Bowland Benefice Pews News 12 July 2026 Sixth Sunday of Trinity – Collect Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. This week in the Benefice Saturday 11 July 2.30pm Upton Snodsbury Church Fete Sunday 12 July Trinity 6 10.30am Holy Communion in Upton Snodsbury 10.30am Morning Prayer in Spetchley Monday 13 July 7.30pm Meet the Artist - Susan Birth - in The Parish Room, White Ladies Aston Friday 17 July 7.30pm Film Night in The Parish Room, WLA Saturday 18 July 10.30am Call in for Coffee at the Parish Room, WLA Sunday 19 July Trinity 7 10.30am Benefice Holy Communion in Upton Snodsbury Welcome this Sunday to Revd Rob Farmer taking the Eucharistic Service in Upton Snodsbury and Revd Alma Organ taking the Morning Prayer Service in Spetchley. If you are intending to go to the Morning Service in Spetchley on Sunday, the parking arrangements are as follows: Please park in the visitor car park, (gates open from 10.00am) where you will be greeted by a member of the church. Please allow at least 7 minutes to walk to the church from the car park.  If you have mobility issues please contact Heather Lewis (01905 345731) and she will arrange for parking nearer the church. Spaces are very limited. We are very grateful to the Berkeley family for allowing us to use the visitor car park for the purpose of our church service. I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘I am this dark world’s light; look unto me, thy morn shall rise, and all thy day be bright’: I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my star, my sun; and in that light of life I’ll walk till travelling days are done.’ (words by Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) A look back On this 2 nd Sunday in July, 3 years ago in 2023, Revd Claire was licensed to the Bowland Benefice. It was a lovely service followed by wonderful refreshments with, of course, lots of amazing cake! One of the things she promised during the service was that she would continually stir up the gift of God that is in me.  She wrote at the time of the value of listening, thinking and praying before speaking or making decisions - of constantly learning and growing into being the Bowland Benefice vicar. Thank-you Claire for your ministry. Three years in which she has shared our ups and downs, our good times and not so good but always with her humanity, compassion, support and inalienable good humour. Claire, as you continue on your journey of faith and life of ministry in the Bowland Benefice may The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. We are all welcome this Saturday 11 th at Upton Snodsbury’s Annual Church Fete in the grounds of Upton House, from 2.30pm. There will be all the usual fete-type stalls and a raffle with fabulous prizes. On Monday 13 th at 7.30pm in White Ladies Aston, come and Meet the Artist. Susan Birth will talk about her recent exhibition called Verse in Vision. Tickets will be £5.00 on the door. On Friday 17 th at 7.30pm the film Galaxy Quest will be shown in White Ladies Aston. £5.00 to include an ice- cream. Please book with Margaret on 01905 345371. On Saturday 25 th from 2.00pm at The Rectory, Peopleton’s Church Summer Garden Party will take place. Tickets are £10 (children £4) to include Pimms, tea/coffee, strawberry and cream and cake. There will be a raffle and if you would like to donate a prize the organisers would be very grateful! For tickets or more information please contact Shirley (01905 841991), Sue (01905 840037) or Revd Claire (07921 101320). On Sunday 9 th George Capell is arranging a traditional Anglican Service of Choral Evensong at White Ladies Aston. He is looking for singers who can read music and feel comfortable singing in a soprano/alto/tenor/bass choir. The rehearsal for the service will take place on Friday 7 th . If you are interested please ring him on 07401 989783 or email [email protected]