Pewsheet

Today

10.30 am                 Holy Communion at St John’s

10.30 am                 Worship 4 All at St Leonard’s

12.30 pm                 Baptism at St John’s

     This week, please pray for:

• those nations torn apart by war and violence – especially children facing unspeakable loss and profound emotional and physical challenges. Unite us in pursuing a world where all can thrive in your peace, mercy, and abundance.
• our new Children’s, Youth and Family Worker Bella and her husband Sam as they move into the community.  
• all those affected by the wildfires, locally and around the country. As people continue to come to terms with their loss and devastation, we pray for comfort, strength and hope. We give thanks for all who worked tirelessly to keep people safe and pray for those involved in the work of recovery and rebuilding.
• Noah who is to be baptised today at St John’s, his parents and godparents
• all those who are currently unwell in body, mind or spirit, that they may know God's healing touch and be surrounded by his love. We give thanks for those who care for them: Rachel Quinlan, Harry Grove, David Anderson, Dean Bashir.
• those who have recently died and their families.
• those who live in The Hawthorns, Hagley, and Holy Cross Lane, Clent.

Next week:                 13 September- Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity

10.30 am                 Holy Communion and Sunday Club at St Saviour’s

10.30 am                 Holy Communion at St Leonard’s

7.30 pm                    Acoustic Worship at St Saviour’s

Benefice Contacts:

Parish Office: admin@hagleycofe.co.uk  01562 886363. See ‘Diary’ for hours.

Fr Tom – Rector. Email: vicar@hagleycofe.co.uk  07383 920702

Rev Kim Topham – Associate Priest, Minister in Secular Employment. Email: kimbotopham@outlook.com  07952162373

Jenny Moulder Safeguarding Officer: safeguarding@hagleycofe.co.uk   01562883666

Natalie Baker: Safeguarding Officer: safeguarding@hagleycofe.co.uk   07983400811

This week’s Diary

The Parish Office is open Thursday and Friday  9 am – 1 pm.

Tue 8    10 am -12 noon    Hagley Hub at St Saviour’s Church Hall

Thur 10     10.30 am            Holy Communion at St Saviour’s

Fri  11          7.00 pm                   ‘The Chosen’ group meet at the Rectory

This week’s focus is: ‘jam and marmalade’. Donations can be left at the back of all 3 churches and at Clent Connect Shop.

Friends of St John Coffee morning : Everyone is warmly invited to join us on Wednesday 9 September, from 10.30 am to 12 noon at St John’s Church, when Fr Tom will give a talk entitled ‘Pilgrimage and the Franciscan Way’. We are grateful to Fr Tom for kindly stepping in, as Joe Hawkins, who was due to speak, is unwell. Tea, coffee, and cakes will be served.

Hagley Hedge Tots Playgroup – Starting Thursday 10 September at Hagley Community Center from 10 am – 11.30 am. We are looking for volunteers to help with coffee/tea. If you are able to help please contact Pauline on 07796048723.

Hagley Mothers’ Union Coffee morning and table top sales: Do come along to St Saviour’s Church Hall on Thursday 17 September at 11.15 am for the Mothers’ Union’s annual fundraising coffee morning and tabletop sale. There will be a raffle, tombola, and stalls selling cakes, books, jigsaws and bric-a-brac.

If you have any items to donate for the stalls, please bring them to Sue in the Parish Office. We look forward to seeing you there! Judy and Chris, Mothers’ Union Leaders

Heritage Open Day – Sunday 20 September. As part of National Heritage Open Day St. John’s is opening its bell tower to visitors. Free entry from 1pm to 5 pm. Meet our bellringers, explore areas of the church not normally open to the public, learn how church bells are rung, and discover one of Britain’s living traditions.

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Pewsheet additional notices Sunday 6 September

We will be hosting a Churches Together Prayer Meeting at St Saviour's Church on Sunday 6th September 19:30-20:30 and we would love for you to join us. The 6th of September marks the start of the Global Week of 24-7 Prayer 2026. It will be great to join with brothers and sisters across the globe in prayer that we will encounter the beauty and power of God and carry Jesus into Hagley and Clent, and beyond.

Evensong at St Leonard’s on Sunday 20 September at 4.30 pm        Everyone is warmly welcome to join us for Evensong, with music by Clent Consort.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic Saturday 3rd October, 2.00–4.00pm at  St John’s Church. Come and join us for a fun-filled picnic especially for our pre-school children and siblings.  Picnic boxes will be provided for children under 5. Complimentary refreshments will be served from 3.15pm in the Fellowship Area. We’d love your child or grandchild to come along and enjoy the fun activities. If you would like to join us, please complete the form available at the back of the churches and return it to Kate Aldridge, Sue Wiseman or Gill Richards by Friday 25th September.

Benefice Advent lunch on Sunday 6 December at Hagley Golf Club: Full payment for the lunch is required by Sunday 20 September. If you have any queries, please speak to Gill at next week’s service at St John’s or call her on 07768 082977.

Ex Cathedra concert  2 December 2026 at St John’s. Tickets now on sale! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-music-by-candlelight-ex-cathedra-2026-tickets-1992410483390

Sunday Collections: If you wish to start regular giving or to make a one-off donation: Hagley Parochial Church Council: Sort code: 40-43-17 Account no: 11153048. For donations to Clent PCC, please contact Nick Maybee (07970 632781) for further information.