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Pews News for
Sunday 22nd May
Includes details of services and events happening during the week.
Download the latest edition here.
Read about the silent Minster bellringers
Please print a copy and share it with someone who does not have internet access.
It can also be download by selecting from the News option in the menu at the top of any page.
Sunday 22nd May
Includes details of services and events happening during the week.
Download the latest edition here.
Read about the silent Minster bellringers
Please print a copy and share it with someone who does not have internet access.
It can also be download by selecting from the News option in the menu at the top of any page.
Service Rotas and Lectionary Readings
for May to August 2022
updated 17/05/2022
for download from the Documents page.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
on Sunday 22nd May@ 4pm
Rev Clive Sedgewick will be leading our phone service this Sunday.
Jo Cursley will be speaking and Shirley Hobden and Martin and Sue Wells will also be taking part.
A few minutes before 4pm call 0333 011 0616. When asked for the access code dial in 723 9782 followed by the hash key #
Download a copy of the Order of Service here >>>>
on Sunday 22nd May@ 4pm
Rev Clive Sedgewick will be leading our phone service this Sunday.
Jo Cursley will be speaking and Shirley Hobden and Martin and Sue Wells will also be taking part.
A few minutes before 4pm call 0333 011 0616. When asked for the access code dial in 723 9782 followed by the hash key #
Download a copy of the Order of Service here >>>>
An Invitation from
Axminster Churches Together
‘COFFEE & CONNECT’
PRAYER TIME
on
Monday 23rd May
11am - noon
In the Minster
Everyone welcome to join us
Reconnect after Covid
Pray for Axminster
Axminster Churches Together
‘COFFEE & CONNECT’
PRAYER TIME
on
Monday 23rd May
11am - noon
In the Minster
Everyone welcome to join us
Reconnect after Covid
Pray for Axminster
The long-term work of supporting refugees
With millions of Ukrainians fleeing the country, many people are thinking, perhaps for the first time, about how they can personally contribute to the care of refugees. Because vulnerable refugees are often targeted by criminal gangs and lured into slavery, The Clewer Initiative (the national work of the Church of England to combat modern slavery) has done a lot of thinking about the best way to support refugees as they try to rebuild their lives.
Sadly the challenge of effectively caring for and protecting refugees is as old as time itself. It is a big theme in the Bible – God’s people were effectively refugees in the wilderness for 40 years; Ruth and Naomi were refugees in Bethlehem and many exiles were displaced following the Assyrian and Babylonian invasions.
Against this backdrop, what should churches and communities be doing?
Sadly the challenge of effectively caring for and protecting refugees is as old as time itself. It is a big theme in the Bible – God’s people were effectively refugees in the wilderness for 40 years; Ruth and Naomi were refugees in Bethlehem and many exiles were displaced following the Assyrian and Babylonian invasions.
Against this backdrop, what should churches and communities be doing?
Worship On Line
MORNING PRAYER
All Welcome
8:30 AM each Monday and Friday.
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/890503 08730?pwd=VHFiZkpuUGthc0JDZ0xjeUJvdk1qQT09
Zoom ID: 890 5030 8730 Password: 314688
All Welcome
8:30 AM each Monday and Friday.
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/890503 08730?pwd=VHFiZkpuUGthc0JDZ0xjeUJvdk1qQT09
Zoom ID: 890 5030 8730 Password: 314688
Click above for more details
Join the global wave of prayer calling all Christians to pray between Ascension and Pentecost for more people to come to know the love and peace of Jesus Christ.
May 26th - 5th June 2022.
May 26th - 5th June 2022.
At Chardstock
* shuttle service is between village hall and church
Oak Apple Day at Membury will include 'Raising the Bough'
Responding to the End of Covid Regulations in England from 24 February 2022
The government announced that from Thursday 24th February 2022 it is safe for them to remove the legal regulations relating to Covid
We remain very grateful to all in our churches for their positive care for each other in response to both the regulations and guidance - to protect each other throughout.
We would ask that in our churches we remain cautious and do all we can to continue to protect each other.
The government announced that from Thursday 24th February 2022 it is safe for them to remove the legal regulations relating to Covid
We remain very grateful to all in our churches for their positive care for each other in response to both the regulations and guidance - to protect each other throughout.
We would ask that in our churches we remain cautious and do all we can to continue to protect each other.
To this end we request that for the time being we continue to encourage :
- the wearing of face coverings as we have been doing including for singing
- maintaining the use hand sanitiser/cleansing arrangements within churches and for services
- an area to be provided and clearly marked out for those who wish to maintain social distancing
- high levels of ventilation are maintained – encouraging congregations to come prepared for buildings to be cooler than we would normally like.
- The sharing of ‘the Peace’ to remain at a distance
- Communion to be received in one kind or with the intinction of the bread
- careful provision of refreshments and social gathering after church can be resumed
- people to avoid attending services if feeling unwell - even though not Covid related eg with coughs and colds etc
Confirmations
Bishop Jackie, the Bishop of Crediton, will be with us at The Minster for an
Axe Valley Mission Community Confirmation service at 3pm on Sunday 3rd July.
Would you or anyone you know be interested in joining in and taking this step of confirming your faith?
Please do get it touch with me if you’d like to chat about it further?
You will take part in a short preparation course, details to be confirmed..
Rev Nicky, daviesnicky@live.co.uk or call 07931413629.
Bishop Jackie, the Bishop of Crediton, will be with us at The Minster for an
Axe Valley Mission Community Confirmation service at 3pm on Sunday 3rd July.
Would you or anyone you know be interested in joining in and taking this step of confirming your faith?
Please do get it touch with me if you’d like to chat about it further?
You will take part in a short preparation course, details to be confirmed..
Rev Nicky, daviesnicky@live.co.uk or call 07931413629.
Axmouth
The Annual Report for St Michael's, Axmouth for 2021
is available for download from the Documents page
Chardstock
The Annual Report for St Andrew's for 2021
is available for download from the Documents page
The Annual Report for St Andrew's for 2021
is available for download from the Documents page
News from the Minster
Click above to download a printable version of the programme
The Annual Report for the Minster and Holy Cross for 2021
is available for download from the Documents page
is available for download from the Documents page
News from Uplyme
(church website >>>)
(church website >>>)
The Annual Report for St. Peter and St. Paul, Uplyme for 2021
is available for download from the Documents page
is available for download from the Documents page
Clubs for young people
Xplosion
is a Youth Club for year 6 to year 9 and runs on Friday nights in Uplyme church or village hall from 6.30 to 8pm .
There is a range of fun activities including pizza making, assault course, bouncy castle and skittles.
The Vibe
is a year 7 to 11 weekly Bible study and fun time together at
6.30pm on Sunday nights in Uplyme.
For more details call Rev Nicky on: 07931 413629
and visit the Axe Valley Youth website
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Update, 4 March - Read the Feedback from the participants
Living Love and Faith (LLF) is an important programme of teaching, listening, learning and opening ourselves to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
It is being promoted by the Church of England across the nation, and it encourages us to engage with each other and address issues of identity and theological understanding.
The materials and course which has been developed seeks to help us to listen and to hear God’s voice. It is a project which has real significance for all of us. As such we will be providing many opportunities to engage with the materials, discussions and study groups over the coming months.
Today, our understanding of human identity and relationships is changing; in our churches, these issues can often result in polarised views.
As Christians, we should be committed to listen to one another with openness, love and respect, to articulate our own views and consider those different to our own.
The Church of England’s course, Living in Love and Faith enables this important conversation to take place. It aims to help us consider more deeply issues of sexuality and gender, what it means to be human and how we can live in ‘love and faith.’
For further information, look on the Church of England website
Living Love and Faith (LLF) is an important programme of teaching, listening, learning and opening ourselves to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
It is being promoted by the Church of England across the nation, and it encourages us to engage with each other and address issues of identity and theological understanding.
The materials and course which has been developed seeks to help us to listen and to hear God’s voice. It is a project which has real significance for all of us. As such we will be providing many opportunities to engage with the materials, discussions and study groups over the coming months.
Today, our understanding of human identity and relationships is changing; in our churches, these issues can often result in polarised views.
As Christians, we should be committed to listen to one another with openness, love and respect, to articulate our own views and consider those different to our own.
The Church of England’s course, Living in Love and Faith enables this important conversation to take place. It aims to help us consider more deeply issues of sexuality and gender, what it means to be human and how we can live in ‘love and faith.’
For further information, look on the Church of England website
Please download and read this important letter from the Ministry Team on
The Introduction of Focal Ministry
This affects all churches in the Axe Valley Mission Community
The Introduction of Focal Ministry
This affects all churches in the Axe Valley Mission Community
Opening times of Churches for private prayer
These days and times are subject to change. Where possible prior notice will given of any changes.
These days and times are subject to change. Where possible prior notice will given of any changes.
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All Saints Daily 9.30 – 17.00
Axmouth Daily 9.00 - 16.00 Chardstock Daily 9.00 – 16.00 Combpyne Daily 10.00 – 16.00 Holy Cross Please contact church wardens for information Membury Daily 9.30 – 16.30 The Minster Daily 9.30 – 16.00 except Wednesday 11.30 - 16.00 Uplyme Daily 10.00 – 16.00 |
Appropriate provision for hygiene, social distancing and cleaning have been agreed in line with requirements and C of E guidelines as agreed with each PCC and the Rector. We will keep you informed of changes through Pews News and web sites.
AVMC Team Office
Louise Collard works as the Team Administrator
Louise can be at the office by prior arrangement so please get in touch if you require this for any reason.
Email Louise on axevalleymc@hotmail.co.uk
Louise Collard works as the Team Administrator
Louise can be at the office by prior arrangement so please get in touch if you require this for any reason.
Email Louise on axevalleymc@hotmail.co.uk
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Normal Office Hours:
Monday 9.00 – 12.00 Tuesday 9.00 – 12.00 Wednesday 9.00 – 12.00 Thursday 12.30 – 15.30 Friday 9.00 – 12.00 Office telephone number: 01297 441986 |
'Next Steps'
The ‘Next Steps’ document produced by the Diocese is a helpful tool to aid our thinking and will be of interest to all our churches.
You can find it here: https://exeter.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Next-Steps-MC-vision-document-1-7-21.pdf
Church members are invited to share their positive perceptions, thoughts and ideas for the future as part of the AVMC.
The ‘Next Steps’ document produced by the Diocese is a helpful tool to aid our thinking and will be of interest to all our churches.
You can find it here: https://exeter.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Next-Steps-MC-vision-document-1-7-21.pdf
Church members are invited to share their positive perceptions, thoughts and ideas for the future as part of the AVMC.
Food Bank & Hamper Collections
The importance of the foodbanks has much increased in the last weeks. Please consider donating food gifts and money because these really make a difference and are especially important under the present circumstances.
Currently it is not possible to donate via the church. However there should be donation boxes in the Tesco and Coop stores, or contact ACER.
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
Currently it is not possible to donate via the church. However there should be donation boxes in the Tesco and Coop stores, or contact ACER.
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
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
Debt is an insidious and demoralising problem which affects many people and drastically impacts on lives.
The Axe Valley Debt Centre is now open at St Gregory’s Hall in Seaton
and they have produced a first introductory report in place of a quarterly report for April 2021.
Please download and read the report.
Rev. Alison Finch is the Debt Centre manager. CAP provide a free service to provide solutions to debt problems.
They help anyone regardless of religious beliefs, race, nationality, age, gender, marital status or disability.
Part of Alison’s role is to have befrienders going with her to the families she helps to be a pastoral friend and guide.
This is a role that no other debt company offers and enable CAP to not only help people out of debt but also to talk to them about Faith.
If you feel you could help, please contact Alison at alison.finch@ymail.com or Sharon at shardav5@aol.com
Please do pray about this initiative and find out more by downloading this leaflet
Download the Introductory/Quarterly Report
Debt is an insidious and demoralising problem which affects many people and drastically impacts on lives.
The Axe Valley Debt Centre is now open at St Gregory’s Hall in Seaton
and they have produced a first introductory report in place of a quarterly report for April 2021.
Please download and read the report.
Rev. Alison Finch is the Debt Centre manager. CAP provide a free service to provide solutions to debt problems.
They help anyone regardless of religious beliefs, race, nationality, age, gender, marital status or disability.
Part of Alison’s role is to have befrienders going with her to the families she helps to be a pastoral friend and guide.
This is a role that no other debt company offers and enable CAP to not only help people out of debt but also to talk to them about Faith.
If you feel you could help, please contact Alison at alison.finch@ymail.com or Sharon at shardav5@aol.com
Please do pray about this initiative and find out more by downloading this leaflet
Download the Introductory/Quarterly Report
Did you know we have our own Axe Valley Mission Community Facebook page?
https://www.facebook.com/axevalleymissioncommunity
If you click ‘not now’ when it asks you to sign up for an account you will still be able to see our page
Check on Facebook where you will find pages for several of our AVMC churches.
Other Facebook groups
If you click ‘not now’ when it asks you to sign up for an account you will still be able to see our page
Check on Facebook where you will find pages for several of our AVMC churches.
Other Facebook groups
Daily Hope offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a telephone line.
The free national phoneline – which is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 – has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services during the period of restrictions in mind. It will continue to run as lockdown is eased.
Callers can hear a special greeting from the Archbishop of Canterbury as one of the options, including hymns, prayers, reflections and advice on COVID-19.
Whilst the fact that you are reading this suggests you have no problem in accessing online services and resources, you may be aware of others who don't have readily available access to the internet.
Please do share this if you are able.
The line is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044.
Click here for more information.
Resources on the Climate & Environment Crisis
and what action Christians can take
We have all heard, seen or read in the media the comments by Sir David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg and Chris Packham and the actions of Extinction Rebellion relating to Climate Change,
Churches and Christian organisations are also involved in what has been called a Climate Emergency,
and what action Christians can take
We have all heard, seen or read in the media the comments by Sir David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg and Chris Packham and the actions of Extinction Rebellion relating to Climate Change,
Churches and Christian organisations are also involved in what has been called a Climate Emergency,
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From the Church of England Download more details of the Environment Programme here Sign up for newsletter emails and action ideas at www.churchofengland.org/environment |
Climate Emergency Toolkit
Click on image to go to www.climateemergencytoolkit.com
You can download a copy of the Climate Emergency Toolkit here
Open the Book Resource
Open the Book Rev Ann Stuckey shows how to help show the love of Jesus to Adults with special needs. Also suitable for primary school age. (Also on the Links page).