A Prayer for Peace...

God of peace and justice, we pray for people in places of conflict... 
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.

We pray for all those who fear tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. 
 

We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen. 

Read the latest Upper Thames newsletter (pdf) dated 5 September 2025.

Scroll down for September services and forthcoming events or visit our calendar:

September Services

• Sunday 7 September
  • St Sampson's
    • 8am BCP Holy Communion
    • 10am Morning Worship with the music group
    • 6.30pm Evensong
  • Holy Cross
    • 11.30am Harvest
  • St John the Baptist
    • 10am Morning Worship
  • All Saints
    • 5pm Harvest
       
• Sunday 14 September
  • 10am Worship Together at St Sampson's
  • 3.30pm Messy Church at Holy Cross
     
• Sunday 21 September
  • St Sampson's
    • 8am BCP Holy Communion followed by breakfast
    • 11.30am Harvest
    • 6.30pm Evensong
  • Holy Cross
    • 10am Morning Worship
    • 6pm Evensong
  • St John the Baptist
    • 10am Holy Communion
       
• Sunday 28 September
  • St Sampson's
    • 10am Holy Communion
  • Holy Cross
    • 8.30am BCP Holy Communion
  • St John the Baptist
    • 10am Morning Worship

Concert at St Sampson's Saturday 13th September

Athelstan Pilgrim Way - Lauch of Braydon Brook & Upper Thames Routes

Malmesbury & District Foodbank
Please help support local people in crisis. Donations of food can be left at Ashton Keynes village school, St John's Latton (Village Hall café monthly), St Sampson's Cricklade. Other Cricklade drop-offs: St Sampson's school, Tesco Express, Animal Fayre, Culverhay Stores, Cricklade United Church, St Mary's Church.
The current top needs include pasta sauces, UHT milk, and tinned spaghetti.
You can also support by donating money, either through regular giving or one-off gifts. 
To find out more about the work of the Foodbank and how you can help, please visit their website: Malmesbury & District Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis

North Wilts Mission Area Youth Ice Cream Social - Year 6 invitation