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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 April and May are available
for download from the Documents page.
for download from the Documents page.
The Death of HRH Duke of Edinburgh
The Churches of the Axe Valley Mission Community
Share The Nation's Grief At This Time of Bereavement
Our deep sympathy and prayers are with her Majesty the Queen,
the Royal Family and the Nation.
The Churches of the Axe Valley Mission Community
Share The Nation's Grief At This Time of Bereavement
Our deep sympathy and prayers are with her Majesty the Queen,
the Royal Family and the Nation.
The funeral of Prince Philip will take place on Saturday 17 April at 3pm
Sunday 18 April will mark the end of the official mourning period.
The Government has advised that in order to observe current Covid-19 precautions, physical condolence books should not be offered at this time.
Here is a link to information about the online book of condolence and how people can sign it:
https://www.churchofengland.org/media-and-news/news-releases/condolence-book-hrh-prince-philip-duke-edinburgh-opens-online
Floral Tributes
In line with the wishes of the Royal Family and with public safety guidelines, we ask that you consider making a donation to a charity rather than placing any floral tributes in memory of The Duke of Edinburgh.
A Civic floral tribute will be placed at the Minster Church in Axminster
provided by Axminster Town Council
Prayers
The prayers below are provided by the church for general use and we will seek to use them in our services on Sunday.
God of our lives, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip,
for his love of our country, and for his devotion to duty.
We entrust him now to your love and mercy, through our Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen.
Merciful God, be close to all who mourn,
especially The Queen and all members of the Royal Family.
May they know the comfort of your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eternal God, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip,
founder of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
We remember his vision and imagination, his interest in young people and his support for them.
Inspire us with the same commitment to serve friend, neighbour, and stranger alike,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for use during the period of mourning
Sunday 18 April will mark the end of the official mourning period.
The Government has advised that in order to observe current Covid-19 precautions, physical condolence books should not be offered at this time.
Here is a link to information about the online book of condolence and how people can sign it:
https://www.churchofengland.org/media-and-news/news-releases/condolence-book-hrh-prince-philip-duke-edinburgh-opens-online
Floral Tributes
In line with the wishes of the Royal Family and with public safety guidelines, we ask that you consider making a donation to a charity rather than placing any floral tributes in memory of The Duke of Edinburgh.
A Civic floral tribute will be placed at the Minster Church in Axminster
provided by Axminster Town Council
Prayers
The prayers below are provided by the church for general use and we will seek to use them in our services on Sunday.
God of our lives, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip,
for his love of our country, and for his devotion to duty.
We entrust him now to your love and mercy, through our Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen.
Merciful God, be close to all who mourn,
especially The Queen and all members of the Royal Family.
May they know the comfort of your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eternal God, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip,
founder of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
We remember his vision and imagination, his interest in young people and his support for them.
Inspire us with the same commitment to serve friend, neighbour, and stranger alike,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for use during the period of mourning
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In this moment of sorrow the Lord is in our midst and consoles us with his word:
No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him. Blessed are the sorrowful; they shall be comforted. Into your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brother Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this life you embraced him with your tender love, and opened to him the gate of heaven. The old order has passed away, as you welcome him into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping nor pain, but the fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. Heavenly Father, into whose hands Jesus Christ commended his spirit at the last hour: into those same hands we now commend your servant Philip, that death may be for him the gate to life and to eternal fellowship with you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Remember, O Lord, your servant Philip, who has gone before us with the sign of faith and now rests in the sleep of peace. According to your promises, grant to him and to all who rest in Christ, refreshment, light and peace; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding, surround the Queen and the Royal Family with your love, that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss, but have confidence in your goodness, and strength to meet the days to come. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
Worship On Line This Week
MORNING PRAYER EVERY WEEKDAY on zoom @ 8.30am
Zoom ID: 884 0997 0704 Password: 149718
ZOOM CHAT ON SUNDAY @ 11.30am
A chance to meet and talk for a while – use link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81020110380
LIVE STREAM FROM AXMOUTH ON SUNDAY @ 10am
https://www.facebook.com/Axmouth/
It is a real joy to again be able to meet in our churches for worship and fellowship. We encourage everyone who can to come and join us in person. However, we also recognise that many have enjoyed and appreciated telephone and online services over the last year. I think we would all agree that real skills have been developed and displayed in planning, leading and taking part in these services, and they have met a real need for some who are unable to join in worship in our buildings.
We would like to confirm that online and telephone services will continue for the present. It is our intention to offer these at 4:00 PM each Sunday, alternating between telephone services one week and Zoom the next (Zoom services can be accessed by telephone).
We are grateful to everyone who continues to make these services available. We have set up standard access links and it is intended that these will be maintained for the foreseeable future.
Zoom ID: 884 0997 0704 Password: 149718
ZOOM CHAT ON SUNDAY @ 11.30am
A chance to meet and talk for a while – use link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81020110380
LIVE STREAM FROM AXMOUTH ON SUNDAY @ 10am
https://www.facebook.com/Axmouth/
It is a real joy to again be able to meet in our churches for worship and fellowship. We encourage everyone who can to come and join us in person. However, we also recognise that many have enjoyed and appreciated telephone and online services over the last year. I think we would all agree that real skills have been developed and displayed in planning, leading and taking part in these services, and they have met a real need for some who are unable to join in worship in our buildings.
We would like to confirm that online and telephone services will continue for the present. It is our intention to offer these at 4:00 PM each Sunday, alternating between telephone services one week and Zoom the next (Zoom services can be accessed by telephone).
We are grateful to everyone who continues to make these services available. We have set up standard access links and it is intended that these will be maintained for the foreseeable future.
TELEPHONE SERVICE SUNDAY @ 4PM
Rev Clive Sedgewick will be leading our phone service this Sunday.
Roger Grose will be speaking, Anne and David Hardman and Andrea and Graham Sheargold 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 >>>>
Rev Clive Sedgewick will be leading our phone service this Sunday.
Roger Grose will be speaking, Anne and David Hardman and Andrea and Graham Sheargold 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 >>>>
Pews News each week will confirm whether it is a Zoom or telephone service.
Book 4:00 PM each Sunday for fellowship and worship from the comfort of your own home!
Book 4:00 PM each Sunday for fellowship and worship from the comfort of your own home!
What next for the Churches of the Axe Valley?
The Future of Online Services
We are all very pleased to be back into church as we go forward. However, we know that some people have really appreciated our online and telephone worship.
We are delighted to inform everyone that we intend to maintain the fortnightly telephone service at 4pm on Sundays and on the intervening weeks we will host our zoom service, also at 4pm.
We will also continue our Morning Prayer on zoom at 8.30am each weekday morning.
The Future of Online Services
We are all very pleased to be back into church as we go forward. However, we know that some people have really appreciated our online and telephone worship.
We are delighted to inform everyone that we intend to maintain the fortnightly telephone service at 4pm on Sundays and on the intervening weeks we will host our zoom service, also at 4pm.
We will also continue our Morning Prayer on zoom at 8.30am each weekday morning.
We would like to continue the discussion across the whole of the AVMC and the wider community on the future of worship post-COVID
Bob Jackson's thought provoking presentation on 26 March challenges us to look at what we are doing and why. (Download the presentation here).
One of the key steps is to plan for when restrictions are lifted, both in the short and long term.
We would value everyone's thoughts and comments.
Please discuss this important issue with members of your PCC or the clergy team.
You can feedback your comments here.
Bob Jackson's thought provoking presentation on 26 March challenges us to look at what we are doing and why. (Download the presentation here).
One of the key steps is to plan for when restrictions are lifted, both in the short and long term.
We would value everyone's thoughts and comments.
Please discuss this important issue with members of your PCC or the clergy team.
You can feedback your comments here.
Are you a member of the Minster or Holy Cross congregations?
A copy of the Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ending 31 December 2020
is available to download from the Minster page
A copy of the Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ending 31 December 2020
is available to download from the Minster page
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
Debt is an insidious and demoralising problem which affects many people and drastically impacts on lives.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) are opening the Axe Valley Debt Centre at St Gregory’s Hall in Seaton on 1 st April 2021
Alison Finch will be 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
Debt is an insidious and demoralising problem which affects many people and drastically impacts on lives.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) are opening the Axe Valley Debt Centre at St Gregory’s Hall in Seaton on 1 st April 2021
Alison Finch will be 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
CREATION CARE COURSE
As part of our continuing engagement with the care of God’s Creation, and following on from our Lent studies we commend to you the HeartEdge upcoming 4 week course on ‘Creation Care’.
It takes place online on Thursdays 4pm 5.30pm and runs for 4 weeks from 17th June until 8th July
The course gives opportunities to learn more about climate change, the theology, science, the impact on Melanesia, church responses.
Its principal contributor is Marie Schlenker a PhD candidate, researching climate change impacts in Solomon Islands.
Marie conducts her research in close collaboration with the Anglican Church of Melanesia and the Melanesian Mission UK.
For more information see Diocese of Exeter website
https://exeter.anglican.org/events/4-week-creation-care-course/
HeartEdge is an initiative coming out of St Martin in the Field’s in London, and you can register for course here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/4-week-creation-care-course-tickets-145829458837
As part of our continuing engagement with the care of God’s Creation, and following on from our Lent studies we commend to you the HeartEdge upcoming 4 week course on ‘Creation Care’.
It takes place online on Thursdays 4pm 5.30pm and runs for 4 weeks from 17th June until 8th July
The course gives opportunities to learn more about climate change, the theology, science, the impact on Melanesia, church responses.
Its principal contributor is Marie Schlenker a PhD candidate, researching climate change impacts in Solomon Islands.
Marie conducts her research in close collaboration with the Anglican Church of Melanesia and the Melanesian Mission UK.
For more information see Diocese of Exeter website
https://exeter.anglican.org/events/4-week-creation-care-course/
HeartEdge is an initiative coming out of St Martin in the Field’s in London, and you can register for course here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/4-week-creation-care-course-tickets-145829458837
Lent Studies - Christianity & Creation
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
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
MORNING PRAYER EVERY WEEKDAY
ALL WELCOME
Please do join us in prayer on Zoom
Every weekday morning at 8.30am
Zoom ID: 884 0997 0704
Password: 149718
ALL WELCOME
Please do join us in prayer on Zoom
Every weekday morning at 8.30am
Zoom ID: 884 0997 0704
Password: 149718
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 Sundays and Wednesdays 10.00 – 16.00
Axmouth Although the church is closed the porch remains open day and night where you will find a prayer tree on which people can hang their prayer cards Chardstock Sundays and Wednesdays 10.00 – 15.00 Combpyne Sundays and Wednesdays 10.00 – 16.00 Holy Cross Please contact church wardens for information Membury Sundays and Wednesdays 9.00 – 14.00 The Minster Mondays and Thursdays 10.00 – 15.00 Uplyme Wednesdays 14.00 – 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.
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.
AVMC Team Office
Louise Collard works as the Team Administrator
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During lockdown 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
.
During lockdown 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 |
Lockdown 'Light Bites' at 2pm on Tuesdays
Do tune in to watch live as one of the ministry team shares
a thought, a prayer, an activity or something else to lighten this difficult time.
On the AVMC Facebook page:- https://www.facebook.com/axevalleymissioncommunity
Do tune in to watch live as one of the ministry team shares
a thought, a prayer, an activity or something else to lighten this difficult time.
On the AVMC Facebook page:- https://www.facebook.com/axevalleymissioncommunity
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
It is updated daily with ‘Lockdown Thoughts’
During this third lockdown we are relaunching some lockdown ‘light bite’ at 2pm on Tuesdays.
Do tune in to watch live as one of the ministry team share a thought, a prayer, an activity or something else to lighten this difficult time.
Grab a cuppa and do please join us for a ‘light bite’ on Tuesday @ 2pm
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
It is updated daily with ‘Lockdown Thoughts’
During this third lockdown we are relaunching some lockdown ‘light bite’ at 2pm on Tuesdays.
Do tune in to watch live as one of the ministry team share a thought, a prayer, an activity or something else to lighten this difficult time.
Grab a cuppa and do please join us for a ‘light bite’ on Tuesday @ 2pm
Check on Facebook where you will find pages for several of our AVMC churches.
Other Facebook groups
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
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.
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.
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
Exeter Cathedral Live Sunday Service – 10.00am each Sunday on Exeter Cathedral Facebook Page.
https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/worship-music/live-services/
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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