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Short, informal concerts featuring local musicians on the second Tuesday of each month. Admission is FREE; the proceeds of a retiring collection go to the church and local charities. Enjoy your lunch listening to relaxing music in beautiful surroundings

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Thame Barns Centre are delighted to be able to host the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning again. This year's event will take place in the Barns Centre on Friday 25 September, 9am-11.30am.

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Please do pray as this time of immense heat.

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An opportunity to raise money for local charities whilst singing your heart out!

Please contact comeandsingthame@gmail.com for more information.

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'The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it' Psalm 24:1 

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'The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it' Psalm 24:1 

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As we enjoy the warmth and beauty of God's creation this summer, we are aware that water is in short supply because of the lack of rainfall. Here's a reminder of some simple tips to help conserve precious water for everyone.

Mind the Tap

Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. A tap running for one minute uses about six litres of water- if you brush your teeth for the recommended two minutes, you'll be using about 12 litres of water.

Shorter Shower Challenge

Most of the water we use everyday goes down plugholes and drains in in the bathroom. Showering for just one minute less saves around 10 litres of water.

Boil Smart:

Fill your kettle with only the exact amount of water you need for your drink.

Use a Bowl in your Sink:

That way you can keep the water you use to wash up, peel veg etc and put it on the garden or your house plants.

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Grace Church has been running the Thame CAP Debt Centre for over 5 years and we have seen many people become debt free and witnessed God working in individual lives. Ruth leads the service but she takes another person who is there to "befriend" the client. Their role is not financial but friendship and sharing faith. It is a crucial part of the service.

Since last August they have been fully booked each month with 2 new clients per month and the demand does not seem to be slowing down.

The requirements of a befriender are fairly simple :

- Christian, willing to share their faith and pray for the clients

-friendly

-available during the day or early evening for appointments

-DBS (we can do this check but if they have one already that helps)

They are not allowed to give financial advice so they don't need any financial knowledge other than not themselves being in unmanageable debt!

If you would like to find out more, please contact Ruth Taylor: ruthtaylor@capuk.org

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Women's Weekend Away - Activate conference 26th-28th Feb 2027

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Women's Weekend Away - Activate conference 26th-28th Feb 2027

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Our Activate Weekend Away is all about giving you space to be, to grow, and to enjoy the weekend in a way that suits you.

This year, as we gather around our theme Still, inspired by our upcoming devotional Still : Godly Wisdom Across the Generations, we invite you to pause, be still, and discover what God still has for you.

We had such a great time last year would love more people to experience this weekend in 2027. Any questions please ask me, Sarah Hyde, hyde55@tiscali.co.uk

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Still – Activate Weekend Away 2027 Bookings – Activate Your Life

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Grief Cafe

10am-12noon on Friday 28 August

A safe place for sharing personal experience of grief with others who have lost a loved one.

No need to book and please feel free to come for as long or a short time as you feel able.

Refreshments available.

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The next service will take place on Wednesday 26 August,

12noon-12.45pm

All welcome.

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55+ a time for chat, listening to a guest speaker followed by a delicious meal!

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55+ a time for chat, listening to a guest speaker followed by a delicious meal!

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The next 55+ meeting takes place in church on Thursday 24 September. We will serve coffee from 10am, a talk at 11, and then lunch will be served at 12 noon. Booking for this event is essential, and numbers will be limited. Please sign up on the list at the back of church, or phone Jackie in the church office as soon as possible. Thank you.

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We look forward to welcoming family and friends to the wedding of Phil and Erica in St Mary's on Saturday 29 August.

There are no baptisms or funerals this week.

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Online Morning Prayer and Compline

With the help of volunteers we are hoping to give our lovely hosts time out over the summer and with this in mind both prayer gatherings will only run as follows and subject to being paused at short notice:

Morning Prayer 9am-9.30am

Tuesday 18 and Thursday 20 August, Tuesday 25 and Thursday 27 August.

Compline 8pm-8.15pm

Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August, Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 August.

Both returning to the usual pattern on Monday 7 September

All are welcome to join us during term time Monday to Friday for online Morning Prayer 9am to 9.30am (Please note no Morning prayer on Wednesdays) and Compline from 7.45pm for a time of chat – moving gently into Compline at 8pm prompt, closing quietly after the blessing.   Log on via the home page www.thame.church

If you don’t have internet access, you can still join by telephone with audio but no vision.  Please contact the church office 01844 213491 if you would like further details.

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First Thursday Men's Social Night coming up soon.

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First Thursday Men's Social Night coming up soon.

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We look forward to gathering again on Thursday 3 September 7.30pm at the Six Bells, Lower High Street, Thame. Newcomers and regular attendees welcomed.

A chance for the chaps to get together over a drink of choice.  Please contact Richard Potts richardnotbarbie@zoho.eu if you would like to know more.

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Thank you for the items donated to the Sharing Life Trust Food Bank. These are truly greatly appreciated.

There is a continuing need for: bottles of squash, crisps, full fat UHT milk, pasta sauce, semi skimmed UHT milk, tinned custard, tinned rice pudding; tinned meat, tinned vegetables and toilet rolls.

Donations can be dropped off at Sainsburys, Waitrose and St Mary's Church (subject to opening times)

If you or anyone you know is in need of support from the Thame Foodbank please contact us via one of the Sharing Lifeline number: 01844 397400 www.thamefoodbank.org.uk

www.sharinglifetrust.org