NEWS
Verse of the Day
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.
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Minster Christmas Tree Festival - Saturday 1st-Monday 3rd December
Although the Christmas Tree Festival has finished the trees are still in the Minster until 29th December. The Minster will open daily, 10am-12pm, so please call in to see the spectacular display. To get a sense of the Festival and the trees click here ...
If you have taken photos of the Christmas trees that you would be happy to share with us
please email them to avmcwebsite@gmail.com and we will display them on the website. |
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Confirmation Service for the Mission Community
We are planning to hold a Confirmation service soon after Christmas with our Bishop leading the service. Anyone who would be interested in finding out more about confirmation (and/or baptism), please speak with Clive (01297) 792120
We are planning to hold a Confirmation service soon after Christmas with our Bishop leading the service. Anyone who would be interested in finding out more about confirmation (and/or baptism), please speak with Clive (01297) 792120
Hospiscare ‘Light Up A Life’ Service of Remembrance – Monday 3rd December at 7.30pm in the Minster
An annual service of hope and remembrance for all loved ones. Do come and commemorate those who have been so important to you in a beautiful and gentle service suitable for all and led by Hospiscare.
An annual service of hope and remembrance for all loved ones. Do come and commemorate those who have been so important to you in a beautiful and gentle service suitable for all and led by Hospiscare.
Axminster Churches Together Carol Service
There will be a United Community Carol Service organised by ACT on Wednesday 5 December at the Minster, starting with refreshments at 17:45.
For details of concerts and other events happening in the lead up to Christmas go to the Whats On page.
There will be a United Community Carol Service organised by ACT on Wednesday 5 December at the Minster, starting with refreshments at 17:45.
For details of concerts and other events happening in the lead up to Christmas go to the Whats On page.
Axe Valley Community Choir Concert – 7.30pm Saturday 8th December - The Minster
This seasonal Charity Concert should be great fun. Tickets £8 from the Archway Bookshop or on the door.
This seasonal Charity Concert should be great fun. Tickets £8 from the Archway Bookshop or on the door.
Christmas Home Communion
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Many people like to make a special effort to take Holy Communion at Christmas.
If you are unable to travel to church because of frailty or ill-health there is a dedicated team, one of whom can ensure that you receive Holy Communion at home. We would love to hear from you or those who care for you. Please contact Mary Harding by phone (01297 32155) or via our Contact page as early as possible as Christmas diaries soon get full up! |
Volunteers needed
Axminster Care Service, which links volunteer drivers with those who need transport to medical appointments, needs volunteers to join the team staffing the phone 0930–1030 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, needs volunteers to join the team staffing the phone 0930–1030 each weekday. If you can help and would like to know more please ring the Care Service - 01297 35550
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Children in Church! It could get Messy!
We’d like to encourage children to enjoy the church so we are looking to start a Messy Church, an informal activity–based session after school. Messy Church was founded by The Bible Reading Fellowship and there are over 3000 Messy Churches across the UK and around the world. If you are interested in helping or just finding out more we are holding meeting on 31st October in the Minster at 5pm, so please pop along and find out more or contact Cate Edmonds |
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News of Axminster Primary School Harvest Festival. More ..........
Minster Opening
Due to continued vandalism and damage to the Minster we have reluctantly been forced to take the decision only to open the church when it can be manned, effectively meaning that it will be closed during the day for the majority of the time. This is not a decision taken lightly as we know the Minster is frequently visited by lovely people and genuine users. This situation will apply until we can provide CCTV security, which we are working hard to achieve. We hope to have appropriate measures in place shortly and to be able to re-open for visitors.
Due to continued vandalism and damage to the Minster we have reluctantly been forced to take the decision only to open the church when it can be manned, effectively meaning that it will be closed during the day for the majority of the time. This is not a decision taken lightly as we know the Minster is frequently visited by lovely people and genuine users. This situation will apply until we can provide CCTV security, which we are working hard to achieve. We hope to have appropriate measures in place shortly and to be able to re-open for visitors.
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Where is Melanesia? And why did Rev. Preb Cate Edmonds spend three weeks there in the summer?
Read her story here. |
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Minutes of Churchwardens meetings are now available for download from the Documents page.
Website of the Month. Go to the Links page to find out more.
Website of the Month. Go to the Links page to find out more.
The Church leads on Green Energy
More than 5,500 churches including AVMC churches and some of the UK’s most famous cathedrals have converted to renewable power to help tackle climate change.
This article in The Guardian explains how and why churches are switching to renewable sourced electricity.
(Axe Valley Mission Community is not responsible for the content of external websites)
More than 5,500 churches including AVMC churches and some of the UK’s most famous cathedrals have converted to renewable power to help tackle climate change.
This article in The Guardian explains how and why churches are switching to renewable sourced electricity.
(Axe Valley Mission Community is not responsible for the content of external websites)
GDPR Privacy Notice. For details on the Mission Community's policy on Data Privacy go to the Documents page to view the document.
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York letter to the Church for Holy Week 2018.
In their pastoral letter Justin Welby and John Sentamu address issues within the wider Church of England that have recently been in the press and on the television. It is also a letter of encouragement.
Click here to read their letter.
In their pastoral letter Justin Welby and John Sentamu address issues within the wider Church of England that have recently been in the press and on the television. It is also a letter of encouragement.
Click here to read their letter.