Royston Parish Church
Sunday 20th / 27th July 2025 - 4th / 5th Sunday after Trinity
The diocese’s Living God’s Love Prayer
Living God, draw us deeper into your love;
Jesus our Lord, send us to care and serve;
Holy Spirit, make us heralds of good news.
Stir us, strengthen us, teach and inspire us
To live your love with generosity and joy,
Imagination and courage; for the sake of
your world and in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Please note: this is a 2 weeks newsletter
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Sunday 20th July
9 am Said Communion Service
10.30 am Sung Communion with Church Choir followed by refreshments
Tuesday 22nd
9 am Morning Prayer
7.15 pm Churches Together meeting
Wednesday 23rd
11 am Said Communion Service followed by refreshments
1 pm Knit and Natter
4.30 pm Choristers Practice
6.30 pm Choir Practice
Thursday 24th
7 pm Julian Prayer meeting at Middle Drift
Friday 25th
1.30 pm Ministry Leadership Team meeting at the Vicarage
6.30 pm Sustainable Living Committee meeting at 11 Middle Drift
Saturday 26th
10 – 11.30 am Church Café
10.15 am Event Committee meeting
Sunday 27th July
9 am Said Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion Service
10.30 am Sung Communion with Church Choir followed by refreshments
Monday 28th
7 pm PCC meeting in Church
Tuesday 29th
9 am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 30th
11 am Said Communion Service followed by refreshments
1 pm Knit and Natter
6.30 pm Choir Practice
Thursday 31st
10 am - 4 pm Church Clear out day
Saturday 2nd August
10 – 11.30 am Church Café
Sunday 3rd
9 am Said Communion Service
10.30 am Sung Communion with Church Choir, Children’s Activities followed by refreshments
We pray for all Christians worldwide:
For all Christians in Somalia
For all who are worship at Therfield Chapel: Leader Paul Dutton
For the work of our mission partners: Global Care
We pray for the community of Royston:
For our local health centres
For all who Voluteer and make use of Royston Community Transport
We pray for our world and ECO projects:
As the campaign "Plastic Free July" continues, we pray that we can move to world without single use plastics and have cleaner streets, oceans and communities.
We pray for the sick and suffering:
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6th July |
13th July |
20th July |
27th July |
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Jenny Burchell |
Chris Christou |
Val Brown |
Peter Coates |
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Carey & Pat Pritchard |
Paul & Pat Tidey |
Angi and Ken Rushall |
Emma and Phil Heath |
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David Gower |
Mike Brown |
Paula Walker |
Peter Foster |
We pray for those who have died in the faith of Christ:
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Deceased |
Bereaved |
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Gerald Rowe |
Sandra, family and friends |
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Matthew Davies |
Jason, family and friends |
We pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time:
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20th July |
Peter Dawes |
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29th |
Tony Hall |
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1st Aug |
Ken Law |
NOTICES
CHILDREN'S CHURCH IS TAKING A BREAK DURING THE SCHOOL SUMMER HOLIDAYS FROM 20TH JULY However, 10.30am each Sunday, on the red tables in the side aisle near the creche, there will be activity sheets, materials etc which parents/ carers are welcome to use with their children.
31st August will be an all-age celebration at the close of our Summer Holiday Club.
7 September - Children's Church restarts - all school-age children most welcome.
BEDS & HERTS HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST - SPONSORED BIKE ‘N HIKE - SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Last year we in Royston raised £ 1,700 which was divided equally between BHHCT and our own parish funds. We need both participants and sponsors this year to help us achieve another successful Bike ‘n Hike. Select your own route for cycling or hiking between the churches – there are over 600 churches to choose from so make it as long or as short as you wish. Most churches will be open on the day. The Sponsorship Packs are now available and if you would like a pack, please contact
Mike Maze (245606 or
A BIG THANK YOU: I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to all of you for the warm welcome myself, Joe and the girls have received as we have joined you here in Royston. I am especially thankful for the generous gifts we have been given, both the oil stocks I was presented with last Sunday and the hamper that was waiting for us as we moved into the house a few short weeks ago.
The lunch last week was a lovely opportunity to begin meeting you all and I look forward to getting to know you all over the next few weeks and months. Please do continue to pray for me as I begin my curacy as I will continue to pray for you all. Jaime.
ST JOHN the BAPTIST CHURCH ROYSTON, HOLIDAY CLUB 'SEASIDE ADVENTURES TRUSTING IN GOD'. This is for children 0 to 11 years with their parent/carer with sessions on August 5th, 14th and 28th from 10am to 12 am. It is £2.50 per child. Booking link on the website under Youth and Children or call 01763 448063
CHURCH CLEAROUT DAY:Thursday 31st July 10 am – 4 pm.
We are having a big clear out at church during this day to create and to streamline what we have in storage. Please contact Richard if you can offer part or all of the day to help.
UPCOMING EVENTS
There are a number of events coming up over the next few months to look forward to.
26th September - Organ recital
4th October - Harvest Supper
8th November - Remembrance themed lunch time concert. Ruth Savage