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Pews News. Includes details of services and events happening during the week.
Download the latest edition here.
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.
Discover the on going Sedgewick Papers. The edition for September has been published.
Download the latest edition here.
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.
Discover the on going Sedgewick Papers. The edition for September has been published.
Services in Church buildings
All the churches in the Mission Community are holding services in their buildings. At the moment it is approximately once a fortnight.
Everyone is welcome to any of the services.
Face Coverings Must Be Worn In the Services
A copy of the latest service rota can be downloaded here.
September 2020
All the churches in the Mission Community are holding services in their buildings. At the moment it is approximately once a fortnight.
Everyone is welcome to any of the services.
Face Coverings Must Be Worn In the Services
A copy of the latest service rota can be downloaded here.
September 2020
Services - Sunday 27th September
Services in church
Services in church
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All are welcome to these Services.
Face Coverings Must Be Worn In Services
To help make the service a real joy for all please be aware and follow the present national guidance for churches:
Face Coverings Must Be Worn In Services
To help make the service a real joy for all please be aware and follow the present national guidance for churches:
- We will always maintain a minimum 2m distance at all times including entry to and exit
- Hands must be washed or sanitised on entry and exit
- Stewards will be on hand to help with the new systems – they will require you to leave your contact details for government ‘Track & Trace’ in the event of anyone becoming unwell (these records will be destroyed after 21 days)
- Please sit only in the marked places in each church. These will have been carefully measured for your safety.
- Communion this Sunday will be taken in one kind (bread only) and will require a socially distanced system. Please respond to the directions of the stewards
- Face masks must now be worn in church services (further information)
- Sadly, there can be no singing, but we will be able to enjoy organ and recorded music
- Please don’t attend services if you or anyone in your household feels unwell
Online Services
The service at St Michael’s Church, Axmouth will be livestreamed at 10:00am on Sunday on the Axmouth Facebook page.
If you would like to join in, this is the link : https://www.facebook.com/Axmouth/videos/?ref=page_internal
Download the order of service so you are able to follow it.
10:00 A YouTube service from Uplyme
www.youtube.com/channel/UCclQWLSAS49TN4ACnJTeFIQ
A superb service from the Uplyme Group – in contemporary or traditional style.
Followed by Zoom chat at 11:00
Please note new Zoom link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81020110380
The service at St Michael’s Church, Axmouth will be livestreamed at 10:00am on Sunday on the Axmouth Facebook page.
If you would like to join in, this is the link : https://www.facebook.com/Axmouth/videos/?ref=page_internal
Download the order of service so you are able to follow it.
10:00 A YouTube service from Uplyme
www.youtube.com/channel/UCclQWLSAS49TN4ACnJTeFIQ
A superb service from the Uplyme Group – in contemporary or traditional style.
Followed by Zoom chat at 11:00
Please note new Zoom link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81020110380
New AVMC Team Administrator
We are delighted that Louise Collard has started work this week in the new AVMC Team Office next to The Rectory in Axminster. Louise is our new team administrator and is working alongside Rita for a few weeks to hand over.
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
Contact the office by email: Axevalleymc@hotmail.co.uk
or by new office telephone number: 01297 441986
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
Contact the office by email: Axevalleymc@hotmail.co.uk
or by new office telephone number: 01297 441986
We are sorry to say farewell to Rita and Linda in Uplyme who have faithfully served our churches and we wish them both well for the future.
Services - Sunday 4th October
Services in church
Services in church
10:00 |
Morning Worship for Harvest |
Combpyne |
10:00 |
Holy Communion for Harvest |
Uplyme |
10:30 |
Holy Communion for Harvest |
The Minster, Axminster |
11:00 |
Holy Communion for Harvest |
All Saints |
A Message from Rev'd Tracey
Thank you to all who came to my celebration service last Sunday - I was overwhelmed by the number of you who turned out to support me.
Special thanks must go to Peter Parshall and the wonderful singers who volunteered - It was so good to hear singing voices in church - it made the occasion even more special. Finally, thank you all so much for the wonderful gifts I have received, especially the framed, hand-finished verse, 'I have called you by your name, you are mine' it is just perfect.
With much love, Tracey
Special thanks must go to Peter Parshall and the wonderful singers who volunteered - It was so good to hear singing voices in church - it made the occasion even more special. Finally, thank you all so much for the wonderful gifts I have received, especially the framed, hand-finished verse, 'I have called you by your name, you are mine' it is just perfect.
With much love, Tracey
Service of Ordination of Tracey Voysey
13 September 2020
13 September 2020
Outside Exeter Cathedral
Following her epic journey of faith and calling Tracey was ordained and becomes a Curate within the Axe Valley Mission Community.
The Service of Ordination at Exeter Cathedral was recorded.
Recording starts about 9 minutes before the service begins.
Download a copy of the order of service so that you can follow along as you watch the video below.
The Service of Ordination at Exeter Cathedral was recorded.
Recording starts about 9 minutes before the service begins.
Download a copy of the order of service so that you can follow along as you watch the video below.
New Covid Compliance Rules
As you will be aware, from Monday 14 September the government ‘Rule of 6’ comes into force.
Fortunately for us Public Services of worship are exempt from this ruling at present so our services will go ahead as planned for the moment.
However, other meetings of more than 6 people in church cannot take place and so any planned event or meeting will need to be cancelled or take place electronically.
It can be difficult to keep up with changes to the Covid rules and these may continue to develop and alter in coming weeks.
People will continue to interpret the guidance and regulations in ways which stretch the boundaries but we must recognise that those regulations are intended to protect as many as possible and especially the most vulnerable.
As such we will strive to work within both the rules and the ‘spirit’ of the rules.
Please bear with us as we seek to work with guidance which may sometimes appear contradictory.
We will err on the side of safety respecting reports of changing numbers of cases occurring, both nationally and locally.
In general, where possible, we will continue to hold electronic meetings for the time being, understanding that this will be difficult for some.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience, recognising that we are all challenged by the current times.
As you will be aware, from Monday 14 September the government ‘Rule of 6’ comes into force.
Fortunately for us Public Services of worship are exempt from this ruling at present so our services will go ahead as planned for the moment.
However, other meetings of more than 6 people in church cannot take place and so any planned event or meeting will need to be cancelled or take place electronically.
It can be difficult to keep up with changes to the Covid rules and these may continue to develop and alter in coming weeks.
People will continue to interpret the guidance and regulations in ways which stretch the boundaries but we must recognise that those regulations are intended to protect as many as possible and especially the most vulnerable.
As such we will strive to work within both the rules and the ‘spirit’ of the rules.
Please bear with us as we seek to work with guidance which may sometimes appear contradictory.
We will err on the side of safety respecting reports of changing numbers of cases occurring, both nationally and locally.
In general, where possible, we will continue to hold electronic meetings for the time being, understanding that this will be difficult for some.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience, recognising that we are all challenged by the current times.
September – AVMC Month of Prayer
The new Axe Valley Mission Community (AVMC) has been born at a time of real challenge, but we are so pleased to look to the future together as 8 churches and parishes.
As we enter September we would like to dedicate this month to deep and continual prayer for the vision, work, churches and people of the AVMC.
Our Ministry Team meet every morning for prayer and throughout September we would like to extend that to any who can join us.
Please download the Month of Prayer Information Sheet - Week 4 >>>>
The prayers for September 20th to 26th are below. Click on any of the pictures to see a larger version.
As we enter September we would like to dedicate this month to deep and continual prayer for the vision, work, churches and people of the AVMC.
Our Ministry Team meet every morning for prayer and throughout September we would like to extend that to any who can join us.
Please download the Month of Prayer Information Sheet - Week 4 >>>>
The prayers for September 20th to 26th are below. Click on any of the pictures to see a larger version.
The Licensing of Rev’d Nicky Davis
as Team Vicar to AVMC
and of
Cate Edmonds and Shuna George
as Associate Priests
Tuesday 11th August at 7.30pm in the Minster Church, Axminster
as Team Vicar to AVMC
and of
Cate Edmonds and Shuna George
as Associate Priests
Tuesday 11th August at 7.30pm in the Minster Church, Axminster
Cate Edmonds,
Nicky Davies,
Bishop Jackie,
Shuna George
The service was rather different from previous such events, with a maximum of 60 in the Minster, all socially distanced, and wearing face coverings.
We were able to live stream the service and you can watch the recording here (unedited).
May not work with all mobile browsers on smartphones and tablets.
We were able to live stream the service and you can watch the recording here (unedited).
May not work with all mobile browsers on smartphones and tablets.
To watch in full screen mode: Hover pointer over bottom of video to display controls and select fullscreen button
Read the Local Press Release >>>>
Read the Local Press Release >>>>
Service for 30th August
Team/Mission Community Eucharist
10:30 The Minster, Axminster
Our new Team Vicar Nicky presided at our first AVMC team Eucharist in The Minster.
Although limited to 60 in the Minster the service was live streamed on Facebook .
You can watch a recording below.
Due to challenges with the signal strength there maybe disruptions in the video.
10:30 The Minster, Axminster
Our new Team Vicar Nicky presided at our first AVMC team Eucharist in The Minster.
Although limited to 60 in the Minster the service was live streamed on Facebook .
You can watch a recording below.
Due to challenges with the signal strength there maybe disruptions in the video.
Friday Telephone Service
Each Friday at 10.30am
This is a dedicated service for AVMC. Call 0330 606 0403 a couple of minutes before 10.30 and then when asked
give the access code 484444#
Please note: this free to those who have a package which includes free 03 calls [most do] but you may be charged at normal call rates if not
- check with your service provider.
If you have difficulty on a land-line try your mobile phone if you have one, though be aware you may be charged at your normal call rate.
Each Friday at 10.30am
This is a dedicated service for AVMC. Call 0330 606 0403 a couple of minutes before 10.30 and then when asked
give the access code 484444#
Please note: this free to those who have a package which includes free 03 calls [most do] but you may be charged at normal call rates if not
- check with your service provider.
If you have difficulty on a land-line try your mobile phone if you have one, though be aware you may be charged at your normal call rate.
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.
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
Telephone Tree
We are already hearing of much telephone support and encouragement around the area. Talking to someone can be a real encouragement to both parties. Why not call someone and simply have a chat.
We are building a telephone tree – asking those who are willing to make phone contact with two or three people every couple of days to avoid folk becoming isolated. If you are willing to help or would like to be called please contact Mrs Maureen Arnold on 01297 32922 (after 10.00am please).
We do need your permission to involve you in this contact tree.
We are building a telephone tree – asking those who are willing to make phone contact with two or three people every couple of days to avoid folk becoming isolated. If you are willing to help or would like to be called please contact Mrs Maureen Arnold on 01297 32922 (after 10.00am please).
We do need your permission to involve you in this contact tree.
Don’t be alone - Call someone – don’t wait for them to call you.
International Events following the death of George Floyd
Please read this message from The Rector .......
Please read this message from The Rector .......
Reflections
We are blessed with some great writers in our group of churches – entertaining, thoughtful, provocative, challenging and so much more.
Go to the Reflections page and dip into their writing.
Latest Additions
Tony Nixon on hermits and future of church
A thought provoking poem by Anni Young
Update to Margi’s Muntsch
We are blessed with some great writers in our group of churches – entertaining, thoughtful, provocative, challenging and so much more.
Go to the Reflections page and dip into their writing.
Latest Additions
Tony Nixon on hermits and future of church
A thought provoking poem by Anni Young
Update to Margi’s Muntsch
AVMC Prayer Booklet
Why not write your own prayers and poems and send them in to be shared? We would love to produce our own local book of prayers and poems.
Thanks to those who have sent in prayers so far.
Clive
Thanks to those who have sent in prayers so far.
Clive
See Clive on the The Community Waffle House Facebook Virtual Cafe video discussing
'What role the Church has in our community...'
Lasts about 35 minutes. Opens in new tab.
The video is muted, therefore you will need to turn the sound on when it loads by clicking on the speaker symbol in the bottom right of the video.
'What role the Church has in our community...'
Lasts about 35 minutes. Opens in new tab.
The video is muted, therefore you will need to turn the sound on when it loads by clicking on the speaker symbol in the bottom right of the video.
ACER (Axminster Community Emergency Response)
We are really pleased to remind everyone of the helpline and coordinating group established to network and support across the area.
The contact number 01297 35550 can be used to access non-emergency assistance with shopping, food concerns, collection of medication or simply to find a friendly voice at the end of a phone. Churches Together are very much involved in, and support, this superb community initiative.
More ACER information on the Axminster Town Council website.
Show your support for ACER and promote the number to call, download and print #Heart of Axminster poster and stick it in your window.
The contact number 01297 35550 can be used to access non-emergency assistance with shopping, food concerns, collection of medication or simply to find a friendly voice at the end of a phone. Churches Together are very much involved in, and support, this superb community initiative.
More ACER information on the Axminster Town Council website.
Show your support for ACER and promote the number to call, download and print #Heart of Axminster poster and stick it in your window.
Virtual Fellowship
We offer prayer and spiritual fellowship through daily prayer around the AVMC .
The AVMC Ministry Team are holding a virtual Morning Prayer each weekday at 8.30am and hold all in prayer.
Should you have specific prayer requests please e-mail these to Clive.
We invite all to join with us in this virtual fellowship.
Click here to download a copy of the Liturgy that we commonly use
Print a copy and share it with someone who does not have internet access.
We offer prayer and spiritual fellowship through daily prayer around the AVMC .
The AVMC Ministry Team are holding a virtual Morning Prayer each weekday at 8.30am and hold all in prayer.
Should you have specific prayer requests please e-mail these to Clive.
We invite all to join with us in this virtual fellowship.
Click here to download a copy of the Liturgy that we commonly use
Print a copy and share it with someone who does not have internet access.
Resources for Worship
Tracey Voysey has produced a factsheet of online resources for use in personal worship and devotions
It can be downloaded here
Tracey Voysey has produced a factsheet of online resources for use in personal worship and devotions
It can be downloaded here
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For those of you who are on Facebook, or thinking you now have time to make yourself a Facebook account, here are some sources of local church information and support:
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For those with a smartphone have you considered the WhatsApp app to set up a small group for mutual support and prayer?
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The BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Worship 8.10am each Sunday
BBC 1 - TV service 10:45 am each Sunday
Exeter Cathedral Live Sunday Service – 10.00am each Sunday on Exeter Cathedral Facebook Page.
https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/worship-music/live-services/
PCCs and APCM
The Bishop of Exeter has used his powers because of the situation with Coronavirus, to make new provisions for meetings of parishioners to extend the date to choose churchwardens to no later than 31 October 2020, and also for the Annual Parochial Church Meetings of each parish to be held later than normal. Churchwardens and PCC representatives may continue to hold office until then.
Do Not Be Afraid
Take a few minutes to watch, listen and reflect on this video created by Mike Maccoy of Uplyme.
Take a few minutes to watch, listen and reflect on this video created by Mike Maccoy of Uplyme.
"I am sure we have all come across people who are anxious or afraid, especially at this time. In praying about these things, I was led to compile this short video, using the wonderful music of Philip Stopford and some appropriate images of mine taken over the years. They are very personal to me as is the picture, painted by our son Tom when still at the Woodroffe School.
Sometimes one is led by the Lord to contribute to His work and I pray that this little video may do just that.
Bless all who see it.
Mike Maccoy"
Sometimes one is led by the Lord to contribute to His work and I pray that this little video may do just that.
Bless all who see it.
Mike Maccoy"
Click on the picture to watch the video