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Vacancy. Priest in Charge at Uplyme and Axmouth (Team Vicar Designate in the Axe Valley Mission Community).
Closing date for applications: 27th January 2020
Click here for more details.
January 2020 - Update from the Rector. Additional information about the role.
Closing date for applications: 27th January 2020
Click here for more details.
January 2020 - Update from the Rector. Additional information about the role.
Pews News. Includes details of services and events happening during the week.
Download the latest edition here. It can also be download by selecting from the News option in the menu at the top of any page.
Download the latest edition here. It can also be download by selecting from the News option in the menu at the top of any page.
Week of Prayer For Christian Unity
The Minster 20-25 January
The Minster 20-25 January
You are invited to take Time Out each day, 20 -25th January in the Minster Church Axminster, from 12 noon till 12.30.
Each day our prayers will be led by representatives from our different Christian traditions. This annual week of prayer takes place each year and we welcome the opportunity to share in prayer and fellowship with Christians of all denominations.
Each day our prayers will be led by representatives from our different Christian traditions. This annual week of prayer takes place each year and we welcome the opportunity to share in prayer and fellowship with Christians of all denominations.
Axminster Churches Together AGM – The Beacon, Kilmington
Monday 20 January - 7pm
Monday 20 January - 7pm
Our churches are members of this ecumenical group and all are welcome, and encouraged, to attend and influence the direction of work and vision for the future.
Churches Together Monthly Diary
This is distributed monthly to all churches in Axminster Churches Together. It is collated by John Tarling. Entries for special events should be sent to him at dancefolk.john_t@btinternet.com preferably in Microsoft Word format. Items for February should arrive by Thursday 23rd January.
Morning Prayer
Recommences for 2020 on Monday 13, Wednesday 15, Thursday 16 January
These short, prayerful services are held at 8.00 am. We regularly have groups meeting to begin the day in prayer and fellowship in the church and village. Everyone is welcome to attend join for some or all of the services :
Recommences for 2020 on Monday 13, Wednesday 15, Thursday 16 January
These short, prayerful services are held at 8.00 am. We regularly have groups meeting to begin the day in prayer and fellowship in the church and village. Everyone is welcome to attend join for some or all of the services :
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Monday - All Saints
Wednesday - Membury Thursday - The Minster |
Go to the Morning Prayer page for more details.
Food Bank & Hamper Collections
Food gifts and money really make a difference. If you can donate please put items in the box by the door of the Minster.
Do make sure items are in date, non–perishable and not ‘started’ or re–boxed, as such items cannot be used by the food banks.
Thank you for your generosity.
Nicola Barden
Do make sure items are in date, non–perishable and not ‘started’ or re–boxed, as such items cannot be used by the food banks.
Thank you for your generosity.
Nicola Barden
An Invitation from Mary Harding
A Celebration Tea
A Celebration Tea
The date for your diary is Sunday 26th January 2020 at 3pm in the Minster when we will be able to say our farewells and thanks to each other for the happy years of growing in love and faith together here in AVMC with a celebration Tea Party.
Although I retire from ministry on 31st December 2019, I’m not moving away, and after the summer I shall be available to help out, if requested.
I look forward to seeing you on 26th January. Mary Harding
Although I retire from ministry on 31st December 2019, I’m not moving away, and after the summer I shall be available to help out, if requested.
I look forward to seeing you on 26th January. Mary Harding
Tracey Voysey to be appointed Curate to the Axe Vale Mission Community
Congratulations to Tracey.
For more details download the letter that was read out in the churches on 17 November.
Please continue to remember her in your prayers.
For more details download the letter that was read out in the churches on 17 November.
Please continue to remember her in your prayers.
Monthly Services Rota of who is leading the various services in the Mission Community is available for download from the Documents page. Rota for January now available. Please note that there could be last minute changes after it has be published.
Pastoral Re-organisation
Following prayer, consideration and discussion the PCCs of all 8 churches have now voted to work together as a new Mission Community (All Saints, Axminster, Axmouth, Chardstock, Combpyne with Rousdon, Holy Cross, Membury and Uplyme).
Please keep watching the website and noticeboards for updates.
Following prayer, consideration and discussion the PCCs of all 8 churches have now voted to work together as a new Mission Community (All Saints, Axminster, Axmouth, Chardstock, Combpyne with Rousdon, Holy Cross, Membury and Uplyme).
Please keep watching the website and noticeboards for updates.
Axminster Care Service needs Volunteers
Axminster Care Service, which links volunteer drivers with those who need transport to medical appointments. If being a volunteer driver is something you might be able to do, please ring Andrew Cleare on 01297 33461.
Volunteers are also needed to join the team staffing the phone 09:30–10:30 each weekday. If you can help and would like to know more please ring the Care Service - 01297 35550
Axminster Care Service, which links volunteer drivers with those who need transport to medical appointments. If being a volunteer driver is something you might be able to do, please ring Andrew Cleare on 01297 33461.
Volunteers are also needed to join the team staffing the phone 09:30–10:30 each weekday. If you can help and would like to know more please ring the Care Service - 01297 35550
Coffee and Conversation
The normal pattern is 10:30 on the 1st Tuesday and 1st Friday of each month.
The coffee is good. The discussion great !
Click for more details.
The normal pattern is 10:30 on the 1st Tuesday and 1st Friday of each month.
The coffee is good. The discussion great !
Click for more details.
Minster Daytime Opening
The Minster is now open during the daytime most days to welcome the local community and visitors.
The security issue has been addressed by the installation of CCTV which is monitoring the building and surrounding area.
The Minster is now open during the daytime most days to welcome the local community and visitors.
The security issue has been addressed by the installation of CCTV which is monitoring the building and surrounding area.
Hospiscare@Home
Mary Harding would like to drawn attention to this recent addition to the pastoral care for the whole community in the Axminster area.
The Hospiscare at Home service is for anyone registered with an Axminster GP and is over 18 years of age with a terminal illness of any description and approaching end of life.
Mary has ensured that Christian faith is offered as part of the holistic care provided by the Hospicecare@home team.
Please contact her for more information, or
go the the Local Organisation section of the Links page.
Mary Harding would like to drawn attention to this recent addition to the pastoral care for the whole community in the Axminster area.
The Hospiscare at Home service is for anyone registered with an Axminster GP and is over 18 years of age with a terminal illness of any description and approaching end of life.
Mary has ensured that Christian faith is offered as part of the holistic care provided by the Hospicecare@home team.
Please contact her for more information, or
go the the Local Organisation section of the Links page.
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Bell Ringers Celebrate
On Saturday 30 November a team of bell ringers from Exeter Cathedral rang a full peal on all 10 bells at the Minster. It sounded really good ! Ringing on the team was our own tower captain, Peter Simpson. Congratulations to Peter; we believe that he is the first member of our team to ring a full 3 hour peal for many years. |
Check the What's On Noticeboard
A section listing events and organisations in the Axe Valley area.
Website of the Month.
Go to the Links page to find out more.
A section listing events and organisations in the Axe Valley area.
Website of the Month.
Go to the Links page to find out more.
Minutes of Churchwardens meetings are now available for download from the Documents page.