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CHURCH NEWS
St. James’ Church
St. Nicholas’ Church, Islip
Holy Trinity Church, Denford
Rector: Reverend Nolan Robson
e: tdichurches@gmail.com
t: 01832 734614
w: www.tdichurches.co.uk
After the joy and hope of Easter and the very
special times we have spent together we are
taking time to remember the many people
we have loved and lost over the years. Our
Memorial Service, which is open to everyone,
will be held in St James Church on Sunday
11th May at 3.00pm during which we will
place flowers in memory of loved ones and
hear their names read out in a time of prayer
and reflection. The service will be followed
by refreshments giving the opportunity to
reminisce and give thanks for happy memories.
For more details please email tdichurches@
gmail.com but please come along.
In complete contrast we will be running
a Fashion Show again in conjunction with
Mercy in Action as this was such fun last year.
Tickets are on sale now from Mercy in Action
or pop into church on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Friday 16th May at 7.00pm in St James Church.
Refreshments available too.
As well as buying your Fashion Show tickets
there is always coffee and often cake in St James
Church on Tuesday and Saturday mornings
between 10am and 12noon. It’s a good place to
find someone to chat to and you can be sure
of a warm welcome. There is usually a short
Communion Service in the Chancel on Tuesday
mornings from 9.45-10.15am.
Praise and Play has been taking a break
during April but look forward to welcoming
under 5s and their grown-ups from 9.00-
10.30am in St James Church on Monday
28th April and 12th May 5th May is a Bank
Holiday). It’s a great way to start the week! Look
for the flag outside and come on in to meet new
friends, sing, share a story, play and engage in a
craft activity. It will be great to meet you.
The Women’s Fellowship will meet in St James
Church on Wednesday 7th May at 7.30pm and
the Men’s Fellowship will meet on Wednesday
28th May also at 7.30pm. For further details
please check the website: tdichurches.co.uk or
email tdichurches.com.
Another popular place to meet and chat is
Knitting on Monday evenings. No need to book
just come along to St James Church on Monday
evenings from 6.30-8.00pm. All ages welcome!
Why not try Line Dancing with Suzanne in
the Church Hall, either on Monday evenings
from 6.00-7.00pm or Tuesday lunchtimes from
12.15-1.15pm.
Thrapston Indoor Market will be in the
Church Hall on Saturday 3rd May from
9.00am–1.00pm so come and visit us once
you’ve been to the Farmer’s Market, there’s
always a variety of stalls to visit.
Bellringing practices are each Monday, 7.30-
9.00pm. Visitors and learners are welcome.
Contact Frank Jenkins franktjenkins@gmail.
com 01933 460691
Services in May 2025
Sunday 4th May
9.30am Family Service in Thrapston
11.15am Morning Service in Denford
11.15am Communion Service in Islip
Sunday 11th May
9.30am Morning Worship in Thrapston
11.15am Communion Service in Denford
3.00pm Memorial Service in Thrapston
Sunday 18th May
9.30am Morning Praise in Thrapston
11.15am Morning Service in Denford
11.15am Communion Service in Islip
Sunday 25th May
10.30am Benefice Communion Service in
Thrapston
JAMES Club and JAMES Club plus for primary
school age children meet on the 2nd, 3rd and
4th Sundays in term time and our Youth Bible
Study group, for those in secondary school,
meets during the services on the 2nd and 3rd
Sundays of the month. New members and
visitors are always welcome. There are toys and
activities for pre-school children who stay in the
service with their families.
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