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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.
We also have the AVMC Good News to read, containing positive news stories and articles. Latest Edition published 16 June. It can be downloaded here.
Discover the on going Sedgewick Papers. The edition for June 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.
We also have the AVMC Good News to read, containing positive news stories and articles. Latest Edition published 16 June. It can be downloaded here.
Discover the on going Sedgewick Papers. The edition for June has been published.
Latest information for churches on Coronavirus
(Covid-19)
As of Tuesday 24 March all church buildings are closed until further notice
as per the Government's instruction
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling for Church of England churches
to become a “different sort of church” in the coming months to face the challenge of coronavirus.
Update 27th June 2020
The Re–opening of Churches
We are very pleased to be able to begin opening our churches for private prayer.
Thanks go to those who have worked so hard to enable us to re-open our churches within the AVMC.
Because of the need to safeguard and protect the health and well-being of those who visit for personal prayer, and the volunteers who will maintain hygiene and cleanliness this is not a straightforward process.
(Covid-19)
As of Tuesday 24 March all church buildings are closed until further notice
as per the Government's instruction
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling for Church of England churches
to become a “different sort of church” in the coming months to face the challenge of coronavirus.
Update 27th June 2020
The Re–opening of Churches
We are very pleased to be able to begin opening our churches for private prayer.
Thanks go to those who have worked so hard to enable us to re-open our churches within the AVMC.
Because of the need to safeguard and protect the health and well-being of those who visit for personal prayer, and the volunteers who will maintain hygiene and cleanliness this is not a straightforward process.
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The planned opening of churches for private prayer will be :
All Saints Sundays and Wednesdays 10.00 – 16.00 Axmouth Saturdays and Tuesdays 10.00 – 14.00 Chardstock Sundays and Wednesdays 10.00 – 15.00 Combpyne Sundays and Wednesdays 10.00 – 16.00 Holy Cross Please contact chapel wardens for information Membury Sundays and Wednesdays 10.00 – 15.00 The Minster Thursdays and Mondays 10.00 – 15.00 Uplyme Wednesdays 10.00 – 13.00 & Saturdays 13.00 – 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.
Currently the Church of England is assessing its response to the government’s announcement that church services may resume from 4th July. This will almost certainly not be in the form we have known them in the past. Social distancing, cleansing, rules about singing and accessibility of facilities as well as many other matters will affect our ability to hold services safely.
Currently the Church of England is assessing its response to the government’s announcement that church services may resume from 4th July. This will almost certainly not be in the form we have known them in the past. Social distancing, cleansing, rules about singing and accessibility of facilities as well as many other matters will affect our ability to hold services safely.
A Prayer for The Present Times >>>
Services for 5th July
The YouTube Service at 10:00
A service from Uplyme in contemporary or traditional style.
When you want to join it click on this link
Followed at 11:00 by a Zoom chat. A chance to meet and talk for a while
.ID is 885 0874 7830 and the password is 7evZ5W
A service from Uplyme in contemporary or traditional style.
When you want to join it click on this link
Followed at 11:00 by a Zoom chat. A chance to meet and talk for a while
.ID is 885 0874 7830 and the password is 7evZ5W
The AVMC live 'Zoom' Service
at the new time of 10:00
Joining us will be our new Team Vicar Nick Davies
Join us on Sunday from 9:55 am for informal worship in your own home using Zoom.
Everyone Welcome.
A recording of the service is available to watch via the Axmouth Church website.
Go to the Axe Valley Mission Community Facebook page and leave a message if you want to join us, and we will get in touch telling you how.
at the new time of 10:00
Joining us will be our new Team Vicar Nick Davies
Join us on Sunday from 9:55 am for informal worship in your own home using Zoom.
Everyone Welcome.
A recording of the service is available to watch via the Axmouth Church website.
Go to the Axe Valley Mission Community Facebook page and leave a message if you want to join us, and we will get in touch telling you how.
Service of Holy Communion
Sunday 19th July at 10:30
The Minster
We are very pleased to announce that we hope to hold a service in the Minster to include Holy Communion, in line with guidance and appropriate restrictions.
Numbers will be somewhat limited and it will be important to arrive early in order to enable hand sanitising and distancing upon entry to the church.
Full details to follow.
Sunday 19th July at 10:30
The Minster
We are very pleased to announce that we hope to hold a service in the Minster to include Holy Communion, in line with guidance and appropriate restrictions.
Numbers will be somewhat limited and it will be important to arrive early in order to enable hand sanitising and distancing upon entry to the church.
Full details to follow.
The New Axe Valley Mission Community is now legal !
The ‘Pastoral Scheme’ formalising the team ministry of "The Benefice of Axminster (including Holy Cross), All Saints, Axmouth, Chardstock, Combpyne with Rousdon, Membury and Uplyme" has now been legally signed and sealed by the Bishop of Exeter.
We have been working together for almost a year now, but the formal signing off of the documentation has now taken place.
We may not be able to hold a big party together but let’s celebrate at our various on-line services with a big corporate cup of tea/coffee and a prayer of celebration
The ‘Pastoral Scheme’ formalising the team ministry of "The Benefice of Axminster (including Holy Cross), All Saints, Axmouth, Chardstock, Combpyne with Rousdon, Membury and Uplyme" has now been legally signed and sealed by the Bishop of Exeter.
We have been working together for almost a year now, but the formal signing off of the documentation has now taken place.
We may not be able to hold a big party together but let’s celebrate at our various on-line services with a big corporate cup of tea/coffee and a prayer of celebration
The Licensing of Rev’d Nicky Davis to AVMC
Tuesday 11th August at 7.30pm
in the Minster Church, Axminster
It is really good news to be able to inform everyone that Bishop Jackie proposes to hold a service of licensing for our new Team Vicar on 14th August.
This is subject to additional information that will be given in due course and dependent upon regulations regarding the holding of church services.
A message from Rev Nicky Davies – Team Vicar in Waiting
Hello to everyone in the Axe Valley Mission Community........more
Service of Ordination of Tracey Voysey
12 September at 3.30pm
Following her epic journey of faith and calling we are so looking forward to the Service of Ordination at Exeter Cathedral, when Tracey will be ordained and become Curate within the Axe Valley Mission Community.
Due to distancing restrictions it is unlikely that any can attend but further details will be given as they are made available.
Please hold Nicky and Tracey in your prayers.
Tuesday 11th August at 7.30pm
in the Minster Church, Axminster
It is really good news to be able to inform everyone that Bishop Jackie proposes to hold a service of licensing for our new Team Vicar on 14th August.
This is subject to additional information that will be given in due course and dependent upon regulations regarding the holding of church services.
A message from Rev Nicky Davies – Team Vicar in Waiting
Hello to everyone in the Axe Valley Mission Community........more
Service of Ordination of Tracey Voysey
12 September at 3.30pm
Following her epic journey of faith and calling we are so looking forward to the Service of Ordination at Exeter Cathedral, when Tracey will be ordained and become Curate within the Axe Valley Mission Community.
Due to distancing restrictions it is unlikely that any can attend but further details will be given as they are made available.
Please hold Nicky and Tracey in your prayers.
The Blessing
As part of the service on Sunday 21 July Tracey shared this African version of the The Blessing.
The challenge was to watch it and not have a smile on your face by the end of it!
The challenge was to watch it and not have a smile on your face by the end of it!
AVMC Bible Study on Zoom
2.00pm each Friday from 29th May
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81472895929
We will be following the book of James over 5 weeks – a chapter each week.
Just zoom in and enjoy the study and fellowship
Study material for Week 1 - Friday 29 May. Download, save and print. Click here...
Study material for Week 2 - Friday 5 June. Download, save and print. Click here...
Study material for Week 3 - Friday 12 June. Download, save and print. Click here...
Study material for Week 4 - Friday 19 June. Download, save and print. Click here...
Study material for Week 5 - Friday 25 June. Download, save and print. Click here...
2.00pm each Friday from 29th May
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81472895929
We will be following the book of James over 5 weeks – a chapter each week.
Just zoom in and enjoy the study and fellowship
Study material for Week 1 - Friday 29 May. Download, save and print. Click here...
Study material for Week 2 - Friday 5 June. Download, save and print. Click here...
Study material for Week 3 - Friday 12 June. Download, save and print. Click here...
Study material for Week 4 - Friday 19 June. Download, save and print. Click here...
Study material for Week 5 - Friday 25 June. Download, save and print. Click here...
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
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.
Some people have experienced difficulty accessing the service in recent weeks.We are investigating the problem.
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.
Some people have experienced difficulty accessing the service in recent weeks.We are investigating the problem.
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.
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 volume on when the video 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 volume on when the video loads by clicking on the speaker symbol in the bottom right of the video.
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
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.
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Archbishop of Canterbury launches free national phoneline |
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The free national phoneline is a simple new way to bring worship and prayer into people's homes while church buildings are closed because of the coronavirus.
Callers will hear a special greeting from the Archbishop before being able to choose from a range of 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.
Callers will hear a special greeting from the Archbishop before being able to choose from a range of 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.
Caption competition
There were a limited number of entries, here are the best three:
'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'
'What do you mean the Sunday school children are very quiet today?'
'Which one is the muppet?'
'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'
'What do you mean the Sunday school children are very quiet today?'
'Which one is the muppet?'
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/
Light a Candle of Hope – Sundays at 7.00pm
#prayersofhope
#prayersofhope
Click on the candle for more details
We invite you to join the nationwide time of prayer and to light candles in your windows at 7.00pm each Sunday evening. This is a powerful symbol of our solidarity with all who are suffering; are worried; are working through the situation; are volunteering; and with others of faith. It is something most of us can do so let’s continue to share this.
Light a candle in the windows of your homes as a visible symbol of the light of life, Jesus Christ, our source and hope in prayer.
Food Bank & Hamper Collections
The importance of the foodbanks will be much increased in coming 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
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.