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Pews News - 23/01/2022
Includes details of services and events happening during the week.
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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.
Service Rotas and Lectionary Readings
for January to April 2022
updated 07/01/2022
for download from the Documents page.
December edition of the Sedgewick Papers available here
The government has recently updated guidance relating to COVID.
The wearing of face masks in church is now required by law - unless you are exempt.
We can still hold services and meet as we are currently doing.
Thank you for you support and cooperation in this matter.
The wearing of face masks in church is now required by law - unless you are exempt.
We can still hold services and meet as we are currently doing.
Thank you for you support and cooperation in this matter.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
on Sunday 23rd @ 4pm
Rev Clive Sedgewick will be leading our phone service this Sunday.
Elizabeth Firth will be speaking and Shirley Hobden, Roger Grose and Martin & 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 23rd @ 4pm
Rev Clive Sedgewick will be leading our phone service this Sunday.
Elizabeth Firth will be speaking and Shirley Hobden, Roger Grose and Martin & 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 >>>>
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
18 - 25 January
Materials for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022 have been prepared by the churches of the Middle East.
Readings, reflections and prayers for each day from 18 to 25 January can be found at
ctbi.org.uk/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2022/
18 - 25 January
Materials for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022 have been prepared by the churches of the Middle East.
Readings, reflections and prayers for each day from 18 to 25 January can be found at
ctbi.org.uk/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2022/
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
CONTINUING THIS WEEK
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.’
Bishop Jackie writes, “This is a unique opportunity for us all to play our part in the life and direction of the Church of England.”
Have you booked your place yet?
The course runs for five weeks, and all are invited to take part.
If you are not sure about attending, why not read Gillian’s article. Gillian is a churchwarden from Dartmoor and in it she explains why she feels this is important, because it is about people – the very people in our communities.
https://exeter.anglican.org/why-living-in-love-and-faith-matters-to-me-a-churchwardens-point-of-view/
We are inviting you, as part of the AVMC, to take part in our course, with a choice of either afternoon or evening sessions. It will run in 2022 on:
Wednesday evenings: 19th, 26th Jan and 2nd, 9th and 16th February between 7pm and 9pm.
Friday afternoons: 21st, 28th Jan and 4th, 11th and 18th February between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
All sessions will be held at Woodbury Hall, nearby Holy Cross Church.
Not sure about coming, or what is involved? This helpful video features four people from different church backgrounds talking about their experience of doing the course:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUwaXHOJQMo
Each session will have room for 10 participants and places will need to be booked on a first come basis. We can run further groups if needed.
If you would like to book, please get in touch with our AVMC Administrator, Louise on 01297 441986 or axevalleymc@hotmail.co.uk
Not got transport? Let Louise know, and we can find you a lift.
Places to be booked by Tuesday 11th January.
For further information, look on the Church of England website
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.’
Bishop Jackie writes, “This is a unique opportunity for us all to play our part in the life and direction of the Church of England.”
Have you booked your place yet?
The course runs for five weeks, and all are invited to take part.
If you are not sure about attending, why not read Gillian’s article. Gillian is a churchwarden from Dartmoor and in it she explains why she feels this is important, because it is about people – the very people in our communities.
https://exeter.anglican.org/why-living-in-love-and-faith-matters-to-me-a-churchwardens-point-of-view/
We are inviting you, as part of the AVMC, to take part in our course, with a choice of either afternoon or evening sessions. It will run in 2022 on:
Wednesday evenings: 19th, 26th Jan and 2nd, 9th and 16th February between 7pm and 9pm.
Friday afternoons: 21st, 28th Jan and 4th, 11th and 18th February between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
All sessions will be held at Woodbury Hall, nearby Holy Cross Church.
Not sure about coming, or what is involved? This helpful video features four people from different church backgrounds talking about their experience of doing the course:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUwaXHOJQMo
Each session will have room for 10 participants and places will need to be booked on a first come basis. We can run further groups if needed.
If you would like to book, please get in touch with our AVMC Administrator, Louise on 01297 441986 or axevalleymc@hotmail.co.uk
Not got transport? Let Louise know, and we can find you a lift.
Places to be booked by Tuesday 11th January.
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
Axmouth
News from the Minster
Nave Lighting Work
Completed
The replacement of the lighting in the Nave of the Minster has been completed.
The old ball lights have been replaced with energy efficient lighting which is in the same style as that in the Chancel.
Completed
The replacement of the lighting in the Nave of the Minster has been completed.
The old ball lights have been replaced with energy efficient lighting which is in the same style as that in the Chancel.
News from Uplyme
(church website >>>)
(church website >>>)
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
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
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 Open daily from 1 August Chardstock Daily 9.00 – 17.00 Combpyne Sundays and Wednesdays 10.00 – 16.00 Holy Cross Please contact church wardens for information Membury Sunday, Wednesday & Saturday 9.30 – 16.30 The Minster Daily 9.30 – 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
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Due to Covid restrictions the office will not always be occupied during the normal hours, however you can still email Louise as administration remains fully operational.
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
.
Due to Covid restrictions the office will not always be occupied during the normal hours, however you can still email Louise as administration remains fully operational.
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
Calling Photographers and Artists
Can you help?
I would like to start a collection of pictures to use on the AVMC website, especially on the Welcome page.
If you have any photos or pictures associated with the Axe Valley in digital form would you consider sharing them?
The pictures can be of rural or coastal scenes, village or market town, and if of a seasonal nature that would allow us to ringing the changes as to what is displayed through the year .
Thank you
Colin Frier
To upload and submit your photo/picture click here
Can you help?
I would like to start a collection of pictures to use on the AVMC website, especially on the Welcome page.
If you have any photos or pictures associated with the Axe Valley in digital form would you consider sharing them?
The pictures can be of rural or coastal scenes, village or market town, and if of a seasonal nature that would allow us to ringing the changes as to what is displayed through the year .
Thank you
Colin Frier
To upload and submit your photo/picture click here
Christianity & Creation
Documents from Lent 2021 available
Session 1 - 25th February - Crisis! What crisis? Download talk slides Watch the talk
Session 2 - 4th March - Biblical Resources Watch the talk and discussion
Session 3 - 11th March - The Church’s Response
Session 4 - 18th March - Taking Action
Session 5 - 24th March - Whatever Next? Download talk slides Watch the talk
(Chris Keppie, Dioecesan Church & Society officer)
Recorded talks available to view online using the above links
Documents from Lent 2021 available
Session 1 - 25th February - Crisis! What crisis? Download talk slides Watch the talk
Session 2 - 4th March - Biblical Resources Watch the talk and discussion
Session 3 - 11th March - The Church’s Response
Session 4 - 18th March - Taking Action
Session 5 - 24th March - Whatever Next? Download talk slides Watch the talk
(Chris Keppie, Dioecesan Church & Society officer)
Recorded talks available to view online using the above links
More 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,
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
Revd Tracey Voysey’s Ordination to the Priesthood
Sunday 26th September 2021
'A special day' - Tracey
Sunday 26th September 2021
'A special day' - Tracey
The Venerable Andrew Beane, Archdeacon of Exeter; Rev’d Tracey Voysey; the Rt Revd Jackie Searle, Bishop of Crediton
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AVMC Clergy - (L to R).
Rev’d Dr Paul Avis,
Rev’d Nicky Davies,
Rev’d Mary Harding,
Rev’d Tracey Voysey,
Rev’d Canon Cate Edmonds,
Rev’d Shuna George,
Rev’d Clive Sedgewick
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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.
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.
Open the Book Resource
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Rev Ann Open the Book 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).
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