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Pews News
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 October, November & December are available
for download from the Documents page.
Updated rota for December now available
for download from the Documents page.
Updated rota for December now available
The October edition of the Sedgewick Papers is now available
Rev Clive Sedgewick will be on annual leave for two weeks from Monday 18th October to Saturday 30th October inclusive.
Please contact Rev Nicky Davies or the team office for any queries during this time. Thank you.
Please contact Rev Nicky Davies or the team office for any queries during this time. Thank you.
Services in Church
Church Services on
Sunday 24th October
Sunday 24th October
Tuesday 26th October
TELEPHONE SERVICE
on Sunday 24th @ 4pm
David Jones will be leading our phone service this Sunday.
David Hardman will be speaking and Anne Hardman , Roger Grose and Graham and Andrea 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 >>>>
on Sunday 24th @ 4pm
David Jones will be leading our phone service this Sunday.
David Hardman will be speaking and Anne Hardman , Roger Grose and Graham and Andrea 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 >>>>
Worship On Line
MORNING PRAYER
All Welcome
Every weekday on Zoom at 8.30am
Zoom ID: 884 0997 0704 Password: 149718
All Welcome
Every weekday on Zoom at 8.30am
Zoom ID: 884 0997 0704 Password: 149718
Calling Photographers and Artists
Can you help?
I would like to start a collection of pictures to use on the AVMC website, especially on the Welcome page.
If you have any photos or pictures associated with the Axe Valley in digital form would you consider sharing them?
The pictures can be of rural or coastal scenes, village or market town, and if of a seasonal nature that would allow us to ringing the changes as to what is displayed through the year .
Thank you
Colin Frier
To upload and submit your photo/picture click here
Can you help?
I would like to start a collection of pictures to use on the AVMC website, especially on the Welcome page.
If you have any photos or pictures associated with the Axe Valley in digital form would you consider sharing them?
The pictures can be of rural or coastal scenes, village or market town, and if of a seasonal nature that would allow us to ringing the changes as to what is displayed through the year .
Thank you
Colin Frier
To upload and submit your photo/picture click here
'Next Steps'
The ‘Next Steps’ document produced by the Diocese is a helpful tool to aid our thinking and will be of interest to all our churches.
You can find it here: https://exeter.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Next-Steps-MC-vision-document-1-7-21.pdf
Church members are invited to share their positive perceptions, thoughts and ideas for the future as part of the AVMC.
The ‘Next Steps’ document produced by the Diocese is a helpful tool to aid our thinking and will be of interest to all our churches.
You can find it here: https://exeter.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Next-Steps-MC-vision-document-1-7-21.pdf
Church members are invited to share their positive perceptions, thoughts and ideas for the future as part of the AVMC.
News from the Minster
Nave Lighting Work
The replacement of the lighting in the Nave of the Minster is to take place over the next few weeks.
The old ball lights will be replaced with energy efficient lighting which will be the same style as that in the Chancel.
Work will begin on Monday 13 September and should take 6 weeks to complete.
During this time the Minster will be closed to the public during weekdays apart from scheduled services which will continue as planned;
this includes Sunday services, Tuesday Communion services and special planned services.
The Minster will continue to host Thursday lunchtime concerts as normal.
We regret any inconvenience but the resulting improvement to the lighting will a real benefit to us all.
The replacement of the lighting in the Nave of the Minster is to take place over the next few weeks.
The old ball lights will be replaced with energy efficient lighting which will be the same style as that in the Chancel.
Work will begin on Monday 13 September and should take 6 weeks to complete.
During this time the Minster will be closed to the public during weekdays apart from scheduled services which will continue as planned;
this includes Sunday services, Tuesday Communion services and special planned services.
The Minster will continue to host Thursday lunchtime concerts as normal.
We regret any inconvenience but the resulting improvement to the lighting will a real benefit to us all.
Minster Coffee Mornings
A big thank you to Madeline Wilkes and her team of helpers
The Minster coffee morning on 30th September raised £233.55
The next coffee morning will be the
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING on
Saturday 11th December,
in the Minster
Can you offer your time to help at the Minster Coffee Mornings?
These normally take place once per month on a Thursday from 9am 12.30pm.
There is a sale of 2nd hand items at each coffee morning so any saleable items you have that you could donate would be greatly received, particularly good clothing and bric a brac.
If you can offer your help or have any donations for this or any other date please contact Madeline on 01297 32812 for further information.
A big thank you to Madeline Wilkes and her team of helpers
The Minster coffee morning on 30th September raised £233.55
The next coffee morning will be the
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING on
Saturday 11th December,
in the Minster
Can you offer your time to help at the Minster Coffee Mornings?
These normally take place once per month on a Thursday from 9am 12.30pm.
There is a sale of 2nd hand items at each coffee morning so any saleable items you have that you could donate would be greatly received, particularly good clothing and bric a brac.
If you can offer your help or have any donations for this or any other date please contact Madeline on 01297 32812 for further information.
Georgian Regency coffee morning at the Minster in October
Coming in December
News from Uplyme
(church website >>>)
(church website >>>)
Clubs for young people
Xplosion
is a Youth Club for year 6 to year 9 and runs on Friday nights in Uplyme church or village hall from 6.30 to 8pm .
There is a range of fun activities including pizza making, assault course, bouncy castle and skittles.
The Vibe
is a year 7 to 11 weekly Bible study and fun time together at
6.30pm on Sunday nights in Uplyme.
For more details call Rev Nicky on: 07931 413629
Xplosion
is a Youth Club for year 6 to year 9 and runs on Friday nights in Uplyme church or village hall from 6.30 to 8pm .
There is a range of fun activities including pizza making, assault course, bouncy castle and skittles.
The Vibe
is a year 7 to 11 weekly Bible study and fun time together at
6.30pm on Sunday nights in Uplyme.
For more details call Rev Nicky on: 07931 413629
Click to see more
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 Daily 9.30 – 17.00
Axmouth Open daily from 1 August Chardstock Daily 9.00 – 17.00 Combpyne Sundays and Wednesdays 10.00 – 16.00 Holy Cross Please contact church wardens for information Membury Sunday, Wednesday & Saturday 9.30 – 16.30 The Minster Daily 9.30 – 16.00 Uplyme Daily 10.00 – 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.
Revd Tracey Voysey’s Ordination to the Priesthood
Sunday 26th September
'A special day' - Tracey
Sunday 26th September
'A special day' - Tracey
The Venerable Andrew Beane, Archdeacon of Exeter; Rev’d Tracey Voysey; the Rt Revd Jackie Searle, Bishop of Crediton
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AVMC Clergy - (L to R).
Rev’d Dr Paul Avis,
Rev’d Nicky Davies,
Rev’d Mary Harding,
Rev’d Tracey Voysey,
Rev’d Canon Cate Edmonds,
Rev’d Shuna George,
Rev’d Clive Sedgewick
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Christianity & Creation
Documents from Lent 2021 available
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
Documents from Lent 2021 available
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
Living Love and Faith (LLF) is an important programme of teaching, listening, learning and opening ourselves to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
It is being promoted by the Church of England across the nation, and it encourages us to engage with each other and address issues of identity and theological understanding.
The materials and course which has been developed seeks to help us to listen and to hear God’s voice. It is a project which has real significance for all of us. As such we will be providing many opportunities to engage with the materials, discussions and study groups over the coming months.
Please do look out for further information, look on the Church of England website and be ready to share in the discussions and activities which will be made available.
It is being promoted by the Church of England across the nation, and it encourages us to engage with each other and address issues of identity and theological understanding.
The materials and course which has been developed seeks to help us to listen and to hear God’s voice. It is a project which has real significance for all of us. As such we will be providing many opportunities to engage with the materials, discussions and study groups over the coming months.
Please do look out for further information, look on the Church of England website and be ready to share in the discussions and activities which will be made available.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
Debt is an insidious and demoralising problem which affects many people and drastically impacts on lives.
The Axe Valley Debt Centre is now open at St Gregory’s Hall in Seaton
and they have produced a first introductory report in place of a quarterly report for April 2021.
Please download and read the report.
Rev. Alison Finch is 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
Download the Introductory/Quarterly Report
Debt is an insidious and demoralising problem which affects many people and drastically impacts on lives.
The Axe Valley Debt Centre is now open at St Gregory’s Hall in Seaton
and they have produced a first introductory report in place of a quarterly report for April 2021.
Please download and read the report.
Rev. Alison Finch is 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
Download the Introductory/Quarterly Report
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 |
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
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
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.
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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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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