St
Andrew's Church, IslehamA member of the Three Rivers Group of parishes
Chippenham, Fordham, Isleham, Kennett & Snailwell
The Diocese of Ely, The Church of England
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Mid-week Services All mid-week afternoon services are suspended for the summer holiday period, so there will be no afternoon mid-week services from now until September. Morning prayer continues at Fordham. Monday – Wednesday 9am; Thursday & Friday 8.15am. Evening worship Some of our churches have been looking at their pattern of worship. Three have now asked for evening worship once a month. Currently Fordham has three and Snailwell has one. If you would like to comment on our pattern of worship, and what would help you come closer to God, then please speak with one of the Ministry Team or any of the Churchwardens. The Upper Room Group A new group for anyone who has ever asked, ‘what’s it all about?’ Life? Love? God? Death? Spirituality? Suffering? Jesus? Prayer? Do encourage people to attend, and learn more about what it means to be a Christian today, and to explore what we all believe. Meeting on Mondays at 8pm; 20/27th Sept, 4/11th Oct. All at the Upper Room at The Chequers, Fordham. All Welcome! Do join us for informal discussions and conversation. There may well be a chance to eat and have a drink too if you need that. We are very grateful to the Chequers for allowing us the use of the room and the facilities. Volunteers Volunteers are needed to read, lead intercessions, take up the collection, arrange flowers, ring bells, make coffee, welcome newcomers, visit Baptism families etc etc in all our churches. If you would like to help, then please do be in touch with Mike or Kate and we will provide training if necessary and encouragement in any case. St Peter's Snailwell
Barn Dance and Barbeque - ‘Ely Pie’ are again the group of musicians. Tickets will be £10 including food. There is also a possibility of a Piano Concert in the Church; this is still in the pipe line, but sounds wonderful. John McKecknie John McKecknie, a student at Westcott House and who lives in Ely, will be joining the parish on placement for the next few weeks. He will be based at Isleham for his time with us. Sundays@6 - a Group for all teenagers (12+) New programme for January-April 2010. Fairtrade As a church we are committed to the principles of Fairtrade. The Diocese has signed up to the Fairtrade Initiative and at Fordham there are many Fairtrade goods on sale. Our thanks to Lydia Cant who has now taken on the responsibility for this at Fordham. Please do make good use of this facility. Extra goods can easily be obtained and there is a catalogue on view. If anybody from any of our churches would like more information please do visit Fordham church and see for yourself what is available. MU Social Action Please help us to help others. A box will be placed in each church to collect used postcards and stamps for MU Social Action. Money raised is going to the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Please remember to keep your old stamps and cards! Isleham Festival of Light - November 27-29 2009
The Isleham Festival of Light was celebrated over the weekend November 27-29 to mark the beginning of Advent. There were more than 40 Christmas trees on display.
Sundays@6 Rave in the Nave in the Styx Following the success of last year’s ‘Sponsored Sleep-Over in Church’ for Children in Need St.Andrew’s, Isleham hosted another fundraising event on Sunday 15th December. Their Rave in the Nave in the Styx, inspired by the huge annual event at Ely cathedral, raised over £400 and everyone involved had a great time.
There were three bands; Unauthorised, comprising young people who attend Soham Village College; DOC, an established band of local 17/18 year olds; and The Running Mayfairs, who have played several times at The Junction in Cambridge, all gave their time and expenses for free. There were
wiifit and playstation games, giant jenga, a tuck shop and brilliant
disco courtesy of David Bedford. Sylvia and Bob Allen kindly
donated and manned the Bungee Run which proved very popular with the
young, and not so young! There were several behind the scenes
benefactors to whom we are also very grateful. St Andrew's Isleham - works It is very good to see the work around the font at the back of Isleham church completed. We are hoping that redecoration in the church and the new screen and doors into the choir vestry can be completed soon; we are very light on funds to complete this work so if you would like to make a contribution please do speak with me or Kate. I think the screen may cost up to £2,500, similarly the decoration will cost around £2,500 plus VAT. Isleham history on-line Read about the history of Isleham on the British History Online web site. A visitor's view of our church "St Andrew's is a wonderful church – a beautiful building filled with an array of treasures" . "St Andrew’s has the grandest clerestory we’ve encountered in Cambridgeshire."
Sunday, July 25, 2010 9.30am Holy Communion BCP - Trinity 8 This week we pray for those who live in St Andrew's Close. Readings
Collect for James the Apostle Merciful God, whose holy apostle Saint James, leaving his father and all that he had, was obedient to the calling of your Son Jesus Christ and followed him even to death: help us, forsaking the false attractions of the world, to be ready at all times to answer your call without delay; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Hymns
Ple310ase join us for Tea and Coffee after the Service. Duty
rosters
Weekly Activities
The Three Rivers Group Mothers' Union See the Three Rivers Group web site for Mother's Union programme of meetings and events. Sundays @ 6 - a Group for all teenagers (12+)A Group for all teenagers (12+) which meets at 6-7.30 pm at The Old Vicarage in Isleham. £2 per session including food. For more information please speak to Rev’d Kate Peacock 723960, Rev’d Mike Banyard 721616 or Gill Pedersen 780095. Programme for June – September 2010
Future events and activities
St
Andrew's, Isleham, The Three Rivers Group of Parishes
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Mike is the
Rector of the 
The
Rev'd Kate Peacock