Coming Events
SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER — ALL SAINTS DAY
8:00 am — Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) A traditional said service.
10:00 am — Parish Communion A sung contemporary Communion service with Children’s Sunday Club. Gospel theme: Unpacking the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12). Reflecting on the theme "Blessed Bee" using the Ivy Bee in the churchyard (Bee peaceful, Bee kind, Bee a friend and helper).
5:00 pm 5.00 pm— Fallen Leaves (All Souls Service)Readings, prayers, and music to remember loved ones who have passed away. A sign-up sheet to add names to be remembered is available at the back of the church during the two preceding Sundays.
MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER
8:30 am: Morning Prayer in the Church
2:00 pm: Pilgrim Meeting. God’s view of the natural world and climate impact on the developing world. (The Vicarage 12 Church Street)
THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER
8:30 am: Morning Prayer in the Church
SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER CHURCHYARD WORKING PARTY
From 9:30am to 3:00pm, we are going to have another day removing more of the brambles and other undergrowth in the Churchyard as part of the project to make the area more attractive to stroll in and improve access to the historically interesting gravestones. Whilst much of the work will be actively challenging there will also be some easy jobs such as removing ivy from gravestones and trimming back re-growth. To do the work we will need pruning loppers and saws along with forks. Everyone will need sturdy footwear, clothing and gardening gloves. If you would like more information, please contact Will Bull on 07814861348
SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER 10.30am Coffee morning in the Community Room, supporting the churchyard working party
SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER — 3RD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT
8:00 am — Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) A traditional said service.
9:30 am — Ecumenical Shared Remembrance Day Service (At Great Shelford Free Church) A reflective joint service with activities for children and young people.
10:45 am — Remembrance Day Parade & Service (At the War Memorial) Roll Call of the Fallen in WWI and WWII, laying of wreaths, and the Last Post. Guest: Deputy Lieutenant Dame Polly Courtice DBE LVO DL, attending on behalf of HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Mrs Julie Spence OBE CStJ QPM.
MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER
8:30 am: Morning Prayer in the Church
2:00 pm: Pilgrim Meeting. Should we care about climate change, and what can we do as a church? (The Vicarage 12 Church Street)
WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER
10:45 am: Remembrance Day Commemoration at the War Memorial
THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER
8:30 am: Morning Prayer in the Church
SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER
Shoebox filling party at Gt Shelford Free Church for the young and old. Everything provided. Also Cake sale. Please get in touch if there are queries. Many thanks, Jane Furlow, 07745046921
SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER — 2ND SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT
8:00 am — Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) A traditional said service.
10:00 am — Parish Communion A contemporary sung service with Children’s Sunday Club. Gospel Theme: Matthew 25:14–30 (The
Parable of the Talents) — reflecting on using our talents to serve God and humanity.
YOUNG PILGRIM GROUP (YPG): 11:15 am (after morning worship). For Years 5 and above. Includes food, fun, reflection, and discussion on how the church can engage in the world.
MONDAY 16TH NOVEMBER
8:30 am: Morning Prayer in the Church
2:00 pm: Pilgrim Meeting. Grateful for fossil fuels but moving on: navigating conversations with differing views. (The Vicarage 12 Church Street)
TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER Showing of the film, ‘
People’s emergency briefing’ followed by discussion: Information about climate changes and how we might adapt locally. The film is challenging and rated for over 16-year-olds. There will be local leaders from different groups and political perspective focusing on what we can do locally to adapt to change. This will take place in The Free Church 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Tickets are free but limited.
THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER
8:30 am: Morning Prayer in the Church
11:00 am: Cambridgeshire Care Home Communion Service
SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER — FEAST DAY OF CHRIST THE KING
8:00 am — Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) A traditional said service.
10:00 am — Parish Communion A contemporary sung service with Children’s Sunday Club.Gospel Matthew 25:31–46 (The King of Love
and Compassion / Sheep and Goats) — loving others as loving Him.
5:00 pm — Evensong evening prayer and music to prepare for the week ahead. Guest Preacher: Revd Michael Wilcockson, Rural Dean.
THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER
2:30 pm: Holy Communion at Barley Manor Care Home.
FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER
Service of Remembrance and Blessing at Cambridgeshire Care Home.
SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS CRAFT MORNING
10:00 am in St Mary’s Community Room. A shared Christmas preparation activity with Great Shelford Free Church.
SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER — FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:00 am — Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) A traditional said service.
10:00 am — Parish Communion A contemporary sung service with Children’s Club. Gospel : Mark 13:24–37 ("Stay Awake and Be Ready!")
ZOOM SERVICE (every Sunday) 6.30pm Online EWorship zoom service. The link can be found in the Newsletter which can be accessed at https://www.stmarysgreatshelford.org/
The Church is open daily for prayer 9.30am–4pm.
We are seeking to make the church a place to drop into for solace and space during the week. You are welcome to come in and look around at the historical features of the building, some dating from Saxon times. We have historic information to read, and photographs of the church interior to view. There is an area where children can come and read some books, a space to light a candle and leave a prayer request. There are books on how to pray. There is also a book stall where people can bring books and buy books for a small charge or donation.
Please take a look at our church calendar: