The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below).Sunday 24th August 8:00am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 24th August 9:30am Mustard Tree – informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 24th August 11:15 am Service of the Word (at St Ed’s)Sunday 24th August 11:15 am Online Sunday service (livestream) Sunday 24th August 3:00 pm The Gathering@Ringland (Informal Garden Church) (at St Peter’s)Monday 25th August 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 26th August 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 26th August 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 27th August 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Thursday 28th August 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 28th August 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 29th August 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Also Sunday 31st August 2025, At St Ed’s 8 am Holy Communion, 10:30 am Gathering Together plus on-line 11:15 service of the wordon-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: August 24th 3pm informal service (the gathering) at St Peter’sSeptember 14th 10:30 am Harvest and dedication of Eleni at St Peter’s followed by refreshmentsSeptember 28th 3pm informal service (the gathering) at St Peter’s
Jesus said, ‘I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! Luke 12 : 49Readings this week Jeremiah 23 : 23 - 29; Hebrews 11 : 29 – 12 : 2; Luke 12 : 49 - 56Thought for this weekThe wildfires across Southern Europe this year have been more prolific than ever. They are unpredictable, difficult to control, they spread rapidly, and cause fear and panic especially for those who are not used to them. For many this will be an enduring image of summer. Yet Jesus speaks of bringing fire to the earth. It is the image of something that spreads without limits. Of a force that is powerful, unstoppable. Jesus’ meaning is completely different to the destructive pictures we are seeing. Jesus’ Kingdom is unstoppable. It brings truth, breaks down walls, drives through greed or deceit, cannot be resisted by merely human powers or constructions. Jesus speaks about bringing fire and division. In other words turning the human world upside down. Bringing purity and hope in place of darkness and despair. Bringing freedom.These are hard words from Jesus. Yet this is the Lord’s love confronting the sin of our world. This is Jesus confronting the turmoil and pain of our world today, which we are so acutely aware of in our news. This is Jesus’ love that does not hold back, but who even took the fire upon Himself on the cross, so we might each have the offer of forgiveness. Jesus who embraced death, so that we might have new life in Him. Rev PaulPrayers for this weekAlmighty God, who sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your Church: open our hearts to the riches of your grace, that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love and joy and peace; 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. AmenGracious Father, revive your Church in our day, and make her holy, strong and faithful, for your glory’s sake in Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenPeople to pray forFor the children and school staff on holiday, for rest and safety for themFor those who are housebound, or in Care HomesFor our hospital undergoing staff reviews, and all those affected
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 17th August 9:30am Mustard Tree – informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 17th August 11:15 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 17th August 11:15 am Online Sunday service (livestream) Monday 18th August 11.30 pm Thanksgiving service for Sondra Cummins (at St Ed’s)Monday 18th August 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 19th August 10:00 am til 12 noon Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 19th August 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 20th August 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Thursday 21st August 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 21st August 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 22nd August 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Sunday 24th August 8:00am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 24th August 9:30am Mustard Tree – informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 24th August 11:15 am Service of the Word (at St Ed’s)Sunday 24th August 11:15 am Online Sunday service (livestream) Sunday 24th August 3:00 pm The Gathering@Ringland (Informal Garden Church) (at St Peter’s)Monday 25th August 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 26th August 10:00 am til 12 noon Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 26th August 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 27th August 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Thursday 28th August 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 28th August 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 29th August 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Also Sunday 31st August 2025, At St Ed’s 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Holy Communion Plus livestream 11:15 service on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: August 24th 3pm informal service (the gathering) at St Peter’sSeptember 14th 10:30 am Harvest and dedication of Eleni at St Peter’s followed by refreshmentsSeptember 28th 3pm informal service (the gathering) at St Peter’sFrances' Licensing All are welcome to the Cathedral at 10.30am on 20th September for Frances' Licensing to serve as an LLM at St. Edmund's and St. Peter's. We will also celebrate at the 11.15am Service at St Ed's on 21st Sept.Sondra’s Thanksgiving service will be on Monday (18th August) at St Ed’s at 11.30am, following a brief Committal service at St Faiths at 10.30amStella N is Skydiving! On the 4th September I will be Skydiving from Beccles airfield. It is in celebration of my 85th year - a little early but November is not a good time to do it! I am fundraising for Tapping House Hospice who looked after my sister and the family at the end of her life. They were great in giving her total respect and were so kind to the family. You can donate to their JustGiving page by clicking here https://www.justgiving.com/page/stella-noons-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EMTescos Drayton we have stones to decorate at St Ed’s in aid of Hall School. If you would like to take a stone to decorate, there is a suggested donation of at least £1. Both Tescos and ourselves have been involved with a family whose children attend the school. Confirmation we are likely to have a Confirmation service in the new year. Please speak to Rev Paul if you or someone you know is interestedPaul and Rachel will be on leave for two weeks from Tuesday 19th August. Any matters needing attention can be referred to the Churchwardens or members of the clergy
“Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. Luke 12 : 35 – 36Readings this week Genesis 15 : 1 - 6; Hebrews 11 : 1 – 3, 8 - 16; Luke 12 : 32 - 40Thought for this weekOur Gospel reading this week features a master returning from a wedding celebration, expecting his servants to be ready to let him in and to serve him, no matter how late the hour.We are in the wedding season, and it is a real privilege to be involved in the wedding day of couples and their families. Days that have involved weeks of preparation and anticipation.Jesus speaks of us being ready to receive Him when he returns. He will one day come again to the earth in glory. He will come as Saviour and Judge, and all truth will be revealed.In the meantime we are called to be ready. In Revelation Jesus says of Himself, ‘See I stand at the door and knock’. We make ourselves ready now by opening the door to Jesus now. To receive His love and listen to His voice. Receive His promise of forgiveness and new life. We are called to lay aside our fears and anxieties, and receive Him into our lives. The true joy of belonging to Him. Rev PaulPrayers for this weekAlmighty Lord and everlasting God, we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of your laws and the works of your commandments; that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, AmenLord God, your Son left the riches of heaven and became poor for our sake: when we prosper save us from pride, when we are needy save us from despair, that we may trust in you alone; AmenPeople to pray forFor those encountering changes in their livesFor those on holiday or travellingFor those working in the NHS
