Royston Parish Church
Where all are welcome and God’s love is shared
Sunday 15th November 2026
SAFEGUARDING/STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
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Services & Events
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 15th November | 09:00–09:45 | Communion Service that is quiet and reflective |
| 10:30–11:40 | Communion Service with music/choir, children's groups/toy area, followed by refreshments | |
| 11:45–12:15 | Treble Makers | |
| 12:30–13:30 | Baptism service for Amelia Brebner | |
| 17:00–18:00 | Taize Service of Meditation | |
| Tuesday 17th November | 09:00–09:30 | Morning Prayer (incorporating prayer requests that have been left in church) |
| Wednesday 18th November | 11:00–11:25 | Communion Service that is quiet and reflective, followed by refreshments |
| 13:00–15:30 | Knit and Natter (where all are welcome to meet and chat) | |
| 18:00–19:30 | Chorister Practice | |
| 18:45–20:00 | Choir Practice | |
| Thursday 19th November | 09:00–11:00 | Tots in Church |
| 13:00–15:00 | Church Cleaner | |
| 17:30–19:00 | Fabric Committee Meeting | |
| 18:30–20:00 | Visit by Royston Scout Group | |
| 19:00–21:00 | Bell Ringers Practice | |
| 19:00–20:00 | Julian Prayer meeting at 11 Middle Drift | |
| Friday 20th November | 08:30–09:30 | Christmas tree arriving |
| Saturday 21st November | 09:00–12:00 | Erection of Christmas Tree |
| 10:00–11:30 | Church Café (Tea / Coffee / Hot Chocolate only £2 - Free Biscuits) | |
| Sunday 22nd November | 09:00–09:45 | Communion Service in traditional language (BCP) that is quiet and reflective |
| 10:30–11:40 | Communion Service with music/choir, children's groups/toy area, followed by refreshments | |
| 11:45–12:15 | Treble Makers |
We pray for all Christians worldwide:
For all Christians in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia
For all who worship at Bassingbourn Parish Church: Revd. Helen Orr
For the work of our mission partners: Church Mission Society (CMS) Simon & Sarah Cawdell
Pray for the community of Royston:
For our local health centres
For all our local Civic Amenity Centre and Sewage Plant
We pray for our world and ECO projects:
The 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 31) continues to take place from 9-20th November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. We pray that nations may come together with sincerity and determination to respond to the Climate and Biodiversity crisis.
We pray for the sick and suffering:
| 1st Nov | 8th Nov | 15th Nov | 22nd/29th Nov |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Thompson | Pat Tidey | Val Brown | Peter Coates |
| Jackson Herbert | Mike Brown | Angie & Ken Rushall | Peggy Dawes |
| Marion | Clare Rice | Paula Walker | |
| Rina Marias | Max Elliott | Sandra Landels (nee Cornwell) | Keith & Elaine Edwards |
We pray for those who have died in the faith of Christ:
Deceased Bereaved
Deborah King Mervyn, family and friends
Bill Bryson Pauline, Nick, family and friends
Geoff Viner June and family
Andy Williams Viv and family.
We pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time:
Annie Mulcahy, John Doughton, George Gordon
NOTICES
HELP NEEDED PLEASE: We need help on Sunday 15th Nov after 10.30 am service, to lift tree decorations and flower boxes down from the loft. Thank you Richard
ALSO….: The Christmas Tree is due to arrive on Friday 20th/Saturday 21st. We would appreciate help on Saturday morning 10 am from anyone who feels able to help lift the tree into the stand and to help prepare the tree during that week. Please contact Joanne
AND…..We will be asking for Stewards to be in church, to welcome those coming in to hang a bauble on the tree during Advent, from Monday 1st December. A sign up list will be available at the back of church.
NEW ARRIVAL: Next to the cooker in the kitchen, we have a freezer installed. If you wish to bring in your frozen soup there is room to keep it frozen until we need it, in Church. Also, if anyone would like to donate sausage rolls for us to offer during the Christmas period, we have room to freeze those as well. Thank you
CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS - Sunday 15th November is the last date for orders. You can complete the form at church or email me ()- puddings are available in half pint or pint and vegetarian or not.
ROTARY SWIMATHON - 29TH NOVEMBER 8PM OR 9PM. Calling all swimmers - we are hoping to put a team together for this to raise money for the Rotary charitable trust and church funds. We are looking for team members and sponsors- please contact Emma on if you can do either!
SHOEBOX APPEAL
A very big THANK YOU to all of you who filled shoeboxes with Christmas presents for the needy folk of Eastern Europe, including Ukraine. We collected a great total of 57 boxes, which were blessed during the service last Sunday before they were sent on their way. We also received generous cash donations totalling £225, which will help the charity (Link to Hope) with the transport and other costs. I will publish the formal thank you from the charity shortly. Well done, everyone! Duncan
JULIAN PRAYER MEETINGS: The December meeting will be Thursday 10th at 11 Middle Drift, 7 pm and will have an advent theme and be led by Steven .
MINCE PIES: Donations of mince pies would also be welcome, to offer a sweet option, please ensure they are in date to cover Christmas period. Please leave in the kitchen.
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE : We are going to run a Christmas Raffle as usual this year, with prizes of LUXURY hampers etc.
We would be very grateful for any donations towards the hamper contents. The hampers will have to be made up on Saturday 14th November and we will need your donations before then, please.
Please leave any items in the kitchen.
FOOD HAMPERS: We are looking for at least 2 good hampers plus some smaller prizes. Any LUXURY food or drink items especially Christmas foods, thank you.
TOILETRIES HAMPER: Any nice toiletries to make a small to medium sized hamper, please.
CHILDRENS HAMPER: We had a separate raffle for children last year which was well received. Any Christmas chocolates such as selection boxes, small toys, games etc.
If you need ideas and inspiration there is a suggestions list on the table at the back of Church. This is a good fundraiser for the Church and we are very grateful for all your contributions.
THANK YOU. The Events Committee.