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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.
For details of Carol Services and other services during Advent and Christmas click here.
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.
For details of Carol Services and other services during Advent and Christmas click here.
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Minster Christmas Tree Festival 2019 is open! The Minster Christmas Tree Festival this year runs from Saturday 30th November to 29th December. There are 50 trees on display Let everyone know about it and come visit the Minster while the Festival is on. |
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Food Bank & Hamper Collections
Food gifts and money really make a difference. If you can donate please put items in the box by the door of the Minster.
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
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
Click above to go to weekly reflection. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the latest reflection
Advent weekly reflections from the Archbishop of Canterbury
#FOLLOWTHESTAR includes daily reflections for each day between Christmas Day and Sunday 5 January.
Sign up to have them emailed to you, or read using the free app.
Find out more about the #FOLLOWTHESTAR app by going to website of the month on the Links page.
#FOLLOWTHESTAR includes daily reflections for each day between Christmas Day and Sunday 5 January.
Sign up to have them emailed to you, or read using the free app.
Find out more about the #FOLLOWTHESTAR app by going to website of the month on the Links page.
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All Saints’ Christmas Concert
Wednesday 11 December - 7.15pm |
This popular annual village event takes place in All Saints’ Village Hall on Wednesday 11 December at 7.15pm.
The evening will feature the Lyme Regis Town Band and other local performers
with festive refreshments served during the interval.
Tickets, priced just £5.00, are available from David Knight on 01297 34407.
The evening will feature the Lyme Regis Town Band and other local performers
with festive refreshments served during the interval.
Tickets, priced just £5.00, are available from David Knight on 01297 34407.
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, or you know of anyone who is housebound, it could be family, friend or neighbour, 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 let Mary Harding know as soon as possible, so that arrangements can be made. Phone (01297 32155) or email marydch301@gmail.com |
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Dementia Friendly Carol Service
Sunday 15 December – 3.00pm in the Minster |
Everybody is welcome to a service which will be great fun and a real encouragement to us all.
Come and join in this lovely event and share refreshments, fellowship and real joy at the end of the service
Come and join in this lovely event and share refreshments, fellowship and real joy at the end of the service
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Bell Ringers Celebration
On Saturday 30 November a team of bell ringers from Exeter Cathedral rang a full peal on all 10 bells at the Minster. It sounded really good ! Ringing on the team was our own tower captain, Peter Simpson. Congratulations to Peter; we believe that he is the first member of our team to ring a full 3 hour peal for many years. |
A Georgian Christmas
A Concert by the Axminster & District Choral Society
Saturday 14 December – 7.00pm in the Minster
A Concert by the Axminster & District Choral Society
Saturday 14 December – 7.00pm in the Minster
This concert will be something a bit different. The music comes from the West Gallery Tradition – the sort of music that one would have experienced in churches up and down the country before the re-introduction of organs in the 19th century and which is described by Thomas Hardy in Under the Greenwood Tree. The choir is joined by a specially–formed local band The Pottlers.
Tickets from Archway Books and at the door.
Tickets from Archway Books and at the door.
Tracey Voysey to be appointed Curate to the Axe Vale Mission Community
Congratulations to Tracey.
For more details download the letter that was read out in the churches on 17 November.
Please continue to remember her in your prayers.
For more details download the letter that was read out in the churches on 17 November.
Please continue to remember her in your prayers.
Monthly Services Rota of who is leading the various services in the Mission Community is available for download from the Documents page. Rota for December now available. Please note that there could be last minute changes after it has be published.
Pastoral Re-organisation
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).
Please keep watching the website and noticeboards for updates.
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).
Please keep watching the website and noticeboards for updates.
Axminster Care Service needs Volunteers
Axminster Care Service, which links volunteer drivers with those who need transport to medical appointments. If being a volunteer driver is something you might be able to do, please ring Andrew Cleare on 01297 33461.
Volunteers are also needed 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. If being a volunteer driver is something you might be able to do, please ring Andrew Cleare on 01297 33461.
Volunteers are also needed 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
Coffee and Conversation
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.
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.
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.
Morning Prayer
These short, prayerful services are held at 8.00 am. We regularly have groups meeting to begin the day in prayer and fellowship in the church and village. Everyone is welcome to attend join for some or all of the services :
These short, prayerful services are held at 8.00 am. We regularly have groups meeting to begin the day in prayer and fellowship in the church and village. Everyone is welcome to attend join for some or all of the services :
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Monday - All Saints
Wednesday - Membury Thursday - The Minster |
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.
Website of the Month.
Go to the Links page to find out more.
A section listing events and organisations in the Axe Valley area.
Website of the Month.
Go to the Links page to find out more.
Minutes of Churchwardens meetings are now available for download from the Documents page.