf)

Brief summary: 5 miles long with an option to finish after 4 miles and have a lift back. 

• Refreshment stops and toilet facilities along the way.
• Includes pavements, a bridleway, public footpaths and a quiet road.
• Mostly flat but there is a hill, some uneven ground and downhill inclines.
• Sturdy trainers or walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing needed.
• Basic first aid kit, mobile phones and water will be carried by the organisers.
• Well-behaved dogs welcome (although dogs are not permitted in Orchard Cottage or the leisure centre).

The walk will be postponed if the weather is too bad. Any questions - please reply to this email. Hope you can join us!