A full week ahead, ending with the Quiz Night on Saturday. Here is the week at a glance.
Sunday 13 September
8am Said Holy Communion, led by Rev’d Alan Glover.
10.30am All-Age Worship Service, with refreshments from 9.45am. Led by the All-Age Team and Rev’d Madeline Bray. Whoever you are, you’re welcome here.
Monday 14 September
2pm Mothers’ Union — Wave of Prayer and a social catch-up.
7.30pm PCC Meeting.
Tuesday 15 September
10.30am Holy Communion.
2.30pm Reflections Bereavement Group. This week there’s a talk about Anna Chaplaincy from our two Anna Chaplains, Karen Johns and Sharon Tavener. Everyone is welcome.
7.30pm Northam Choral rehearsal.
Wednesday 16 September
9.30am Music Makers.
11.30am Holy Communion at Moreton Court.
Thursday 17 September
Crypt Youth — 4pm to 5.30pm for ages 7 to 11, then 5.30pm to 7pm for ages 11 to 16.
Friday 18 September
11.15am to 1pm Friday Diner.
6pm Choir Practice.
Saturday 19 September
8am Morning Prayer, 10am Treblemakers, and Bell Practice from 11am to 12.30pm.
6.30pm for 7pm — St Mary’s Quiz Night. Teams of six, £5 per person. Crisps and snacks available; please bring your own drinks. Note there won’t be tea and coffee provided, as previously advertised. Please let Debbie Crawford know in the office on 01237 472551 or admin@stmaryschurchbideford.org if you’re planning to come, whether as an individual or a team — we only have room for 15 tables of six.
Looking ahead
Sunday 20 September — back to the usual pattern: 9.30am Celtic Communion with Junior Church, led by Rev’d Claire Rose-Casemore, and Encounter at 11.15am.
Harvest Bring and Share Lunch, Sunday 4 October. We still need a Co-ordinator for this to go ahead — please let Debbie know in the office if you can help. The volunteer sign-up sheet is on the table near the church entrance, and we’d be grateful if you could sign up by Sunday 20 September.
Wednesday 23 September — Film Night, 6.45pm for 7pm.
Sunday 27 September — ‘Come and Sing’ Evensong at 5pm. Speak to Chris Beechey if you’d like to join the massed choir; rehearsal starts at 2pm.
St Mary’s Church, Bideford. For anything not listed here, the parish office is open 9am–12 noon, Monday to Thursday, on 01237 472551.
