September Newsletter

Dear Friends,

How do we manage to get the right balance between our family and work commitments, our friendships and hobbies, and at the same time find space for our spiritual lives? The story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42), which we reflected on over the summer, has a lot to teach us as we try to juggle our busy lives but at the same time make time for God. This is a real challenge because, like Martha, we can easily get distracted or worried by a myriad of things. The most important thing we learn from this story is to make God and our spiritual wellbeing a priority. This may require adjustments by ourselves or by others around us. Of course, our practical commitments and responsibilities will always be there. We can’t neglect or overlook those. However, it is vitally important to make time to ‘be’ with God each day. For our spiritual wellbeing is as is essential to our overall wellbeing us as exercising and healthy eating. What small change could you make to your daily routine to give yourself that little bit more time to ‘be’ with God? The story of the two sisters is a good reminder to us that we need balance in our lives. This gives us the hope and encouragement that our lives can improve. If we make the conscious decision to make a change, however big or small, we will find ways to draw close to God. And this will give us the precious time we need which is so essential to our spiritual wellbeing.

God Bless,

Clare

Revd Clare Coates
Lead Minister for Hardwick, Dry Drayton and Caldecote with Childerley
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org
07818 618795

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Services in September 2025

Sunday 7 September

9:30am Holy Communion with Revd Clare

Sunday 14 September

9:30am Morning Worship for all ages with Ali and Peter

Sunday 21 September

9:30am Holy Communion with Revd Clare

Sunday 28 September

10am Hardwick and Dry Drayton Eco Service

All welcome to join us at our joint service celebrating our Eco weekend, with Revd Clare and Revd Kate Gaze, and Canon Sue Wyatt preaching. We will be worshipping together outdoors in the beautiful Cabin grounds (and if it is raining, we will be in St Mary’s Church!)

3-4pm Wild Church at the Cabin. An outdoor family service suitable for children of all ages, to engage playfully, actively and creatively with God’s natural world.

Please note the change in our pattern of services from September!

Weekday Services:

Wednesday Prayers

1st Wednesday of the month, 9am at the Cabin

And in the following weeks, on zoom. All welcome. For the new Zoom link, please see weekly updates or contact Revd Clare.

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Friday night prayers at 7:30pm, on Zoom

We are taking a Summer break and will be back on Friday 5 September For more information, please email Michaela McNeill on mjvmcn@gmail.com

What’s on:

Tuesday Toddlers in the Cabin 10-11:30am, every Tuesday in term time

 All welcome to join us for free play, craft, story and fun!  New Term starts Tuesday 9 September!

Tuesdays, alternate weeks:

1-3pm The Colour Wheel Hardwick Mindful Colouring Group:

in the Cabin. £3 donation which includes refreshments and materials. For more information contact Nicky 07539 429394 kerranica@gmail.com

Thursdays

10:30 – 12:  Bumps and Babes with Ali in the Cabin. All welcome.

1st Saturday of every month: Pippins

10am-12 noon, in Hardwick School Hall. Drop in for a cuppa, cake and a chat! All most welcome.

Useful contacts

Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org

Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974

Team Administrator: Mrs Emily Griffiths: thelordsbridgeteam@gmail.com

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