Update on Sunday Worship

Sunday 31st May

Trinity Sunday

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Sunday
 10:15am Benefice Service at St Lawrence, Towcester

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Dear all,

It was really good to gather in our churches and celebrate Pentecost together with special services. The Holy Spirit makes things happen, compels us to engage with the world, to find Jesus in our sisters and brothers. Our eyes become opened to situations that we’d rather be kept out of sight and mind. Sometimes in church life we can prefer the safety of the locked doors. Behind the closed doors we can find comfort in the familiar; conversations with our friends and the comfort of our private relationship with God. But if we seek to be followers of Jesus, we know that no locked doors can keep him from appearing in our midst and compelling us out into the world.

On Sunday 31^st May we have a Sunday known as Trinity Sunday. We think of God, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These are the words we usually say as we gather together at the beginning of a service. These words remind us of our baptism- the words with which we were baptised.

Sunday 31^st May, being a 5^th Sunday, will be a Benefice Service, at St Lawrence’s. I think it is encouraging when we gather together, the body worshipping together  – and discouraging when , such as on Ascension Day, the congregation was mainly the Ministry Team !

And on June 7th at St Lawrence, and July 12th at St Bartholomew's, we'll be offering a change on these days - Pet Services - in the usual Family Worship time. Jane Jakes who has been guiding the preparations writes,

We are holding our first Pet Service at St Lawrence on Sunday 7^th June at 9.15 am.  It is hoped that pet owners who might not otherwise come to church will join us – so if you have a friend or neighbour who you think would be interested, please do invite them. The service will be relaxed – no doubt the animals will want to join in and make their voices heard from time to time. Dogs will be on leads, and other animals in carriers, and in their designated areas – not every rabbit wants to sit next to a dog! All animals are welcome, but bringing a photo instead is fine if you think your pet would be happier at home, or your pet is no longer with you; you can still share all that you love about your pet with God. This is a service for everyone, even if you have never owned a pet, it is a service of thanksgiving to God’s for his wonderful creation and the love to be found within it. Please join us for a morning of fun, fur, feathers, fins (and photos), and after the service enjoy a cup of tea out in the lovely churchyard and make some four-legged friends.

Looking ahead, the service on 14^th June in St Barts at 11:15am will be a Said Communion Service at it is the day of the Greens Norton fete and also the service on 28^th June in St Lawrence at 9:15 will be a Said Communion as again it is the Church Fete.

With every Blessing,

Greg
Associate Priest
 

Every Heart Mission Trip

We would like to commend to your prayers Lizzie Burridge, whose family are part of Tove Valley Baptist Fellowship, and who is preparing to spend part of the summer serving on an evangelistic mission programme with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and the Every Heart Tour.

Lizzie has recently completed her studies at the University of Essex, where she has been actively involved in Christian Union leadership and outreach ministry. She writes movingly of how God has been shaping her faith and calling, and of her desire to grow in evangelism, discipleship, worship and service.

As part of this next step, Lizzie is seeking both prayer and financial support as she prepares for two months of mission and outreach across Europe and the United States. If you would like to support her personally, details can be found below:

GoFundMe:
https://gofund.me/cdb3e7baa

Every Heart Ministries:
https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/EveryheartMinistries/lizzieburridge

Please do hold Lizzie in your prayers over the coming weeks - for wisdom, provision, courage, and a deep awareness of God’s presence as she steps out in faith.
 

Let's Shine Festival

Running from 30th May to 7th June, in the Astwell Benefice holds over 30 free events (ranging from music, theatre, art, steam railway, cricket and more) to raise money for the local community through the Churches. Head to www.letsshinetogether.co.uk for the full list of upcoming events  booking is also now open for our 10 ticketed events on Eventbrite: tickets here
 
We are also holding a Grand Draw raffle! With 25 amazing prizes to be won, including holidays in the Austrian Alps and Dorset, a magnum of Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne and an Aston Martin V8 Vantage driving experience... and so many more!
Head to this link to get tickets now!
 
Keep an eye on our social media for more information about the events! (Instagram: letsshinefestival - Facebook: Letsshinetogether).
 
We look forward to celebrating kind communities with you at the Let's shine Festival 2026!