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.
As a trial the monthly Services Rota of who is leading the various services in the Mission Community is available for download from the Documents page.
Please note that there could be last minute changes after it has be published.
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.
As a trial the monthly Services Rota of who is leading the various services in the Mission Community is available for download from the Documents page.
Please note that there could be last minute changes after it has be published.
This Wednesday - Commissioning the New Rural Dean
The Bishop of Exeter has appointed our own Rev’d Preb. Cate Edmonds to be the Rural Dean of Honiton Deanery.
The Bishop of Crediton will lead a service to formally commission Rev’d Cate in The Minster at 7.30pm on Wednesday 21st August. This will be a service for all churches across the Deanery and we hope to make it a really memorable occasion.
The Bishop of Crediton will lead a service to formally commission Rev’d Cate in The Minster at 7.30pm on Wednesday 21st August. This will be a service for all churches across the Deanery and we hope to make it a really memorable occasion.
Pastoral Re-organisation
UPDATE
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).
There will be further information about this in coming weeks. Please keep watching the website and noticeboards for updates.
We can all look forward with joy and confidence to our new partnership.
Read the Letter from the Rector read out in the churches on Sunday 28 July 2019 >>
UPDATE
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).
There will be further information about this in coming weeks. Please keep watching the website and noticeboards for updates.
We can all look forward with joy and confidence to our new partnership.
Read the Letter from the Rector read out in the churches on Sunday 28 July 2019 >>
Holiday Hunger
Holiday hunger pushes many families into food poverty and insecurity. While many children from low-income families are entitled to free school meals during term time, there is currently no such provision during the school holidays.
Volunteers have come forward to support Nourish Axminster in producing meals during July and August for the 250 pupils aged 5 – 18 who are eligible. These lunchtime meals are now available.
Please pray that those preparing and serving the meals, and the children eating them will be blessed.
Thank you for your support.
Volunteers have come forward to support Nourish Axminster in producing meals during July and August for the 250 pupils aged 5 – 18 who are eligible. These lunchtime meals are now available.
Please pray that those preparing and serving the meals, and the children eating them will be blessed.
Thank you for your support.
Melanesian Links
Cate Edmonds writes
As some of you may be aware I am part of Melanesian Mission UK, which provides support for the historic link between our Diocese and the Province of Melanesia in the South Pacific, their first Bishop came from East Devon. I have been working in both the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu with church schools and religious communities. I am visiting again in September. These islands are very much developing but are severely affected by climate change. I am appealing to you for prayer but if anyone would like to make a small donation for the resources I need for the work I will be doing I would be very grateful to receive them. If you would like more details please contact me cateedmonds@aol.com and for more information about MMUK please check out www.mmuk.net.
On my return I will be happy to share my experiences with any group as I have in the past. Please keep us and our work in your prayers.
Yours, Cate
As some of you may be aware I am part of Melanesian Mission UK, which provides support for the historic link between our Diocese and the Province of Melanesia in the South Pacific, their first Bishop came from East Devon. I have been working in both the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu with church schools and religious communities. I am visiting again in September. These islands are very much developing but are severely affected by climate change. I am appealing to you for prayer but if anyone would like to make a small donation for the resources I need for the work I will be doing I would be very grateful to receive them. If you would like more details please contact me cateedmonds@aol.com and for more information about MMUK please check out www.mmuk.net.
On my return I will be happy to share my experiences with any group as I have in the past. Please keep us and our work in your prayers.
Yours, Cate
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.
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING EVENING
Thursday 10th October
Thursday 10th October
Safeguarding is a matter for all of us.
Abuse, whether physical, emotional, neglectful, financial, discriminatory or sexual can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, class, race or religion. Abuse is harm caused and it shows, if we have eyes to see the possible warning signs.
It is important and a requirement of the Church of England that all those in pastoral care situations are made aware of how to recognise vulnerability and signs of possible abuse and know how to deal with any disquiet they may have.
Maureen D’Albertanson (01297 631025) is Safeguarding Rep. for the Axe Valley Mission Community.
Maureen and Mary Harding together are offering an instructive session between 6pm and 8pm on Thursday 10th October in the Minster for Churchwardens and PCC members, Lay worship leaders, Lay Eucharistic Ministers and others in positions where they meet people within a church pastoral setting.
It is the duty of each one of us to notice each other and to care for the wellbeing of all we meet, in the name of Christ.
(For more information on Axe Valley Mission Community's Safeguarding Policy go to the Documents page and download a copy of the Policy).
Abuse, whether physical, emotional, neglectful, financial, discriminatory or sexual can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, class, race or religion. Abuse is harm caused and it shows, if we have eyes to see the possible warning signs.
It is important and a requirement of the Church of England that all those in pastoral care situations are made aware of how to recognise vulnerability and signs of possible abuse and know how to deal with any disquiet they may have.
Maureen D’Albertanson (01297 631025) is Safeguarding Rep. for the Axe Valley Mission Community.
Maureen and Mary Harding together are offering an instructive session between 6pm and 8pm on Thursday 10th October in the Minster for Churchwardens and PCC members, Lay worship leaders, Lay Eucharistic Ministers and others in positions where they meet people within a church pastoral setting.
It is the duty of each one of us to notice each other and to care for the wellbeing of all we meet, in the name of Christ.
(For more information on Axe Valley Mission Community's Safeguarding Policy go to the Documents page and download a copy of the Policy).
Coffee and Conversation
There are no meetings in August. Please note that this fascinating and challenging activity will not be taking place in August.
Next meetings will be Tuesday 3rd and Friday 6th September at 10.30 am in the Minster after the Communion Services.
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.
There are no meetings in August. Please note that this fascinating and challenging activity will not be taking place in August.
Next meetings will be Tuesday 3rd and Friday 6th September at 10.30 am in the Minster after the Communion Services.
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.
Lay Worship Leadership across the Mission Community
Saturday 28th September
Saturday 28th September
It is clear from discussions at Deanery and Mission Community level that change is on the way. We need to think about how we will manage when it comes to Sunday worship. How will we be able to continue to worship together week by week in our own churches?
As our Mission Community grows and develops it is important that everyone uses their skills and talents to enhance our mutual faith journey. To this end a Lay Worship Leadership (LWL) Workshop was held in the Minster on 20th July, to which Churchwardens and other interested people were invited.
Within the 2 hour session worship was discussed and questions asked. Resources and experience were shared and new ideas put forward. There was lively discussion throughout, and a great deal of new learning. Feedback from the morning indicated that there is energy to continue the growth and development of this ministry in this way. Growing confidence and knowledge in leadership will ensure that Sunday worship can continue to take place in all our churches into the future, and that the standard of that worship will be built on firm foundations.
Those lay people leading worship will be supported at all times by the ministry team and by their own congregations.
Workshop 2 of LWL training will be held on Saturday 28th September between 10am and 12md in the Minster. If you are interested in joining talk to your churchwardens or one of the ministry team.
Please apply carefully, after thought, prayer and discussion with others.
Course leaders: Mary Harding (01297 32155) and Tracey Voysey (01297 33426)
As our Mission Community grows and develops it is important that everyone uses their skills and talents to enhance our mutual faith journey. To this end a Lay Worship Leadership (LWL) Workshop was held in the Minster on 20th July, to which Churchwardens and other interested people were invited.
Within the 2 hour session worship was discussed and questions asked. Resources and experience were shared and new ideas put forward. There was lively discussion throughout, and a great deal of new learning. Feedback from the morning indicated that there is energy to continue the growth and development of this ministry in this way. Growing confidence and knowledge in leadership will ensure that Sunday worship can continue to take place in all our churches into the future, and that the standard of that worship will be built on firm foundations.
Those lay people leading worship will be supported at all times by the ministry team and by their own congregations.
Workshop 2 of LWL training will be held on Saturday 28th September between 10am and 12md in the Minster. If you are interested in joining talk to your churchwardens or one of the ministry team.
Please apply carefully, after thought, prayer and discussion with others.
Course leaders: Mary Harding (01297 32155) and Tracey Voysey (01297 33426)
Music at the Minster
Now in it's 35 year. A series of lunchtime concerts on Thursdays between May and October.
Starting on 2 May at 12:30. For full details go to the What's On Noticeboard.
Now in it's 35 year. A series of lunchtime concerts on Thursdays between May and October.
Starting on 2 May at 12:30. For full details go to the What's On Noticeboard.
Love in a Box
This annual initiative by MUSTARD SEED RELIEF MISSION (Reg. Charity 1129396) sends shoeboxes of Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe, and has sent over 30,000 per year since 1992.
Locally the URC church (contact Jean Cleare [01297 33461]) has undertaken to fill 50 boxes, with the help of other local churches and individuals.
A leaflet is available from local churches or online at www.msrm.org.uk from early September which gives lists of age appropriate items for each shoe box.
A donation of at least £4 is also requested with each box to go towards transportation costs.
Pick up a leaflet.
Please be as generous as you can be for the Christmas season of gift sharing.
Thank you.
Mary Harding
Locally the URC church (contact Jean Cleare [01297 33461]) has undertaken to fill 50 boxes, with the help of other local churches and individuals.
A leaflet is available from local churches or online at www.msrm.org.uk from early September which gives lists of age appropriate items for each shoe box.
A donation of at least £4 is also requested with each box to go towards transportation costs.
Pick up a leaflet.
Please be as generous as you can be for the Christmas season of gift sharing.
Thank you.
Mary Harding
PCC Office Holders
Thank you to those who have been appointed as Churchwarden, PCC Secretary or PCC Treasurer following the APCM meetings. Details of those appointed can found on the Who's Who page.
Thank you to those who have been appointed as Churchwarden, PCC Secretary or PCC Treasurer following the APCM meetings. Details of those appointed can found on the Who's Who page.
To early to think about Christmas?
Click for details of an opportunity in Axminster later in the year with Cards for Good Causes.
Click for details of an opportunity in Axminster later in the year with Cards for Good Causes.
The Bishop of Exeter appoints two priests with a track-record in using technology for mission
as Archdeacons
The Reverend Prebendary Nick Shutt has been appointed as the Archdeacon of Plymouth and
the Reverend Canon Andrew Beane has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Exeter.
Click here to read the press release.
as Archdeacons
The Reverend Prebendary Nick Shutt has been appointed as the Archdeacon of Plymouth and
the Reverend Canon Andrew Beane has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Exeter.
Click here to read the press release.
Morning Prayer
These short, prayerful services are held each day at 8.00 am. We regularly have groups meeting to begin the day in prayer and fellowship in each church and village. Everyone is welcome to attend join for some or all of the services :
These short, prayerful services are held each day at 8.00 am. We regularly have groups meeting to begin the day in prayer and fellowship in each church and village. Everyone is welcome to attend join for some or all of the services :
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Monday - All Saints
Tuesday - Combpyne Wednesday - Membury Thursday - The Minster Friday - Chardstock Saturday - Holy Cross, Woodbury Lane, Axminster |
Go to the Morning Prayer page for more details.
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.
Check the What's On Noticeboard
A section listing events and organisations in the Axe Valley area.
A section listing events and organisations in the Axe Valley area.
Interested in the Medieval history of the Minster?
What did the interior of the building look like over 500 years ago? What would the people of Axminster have seen at that time?
To find out more about the pre-Reformation wall paintings and their significance, visit the Axminster page and download the expert's report.
What did the interior of the building look like over 500 years ago? What would the people of Axminster have seen at that time?
To find out more about the pre-Reformation wall paintings and their significance, visit the Axminster page and download the expert's report.
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 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, needs volunteers 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
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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 finding out more contact Cate Edmonds. |
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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.