St Peter and St Paul’s Dry Drayton
A small church with a big heart
Newsletter March 2026
Dear Friends,
As Christians we are continually learning to trust Jesus and to place our lives in his hands, knowing that he will be with us in all circumstances. Earlier this year we reflected on the question Jesus asked his first disciples: what are you looking for? (John 1:38) It is also a good question for us to ponder in the middle of the season of Lent. What are we looking for in our relationship with God? Jesus wants us to live our lives to the full. Walking with Jesus informs our choices and helps us to be our best selves. Our priorities change as we grow spiritually. Jesus calls his followers to share the good news of his life giving and life transforming love. The best way to do this is in and through our daily lives because we can all be a good example of how Jesus makes a difference in our lives and how he has transformed us.
God Bless,
Clare
Revd Clare Coates
Team Rector of the Lordsbridge Team
Lead Minister for Dry Drayton, Caldecote with Childerley and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org
07818 618 795
Services in March 2026
Sunday 1 March
5:30pm Choral Evensong with Revd Clare. Messiah Sermon series.
Sunday 8 March and APCM at 11am
9:30am Holy Communion with Revd Clare.
Sunday 15 March Mothering Sunday
11am Morning Worship for all ages with Revd Clare.
Sunday 22 March
9:30am Holy Communion with Revd Canon Sue. Messiah Sermon series.
Sunday 29 March Palm Sunday
11am Holy Communion for all ages with Revd Clare.
Services in April 2026
Friday 3 April Good Friday
12 noon Reflections at the Cross with Revd Clare. Messiah Sermon series.
Sunday 5 April Easter Day
5:30pm Choral Evensong with Revd Clare. Messiah Sermon series.
Online Services
Sundays at 11am Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88221400075?pwd=b3VQeDArQVJRREtYTlgrZ0tEbDdWdz09
Meeting ID: 882 2140 0075
Passcode: 534531
Caldecote Women’s Prayer group Thursday mornings in term time at 9am on Zoom Women from Caldecote and surrounding villages are warmly invited to join us online, gathering in spirit to pray, reflect and lift one another up through prayers. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88137270141?pwd=pCvjk7eQrFqYX8GrvRP6JmMZKI9bYK.1
Meeting ID: 881 3727 0141
Passcode: 655934
News
Team Rector Announcement
We are delighted to announce that Revd Clare Coates, Team Vicar, has been appointed as the new Team Rector of the Lordsbridge Team. As well as her parish responsibilities, Clare will have oversight of ministry across the Team.
Invitation to the institution and induction service of the new Team Rector
The Churchwardens and Parochial Church Councils of The Lordsbridge Team
Barton, Caldecote with Childerley, Coton, Comberton, Dry
Drayton, Great Eversden, Little Eversden, Hardwick,
Haslingfield, Harlton, and Toft
have great pleasure in inviting
Our Parishioners, and all other friends of the Team
to the Institution of
The Revd. Clare Gye Coates
as Team Rector of the Lordsbridge Team Benefice
by the Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter, Bishop Suffragan of Huntingdon
and the Induction by the Venerable Dr Alex Hughes, Archdeacon of Cambridge
In All Saints’ Church, Church Way, Haslingfield
on 19th March 2026 at 7 pm
A Reception will follow after in the Church
RSVP by 12th March to thelordsbridgeteam@gmail.com
Clergy are invited to robe – Please indicate on your acceptance if robing.
There is limited disabled parking at the Church, parking is available in the surrounding streets, please be considerate of our neighbours.
Postcode of the Church: CB23 1JF
Installation Choir Invitation
Sarah Rittman is organising a choir for the installation of our new Team Rector, Revd Clare Coates, at All Saints’ Haslingfield at 7pm on Thursday 19th March. The choir will be singing Rutter’s Gaelic Blessing as well as the hymns. There will be a rehearsal beforehand and at another time TBC as soon as possible!
Please let Sarah know asap if you would like to sing! Rehearsal times tbc as soon as possible!
Contact: sarahrittman.allsaints@gmail.com
Team Vicar Recruitment update
The new Team Vicar post for Comberton and Toft will be half-time, based in Comberton, and Lead Minister for Comberton and Toft. We are currently finalising the parish profile and advert and hope to get the recruitment process underway shortly.
Team Administrator update
Due to health concerns, our Team Administrator, Emily, will be stepping down at the end of March. We are looking for a new Team Administrator and will be advertising the post shortly. If you are interested in the Administrator Role, please contact:
for more information.
Churchyard Working Parties
Before our new Graden contractors begin working for us, there are some jobs to be done to clear up after last year’s removal of the box hedging, and cutting back of the hedges, as well as some extra trimming back to finish tidying up in advance of new spring growth. We have planned two churchyard working parties on:
28th Feb
and
7th March
from 9am, please, but turn up any time if you can during the morning.
Please bring: gloves to protect from brambles, secateurs, loppers, and spare gardening bags, if you have any. Once rubbish is collected these will be returned, but capacity is what is required to start the process.
Thank you! Carole Lunn
SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday April 26th Open Gardens at Childerley Hall with proceeds from refreshments in aid of the Church. More details to follow!
What’s On:
Dry Drayton Coffee Morning
First Wednesdays every month, in the Village Hall, 10am -12noon.
Hardwick:
Tuesday Toddlers in the Cabin, every Tuesday in term time 10-11:30am.
All welcome to join us for free play, craft, story and fun!
Useful contacts
Assistant Minister:
Revd Sue Wyatt: sue.e.wyatt@btinternet.com
Lordsbridge Team:
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
Lordsbridge Team Instagram: @lordsbridge_team
Lordsbridge Team Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LordsbridgeTeam
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